Volleys on 'Snatch Game' make 'Drag Race PH' S3 memorable for viewers

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MANILA — The volleys during the iconic "Snatch Game" episode of "Drag Race Philippines" season 3 made it memorable for viewers.

In the fifth episode of the show aired Wednesday, the 9 remaining queens competed in the "Snatch Game," a maxi challenge where they need to impersonate a well-known figures.

John Fedellaga's Angel Locsin delivering lines from her films and series and Your Tita Baby's hilarious take on Kamatayan were praised by the panel.

But it was Angel's new take on Maria Clara that marked on the judges especially her interaction with guest judge Kyle Echarri.

"I'm so happy that I saved you on week two and you proved to everyone that Season 3 needs you. You know what queens, you have to thank Angel for this 'Snatch Game,' nagsimula ng mahinhin, 'di makabasag-pinggan hanggang sa pa-panty na," host Paolo Ballesteros said during the judges critiques.  

"It's also a statement na ang Maria Clara sa modernong panahon ay pwedeng maging sexy, maging sex positive, maging bold and beautiful."

Kaladkaren and Jon Santos also praised Angel's performance saying that it also brought out the best in the other contestants.

"You were such a powerful force in the 'Snatch Game.' You know how to set trends. You know how to create running jokes, ang you know how to create punchlines na pwedeng dalhin ng iba. The 'Snatch Game wouldn't be the same without your presence there," Kaladkaren said.

"It was a masterclass in improv. 'Yung salamin, naging cellphone. You continue to bring out the best in everybody and when the best in you is brought out, what is that called? That is love. You love your work, you love your co-performers, you love your segment, you love your project, di ba Angel talaga 'yun," Santos added.

Jiggly Caliente credited the cast for giving their 'best' saying: "That is one thing I will say about this 'Snatch Game,' the level of physical comedy from all of you was so good and it's probably one of the most sexual 'Snatch Game' I've ever seen in 'Drag Race' herstory from all franchises. Napakabastos ng 'Snatch Game' natin, teh."

Admitting that she has a huge crush on Echarri, Angel also got her moment with the actor.

"Angel, talagang nagbuhat ka. You brought it to a place I didn't think we could bring it. 'Snatch Game was really like my favorite part of this show, sa totoo lang. So happy I was part of it. And to say that this was like the best 'Snatch Game' out of all 'Drag Race' we've had, I'm so happy," the actor said.

Angel was the winner of the episode and was emotional after almost getting eliminated in the second episode.

"Second week dapat uuwi na po ako and now thank you so much Mama Pao for giving me a second chance. Di ba sabi ko naman sa 'yo, 'di lang ako magaling manahi," Angel said.

Zymba Ding and J Quinn landed in the bottom and had a lip-sync to "Geronimo" by RuPaul with the latter ending her journey in 9th place.

Based on film and series website IMDb, the "Snatch Game" episode of "Drag Race Philippines" season 3 has a rating of 9.8 out of 10 from 841 reviews.

All episodes of “Drag Race Philippines” and its “Untucked” segment are available on WOW Presents Plus and HBO Go.

The Emmy Award-winning original series has featured the talents of Filipino drag queens in the US and several overseas editions through the years.