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Revision as of 17:59, 29 May 2016

Template:Infobox reality talent competition The eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on March 7, 2016. Returning judges include RuPaul and Michelle Visage, along with Ross Matthews and Carson Kressley, who shared judging responsibilities on an alternate 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.[1] 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.[2]

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 this season was Bob the Drag Queen.

Contestants

The drag queens who competed to be "America's Next Drag Superstar" for season eight of RuPaul's Drag Race were:

(Ages and names stated are at time of contest)

Contestant Name Age Hometown 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob the Drag Queen Christopher Caldwell 29 New York, NY SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE WIN LOW WIN BTM2 SAFE Winner
Kim Chi Sang-young Shin 27 Chicago, IL WIN LOW SAFE HIGH SAFE HIGH SAFE WIN SAFE Runner-Up
Naomi Smalls Davis Heppenstall 21 Redlands, CA LOW SAFE SAFE HIGH BTM2 WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE Runner-Up
Chi Chi DeVayne[a] Zavion Davenport 29 Shreveport, LA SAFE WIN SAFE BTM2 SAFE LOW BTM2 HIGH ELIM Guest
Derrick Barry Derrick Barry 32 Las Vegas, NV HIGH SAFE LOW LOW HIGH BTM2 WIN ELIM Guest
Thorgy Thor Shane Galligan 31 Brooklyn, NY SAFE HIGH HIGH SAFE HIGH SAFE ELIM Guest
Robbie Turner Jeremy Baird 33 Seattle, WA LOW SAFE BTM2 WIN LOW ELIM Guest
Acid Betty Jamin Ruhren 37 Brooklyn, NY HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW ELIM Guest
Naysha Lopez Fabian Rodriguez 31 Chicago, IL ELIM SAFE ELIM Guest
Cynthia Lee Fontaine Carlos Hernandez 34 Austin, TX SAFE SAFE ELIM Miss C
Dax ExclamationPoint Dax Martin 31 Savannah, GA SAFE ELIM Guest
Laila McQueen Tyler Devlin 22 Gloucester, MA BTM2 ELIM Guest
 Winner  The contestant won RuPaul's Drag Race.
 Runner-Up  The contestant was the runner-up of RuPaul's Drag Race.
 Miss C  The contestant was voted Miss Congeniality by viewers.
 WIN  The contestant won a challenge.
 HIGH  The contestant was one of the best but did not win the challenge.
 LOW  The contestant was one of the worst but was not in the bottom two.
 BTM2  The contestant was in the bottom two.
 ELIM  The contestant was eliminated.
  The contestant did not participate in this episode.
 Guest  The contestant returned as a guest for the finale episode.

Notes

  • Episode 2 featured the show's second double elimination.
  • Episode 3 features the return of Naysha Lopez, becoming the fifth contestant to be brought back throughout the series.[3]
  • Kim Chi is the seventh contestant in the show's history to reach the finale without being in the bottom two.

Lip-syncs

Episode Contestants Song Eliminated
1 Laila McQueen vs. Naysha Lopez "Applause"
(Lady Gaga) 		Naysha Lopez
2 Dax ExclamationPoint vs. Laila McQueen "I Will Survive"
(Gloria Gaynor) 		Dax ExclamationPoint
Laila McQueen
3 Cynthia Lee Fontaine vs. Robbie Turner "Mesmerized"
(Faith Evans) 		Cynthia Lee Fontaine
4 Chi Chi DeVayne vs. Naysha Lopez "Call Me"
(Blondie) 		Naysha Lopez
5 Acid Betty vs. Naomi Smalls "Causing a Commotion"
(Madonna) 		Acid Betty
6 Derrick Barry vs. Robbie Turner "I Love It"
(Icona Pop ft. Charli XCX) 		Robbie Turner
7 Chi Chi DeVayne vs. Thorgy Thor "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"
(Jennifer Holliday) 		Thorgy Thor
8 Bob The Drag Queen vs. Derrick Barry "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)"
(Sylvester James) 		Derrick Barry
9 All remaining contestants:
Bob the Drag Queen, Chi Chi DeVayne, Kim Chi, Naomi Smalls 		"The Realness"
(RuPaul) 		Chi Chi DeVayne
  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 the final lip-sync of the season, involving all remaining competitors.

Notes

  • Episode 2 resulted in a double elimination.
  • Naysha Lopez re-entered the competition in Episode 3, and was re-eliminated in Episode 4.
  • Episode 8 featured the first time a male artist's (besides RuPaul) song was used in a lip-sync.

Guest judges

(In chronological order)[4]

Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage. (In order of appearance)

Episodes

Episode One: Keeping it 100!

Airdate: March 7, 2016

Season 8 premieres with the 100th episode and the 100th queen competing to become America's Drag Superstar.

Contestant Design challenge
Acid Betty Make Dat Money
Bob The Drag Queen Gone with the Window
Chi Chi DeVayne Glitter Ball
Cynthia Lee Fontaine Sugar Ball
Dax ExclamationPoint Hello, Kitty Girls!
Derrick Barry The Queen Who Mopped Xmas
Kim Chi RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza
Laila McQueen RuPocalypse Now!
Naomi Smalls Float Your Boat
Naysha Lopez Drag On A Dime
Robbie Turner The Fabulous Bitch Ball
Thorgy Thor Face, Face, Face of Cakes
  • Guest Judge: Nicole Richie
  • Special Guests: BeBe Zahara Benet, Shannel, Tyra Sanchez, Raven, Morgan McMichaels, Raja, Sharon Needles, Chad Michaels, Latrice Royale, Jinkx Monsoon, and Violet Chachki
  • Alternating Judge(s): Carson Kressley and Ross Matthews
  • Mini-Challenge: Photoshoot with past winners
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Robbie Turner
  • Main Challenge: Create an outfit based on a design challenge from seasons past
  • Challenge Winner: Kim Chi
  • Main Challenge Prize: $3,000 from selfieonastick.com
  • Bottom Two: Laila McQueen and Naysha Lopez
  • Lip Sync Song: "Applause" by Lady Gaga
  • Eliminated: Naysha Lopez
  • Farewell message: "Dear Ladies + Monsters. It was a pleasure meeting you all! Play the cards you are dealt + Turn DA PARTY! P.S. I ♥ U Layla [sic] xoxo! The Beauty! Naysha Lopez ♥"

Episode Two: Bitch Perfect

Airdate: March 14, 2016

The queens are challenged to perform in a collegiate, all-queen drag-appella sing-off.

Team Contestant
The Lady Bitches
Team Cynthia Lee Fontaine		 Cynthia Lee Fontaine
Bob The Drag Queen
Derrick Barry
Laila McQueen
Robbie Turner
Kim Chi
The Shady Bitches
Team Chi Chi DeVayne		 Chi Chi DeVayne
Acid Betty
Thorgy Thor
Dax ExclamationPoint
Naomi Smalls
  • Guest Judges: Ester Dean, Lucian Piane, and Jamal Sims
  • Special Guest: AB Soto
  • Mini-Challenge: Latin dance-off to "Cha Cha Bitch"
  • Mini-Challenge Winners: Chi Chi DeVayne and Cynthia Lee Fontaine
  • Main Challenge: Perform in a collegiate a cappella sing-off called Bitch Perfect
  • Challenge Winner: Chi Chi DeVayne
  • Main Challenge Prize: 4 night getaway to a bed and breakfast in New England
  • Runway Theme: Movie Premiere Realness
  • Bottom Two: Dax ExclamationPoint and Laila McQueen
  • Lip Sync Song: "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
  • Eliminated: Dax ExclamationPoint and Laila McQueen
  • Farewell Message — Dax ExclamationPoint: "Ladies, You're all Fantastic! I wish I could be here with you! Set the world on fire + Make Everyone EAT IT -DAX! ☠"
  • Farewell Message — Laila McQueen: "You're All the Biggest Pack of freaks and I am so "Happy" to call you "family". But Actually I ♥ you All & can't wait for the future with you! xoxo Laila! PS. 1 less Madonna"

Episode Three: RuCo's Empire

Airdate: March 21, 2016

The queens get their Cookie on in two Empire-inspired scenes.

Team Contestant
Team Naomi Smalls Naomi Smalls
Bob The Drag Queen
Chi Chi DeVayne
Cynthia Lee Fontaine
Robbie Turner
Team Naysha Lopez Acid Betty
Derrick Barry
Kim Chi
Thorgy Thor
Naysha Lopez
  • Guest Judges: Faith Evans and Tasha Smith
  • Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley
  • Mini-Challenge: Drag up a supreme court judge robe
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Naomi Smalls
  • Returned: Naysha Lopez
  • Main Challenge: Star in two Empire-inspired acting scenes
  • Challenge Winner: Bob The Drag Queen
  • Main Challenge Prize: $3,500 of Innovative Eyewear from Bradley Kenneth
  • Runway Theme: Roller Girl Realness
  • Bottom Two: Cynthia Lee Fontaine and Robbie Turner
  • Lip Sync Song: "Mesmerized" by Faith Evans (Freemasons Radio Edit)
  • Eliminated: Cynthia Lee Fontaine
  • Farewell message: "Dont give up!!! Fight For Your Dreams!!! Love you Mis Amores #CuCu <(:3"

Episode Four: New Wave Queens

Airdate: March 28, 2016

The queens have to sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands.

Team Contestant
Team Les Chicken Wings
(Team Punk)		 Kim Chi
Naomi Smalls
Robbie Turner
Team Street Meatz
(Team Party)		 Bob The Drag Queen
Acid Betty
Thorgy Thor
Team Dragometry
(Team Synth)		 Naysha Lopez
Chi Chi DeVayne
Derrick Barry
  • Guest Judges: Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Lucian Piane
  • Main Challenge: Sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands
  • Challenge Winner: Robbie Turner
  • Main Challenge Prize: A wig wardrobe from Weaven Steven
  • Runway Theme: Neon Queen Realness
  • Bottom Two: Chi Chi DeVayne and Naysha Lopez
  • Lip Sync Song: "Call Me" by Blondie
  • Eliminated: Naysha Lopez
  • Farewell message: "Dear Ladies, Have a good time and push yourself. I got a 2nd chance, don't blow your first and only! xoxo Da Beauty! Naysha Lopez"

Episode Five: Supermodel Snatch Game

Airdate: April 4, 2016

The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show, and dress in iconic Madonna looks for the runway. With supermodel guest judges Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman.

Contestant Celebrity
Acid Betty Nancy Grace
Bob The Drag Queen Uzo Aduba (as Crazy Eyes from Orange is the New Black) and Carol Channing
Chi Chi DeVayne Eartha Kitt
Derrick Barry Britney Spears
Kim Chi Kim Jong-un
Naomi Smalls Tiffany Pollard
Robbie Turner Diana Vreeland
Thorgy Thor Michael Jackson
  • Guest Judges: Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman
  • Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley
  • Main Challenge: Impersonate celebrities in the Snatch Game
  • Challenge Winner: Bob The Drag Queen
  • Main Challenge Prize: A set of Lux De Ville hand bags
  • Runway Theme: Iconic Madonna looks
  • Bottom Two: Acid Betty and Naomi Smalls
  • Lip Sync Song: "Causing a Commotion" by Madonna
  • Eliminated: Acid Betty
  • Farewell message: "Ladies, You have been touched by fierceness! Now werq it out! -Bob, ♥ you! See jew in new york. -Thorgy you are amazeballs -Acidbetty.com "

Episode Six: Wizards of Drag

Airdate: April 11, 2016

The queens give cast members of Little Women: LA drag makeovers in the style of The Wizard of Oz. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs and singer-songwriter Todrick Hall guest judge.

Contestant Little Woman Drag Name Character
Bob The Drag Queen Elena Gant Rob the Faux Queen Glinda the Good Witch
Chi Chi DeVayne Tonya Banks Ti Ti DeVayne Dorothy Gale
Derrick Barry Terra Jole Terra Barry Tin Woodsman
Kim Chi Briana Mason Miso Chi The Wicked Witch of the West
Naomi Smalls Jasmine Arteaga Sorge Jazzy Jems Scarecrow
Robbie Turner Christy McGinity Gibel Hedda Turner The Cowardly Lion
Thorgy Thor Brittney Guzman Thorgeous Citizen of Oz
  • Guest Judges: Todrick Hall and Marc Jacobs
  • Alternating Judge: Ross Matthews
  • Special Guest: Marc Snetiker
  • Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Bob The Drag Queen
  • Main Challenge: Give Wizard of Oz-themed makeovers to cast members of Little Women L.A.
  • Challenge Winner: Naomi Smalls
  • Main Challenge Prize: $1,000 worth of spa services from The Spa on Rodeo
  • Bottom Two: Derrick Barry and Robbie Turner
  • Lip Sync Song: "I Love It" by Icona Pop
  • Eliminated: Robbie Turner
  • Farewell message: "My dearest trashbags, I'm sorry to leave you all so soon, but know this, the love I have for you is REAL + quite strong, also whoever wins owes me a tea or a steak dinner! Love you all, Robbie"

Episode Seven: Shady Politics

Airdate: April 18, 2016

The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of the USA. Vivica A. Fox and MSNBC Live news anchor Thomas Roberts guest judge.

Teams
Bob the Drag Queen & Derrick Barry
Chi Chi DeVayne & Thorgy Thor
Kim Chi & Naomi Smalls
  • Guest Judges: Vivica A. Fox and Thomas Roberts
  • Special Guest: Andrew Christian
  • Alternating Judge(s): Carson Kressley
  • Mini-Challenge: Playing a true or false guessing game with the Pit Crew
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Derrick Barry
  • Main Challenge: Work in pairs to shoot presidential campaign ads to smear their partner and stake their claim to be the first drag President of the U.S.A.
  • Challenge Winners: Bob the Drag Queen and Derrick Barry
  • Main Challenge Prize: A custom made gown from MountBatten Concepts
  • Runway Theme: Black and White Realness
  • Bottom Two: Chi Chi DeVayne and Thorgy Thor
  • Lip Sync Song: "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls
  • Eliminated: Thorgy Thor
  • Farewell message: "Clowns! All of you!! Come to NY - but please take down Bob! ... She's terrible! - anyway - <3 you guys! top 3?....... Naomi, Bob, Deryk... Let's see.... (that was shady!) <3 thorgy"

Episode Eight: RuPaul Book Ball

Airdate: April 25, 2016

The queens compete in a pageant of book inspired couture, and perform a musical tribute to Jerri Blank from Strangers With Candy. Siblings Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris guest judge.

Category Description
Baby Drag Realness A look inspired by each queen's childhood
That's My Mama Realness A look that pays tribute to each queen's mother
Autobiographical Eleganza Extravaganza A look constructed entirely out of books
  • Guest Judges: Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris
  • Alternating Judge(s): Ross Matthews
  • Mini Challenge: Everybody Loves Puppets
  • Mini Challenge Winner: Chi Chi DeVayne
  • Main Challenge: The queens compete in a pageant of book inspired couture and perform a musical tribute to Jerri Blank from Strangers With Candy
  • Challenge Winner: Kim Chi
  • Main Challenge Prize: $2,500 gift card from Fabric Planet
  • Bottom Two: Bob the Drag Queen and Derrick Barry
  • Lip Sync Song: "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" by Sylvester James
  • Eliminated: Derrick Barry
  • Farewell message: To my top 4, Ru said I won the challenge! What happened? I love you all! <3 Derrick Bitch!

Episode Nine: The Realness

Airdate: May 2, 2016

The queens compete in their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit “The Realness." Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews judge.

  • Special Guests: Bianca Del Rio, Jayson Whitmore
  • Alternating Judge(s): Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley
  • Main Challenge: Star in the music video for RuPaul's single "The Realness"
  • Lip-sync Song: "The Realness" by RuPaul
  • Eliminated: Chi Chi DeVayne

Episode Ten: Grand Finale

Airdate: May 16, 2016

Wigs fly as the queens discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned.

  • Miss Congeniality: Cynthia Lee Fontaine
  • Runners Up: Kim Chi & Naomi Smalls
  • Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season Eight: Bob the Drag Queen

Notes

  1. ^ Chi Chi Kat DeVayne is simply known as Chi Chi DeVayne on the show.

References

  1. ^ Avery, Dan (January 31, 2016). "The Cast Of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Will Be Announced At New Now Next Honors". New Now Next. United States: Viacom International Inc. Retrieved January 31, 2016. {{cite web}}: templatestyles stripmarker in |website= at position 1 (help)
  2. ^ Jacobs, Vlake (March 31, 2016). "RuPaul's Drag Race Renewed for Season 9 and Casting Has Just Begun!". TVLine. World of Wonder. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  3. ^ http://www.lifestyle.com.au/tv/ru-pauls-drag-race/episode.aspx?id=9252476
  4. ^ http://www.newnownext.com/amy-sedaris-marc-jacobs-debbie-harry-and-todrick-hall-tapped-as-judge-for-rupauls-drag-race-season-8/02/2016/
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