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Drag Race Belgique
Season 2
Promotional poster for season two
Hosted byRita Baga
Judges
No. of contestants9
WinnerAlvilda
Runner-upLa Veuve
Miss CongenialityStar
No. of episodes8
Release
Original network
Original release1 February (2024-02-01) –
21 March 2024 (2024-03-21)
Season chronology
← Previous
Season 1
List of episodes

The second season of Drag Race Belgique premiered on 1 February 2024 on Tipik and Auvio [fr] in Belgium. The season was confirmed by Tipik on 5 May 2023.[1]

Production

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On 8 May 2023, casting for season two was announced via the show's official Instagram page. Applications remained open for two weeks, closing on 26 May.[2]

In June 2023, it was announced that Lufy would not return as a judge in the second season, due to a scheduling conflict with another project she was working on.[3] In January 2024, RTBF revealed Portuguese-Belgian singer and actress Lio, who previously appeared as a guest judge during the first season, as the show's new judge.[4]

In January 2024, after releasing a promotional mini trailer,[5] Tipik released a promotional post on social media, showcasing the host, Rita Baga, along with the judges, Lio and Mustii in a botanic garden-themed set.[4][6]

Contestants

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Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.

Contestants of Drag Race Belgique season 2 and their backgrounds[7]
Contestant Age Hometown Outcome
Alvilda 29 City of Brussels, Brussels Winner
La Veuve 37 City of Brussels, Brussels Runner-up
Gabanna 27 City of Brussels, Brussels 3rd place
Loulou Velvet 31 City of Brussels, Brussels
Chloe Clarke 27 Ghent, Flanders 5th place
Star 43 Antwerp, Flanders 6th place[a]
Morphæ 23 City of Brussels, Brussels 7th place[b]
Madame Yoko 33 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg 8th place
Sarah Logan 35 Liège, Wallonia 9th place
  1. ^ Star was voted Miss Congeniality.
  2. ^ Morphæ quit the competition before the lipsync.

Contestant progress

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Legend:

  Alvilda won Drag Race Belgique season 2.
  La Veuve was the runner-up.
  Star was voted Miss Congeniality (Miss C).
  WIN indicates that the contestant won the challenge.
  SAFE indicates that the contestant was declared safe by the judges.
  BTM (Bottom) indicates that the contestant was up for elimination.
  ELIM (Eliminated) indicates that the contestant was eliminated.
  QUIT indicates that Morphæ quit the competition.
  Guest indicates that the contestant returned as a guest.
Progress of contestants including placements in each episode
Contestant Episode
1[8] 2[9] 3[10] 4[11] 5[12] 6[13] 7[14] 8[15]
Alvilda SAFE SAFE WIN WIN SAFE SAFE BTM WIN Winner
La Veuve WIN SAFE BTM SAFE SAFE WIN WIN SAFE Runner-up
Gabanna BTM SAFE SAFE SAFE BTM SAFE SAFE SAFE Eliminated
Loulou Velvet SAFE WIN SAFE BTM SAFE BTM BTM SAFE Eliminated
Chloe Clarke BTM BTM SAFE SAFE WIN ELIM Guest
Star SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE ELIM Miss C
Morphæ SAFE SAFE SAFE QUIT Guest
Madame Yoko SAFE SAFE ELIM Guest
Sarah Logan SAFE ELIM Guest

Lip syncs

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Legend:

  The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the bottom.
  The contestant was eliminated after their third time in the bottom.
  The contestant won the first round of the Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown and advanced to the second.
  The contestant won the second round of the Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown and was declared the winner of the season.
Episode Contestants Song Eliminated
1[8] Chloe Clarke vs. Gabanna "Rain on Me"
(Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande)
None
2[9] Chloe Clarke vs. Sarah Logan "Mad About You"
(Hooverphonic)
Sarah Logan
3[10] La Veuve vs. Madame Yoko "Bruxelles je t'aime"
(Angèle)
Madame Yoko
4[11] Loulou Velvet[a] "Toy"
(Netta)
None
5[12] Gabanna vs. Star "My Head & My Heart"
(Ava Max)
Star
6[13] Chloe Clarke vs. Loulou Velvet "Trustfall"
(Pink)
Chloe Clarke
7[14] Alvilda vs. Loulou Velvet "Mr/Mme"
(Loïc Nottet)
None
Episode Contestants Song Winner
8[15] Alvilda vs. Gabanna "Physical"
(Dua Lipa)
Alvilda
La Veuve vs. Loulou Velvet "Warrior"
(Oscar and the Wolf)
La Veuve
Alvilda vs. La Veuve "Too Young"
(Hyphen Hyphen)
Alvilda
Notes
  1. ^ Morphæ quit the competition before the bottom two were revealed. Rita Baga then told Loulou Velvet that Morphæ and her would have been the bottom two and offered Loulou a chance to perform the lip sync solo.

Guest judges

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Listed in chronological order:

Special guests

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Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage.

Episode 1

  • Drag Couenne, winner of Drag Race Belgique season 1
  • Athena Sorgelikis, runner-up of Drag Race Belgique season 1
  • Susan, contestant on Drag Race Belgique season 1
  • Mademoiselle Boop, contestant on Drag Race Belgique season 1
  • Peach, contestant on Drag Race Belgique season 1
  • Valenciaga, Miss Congeniality of Drag Race Belgique season 1
  • Mocca Bone, contestant on Drag Race Belgique season 1
  • Edna Sorgelsen, contestant on Drag Race Belgique season 1
  • Amanda Tears, contestant on Drag Race Belgique season 1
  • Brittany Von Bottoks, contestant on Drag Race Belgique season 1

Episode 3

  • LaDiva Live, drag queen and singer

Episode 8

Episodes

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air date
91"De retour!"1 February 2024 (2024-02-01)

Nine queens enter the workroom. For the first mini-challenge, the queens do a mechanical unicorn themed photoshoot. Alvilda wins the mini-challenge. For the first main challenge, the queens perform a talent show in front of the judges.

  • Alvilda – Original song lip-sync and fire performance
  • Chloe Clarke – Dance routine
  • Gabanna – Live singing
  • La Veuve – Stand-Up
  • Loulou Velvet – Burlesque
  • Madame Yoko – Live singing
  • Morphæ – Piano playing
  • Sarah Logan – Lip sync performance and burlesque
  • Star – Slapstick burlesque

On the runway, category is Drache Nationale (National Downpour). Alvilda and La Veuve receive positive critiques, with La Veuve winning the challenge. Chloe Clarke, Gabanna and Morphæ receive negative critiques, with Morphæ being safe. Chloe Clarke and Gabanna lip-sync to "Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande. They are both declared the winners of the lip-sync and no one goes home.

  • Guest Judges: Paloma and Tatiana Silva
  • Mini-Challenge: Pose for a photoshoot while riding a mechanical unicorn
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Alvilda
  • Main Challenge: Perform a talent show in front of the judges
  • Runway Theme: Drache Nationale (National Downpour)
  • Challenge Winner: La Veuve
  • Challenge Prize: A €1,000 cash tip
  • Bottom Two: Chloe Clarke and Gabanna
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande
  • Eliminated: None
102"Drag-en-Ciel"8 February 2024 (2024-02-08)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens do an audition for a Jean-Claude Van Damme martial arts film. Madame Yoko wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create looks made from monochromatic fabrics and materials inspired by the colours of the rainbow.

On the runway, category is Drag-en-Ciel (Over the Drag-bow). Alvilda, Loulou Velvet and Madame Yoko receive positive critiques, with Loulou Velvet winning the challenge. Chloe Clarke, La Veuve and Sarah Logan receive negative critiques, with La Veuve being safe. Chloe Clarke and Sarah Logan lip-sync to "Mad About You" by Hooverphonic. Chloe Clarke wins the lip-sync and Sarah Logan is eliminated.

  • Guest Judges: Elvis Pompilio and Marie Guérin
  • Mini-Challenge: Audition for a Jean-Claude Van Damme martial arts film
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Madame Yoko
  • Main Challenge: Design and create a color-based look
  • Runway Theme: Drag-en-Ciel (Over the Drag-bow)
  • Challenge Winner: Loulou Velvet
  • Challenge Prize: A €1,000 cash tip and a jewelry set from Aster LAB
  • Bottom Two: Chloe Clarke and Sarah Logan
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Mad About You" by Hooverphonic
  • Eliminated: Sarah Logan
  • Farewell Message: "Ce fut court mais intense. Je vous emporte dans mon cœur, dans mon drag. Battez vous. Love. Sarah Logan ♡" ("It was short but intense. I carry you in my heart, in my drag. Fight on. Love. Sarah Logan ♡")
113"Jawadde Dadde"15 February 2024 (2024-02-15)

For this week's main challenge, the queens must perform as two pop bands with their own verses and choreography.

Identitties: Alvilda, Gabanna, La Veuve, and Morphæ

SLYC: Chloe Clarke, Loulou Velvet, Madame Yoko and Star

On the runway, category is Art Nouveau. Alvilda and Chloe Clarke receive positive critiques, with Alvilda winning the challenge. La Veuve, Madame Yoko and Star receive negative critiques, with Star being safe. La Veuve and Madame Yoko lip-sync to "Bruxelles je t'aime" by Angèle. La Veuve wins the lip-sync and Madame Yoko is eliminated.

  • Guest Judge: Gaëlle Garcia Diaz [fr]
  • Main Challenge: Write, record, and perform verses as two pop bands
  • Runway Theme: Art Nouveau
  • Challenge Winner: Alvilda
  • Challenge Prize: A €1,000 cash tip
  • Bottom Two: La Veuve and Madame Yoko
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Bruxelles je t'aime" by Angèle
  • Eliminated: Madame Yoko
  • Farewell Message: "Les filles, soyez démentes. On se revoit bientôt. Votre Yoko ♡♡♡" ("Girls, be crazy, See you soon. Yours Yoko ♡♡♡")
124"Masquerade"22 February 2024 (2024-02-22)

For this week's mini challenge, the queens compete in a "cha-cha-cha" dance battle which is won by Star. For the main challenge, the queens must write and deliver a one-minute speech as a drag government minister where they propose a new law.

On the runway, category is 1001 Belgiques à l'Eurovision (1001 Belgians at Eurovision). Alvilda and Gabanna receive positive critiques, with Alvilda winning the challenge. Chloe Clarke, Loulou Velvet and Morphæ receive negative critiques, with Chloe Clarke being safe. Before the lip-sync Morphæ chooses to leave the competition so Loulou Velvet is asked to lip-sync solo to "Toy" by Netta and no one is eliminated.

  • Guest Judge: Gustaph
  • Mini-Challenge: Compete in a "cha-cha-cha" dance battle
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Star
  • Main Challenge: Write and deliver a proposal for a new drag law
  • Runway Theme: 1001 Belgiques à l'Eurovision (1001 Belgians at Eurovision)
  • Challenge Winner: Alvilda
  • Challenge Prize: A €1,000 cash tip
  • Bottom Two: Loulou Velvet and Morphæ
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Toy" by Netta
  • Quit: Morphæ
  • Farewell Message: "Déployez vos ailes. Je vous aimes. MORPHÆ 🦋" ("Spread your wings. I love you. MORPHÆ 🦋")
135"Snatch Game"29 February 2024 (2024-02-29)

For this week's mini challenge, the queens must drag up a puppet and use it to roast one of their fellow contestants. La Veuve wins the mini challenge. For the main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. The cast consisted of:

On the runway, category is En Rolleurs, Baby! (Get Your Skates On, Baby!). Alvilda and Chloe Clarke receive positive critiques, with Chloe Clarke winning the challenge. La Veuve and Loulou Velvet receive mixed critiques and are declared safe. Gabanna and Star receive negative critiques and are declared the bottom two. Gabanna and Star lip-sync to "My Head & My Heart" by Ava Max. Gabanna wins the lip-sync and Star is eliminated.

  • Guest Judges: Cécile Djunga [fr] and Charles [fr]
  • Mini-Challenge: Everybody Loves Puppets
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: La Veuve
  • Main Challenge: Snatch Game
  • Runway Theme: En Rolleurs, Baby! (Get Your Skates On, Baby!)
  • Challenge Winner: Chloe Clarke
  • Challenge Prize: A €1,000 cash tip
  • Bottom Two: Gabanna and Star
  • Lip-Sync Song: "My Head & My Heart" by Ava Max
  • Eliminated: Star
  • Farewell Message: "Mes enfants, slay another day, enshantay. XXX Star 💋 ☆" ("My children, slay another day, enshantay" XXX Star 💋 ☆")
146"Le Crime du Drag Express"7 March 2024 (2024-03-07)

For this week's mini challenge, the queens must read each other to filth. La Veuve wins the mini challenge. For the main challenge, the queens act in a parody of Murder on the Orient Express. The queens' roles are as follows:

  • Alvilda as The Countess
  • Chloe Clarke as Henrietta
  • Gabanna as The Duchess
  • La Veuve as Herculea Poirot
  • Loulou Velvet as The Conductor

On the runway, category is Tenues Saxy (Saxy Outfits). Alvilda and La Veuve receive positive critiques, with La Veuve winning the challenge. Gabanna receives mixed critiques and is declared safe. Chloe Clarke and Loulou Velvet receive negative critiques and are declared the bottom two. Chloe Clarke and Loulou Velvet lip-sync to "Trustfall" by Pink. Loulou Velvet wins the lip-sync and Chloe Clarke is eliminated.

  • Guest Judge: Coralie Barbier
  • Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: La Veuve
  • Main Challenge: Act in a parody of Murder on the Orient Express
  • Runway Theme: Tenues Saxy (Saxy Outfits)
  • Challenge Winner: La Veuve
  • Challenge Prize: A €1,000 cash tip
  • Bottom Two: Chloe Clarke and Loulou Velvet
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Trustfall" by Pink
  • Eliminated: Chloe Clarke
  • Farewell Message: "Bon, les soeurs je vais fumer ♡ Loulou salle put xx ♡ 😉" ("Okay, sister I'm going to smoke ♡ Loulou dirty whore xx ♡ 😉")
157"Paquets cadeaux"14 March 2024 (2024-03-14)

For this week's main challenge, the queens must give a loved one a drag makeover

On the runway, category is Une Histoire de Famille (Family Portrait). La Veuve receives positive critiques and is declared the challenge winner. Alvilda, Loulou Velvet and Gabanna receive negative critiques, with Gabanna being safe. Alvilda and Loulou Velvet lip-sync to "Mr/Mme" by Loïc Nottet. They are both declared the winners of the lip-sync and no one goes home.

  • Guest Judge: Loïc Nottet
  • Main Challenge: Give a drag makeover to a loved one
  • Runway Theme: Une Histoire de Famille (Family Portrait)
  • Challenge Winner: La Veuve
  • Challenge Prize: A €1,000 cash tip
  • Bottom Two: Alvilda and Loulou Velvet
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Mr/Mme" by Loïc Nottet
  • Eliminated: None
168"Grand Finale"21 March 2024 (2024-03-21)

For this the final main challenge, the queens must write, record and perform a verse for the song "L'union fait la force" by Mustii and Delta.

On the runway, category is Drag Excellence. The eliminated queens return and walk the runway as well. Star is declared the season's Miss Congeniality and Alvilda is declared the winner of the final main challenge. Rita Baga then announces that the final four queens will take part in a Lip-Sync Smackdown for the Crown. The first lip-sync is between Alvilda and Gabanna. They lip-sync to "Physical" by Dua Lipa. Alvilda wins the lip-sync and Gabanna is eliminated. The second lip-sync is between La Veuve and Loulou Velvet. They lip-sync to "Warrior" by Oscar and the Wolf. La Veuve wins the lip-sync and Loulou Velvet is eliminated. The final lip-sync is between Alvilda and La Veuve. They lip-sync to "Too Young" by Hyphen Hyphen. It is announced that Alvilda is the winner, leaving La Veuve as the runner-up.

  • Guest Judges: Nick Coutsier and Santa
  • Main Challenge: Write, record and perform a verse for "L'union fait la force" by Mustii and Delta
  • Runway Theme: Drag Excellence
  • Miss Congeniality: Star
  • Challenge Winner: Alvilda
  • Final Four: Alvilda, Gabanna, La Veuve and Loulou Velvet
  • Lip-Sync Smackdown #1: Alvilda vs. Gabanna
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Physical" by Dua Lipa
  • Eliminated: Gabanna
  • Lip-Sync Smackdown #2: La Veuve vs. Loulou Velvet
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Warrior" by Oscar and the Wolf
  • Eliminated: Loulou Velvet
  • Lip-Sync Smackdown #3: Alvilda vs. La Veuve
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Too Young" by Hyphen Hyphen
  • Runner-up: La Veuve
  • Winner of Drag Race Belgique Season Two: Alvilda

References

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  1. ^ "Stay Tuned les Kuinesss 👀 @ritabagaz vous donne rendez-vous en 2024 pour la saison 2". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  2. ^ "Qui sera la nouvelle KUINE de Belgique ? 🚨 Avis à nos fabuleuses Kuines belges, le casting de la Saison 2 de #DragRaceBelgique est ouvert ! Vous avez jusqu'au 26 mai pour vous inscrire. Bonne chance... et ne merdez pas !". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  3. ^ ""Drag Race Belgique": un membre du jury ne reviendra pas pour la deuxième saison". Soirmag (in French). 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  4. ^ a b "'Drag Race Belgique' : Lio intègre le jury de la saison 2". RTBF (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  5. ^ "2️⃣ retouuur ! La 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟐 de 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐠𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 🪷 arrive bientôt sur @tipikrtbf et en streaming sur Auvio.be". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  6. ^ "🌸 La saison 2 promet une floraison exceptionnelle : 👑 @ritabagaz : La rose de la saison dernière, toujours aussi éblouissante (mais piquante 🌶) 🎤 @mustiimusic : Une fleur musicale prête à éclore avec talent et style 💁‍♂️ 🌟 @lio_la_vraie : La nouvelle, notre Kouine magistrale et (déjà) légendaire 🧚‍♀️ Préparez-vous à éclore... on arrive (très) bientôt ! 🪷". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  7. ^ "Say 'bonjour, hi' to the queens of 'Drag Race Belgique' season two!". Yahoo News. 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  8. ^ a b c d "De retour!". Drag Race Belgique. Season 2. Episode 1. February 1, 2024. Tipik / WOW Presents Plus.
  9. ^ a b c d "Drag-en-Ciel". Drag Race Belgique. Season 2. Episode 2. February 8, 2024. Tipik / WOW Presents Plus.
  10. ^ a b c "Jawadde Dadde". Drag Race Belgique. Season 2. Episode 3. February 15, 2024. Tipik / WOW Presents Plus.
  11. ^ a b c "Masquerade". Drag Race Belgique. Season 2. Episode 4. February 22, 2024. Tipik / WOW Presents Plus.
  12. ^ a b c d "Snatch Game". Drag Race Belgique. Season 2. Episode 5. February 29, 2024. Tipik / WOW Presents Plus.
  13. ^ a b c "Le Crime du Drag Express". Drag Race Belgique. Season 2. Episode 6. March 7, 2024. Tipik / WOW Presents Plus.
  14. ^ a b c "Paquets cadeaux". Drag Race Belgique. Season 2. Episode 7. March 14, 2024. Tipik / WOW Presents Plus.
  15. ^ a b c d "Grand Finale". Drag Race Belgique. Season 2. Episode 8. March 21, 2024. Tipik / WOW Presents Plus.