Heidi secured her first challenge win of the season. Critics at TV Fanatic noted that while her ad for "Heidi Hydrates" was somewhat chaotic, her natural comedic timing and personality won over the judges.

“Crystal was the clear second place and I'm getting shades of Monet's S10 trajectory - a rocky first half before righting the ship in the second half.” Reddit · r/rpdrtearanny · 6 years ago

Crystal Methyd received high praise for her 1980s-inspired "Magic Mullet" ad. Many viewers felt Crystal could have easily won, with reviewers at Film Inquiry calling her performance "perfect". Jaida Essence Hall and Jackie Cox also placed in the top half.

Widow Von'Du and Jan landed in the bottom two. Widow struggled with self-doubt and delivered a flat performance for her product "Throaté". Jan was critiqued for having "too much" energy and trying to force a winning moment.

“Widow dominated the song far and above Jan. She brought the emotion and feeling to the performance that matched the tone of the lyrics.” TV Fanatic RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE S12E8 "Droop" - Film Inquiry

Chaka Khan's appearance was a major highlight, particularly her emotional interaction with Widow Von'Du in Untucked , where she encouraged Widow to stay strong.

After a lip-sync to Chaka Khan's "This Is My Night," Jan was eliminated . Reviewers widely agreed that Widow "dominated" the performance, especially since she was performing in front of her idol, guest judge Chaka Khan. Key Highlights & Critiques