This week,
Cree,
Donnell,
David and
Albert are reminded that there's no place like home when they wake up to find that their next challenge is to visit their friends and family--as a lady. Armed with matching sets of purple and pink floral luggage--filled with lacy lady-things--the contestants each go to their respective hometowns to relieve their women of the hostessing and housekeeping duties. Will each man rise to the challenge and prove to their friends and family that
He's A Lady?
"Getting back to Vegas and pulling up to my house dressed like Carmen, and not having been home in a while, it was very overwhelming," says Cree. David echoes his sentiments, saying, "My friends and family are in for a rude awakening and quite the surprise. Wynonna's ready for Wisconsin, but Wisconsin's not ready for Wynonna." The guys are apprehensive as they pull up to their homes, head inside and are met with their tasks for the day. Albert is ready, saying, "It's a game. Why not go for it, I've got nothing to lose."
The guys get to work and realize that filling a woman's shoes around the house takes a lot out of them and is no easy task. "[I thought the dishes] magically have just gotten washed in the past. A woman's work is never done," admits Albert. Cree also learns that one of his tasks is to pick up his son from school. "I'm a little nervous about picking my son up from school today. I hope his friends and his teacher aren't around," he says. Little Jared gives his father a warm yet inquisitive reception to which Cree responds, "Thanks for not laughing at me," and Jared simply answers, "You're welcome." Meanwhile, Donnell puts the final touches on the lunch he has prepared for his family and gets ready to receive them as Raven Nightshade. Will they be as understanding as Cree's young son?
Donnell isn't so sure. He says, "When I saw that my mama was coming over, I was a little shocked; I don't think she's ready to see her boy in a dress. She always wanted another girl, but not this way." As he welcomes his mom and older brothers to the table, to his surprise, the group jokes and plays along. "When I saw the initial reaction wasn't bad, I knew everything else would go well," says Donnell, relieved. In Alabama, Albert isn't feeling as reassured as he'd earlier mentioned as he goes to his old job at a golf course to see his brother and friends. The guys give him a hard time and feel out his new, um, "assets." "You look better now than you did before," they laugh. Albert reflects, "I didn't want to get out of the car. That was probably the most humiliating moment of my life."
To the contrary, Cree is excited about introducing "Carmen" to his buddies during the guys' night he has planned. "My group of friends are really open-minded and really supportive," he says. Seeing their friend in a dress was no exception as they all admire the transformation. "You're freaking me out, but I dig it," one says. David also looks forward to debuting "Wynonna" and says, "I'm really looking forward to introducing Wynonna to my son. I want to see if I can pull one over on him," he says. Back from daycare, little Johnny meets "Miss Wynonna" and the two of them, along with David's stepdaughter, Samantha, go for a walk with the family dog. There's no fooling him, though, as he recognizes Daddy David's wedding ring. With his cover blown, David explains to his young son that he is indeed in disguise wearing makeup and a wig. "It was so out of character, prancing around in heels, breasts--my hair flowing," admits David. After the initial shock, David reminds his family and friends why he took on the challenge of living life as a lady once he found out he wasn't going to be completing manly obstacles. "The reason I'm doing this is for [the family]. If I can dig us out of the hole we're in and we can start over, this is all worth it."
Before they head back to California, the guys are each greeted with their next challenge, which is as American as apple pie. That's right, each of the four must bake a homemade apple pie--with recipes passed to them from wives and girlfriends--and the winner will get safety from elimination and an amazing dude pass. Once their unique baking techniques have been applied, the contestants return back from their hometowns with their confection creations in hand, some more confident than others. "I got a little nervous. Albert's pie really looked good," says David. Cree adds, "I probably should have followed the directions a little closer." Donnell also chimes in, "The pies are already done. There's nothing we can do. You can't add extra sugar, so we're just dying."
The group gets a visit from host
Tony Frassrand and three of Los Angeles' premier pastry chefs who sample their goodies at the "apple pie bake off table." The chefs offer their feedback, saying that Donnell's pie is too sweet, Albert¿s dessert doesn't have enough apples and Cree's is overdone on the outside and undercooked inside. The ruling is in and David is the victor as the chefs were pleased with the presentation of the pie, the perfect sweetness and the good flavor. "I won and I was ecstatic. I felt like the kid that finally got approval to go on his first date," reflects David.
David begins to prepare for his dude pass, which is a night away from the Dollhouse--with his wife. The two greet each other with tears and kisses as they are whisked away in the Hummer. Back at the house, the guys have a 'spa night,' complete with facials and foot soaks. David and his wife pamper each other over dinner with wine and a night at a plush hotel. "I was very glad to be a man. I'm proud to be [my wife's] husband," David says, as he happily returns from his night with his wife. David's enthusiasm is short lived as the pressure builds surrounding whom to put up for elimination.
"I really like Cree. I feel an amount of kinship with him but I've promised the vote to Donnell," says David. Cree has his own take on the situation. "It was really, really weird hanging out with Donnell and Albert because I know they're gunning for me. I know they want me gone," he says. Albert adds, "Anything I can use as evidence to put someone up for elimination, I'm going to use. If someone actually nominates me, I won't be surprised because I would get rid of me if I was in their position." The guys all speculate on the pending judgment, but who will be that much closer to $250,000 and who will go home?
Host Tony Frassrand introduces the
judges and recaps the time each of the contestants spent in their hometowns, before each of the four makes his entrance in sleepwear. "I love the fluffy shoes," says
Morgan Fairchild of David. "You look like one of Charlie's Angels," adds
Debbie Matenopoulos. "You look like Charlie," counters
John Salley about Cree. Donnell makes his entrance and Debbie offers, "I like that your eye shadow matches
your robe, but I think we need to wax your toes." Once Albert appears, Tony
Frassrand produces Donnell's tape recorder filled with the contestants
confessionals. With only three contestants left--David is safe from
elimination--each of the guys are given the opportunity to say in front of
the judges who they think should be sent home.
David votes for Donnell to leave, given his deception. Albert elects Cree to
leave, making a joke about his baking ability. Donnell also thinks Cree should
vacate the Dollhouse given the way he handled their challenge as a
bridesmaid. Lastly, Cree gives his commentary to both Albert and Donnell without his wig. The judges ask questions of each remaining contestant, hoping their answers will help them make their final decision. Debbie asks Albert, "Do you think all of this head-turning is starting to go to your head?" Morgan wonders of Cree, "What qualities do you have that make you the 'All American Man?'" John Salley questions Donnell about his motives, asking, "Who went after you, why'd you do it and did this help you in the game?"
The judges deliberate on the answers they receive. In the end, Cree is asked to remove his wig and say his goodbyes. "Tonight I was ready to vote off [Donnell] because of what he'd done, until [Cree] pulled off his wig and started this long diatribe," says Morgan. Debbie agrees saying, "He literally flipped his wig." Surprisingly, John Salley sides with the two ladies saying, "I was tired of hearing the long, long, long speeches."
Next week, the guys prepare for their final challenge. Who will be the last to remove his wig? It's showtime on
He's A Lady!