The eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on March 7, 2016. Returning judges include RuPaul and Michelle Visage, along with Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley, who shared judging responsibilities on an alternating basis. Twelve drag queens competed for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar". The prizes for the winner are a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000. The full list of contestants was revealed during the NewNowNext Awards on February 1, 2016. The song "U Wear It Well" from RuPaul's album Butch Queen was featured in promotion for the show. On March 31, 2016, it was announced LogoTV renewed the show for a ninth season. It was the last season to solely be played on Logo, as the show moved to VH1 for its ninth season, and RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars Season 2 was broadcast simultaneously on VH1.
The theme song played during the runway segment every episode was "The Realness", and the song played during the closing credits was "Die Tomorrow", both songs from the album Realness.
The winner of the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Bob the Drag Queen, with Kim Chi and Naomi Smalls being the runners-up.
Cynthia Lee Fontaine returned on the ninth season as a surprise contestant to compete with the other 13 drag queens. She placed 10th overall for the second time.
Chi Chi DeVayne and Thorgy Thor will be competing on the upcoming third season of All Stars.
Video RuPaul's Drag Race (season 8)
Contestants
(Ages and names stated are at time of contest)
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Contestant progress
- The contestant won RuPaul's Drag Race.
- The contestants were the runners-up.
- The contestant was voted Miss Congeniality by viewers.
- The contestant won a challenge.
- The contestant received positive critiques but was ultimately declared as "safe."
- The contestant received judges critiques and was ultimately chosen to be safe.
- The contestant received negative critiques but was ultimately declared as "safe."
- The contestant was in the bottom two.
- The contestant was eliminated.
- The contestant returned as a guest for the finale episode.
Lip-syncs
- The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the bottom two.
- The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the bottom two.
- The contestant was eliminated after final lipsync of the season.
Guest judges
(In chronological order)
- Nicole Richie (television personality)
- Ester Dean (singer/songwriter)
- Jamal Sims (choreographer)
- Lucian Piane (music producer)
- Faith Evans (singer)
- Tasha Smith (actress and comedian)
- Chris Stein (musician)
- Debbie Harry (singer)
- Chanel Iman (model)
- Gigi Hadid (model)
- Marc Jacobs (fashion designer)
- Todrick Hall (singer and internet personality)
- Thomas Roberts (journalist)
- Vivica A. Fox (actress)
- Amy Sedaris (comedian and actress)
- David Sedaris (writer)
Special guests
Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage. (In order of appearance)
- Episode 1:
- BeBe Zahara Benet (winner of Season 1)
- Tyra Sanchez (winner of Season 2)
- Raja (winner of Season 3)
- Sharon Needles (winner of Season 4)
- Chad Michaels (runner-up of Season 4, and winner of All Stars Season 1)
- Jinkx Monsoon (winner of Season 5)
- Violet Chachki (winner of Season 7)
- Shannel (contestant on Season 1 and All Stars Season 1)
- Latrice Royale (contestant and Miss Congeniality of Season 4)
- Raven (runner-up of Season 2 and All Stars Season 1)
- Morgan McMichaels (contestant on season 2)
- Episode 2:
- AB Soto (musician)
- Episode 4:
- The Vivienne (winner of Drag Race's UK Drag Ambassador competition)
- Episode 5:
- Charo (musician and comedienne)
- Episode 6:
- Marc Snetiker (Entertainment Weekly journalist)
- Cast of Little Women L.A.
- Episode 7:
- Andrew Christian (fashion designer)
- Episode 9:
- Jayson Whitmore (director)
- Bianca Del Rio (winner of Season 6)
Episodes
References
External links
- Official website
- Ratings
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