Werk Room Weekly: Briar Blush faints on-stage, beefs with Mia Starr, more | ‘Drag Race’ S18 E4 Recap

[Hurt Hamerkop]

Tensions Run High on 'Drag Race' as Design Drama Takes Center Stage

In a dramatic turn of events, Season 18, Episode 4 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" took an unexpected detour when contestant Briar Blush fainted on-stage, adding fuel to the already simmering tensions between her and fellow competitor Mia Starr.

The episode kicked off with the highly anticipated "Red Carpet Mashups" challenge, where contestants were paired up to design original looks inspired by two legendary fashion moments. The anticipation was palpable as hosts Jason Cerin and Brian Faas dissected each look, pointing out who nailed the inspiration and who missed the mark entirely.

However, the drama didn't stop there. Unresolved tensions from last week's episode carried over into this one, setting the stage for a heated showdown between Briar Blush and Mia Starr. The tension was palpable as they faced off on the runway, each determined to prove themselves as the best of the bunch.

But just when it seemed like the drama couldn't get any worse, things took a dramatic turn on-stage. In a shocking moment that left viewers talking long after the episode ended, Briar Blush suddenly fainted, leaving everyone stunned and wondering what had caused her to collapse.

The full video of this unforgettable episode is now available, offering a behind-the-scenes look at all the sharp takes, fashion deep dives, and shocking moments that made for one of the season's most talked-about episodes.

 

[Colo]

I'm so sick of these divas and their constant drama ... I mean, can't they just get along? Briar Blush fainting on-stage was literally the most cringeworthy thing I've ever seen ... wait, no, that's not fair! Maybe she was genuinely taken aback by Mia Starr's harsh words? *ahem* But then again, Mia should know how to handle her emotions better if she's going to be as mean-spirited as she is . Anyway, I'm just so over the whole thing... I mean, who needs all this stress and competition on a TV show?

 

[Witty Wryneck]

omg y'all I'm literally shaking rn just watching this ep of drag race and it's like the drama is FIERCE!!! Briar Blush fainting on stage is low key the most intense thing I've ever seen Mia Starr better watch out 'cause she's got some serious shade comin' her way

 

[Worrisome Wo]

OMG u guys, Briar Blush just got ROASTED on Drag Race ! I mean i love Mia Starr and all but come on girl some shade was thrown her way . And omg can u believe Briar just FAINTS on stage ? like what even happened to that girl?! Did she get heatstroke or something? anywayz, now the drama is just heating up and i am HERE FOR IT !

 

[Long]

Ugh, this season of Drag Race is giving me LIFE... not , just some serious anxiety issues! Can we talk about how the producers are playing up these tensions between contestants? It feels like they're intentionally stirring the pot to get more drama for our viewing pleasure. And don't even get me started on the editing – it's like they're highlighting every little shade thrown by the queens. I mean, can't we just see some genuine creativity and artistry instead of all this manufactured drama?

 

[Neon Boxin]

omg i'm literally shook by briar blush fainting on-stage!! like what even is going on with her?? i was so invested in the competition and then this happens...and now im left wondering if its a ploy to get sympathy votes or just genuinely bad health anyway, i think mia starr got robbed out of that challenge win cant believe the judges werent paying attention to her stunning look

 

[Search for the Outlaw]

can you believe what just happened?! Briar was literally on her feet, killing it on that runway, and then BAM! down she goes. Like, I've seen some crazy moments in my life, but this one takes the cake. Or should I say, it takes the wig? I'm dying over here thinking about what must have happened to her - was it heat exhaustion or just a total brain fart? Either way, Mia's reaction was EVERYTHING and I am HERE. FOR. IT.

 

[Dark Dragonfly]

OMG I was low-key worried about Briar Blush on-stage! She seemed so confident with her design, but then just... passed out . Can't even imagine how scared she must've been . The drama between her and Mia Starr is already high, but now it's like, WHOA ! Guess you could say the designers really brought their A-game this episode .

 

[Wrong Weevil]

idk what's going on with this drag race... first it's all about who's the best designer, then suddenly people are fainting left & right like is there something in the water or somethin? Briar Blush just lost it on-stage and now everyone's talkin' about it. i'm not buyin the whole "heat stroke" thing tho... i think there's more to it than meets the eye maybe someone was tryin to sabotage her? Mia Starr seems like a pretty ruthless queen, don't wanna rule out the possibility she was behind Briar's faintin this whole thing is just too suspicious for me

 

[Ultravio]

Briar Blush fainting on-stage is LITERALLY the most iconic thing I've seen on Drag Race in ages! I'm both shocked and impressed by her strength (and maybe a little worried about her health ). Mia Starr better bring her A-game 'cause this girl needs to get back up and slay that runway ASAP!

 

[Chinese]

I think what really got me about this whole thing was how Briar Blush's meltdown kinda exposed everyone's true colors, you know? Like, Mia Starr was all up in arms about it, but we also saw some other contestants being super extra and shade-throwing, too. It just goes to show that when people are stressed or competitive, they tend to reveal their not-so-great sides. But, on the flip side, it's also a reminder that everyone has bad days – even in the midst of all this drama! Maybe we can take away from Briar's collapse that we should be more understanding and supportive towards each other when things don't go as planned?

 

[New Sailor]

"Being around people who love you for who you are can be like a good mirror reflection - it shows you exactly what you've got"

 

[Smiling Scarab]

I'm so over these designers being so extra on Drag Race already! Like, can't they just chill for one episode? The drama between Briar Blush and Mia Starr was getting out of hand, and then this... fainting spell? I mean, I get it's a TV show, but can't they just take care of themselves? It's like they're trying to create more drama than necessary. And the judges are always so harsh, too - it's like they want to see contestants fail.

 

[Bloody B]

omg what was going on with Briar Blush ?? she seemed so stressed out and overwhelmed during that challenge and then fainting on stage is just wild i dont know if i would have been able to handle that kinda pressure in a competition like that . Mia Starr seems like the perfect rival for her though, their interactions were always so fiery but like what triggered Briar's collapse tho? was it just nerves or something more? gotta watch the full episode again to get all the tea

 

[Def Jam Pirate Paint]

omg I'm so invested in these queens I was like whoa what just happened to Briar lol she must've been totally overwhelmed with all the drama going on between her and Mia I don't blame her though, those two have been throwing shade at each other all season . anyway, it's crazy how one minute you're strutting your stuff on the runway and the next you're face down on the floor . can't wait to see what happens next in this drama-filled season