Somewhere along the way in rupauls drag race season 9, everything changed. Season 8 ratings were up over the previous one, in which violet chachki was named winner. However, fans were saddened to hear the news that one of the series former contestants, carmen carrera, cant give her support to the show for now. The contestant was eliminated without qualifying to lipsync in the finale. Who won season 8 and is americas next drag superstar.
The eighth season of rupauls drag race began airing on march 7, 2016. Naomi smalls, kim chi and bob the drag queen faced off in rupauls drag races season 8 finale on monday, may 16 find out who won in us weeklys recap. Prior to season 10 the fans determined which queen won the title, but the queens now decide this amongst themselves. Bob the drag queen wins rupauls drag race season eight.
Bonus winners reaction rupauls drag race video clip. This season saw the return of season eight contestant cynthia lee fontaine, who finished the competition in 10th place. Rupaul of rupaul s drag race wikimedia commonsdavid shankbone. Aug 19, 2019 dragracewinnersseason1bebezaharabenet. Prior to the show, rupaul had appeared as a guest judge on reality series project runway, in addition to assorted. The winner of the eighth season of rupauls drag race was bob the drag queen, with kim chi and naomi smalls being the runnersup, and cynthia lee fontaine being crowned season 8 s miss congeniality. The eleventh season of rupaul s drag race aired on vh1 from february 28, 2019 to may 30, 2019.
A recap of droop, episode 8 of season 12 of rupauls drag race on vh1. After the tension on the runway, rupauls drag race season 7 episode 4 begins as usual. Jul, 2019 alaska was first brought into the rupauls drag race franchise as the boyfriend of season 4 winner sharon needles. Originally the winner ofmiss congeniality was announced on the reunion special season, which would air after the grand finale. The really great thing about tuning in to this weeks eighth season finale of rupauls drag race was that it almost didnt matter who won.
Bob the drag queen blew into rupauls drag race pursefirst and so confident that it seemed almost inevitable that shed be the glamazon crowned season 8s winner in this weeks finale. Rupaul of rupauls drag race wikimedia commonsdavid shankbone many viewers got excited upon hearing the news that rupauls drag race was renewed for its eighth season, according to by the numbers. Snatch game is a parody of the classic tv show, match. The snatch game challenge was first featured in season 2 of rupauls drag race, where it became a popular fan favorite and was subsequently featured again in seasons 312, and is a highly anticipated episode by viewers snatch game is a parody of the classic tv show, match. The next episode of rupauls drag race season 12 airs friday, april 24, at 8 pm et on vh1 in the us and outtv in canada. However, the snake queen has far surpassed that title since being cast on season 5, having one of the best drag race stats ever and ending up being crowned the winner of all stars 2. Like the fifth season, the season featured 14 contestants competing for the title of americas next drag superstar. Browse a gallery of every rupauls drag race and all stars winner in herstory. Rupauls drag race is an american reality competition television series produced by world of wonder for logo tv, wow presents plus, and, beginning with the ninth season vh1. Nov 15, 2019 rupauls drag race has certainly produced some memorable winners over its eleven seasons, from the firstever winner bebe zahara benet and hilarious season 8 winner bob the drag queen, to sharon needles and her goth couture in season 5 or the fashion icon that was season 7 winner violet chachki. The fourth season of rupaul s drag race began airing on january 30, 2012, with cast members announced november, 2011. Tv rupauls drag race season 12 episode 8 join rupaul, the worlds most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and watch.
The cast featured fourteen new queens and one returning queen, all announced in a live stream hosted by season 10 winner aquaria and adam rippon on january 24, 2019. Rupauls drag race has crowned its season 11 winner, and its yvie oddly. Lr finalists kim chi, bob the drag queen, and naomi smalls pose onstage during the rupauls drag race season 8 finale party at stage 48 on may 16, 2016 in new york city. Rupauls drag race season 12 episode 8 full episodes. These are the queens who won the drag makeovers challenge in their. Returning judges include rupaul and michelle visage, along with ross mathews and carson kressley, who shared judging responsibilities on an alternating basis. However, fans were saddened to hear the news that one of the series former contestants, carmen carrera, cant give her support to the show. The eighth season of rupauls drag race began airing on march 7, 2016, with returning judges rupaul and michelle visage, and carson kressley and ross matthews alternating as they did in season 7. One of the nine contestants to compete on rupaul s drag race, nina flowers was determined by an audience vote via the show s official website. Also, a reminder that the first episode of secret celebrity drag race premieres directly after next weeks episode, at 9.
Season 10 contestant vanessa vanjie mateo returned to the competition the winner of the eleventh season of rupauls drag race was. Twelve drag queens competed for the title of americas next drag superstar. Rupauls drag race season 8 condragulations top 3 react. The contestant was the runnerup of rupauls drag race. Bbc iplayer to launch on sky under new content partnership. The eleventh season of rupauls drag race aired on vh1 from february 28, 2019 to may 30, 2019. Jun 26, 2017 the fierce final two queens, sasha velour and peppermint, sit down to watch the rupaul s drag race season 9 finale to serve up their realtime reactions of when they find out who wins the crown and. Rupauls drag race arrived on logo back in 2009 and proved to be an instant hit with viewers. Bob deserves the win, but there is no one in the world like kim chi. Over its ten years on the air, the show has won no less than primetime emmys and took home a glaad media award for outstanding reality. Snatch game is a main challenge, where contestants showcase their best celebrity impersonations in a game show setting. The contestant was voted miss congeniality by viewers. Miss congeniality is the title awarded to the queens who are regarded as the kindest, most helpful ones on their respective seasons.
Across 10 years and 1 episodes, rupauls drag race has whittled. Naomi smalls, kim chi and bob the drag queen faced off in rupauls drag races season 8 finale on monday, may 16 find out who won in. Rupaul plays the role of host, mentor, and head judge for this series, as contestants are given different challenges each week. Jun 24, 2017 frankly, if the dramafilled reunion episode had been rupaul s drag race season nine s last gag, it wouldve been enough. The first season of rupauls drag race premiered back in 2009 and a decade and 11 seasons later, the show is an iconic cornerstone of drag queen culture.
A queen is crowned bob the drag queen, naomi smalls, and kim chi react to the finale of rupaus drag race season 8. Photo by santiago felipegetty images for rupauls drag race. Gag on the eleganza of this recap of the rupauls drag race season 8 finale, which reveals the winners identity and a whole lot more. May 16, 2016 season 8 ratings were up over the previous one, in which violet chachki was named winner. Rupauls drag race season 8 winner bob the drag queen. All of rupauls drag race season 6 lip sync for your life duration. Valentina won the challenge, and was given the authority to assign the lineup for the comedy roast of judge michelle visage.
The contestant was eliminated during the first round of the lipsync tournament. The winner of the ninth season of rupaul s drag race was sasha velour, with peppermint being the runnerup and valentina winning miss congeniality. Untucked, were nominated for fourteen emmy awards, a record for the network. John oliver talks need to scale up vote for makayla phillips american idol after the. The twelfth season of rupauls drag race premiered on vh1 on february 28, 2020 in august 2019, both rupauls drag race and the fifth season of rupauls drag race all stars were renewed and announced by vh1. The sixth season of rupauls drag race began airing february 24, 2014. Many viewers got excited upon hearing the news that rupaul s drag race was renewed for its eighth season, according to by the numbers. May 18, 2016 all of rupauls drag race season 6 lip sync for your life duration. The winner of the eighth season of rupauls drag race was bob the drag queen, with kim chi and naomi smalls being the runnersup, and cynthia lee. Season 11 finally kicks into high gear thanks to one of the best snatch games this series has seen, a. Rupauls drag race season 12 episodes tv series vh1.
Who was crowned the winner of rupauls drag race season 9. Rupauls drag race snatch game recap, season 11 episode 8. Rupauls drag race season 8 condragulations top 3 react to. The show documents rupaul in the search for americas next drag superstar. Last week s installment was deliciously bitchy, bringing the kind of shade. May 17, 2016 naomi smalls, kim chi and bob the drag queen faced off in rupauls drag races season 8 finale on monday, may 16 find out who won in us weeklys recap. Last weeks installment was deliciously bitchy, bringing the kind of shade. Rupauls drag race uk and the switch drag race the chilean version of drag race did not adopt the miss congeniality award. A recap of rupauls drag race season 8 finale episode 10. Nb the word celebrity is used very loosely in the first episode. For the first time in the shows history, the season premiere was split into two episodes.
Reality television became increasingly popular following the success of shows like big brother, survivor, and american idol. The fourth season of rupauls drag race began airing on january 30, 2012, with cast. Valentina was also named miss congeniality and would go on to appear on the fourth season of rupaul s drag race all stars. This seasons brand challenge provides a muchneeded shakeup, and shows this race is ultimately just getting started. This season s brand challenge provides a muchneeded shakeup, and shows this race is ultimately just getting started. Its hard to pinpoint exactly when this season transcended into something greater, but the result is more exciting. The contestant received positive critiques and was ultimately declared safe. This was expected as the series, along with the behindthescenes rupauls drag race. Rupauls drag race season 1 rupauls drag race wiki fandom. Heres a recap of all the talented drag queens who have been crowned winner of rupauls drag race. Aja competed on the third season of all stars and placed 7th overall. Lr kim chi, naomi smalls and bob the drag queen on the red carpet before the season 8 finale of rupauls drag race. A recap of snatch game at sea, episode eight of season eleven of rupauls drag race.
The compilation consists of 14 covers of songs previously released by rupaul, performed by all of the rupaul s drag race season 6 contestants. Jul 06, 2014 203 videos play all drag race without context lucieotter when fans go too far top 10 drag queens from rupaul s drag race duration. It features tracks originally from rupaul s albums champion and glamazon, as well as his extended play superglam dq, and the 20 nonalbum single lick it lollipop. The fierce final two queens, sasha velour and peppermint, sit down to watch the rupauls drag race season 9 finale to serve up their realtime reactions of when they. Who won the first challenge of rupauls drag race season 12, and what was the big elimination twist.
May 22, 2019 despite being neck and neck throughout, sash velour was crowned the winner of rupaul s drag race season 9. Yvie managed to usurp the other three finalists and come out on top with a. Cynthia lee fontaine returned on the ninth season as a surprise contestant to compete with the other drag queens. The snatch game challenge was first featured in season 2 of rupaul s drag race, where it became a popular fan favorite and was subsequently featured again in seasons 312, and is a highly anticipated episode by viewers. Rupauls drag race results tonight for monday, may 16, 2016. The eleventh season of rupauls drag race aired on vh1 from february 28, 2019 to may 30. Apr 18, 2020 the next episode of rupauls drag race season 12 airs friday, april 24, at 8 pm et on vh1 in the us and outtv in canada.
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