For at least the premiere, the 12 returnees are split into six teams & there will be a DOUBLE ELIMINATION.
First Challenge: A photo spread. For the first photo, each team in mid-transformation, but w/ no wigs involved. The second photos will be wet & wild (opposites attracting) & both teammates per duo will do each other's makeup.
Photographer: Brandon Showers
Guest Judges: Ross Mathews & Rachel Hunter
1. Yara Sofia & Alexis Mateo
2. Manila Luzon & Latrice Royale
3. Mimi Imfirst & Pandora Boxx
4. Raven & Jujubee
5. Tammie Brown & Nina Flowers
6. Chad Michaels & Shannel
WINNERS- Manila & Latrice (each receive a customized gown)
BOTTOM TWO TEAMS- Mimi & Pandora and Chad & Shannel
LIP SYNC SHOWDOWN: Mimi vs. Chad- "Opposites Attract" by Paula Abdul & MC Skat Cat
IMPORTANT NOTE: At this point in the competition, if their partner's having trouble in the first minute of the song, they can tag them & hit a button in order to take over their lip syncing for the rest of the showdown. Each team's entitled to one lip sync tag during the entire season.
ELIMINATED- Mimi & Pandora