While the salon serves as the backdrop, several major secrets come to light during this episode:
: "Where do you get off inviting people to my salon? Explain yourself!" [S5E20] Salon of the Dead
: Blair aims for "British-themed glamour," though the evening is plagued by Brooklyn jokes—including Dan's suggestion of using mason jars for glasses. While the salon serves as the backdrop, several
: The episode’s biggest shocker is the revelation that Diana Payne (played by Elizabeth Hurley) is Chuck Bass's biological mother. This discovery follows Serena’s interrogation of Diana regarding her whereabouts during Chuck’s accident. [S5E20] Salon of the Dead