It’s redemption served hot for Brigiding, who finally claimed her first RuBadge on ‘Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale’—and in the very same challenge that sent her home back in Season 1: Family Rusemblance.
In the ‘Homecoming Queens’ episode, the dolls paired up with Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) moms for the Maxi Challenge, transforming them into members of their drag families.
Pairings were:
- Brigiding × Yuki Doll
- Viñas DeLuxe × Khianna
- Arizona Brandy × Bernie
- Siam PhuSri × Yuhua
Brigiding and Yuki Doll dressed their OFW mom in an extravagant terno by designer Santi Obcena, a concept Brigiding framed as a tribute to the Pilipinang Ina—“strong, nurturing, and always serving.” Their fully realized runway and chemistry earned them the top spot.
Per this season’s format, the top two lip-synced “for their legacy” and decided who would be eliminated. Brigiding seized the moment—winning the RuBadge—then made the tough call to send Bernie home.
At a D’Intervention viewing party at Rampa Drag Club, Brigiding reflected on her arc, echoing her Season 1 exit mantra: “Learning is the new winning.” She added, “This journey is about resilience, reinvention, and staying true to who I am… I hope my story shows that strength can be found in vulnerability, and that drag has the power to heal and inspire.”
Bernie placed safe in the first three episodes but slipped into the bottom twice, culminating in her elimination after teaming with Arizona Brandy. In Untucked, both Bernie and Arizona made heartfelt pleas to the top queens. Ultimately, Brigiding’s choice ended Bernie’s run in eighth place, making her the fifth queen out.
“Ako pa rin si Bernie, ang nag-iisa n’yong Diday… pero for now, paalam muna,” she said through tears on the main stage.
This year’s winner will take home ₱2,000,000—double the cash prize of the first three seasons—thanks to BingoPlus, plus a year’s supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics.
Seven queens remain in the race to become the first inductee to the Slaysian Hall of Fame.
‘Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale’ streams every Wednesday exclusively on WOW Presents Plus.
