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.
Several reviews and community discussions on Reddit criticized the guest director for being "ineffective" and failing to provide helpful notes to the queens during filming. Viewer Perspectives [S12E8] Droop
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 Crystal Methyd received high praise for her 1980s-inspired