RuPaul's Drag Race season 17
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The seventeenth season of the American reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on January 3, 2025. This marks the third season to air through cable network MTV. The seventeenth installment of the series documents drag queen RuPaul in search of the "Next Drag Superstar" for the United States. RuPaul remained as host and head judge of the series. Television personalities Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ts Madison, and Ross Mathews continued as regular judges. Fashion stylist Law Roach, who previously appeared as a guest judge, joined the judging panel. After few contenders remained in the competition, Onya Nurve won the season alongside its title, a cash prize of $200,000, and a years-worth of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics. Jewels Sparkles was the runner-up and Crystal Envy was voted Miss Congeniality.
Infobox
Hosted by
RuPaul
Judges
mw- RuPaul Michelle Visage Carson Kressley Law Roach Ts Madison Ross Mathews
No. of contestants
14
Winner
Onya Nurve
Runner-up
Jewels Sparkles
Miss Congeniality
Crystal Envy
Companion show
Untucked!
No. of episodes
16
Original network
MTV
Original release
January 3 (2025-01-03) –April 18, 2025 (2025-04-18)
Tables
RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 contestants and their backgrounds[a] · Contestants
Onya Nurve
Onya Nurve
Contestant
Onya Nurve
Age
31
Hometown
Cleveland, Ohio
Outcome
Winner
Jewels Sparkles
Jewels Sparkles
Contestant
Jewels Sparkles
Age
23
Hometown
Tampa, Florida
Outcome
Runner-up
Lexi Love
Lexi Love
Contestant
Lexi Love
Age
33
Hometown
Louisville, Kentucky
Outcome
3rd place
Sam Star
Sam Star
Contestant
Sam Star
Age
24
Hometown
Leeds, Alabama
Suzie Toot
Suzie Toot
Contestant
Suzie Toot
Age
24
Hometown
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Outcome
5th place
Lana Ja'Rae
Lana Ja'Rae
Contestant
Lana Ja'Rae
Age
22
Hometown
New York City, New York
Outcome
6th place
Lydia B Kollins
Lydia B Kollins
Contestant
Lydia B Kollins
Age
23
Hometown
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Outcome
7th place
Arrietty
Arrietty
Contestant
Arrietty
Age
28
Hometown
Seattle, Washington
Outcome
8th place
Kori King
Kori King
Contestant
Kori King
Age
24
Hometown
Boston, Massachusetts
Outcome
9th place
Acacia Forgot
Acacia Forgot
Contestant
Acacia Forgot
Age
28
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Outcome
10th place
Crystal Envy
Crystal Envy
Contestant
Crystal Envy
Age
27
Hometown
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Outcome
11th place
Hormona Lisa
Hormona Lisa
Contestant
Hormona Lisa
Age
30
Hometown
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Outcome
12th place
Joella
Joella
Contestant
Joella
Age
25
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Outcome
13th place
Lucky Starzzz
Lucky Starzzz
Contestant
Lucky Starzzz
Age
26
Hometown
Miami, Florida
Outcome
14th place
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Outcome |
| Onya Nurve | 31 | Cleveland, Ohio | Winner |
| Jewels Sparkles | 23 | Tampa, Florida | Runner-up |
| Lexi Love | 33 | Louisville, Kentucky | 3rd place |
| Sam Star | 24 | Leeds, Alabama | |
| Suzie Toot | 24 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 5th place |
| Lana Ja'Rae | 22 | New York City, New York | 6th place |
| Lydia B Kollins | 23 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 7th place |
| Arrietty | 28 | Seattle, Washington | 8th place |
| Kori King | 24 | Boston, Massachusetts | 9th place |
| Acacia Forgot | 28 | Los Angeles, California | 10th place |
| Crystal Envy | 27 | Asbury Park, New Jersey | 11th place |
| Hormona Lisa | 30 | Chattanooga, Tennessee | 12th place |
| Joella | 25 | Los Angeles, California | 13th place |
| Lucky Starzzz | 26 | Miami, Florida | 14th place |
Contestants progress with placements in each episode · Contestant progress
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Onya Nurve
Onya Nurve
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Onya Nurve
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Jewels Sparkles
Jewels Sparkles
Contestant
Jewels Sparkles
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Runner-up
Lexi Love
Lexi Love
Contestant
Lexi Love
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Sam Star
Sam Star
Contestant
Sam Star
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Guest
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SAFE
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Eliminated
Suzie Toot
Suzie Toot
Contestant
Suzie Toot
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WIN
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Guest
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SAFE
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WIN
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SAFE
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ELIM
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SDADHH
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Guest
Lana Ja'Rae
Lana Ja'Rae
Contestant
Lana Ja'Rae
Episode
Guest
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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BTM
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BTM
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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BTM
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ELIM
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LOSS
Episode
Guest
Lydia B Kollins
Lydia B Kollins
Contestant
Lydia B Kollins
Episode
SAFE
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Guest
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SAFE
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SAFE
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BTM
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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BTM
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WIN
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ELIM
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LOSS
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Guest
Arrietty
Arrietty
Contestant
Arrietty
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SAFE
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Guest
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SAFE
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SAFE
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BDT
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WIN
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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ELIM
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LOSS
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Guest
Kori King
Kori King
Contestant
Kori King
Episode
Guest
Episode
SAFE
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SAFE
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BTM
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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BTM
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ELIM
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TOP2
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Guest
Acacia Forgot
Acacia Forgot
Contestant
Acacia Forgot
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BTM
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Guest
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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Guest
Crystal Envy
Crystal Envy
Contestant
Crystal Envy
Episode
Guest
Episode
TOP2
Episode
SAFE
Episode
SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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ELIM
Episode
LOSS
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Miss C
Hormona Lisa
Hormona Lisa
Contestant
Hormona Lisa
Episode
Guest
Episode
BDT
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SAFE
Episode
SAFE
Episode
SAFE
Episode
ELIM
Episode
LOSS
Episode
Guest
Joella
Joella
Contestant
Joella
Episode
SAFE
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Guest
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BTM
Episode
ELIM
Episode
LOSS
Episode
Guest
Lucky Starzzz
Lucky Starzzz
Contestant
Lucky Starzzz
Episode
SAFE
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Guest
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ELIM
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LOSS
Episode
Guest
| Contestant | Episode | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | ||
| Onya Nurve | Guest | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | WIN | BTM | SAFE | Guest | Winner | |
| Jewels Sparkles | TOP2 | Guest | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | BTM | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | WIN | Guest | Runner-up | |
| Lexi Love | Guest | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | Guest | Eliminated | |
| Sam Star | Guest | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | WIN | BTM | Guest | Eliminated | |
| Suzie Toot | WIN | Guest | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | SDADHH | Guest | |
| Lana Ja'Rae | Guest | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | BTM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | ELIM | LOSS | Guest | |||
| Lydia B Kollins | SAFE | Guest | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | WIN | ELIM | LOSS | Guest | ||||
| Arrietty | SAFE | Guest | SAFE | SAFE | BDT | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | LOSS | Guest | |||||
| Kori King | Guest | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | ELIM | TOP2 | Guest | ||||||
| Acacia Forgot | BTM | Guest | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | LOSS | Guest | |||||||
| Crystal Envy | Guest | TOP2 | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | LOSS | Miss C | ||||||||
| Hormona Lisa | Guest | BDT | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | LOSS | Guest | |||||||||
| Joella | SAFE | Guest | BTM | ELIM | LOSS | Guest | |||||||||||
| Lucky Starzzz | SAFE | Guest | ELIM | LOSS | Guest | ||||||||||||
· Lip syncs
1
1
Episode
1
Top contestants
Jewels Sparkles
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Suzie Toot
Song
"Woman's World"(Katy Perry)
Winner
Suzie Toot
2
2
Episode
2
Top contestants
Crystal Envy
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Lexi Love
Song
"Alter Ego"(Doechii, JT)
Winner
Lexi Love
Bottom contestants
Bottom contestants
Episode
Bottom contestants
Top contestants
Song
Top contestants
Eliminated
Acacia Forgot
Acacia Forgot
Episode
Acacia Forgot
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Hormona Lisa
Top contestants
"Yes, And?"(Ariana Grande)
Song
None
3
3
Episode
3
Top contestants
Joella
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Lucky Starzzz
Song
"(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me"(Paula Abdul)
Winner
Lucky Starzzz
4
4
Episode
4
Top contestants
Joella
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Kori King
Song
"Buttons"(The Pussycat Dolls ft. Snoop Dogg)
Winner
Joella
5
5
Episode
5
Top contestants
Arrietty
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Lydia B Kollins
Song
"Boogie Wonderland"(Earth, Wind & Fire, The Emotions)
Winner
None
6
6
Episode
6
Top contestants
Hormona Lisa
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Lana Ja'Rae
Song
"Get Him Back!"(Olivia Rodrigo)
Winner
Hormona Lisa
7
7
Episode
7
Top contestants
Crystal Envy
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Lana Ja'Rae
Song
"Hands to Myself"(Selena Gomez)
Winner
Crystal Envy
8
8
Episode
8
Top contestants
Acacia Forgot
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Kori King
Song
"Wet Dream"(Adam Lambert)
Winner
Acacia Forgot
9
9
Episode
9
Top contestants
Kori King
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Lydia B Kollins
Song
"Kiss Me Deadly"(Lita Ford)
Winner
Kori King
10
10
Episode
10
Top contestants
Arrietty
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Jewels Sparkles
Song
"Ya Ya"(Beyoncé)
Winner
Arrietty
11
11
Episode
11
Top contestants
Lana Ja'Rae
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Lydia B Kollins
Song
"Unholy"(Sam Smith, Kim Petras)
Winner
Lydia B Kollins
12
12
Episode
12
Top contestants
Lana Ja'Rae
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Sam Star
Song
"Illusion"(Dua Lipa)
Winner
Lana Ja'Rae
13
13
Episode
13
Top contestants
Jewels Sparkles
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Onya Nurve
Song
"1 Thing"(Amerie)
Winner
None
14
14
Episode
14
Top contestants
Sam Star
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Suzie Toot
Song
"Love Child"(Diana Ross & The Supremes)
Winner
Suzie Toot
Episode
Episode
Episode
Episode
Top contestants
Eliminated contestants
Top contestants
Song
Top contestants
Winner
15
15
Episode
15
Top contestants
Hormona Lisa
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Lydia B Kollins
Song
"Say Liza (Liza with a Z)"(Liza Minnelli)
Winner
Lydia B Kollins
Joella
Joella
Episode
Joella
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Suzie Toot
Top contestants
"Training Season"(Dua Lipa)
Song
Suzie Toot
Acacia Forgot
Acacia Forgot
Episode
Acacia Forgot
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Lucky Starzzz
Top contestants
"Step By Step (Junior Vasquez Tribal X Beats)"(Whitney Houston)
Song
Lucky Starzzz
Arrietty
Arrietty
Episode
Arrietty
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Kori King
Top contestants
"Blow Me (One Last Kiss)"(P!nk)
Song
Kori King
Crystal Envy
Crystal Envy
Episode
Crystal Envy
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Lana Ja'Rae
Top contestants
"You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)"(Sylvester)
Song
Lana Ja'Rae
Lucky Starzzz
Lucky Starzzz
Episode
Lucky Starzzz
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Suzie Toot
Top contestants
"We Found Love"(Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris)
Song
Suzie Toot
Kori King vs. Lana Ja'Rae vs. Lydia B Kollins
Kori King vs. Lana Ja'Rae vs. Lydia B Kollins
Episode
Kori King vs. Lana Ja'Rae vs. Lydia B Kollins
Top contestants
"360"(Charli XCX)
Top contestants
Kori King
Kori King
Kori King
Episode
Kori King
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Suzie Toot
Top contestants
"Apt."(Rosé, Bruno Mars)
Song
Suzie Toot
Episode
Episode
Episode
Episode
Top contestants
Final contestants
Top contestants
Song
Top contestants
Winner
16
16
Episode
16
Top contestants
Jewels Sparkles
Top contestants
vs.
Top contestants
Onya Nurve
Song
"Abracadabra"(Lady Gaga)
Winner
Onya Nurve
| Episode | Top contestants | Song | Winner | ||
| 1 | Jewels Sparkles | vs. | Suzie Toot | "Woman's World"(Katy Perry) | Suzie Toot |
| 2 | Crystal Envy | vs. | Lexi Love | "Alter Ego"(Doechii, JT) | Lexi Love |
| Bottom contestants | Song | Eliminated | |||
| Acacia Forgot | vs. | Hormona Lisa | "Yes, And?"(Ariana Grande) | None | |
| 3 | Joella | vs. | Lucky Starzzz | "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me"(Paula Abdul) | Lucky Starzzz |
| 4 | Joella | vs. | Kori King | "Buttons"(The Pussycat Dolls ft. Snoop Dogg) | Joella |
| 5 | Arrietty | vs. | Lydia B Kollins | "Boogie Wonderland"(Earth, Wind & Fire, The Emotions) | None |
| 6 | Hormona Lisa | vs. | Lana Ja'Rae | "Get Him Back!"(Olivia Rodrigo) | Hormona Lisa |
| 7 | Crystal Envy | vs. | Lana Ja'Rae | "Hands to Myself"(Selena Gomez) | Crystal Envy |
| 8 | Acacia Forgot | vs. | Kori King | "Wet Dream"(Adam Lambert) | Acacia Forgot |
| 9 | Kori King | vs. | Lydia B Kollins | "Kiss Me Deadly"(Lita Ford) | Kori King |
| 10 | Arrietty | vs. | Jewels Sparkles | "Ya Ya"(Beyoncé) | Arrietty |
| 11 | Lana Ja'Rae | vs. | Lydia B Kollins | "Unholy"(Sam Smith, Kim Petras) | Lydia B Kollins |
| 12 | Lana Ja'Rae | vs. | Sam Star | "Illusion"(Dua Lipa) | Lana Ja'Rae |
| 13 | Jewels Sparkles | vs. | Onya Nurve | "1 Thing"(Amerie) | None |
| 14 | Sam Star | vs. | Suzie Toot | "Love Child"(Diana Ross & The Supremes) | Suzie Toot |
| Episode | Eliminated contestants | Song | Winner | ||
| 15 | Hormona Lisa | vs. | Lydia B Kollins | "Say Liza (Liza with a Z)"(Liza Minnelli) | Lydia B Kollins |
| Joella | vs. | Suzie Toot | "Training Season"(Dua Lipa) | Suzie Toot | |
| Acacia Forgot | vs. | Lucky Starzzz | "Step By Step (Junior Vasquez Tribal X Beats)"(Whitney Houston) | Lucky Starzzz | |
| Arrietty | vs. | Kori King | "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)"(P!nk) | Kori King | |
| Crystal Envy | vs. | Lana Ja'Rae | "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)"(Sylvester) | Lana Ja'Rae | |
| Lucky Starzzz | vs. | Suzie Toot | "We Found Love"(Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris) | Suzie Toot | |
| Kori King vs. Lana Ja'Rae vs. Lydia B Kollins | "360"(Charli XCX) | Kori King | |||
| Kori King | vs. | Suzie Toot | "Apt."(Rosé, Bruno Mars) | Suzie Toot | |
| Episode | Final contestants | Song | Winner | ||
| 16 | Jewels Sparkles | vs. | Onya Nurve | "Abracadabra"(Lady Gaga) | Onya Nurve |
· Episodes
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No.overall
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No. inseason
1
Title
"Squirrel Games"
Original release date
January 3, 2025 (2025-01-03)
All 14 new queens along with other queens from previous seasons perform in a Squid Game inspired challenge called "Ru Light, Green Light", where they serve and move forward, but when the music stops and Lil' Poundcake turns around, they have to strike a pose. All queens from previous seasons are eliminated, leaving only the new queens. They all then enter the werkroom, and find out that "Ru Light, Green Light" was a photoshoot mini challenge. Lana Ja'Rae wins the mini challenge. For the main challenge, the queens split into two groups, with seven of them performing a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent.
Acacia Forgot – Playing guitar / Live singing
Arrietty – Lip-sync / Baile Folklorico
Jewels Sparkles – Original song lip-sync
Joella – Original song lip-sync
Lucky Starzzz – Original song lip-sync
Lydia B Kollins – Original song lip-sync / Comedy burlesque
Suzie Toot – Original song lip-sync / Tap dancing
On the runway, category is Masc For Masked Singer. The queens who didn't perform in this episode rank the queens performances using Rate-A-Queen, where it is announced that Jewels Sparkles and Suzie Toot are the top two queens of the week, and will lip-sync for the win. It is also announced that Acacia Forgot was rated lowest and will be lip-syncing for her life in the next episode. Jewels Sparkles and Suzie Toot lip-sync to "Woman's World" by Katy Perry. After the lip-sync, Suzie Toot is announced as the winner of the challenge.
Guest Judge: Katy Perry
Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley
Mini-Challenge: Ru Light, Green Light
Mini-Challenge Winner: Lana Ja'Rae
Mini-Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash tip
Main Challenge: Perform a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent
Runway Theme: Masc For Masked Singer
Top Two: Jewels Sparkles and Suzie Toot
Lip-sync Song: "Woman's World" by Katy Perry
Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
All 14 new queens along with other queens from previous seasons perform in a Squid Game inspired challenge called "Ru Light, Green Light", where they serve and move forward, but when the music stops and Lil' Poundcake turns around, they have to strike a pose. All queens from previous seasons are eliminated, leaving only the new queens. They all then enter the werkroom, and find out that "Ru Light, Green Light" was a photoshoot mini challenge. Lana Ja'Rae wins the mini challenge. For the main challenge, the queens split into two groups, with seven of them performing a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent.
Acacia Forgot – Playing guitar / Live singing
Arrietty – Lip-sync / Baile Folklorico
Jewels Sparkles – Original song lip-sync
Joella – Original song lip-sync
Lucky Starzzz – Original song lip-sync
Lydia B Kollins – Original song lip-sync / Comedy burlesque
Suzie Toot – Original song lip-sync / Tap dancing
On the runway, category is Masc For Masked Singer. The queens who didn't perform in this episode rank the queens performances using Rate-A-Queen, where it is announced that Jewels Sparkles and Suzie Toot are the top two queens of the week, and will lip-sync for the win. It is also announced that Acacia Forgot was rated lowest and will be lip-syncing for her life in the next episode. Jewels Sparkles and Suzie Toot lip-sync to "Woman's World" by Katy Perry. After the lip-sync, Suzie Toot is announced as the winner of the challenge.
Guest Judge: Katy Perry
Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley
Mini-Challenge: Ru Light, Green Light
Mini-Challenge Winner: Lana Ja'Rae
Mini-Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash tip
Main Challenge: Perform a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent
Runway Theme: Masc For Masked Singer
Top Two: Jewels Sparkles and Suzie Toot
Lip-sync Song: "Woman's World" by Katy Perry
Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
No.overall
All 14 new queens along with other queens from previous seasons perform in a Squid Game inspired challenge called "Ru Light, Green Light", where they serve and move forward, but when the music stops and Lil' Poundcake turns around, they have to strike a pose. All queens from previous seasons are eliminated, leaving only the new queens. They all then enter the werkroom, and find out that "Ru Light, Green Light" was a photoshoot mini challenge. Lana Ja'Rae wins the mini challenge. For the main challenge, the queens split into two groups, with seven of them performing a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent.
Acacia Forgot – Playing guitar / Live singing
Arrietty – Lip-sync / Baile Folklorico
Jewels Sparkles – Original song lip-sync
Joella – Original song lip-sync
Lucky Starzzz – Original song lip-sync
Lydia B Kollins – Original song lip-sync / Comedy burlesque
Suzie Toot – Original song lip-sync / Tap dancing
On the runway, category is Masc For Masked Singer. The queens who didn't perform in this episode rank the queens performances using Rate-A-Queen, where it is announced that Jewels Sparkles and Suzie Toot are the top two queens of the week, and will lip-sync for the win. It is also announced that Acacia Forgot was rated lowest and will be lip-syncing for her life in the next episode. Jewels Sparkles and Suzie Toot lip-sync to "Woman's World" by Katy Perry. After the lip-sync, Suzie Toot is announced as the winner of the challenge.
Guest Judge: Katy Perry
Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley
Mini-Challenge: Ru Light, Green Light
Mini-Challenge Winner: Lana Ja'Rae
Mini-Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash tip
Main Challenge: Perform a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent
Runway Theme: Masc For Masked Singer
Top Two: Jewels Sparkles and Suzie Toot
Lip-sync Song: "Woman's World" by Katy Perry
Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
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Title
"Drag Queens Got Talent – Part 2"
Original release date
January 10, 2025 (2025-01-10)
For the main challenge, the remaining seven queens perform a talent performing a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent.
Crystal Envy – Original song lip-sync
Hormona Lisa – Stand-up live comedy
Kori King – Original song lip-sync
Lana Ja'Rae – Original song lip-sync
Lexi Love – Original song lip-sync / Roller skating
Onya Nurve – Original song lip-sync
Sam Star – Original song lip-sync
On the runway, category is Is It Cake?. The queens who didn't perform in this episode rank the queens performances using Rate-A-Queen, where it is announced that Crystal Envy and Lexi Love are the top two queens of the week, and will lip-sync for the win. They then lip-sync to "Alter Ego" by Doechii and JT. After the lip-sync, Lexi Love is announced as the winner of the challenge. It was later announced that Hormona Lisa was rated lowest and will be lip-syncing for her life against Acacia Forgot, who was ranked the lowest in the previous episode. They then lip-sync to "Yes, And" by Ariana Grande. Acacia Forgot wins the lip-sync, but RuPaul reveals a new twist called "Badonka Dunk", where the eliminated queen gets to pull a lever, with two of them dunking Michelle Visage into a tank of water; if Michelle is dunked, the queen is saved from elimination. Hormona Lisa pulls the 7th lever, which dunks Michelle into the water and therefore saves Hormona from elimination.
Guest Judge: Doechii
Alternating Judge: Ts Madison
Main Challenge: Perform a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent
Runway Theme: Is It Cake?
Top Two: Crystal Envy and Lexi Love
Lip-sync Song: "Alter Ego" by Doechii and JT
Challenge Winner: Lexi Love
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Acacia Forgot and Hormona Lisa
Lip-sync Song: "Yes, And?" by Ariana Grande
Eliminated: None
For the main challenge, the remaining seven queens perform a talent performing a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent.
Crystal Envy – Original song lip-sync
Hormona Lisa – Stand-up live comedy
Kori King – Original song lip-sync
Lana Ja'Rae – Original song lip-sync
Lexi Love – Original song lip-sync / Roller skating
Onya Nurve – Original song lip-sync
Sam Star – Original song lip-sync
On the runway, category is Is It Cake?. The queens who didn't perform in this episode rank the queens performances using Rate-A-Queen, where it is announced that Crystal Envy and Lexi Love are the top two queens of the week, and will lip-sync for the win. They then lip-sync to "Alter Ego" by Doechii and JT. After the lip-sync, Lexi Love is announced as the winner of the challenge. It was later announced that Hormona Lisa was rated lowest and will be lip-syncing for her life against Acacia Forgot, who was ranked the lowest in the previous episode. They then lip-sync to "Yes, And" by Ariana Grande. Acacia Forgot wins the lip-sync, but RuPaul reveals a new twist called "Badonka Dunk", where the eliminated queen gets to pull a lever, with two of them dunking Michelle Visage into a tank of water; if Michelle is dunked, the queen is saved from elimination. Hormona Lisa pulls the 7th lever, which dunks Michelle into the water and therefore saves Hormona from elimination.
Guest Judge: Doechii
Alternating Judge: Ts Madison
Main Challenge: Perform a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent
Runway Theme: Is It Cake?
Top Two: Crystal Envy and Lexi Love
Lip-sync Song: "Alter Ego" by Doechii and JT
Challenge Winner: Lexi Love
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Acacia Forgot and Hormona Lisa
Lip-sync Song: "Yes, And?" by Ariana Grande
Eliminated: None
No.overall
For the main challenge, the remaining seven queens perform a talent performing a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent.
Crystal Envy – Original song lip-sync
Hormona Lisa – Stand-up live comedy
Kori King – Original song lip-sync
Lana Ja'Rae – Original song lip-sync
Lexi Love – Original song lip-sync / Roller skating
Onya Nurve – Original song lip-sync
Sam Star – Original song lip-sync
On the runway, category is Is It Cake?. The queens who didn't perform in this episode rank the queens performances using Rate-A-Queen, where it is announced that Crystal Envy and Lexi Love are the top two queens of the week, and will lip-sync for the win. They then lip-sync to "Alter Ego" by Doechii and JT. After the lip-sync, Lexi Love is announced as the winner of the challenge. It was later announced that Hormona Lisa was rated lowest and will be lip-syncing for her life against Acacia Forgot, who was ranked the lowest in the previous episode. They then lip-sync to "Yes, And" by Ariana Grande. Acacia Forgot wins the lip-sync, but RuPaul reveals a new twist called "Badonka Dunk", where the eliminated queen gets to pull a lever, with two of them dunking Michelle Visage into a tank of water; if Michelle is dunked, the queen is saved from elimination. Hormona Lisa pulls the 7th lever, which dunks Michelle into the water and therefore saves Hormona from elimination.
Guest Judge: Doechii
Alternating Judge: Ts Madison
Main Challenge: Perform a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent
Runway Theme: Is It Cake?
Top Two: Crystal Envy and Lexi Love
Lip-sync Song: "Alter Ego" by Doechii and JT
Challenge Winner: Lexi Love
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Acacia Forgot and Hormona Lisa
Lip-sync Song: "Yes, And?" by Ariana Grande
Eliminated: None
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Title
"Monopulence!"
Original release date
January 17, 2025 (2025-01-17)
For this week’s main challenge, the queens create a monochromatic outfit inspired by properties from board game Monopoly, in honor of its 90th anniversary.
On the runway, category is Monopulence!. Arrietty, Onya Nurve, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Sam Star winning the challenge. Joella, Kori King, and Lucky Starzzz receive negative critiques, with Kori King being safe. Joella and Lucky Starzzz lip-sync to "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me" by Paula Abdul. Joella wins the lip-sync. Lucky Starzzz pulls the 3rd lever of the "Badonka Dunk", failing to dunk Michelle into the water and sashays away.
Guest Judge: Sandra Bernhard
Alternating Judge: Ts Madison
Main Challenge: Create a monochromatic outfit made inspired by Monopoly's properties
Runway Theme: Monopulence!
Challenge Winner: Sam Star
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Joella and Lucky Starzzz
Lip-sync Song: "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me" by Paula Abdul
Eliminated: Lucky Starzzz
Farewell Message: "Lucky Starzzzzzzzzz was here! And don't you forget it! Keep on shining my 13 lucky stars ♡"
For this week’s main challenge, the queens create a monochromatic outfit inspired by properties from board game Monopoly, in honor of its 90th anniversary.
On the runway, category is Monopulence!. Arrietty, Onya Nurve, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Sam Star winning the challenge. Joella, Kori King, and Lucky Starzzz receive negative critiques, with Kori King being safe. Joella and Lucky Starzzz lip-sync to "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me" by Paula Abdul. Joella wins the lip-sync. Lucky Starzzz pulls the 3rd lever of the "Badonka Dunk", failing to dunk Michelle into the water and sashays away.
Guest Judge: Sandra Bernhard
Alternating Judge: Ts Madison
Main Challenge: Create a monochromatic outfit made inspired by Monopoly's properties
Runway Theme: Monopulence!
Challenge Winner: Sam Star
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Joella and Lucky Starzzz
Lip-sync Song: "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me" by Paula Abdul
Eliminated: Lucky Starzzz
Farewell Message: "Lucky Starzzzzzzzzz was here! And don't you forget it! Keep on shining my 13 lucky stars ♡"
No.overall
For this week’s main challenge, the queens create a monochromatic outfit inspired by properties from board game Monopoly, in honor of its 90th anniversary.
On the runway, category is Monopulence!. Arrietty, Onya Nurve, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Sam Star winning the challenge. Joella, Kori King, and Lucky Starzzz receive negative critiques, with Kori King being safe. Joella and Lucky Starzzz lip-sync to "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me" by Paula Abdul. Joella wins the lip-sync. Lucky Starzzz pulls the 3rd lever of the "Badonka Dunk", failing to dunk Michelle into the water and sashays away.
Guest Judge: Sandra Bernhard
Alternating Judge: Ts Madison
Main Challenge: Create a monochromatic outfit made inspired by Monopoly's properties
Runway Theme: Monopulence!
Challenge Winner: Sam Star
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Joella and Lucky Starzzz
Lip-sync Song: "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me" by Paula Abdul
Eliminated: Lucky Starzzz
Farewell Message: "Lucky Starzzzzzzzzz was here! And don't you forget it! Keep on shining my 13 lucky stars ♡"
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Title
"Bitch, I'm a Drag Queen!"
Original release date
January 24, 2025 (2025-01-24)
For this week’s main challenge, the queens record and perform songs for commercials of the Bitch, I’m A Drag Queen! musical tracks featuring past Drag Race contestants.
Volume 1 - Arrietty, Crystal Envy, Hormona Lisa, Jewels Sparkles, Joella, Lana Ja’Rae, and Lydia B Kollins
Volume 2 - Acacia Forgot, Kori King, Lexi Love, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot
On the runway, category is Quilted For Your Pleasure. Crystal Envy, Onya Nurve, and Suzie Toot receive positive critiques, with Onya Nurve winning the challenge. Arrietty, Joella, and Kori King receive negative critiques, with Arrietty being safe. Joella and Kori King lip-sync to "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg. Kori King wins the lip-sync. Joella pulls the 6th lever of the "Badonka Dunk", failing to dunk Michelle into the water and sashays away.
Guest Judge: Julia Schlaepfer
Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley
Main Challenge: Film commercials based on past Drag Race contestants
Runway Theme: Quilted For Your Pleasure
Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Joella and Kori King
Lip-sync Song: "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg
Eliminated: Joella
Farewell Message: "Visit me when you come back to LA ♡♡♡ - J.O.E Dont forget the ella!"
For this week’s main challenge, the queens record and perform songs for commercials of the Bitch, I’m A Drag Queen! musical tracks featuring past Drag Race contestants.
Volume 1 - Arrietty, Crystal Envy, Hormona Lisa, Jewels Sparkles, Joella, Lana Ja’Rae, and Lydia B Kollins
Volume 2 - Acacia Forgot, Kori King, Lexi Love, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot
On the runway, category is Quilted For Your Pleasure. Crystal Envy, Onya Nurve, and Suzie Toot receive positive critiques, with Onya Nurve winning the challenge. Arrietty, Joella, and Kori King receive negative critiques, with Arrietty being safe. Joella and Kori King lip-sync to "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg. Kori King wins the lip-sync. Joella pulls the 6th lever of the "Badonka Dunk", failing to dunk Michelle into the water and sashays away.
Guest Judge: Julia Schlaepfer
Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley
Main Challenge: Film commercials based on past Drag Race contestants
Runway Theme: Quilted For Your Pleasure
Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Joella and Kori King
Lip-sync Song: "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg
Eliminated: Joella
Farewell Message: "Visit me when you come back to LA ♡♡♡ - J.O.E Dont forget the ella!"
No.overall
For this week’s main challenge, the queens record and perform songs for commercials of the Bitch, I’m A Drag Queen! musical tracks featuring past Drag Race contestants.
Volume 1 - Arrietty, Crystal Envy, Hormona Lisa, Jewels Sparkles, Joella, Lana Ja’Rae, and Lydia B Kollins
Volume 2 - Acacia Forgot, Kori King, Lexi Love, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot
On the runway, category is Quilted For Your Pleasure. Crystal Envy, Onya Nurve, and Suzie Toot receive positive critiques, with Onya Nurve winning the challenge. Arrietty, Joella, and Kori King receive negative critiques, with Arrietty being safe. Joella and Kori King lip-sync to "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg. Kori King wins the lip-sync. Joella pulls the 6th lever of the "Badonka Dunk", failing to dunk Michelle into the water and sashays away.
Guest Judge: Julia Schlaepfer
Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley
Main Challenge: Film commercials based on past Drag Race contestants
Runway Theme: Quilted For Your Pleasure
Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Joella and Kori King
Lip-sync Song: "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg
Eliminated: Joella
Farewell Message: "Visit me when you come back to LA ♡♡♡ - J.O.E Dont forget the ella!"
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Title
"RDR Live!"
Original release date
January 31, 2025 (2025-01-31)
For this week's main challenge, the queens perform in a sketch comedy of RDR Live.
Host - Onya Nurve
Queen News Network - Crystal Envy, Lexi Love, and Suzie Toot
Neanderthal Town Hall - Arrietty, Kori King, Lana Ja’Rae, and Onya Nurve
Beaverologist Podcast - Hormona Lisa, Jewels Sparkles, and Sam Star
Emergency Room - Acacia Forgot and Lydia B Kollins
On the runway, category is Tickled
Pink. Hormona Lisa, Onya Nurve, and Suzie Toot receive positive critiques, with Suzie Toot winning the challenge. Arrietty, Lydia B Kollins, and Sam Star receive negative critiques, with Sam Star being safe. Arrietty and Lydia B Kollins lip-sync to "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Emotions. Lydia B Kollins wins the lip-sync. Arrietty pulls the 1st lever of the "Badonka Dunk", which dunks Michelle into the water and therefore saves Arrietty from elimination.
Guest Judge: Paul W. Downs
Alternating Judge: Ross Mathews
Main Challenge: Perform in a sketch comedy of RDR Live
Runway Theme: Tickled Pink
Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Arrietty and Lydia B Kollins
Lip-sync Song: "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Emotions
Eliminated: None
For this week's main challenge, the queens perform in a sketch comedy of RDR Live.
Host - Onya Nurve
Queen News Network - Crystal Envy, Lexi Love, and Suzie Toot
Neanderthal Town Hall - Arrietty, Kori King, Lana Ja’Rae, and Onya Nurve
Beaverologist Podcast - Hormona Lisa, Jewels Sparkles, and Sam Star
Emergency Room - Acacia Forgot and Lydia B Kollins
On the runway, category is Tickled
Pink. Hormona Lisa, Onya Nurve, and Suzie Toot receive positive critiques, with Suzie Toot winning the challenge. Arrietty, Lydia B Kollins, and Sam Star receive negative critiques, with Sam Star being safe. Arrietty and Lydia B Kollins lip-sync to "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Emotions. Lydia B Kollins wins the lip-sync. Arrietty pulls the 1st lever of the "Badonka Dunk", which dunks Michelle into the water and therefore saves Arrietty from elimination.
Guest Judge: Paul W. Downs
Alternating Judge: Ross Mathews
Main Challenge: Perform in a sketch comedy of RDR Live
Runway Theme: Tickled Pink
Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Arrietty and Lydia B Kollins
Lip-sync Song: "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Emotions
Eliminated: None
No.overall
For this week's main challenge, the queens perform in a sketch comedy of RDR Live.
Host - Onya Nurve
Queen News Network - Crystal Envy, Lexi Love, and Suzie Toot
Neanderthal Town Hall - Arrietty, Kori King, Lana Ja’Rae, and Onya Nurve
Beaverologist Podcast - Hormona Lisa, Jewels Sparkles, and Sam Star
Emergency Room - Acacia Forgot and Lydia B Kollins
On the runway, category is Tickled
Pink. Hormona Lisa, Onya Nurve, and Suzie Toot receive positive critiques, with Suzie Toot winning the challenge. Arrietty, Lydia B Kollins, and Sam Star receive negative critiques, with Sam Star being safe. Arrietty and Lydia B Kollins lip-sync to "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Emotions. Lydia B Kollins wins the lip-sync. Arrietty pulls the 1st lever of the "Badonka Dunk", which dunks Michelle into the water and therefore saves Arrietty from elimination.
Guest Judge: Paul W. Downs
Alternating Judge: Ross Mathews
Main Challenge: Perform in a sketch comedy of RDR Live
Runway Theme: Tickled Pink
Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Arrietty and Lydia B Kollins
Lip-sync Song: "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Emotions
Eliminated: None
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Title
"Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball"
Original release date
February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)
For this week's mini-challenge, the queens team up
to transport Anastasia Beverly Hills lipsticks to a display case using only their mouths. Acacia Forgot, Lexi Love, Lydia B Kollins, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create three looks for the Let’s Get Sea Sickening Ball: Bathing Beauties, Sea Creature Couture, and Sea Sickening Eleganza.
Acacia Forgot - Feather Star
Arrietty - Lionfish
Crystal Envy - Pufferfish
Hormona Lisa - Leafy Seadragon
Jewels Sparkles - Spanish Dancer
Kori King - Mandarin Fish
Lana Ja’Rae - Purple Sea Urchin
Lexi Love - Purple Stinger Jellyfish
Lydia B Kollins - Anglerfish
Onya Nurve - African Sea Star
Sam Star - Viperfish
Suzie Toot - Coconut Shell Octopus
On the runway, Arrietty, Crystal Envy, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Arrietty winning the challenge. Acacia Forgot, Hormona Lisa, and Lana Ja’Rae receive negative critiques, with Acacia Forgot being safe. Hormona Lisa and Lana Ja’Rae lip sync to "Get Him Back!" by Olivia Rodrigo. Lana Ja’Rae wins the lip sync and Hormona Lisa sashays away.
Guest Judges: Hunter Schafer
Alternating Judge: Law Roach
Mini-Challenge: In teams, transport Anastasia Beverly Hills lipsticks to a display case using mouths only
Mini-Challenge Winners: Acacia Forgot, Lexi Love, Lydia B Kollins, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot
Mini-Challenge Prize: $500 cash tip
Main Challenge: Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball
Runway Theme: Bathing Beauties, Sea Creature Couture, and Sea Sickening Eleganza
Challenge Winner: Arrietty
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Hormona Lisa and Lana Ja'Rae
Lip-sync Song: "Get Him Back!" by Olivia Rodrigo
Eliminated: Hormona Lisa
Farewell Message: "Pumpkins, Never stop dreaming Never stop shining I will miss each one of you! <3 - Hormona Lisa"
For this week's mini-challenge, the queens team up
to transport Anastasia Beverly Hills lipsticks to a display case using only their mouths. Acacia Forgot, Lexi Love, Lydia B Kollins, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create three looks for the Let’s Get Sea Sickening Ball: Bathing Beauties, Sea Creature Couture, and Sea Sickening Eleganza.
Acacia Forgot - Feather Star
Arrietty - Lionfish
Crystal Envy - Pufferfish
Hormona Lisa - Leafy Seadragon
Jewels Sparkles - Spanish Dancer
Kori King - Mandarin Fish
Lana Ja’Rae - Purple Sea Urchin
Lexi Love - Purple Stinger Jellyfish
Lydia B Kollins - Anglerfish
Onya Nurve - African Sea Star
Sam Star - Viperfish
Suzie Toot - Coconut Shell Octopus
On the runway, Arrietty, Crystal Envy, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Arrietty winning the challenge. Acacia Forgot, Hormona Lisa, and Lana Ja’Rae receive negative critiques, with Acacia Forgot being safe. Hormona Lisa and Lana Ja’Rae lip sync to "Get Him Back!" by Olivia Rodrigo. Lana Ja’Rae wins the lip sync and Hormona Lisa sashays away.
Guest Judges: Hunter Schafer
Alternating Judge: Law Roach
Mini-Challenge: In teams, transport Anastasia Beverly Hills lipsticks to a display case using mouths only
Mini-Challenge Winners: Acacia Forgot, Lexi Love, Lydia B Kollins, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot
Mini-Challenge Prize: $500 cash tip
Main Challenge: Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball
Runway Theme: Bathing Beauties, Sea Creature Couture, and Sea Sickening Eleganza
Challenge Winner: Arrietty
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Hormona Lisa and Lana Ja'Rae
Lip-sync Song: "Get Him Back!" by Olivia Rodrigo
Eliminated: Hormona Lisa
Farewell Message: "Pumpkins, Never stop dreaming Never stop shining I will miss each one of you! <3 - Hormona Lisa"
No.overall
For this week's mini-challenge, the queens team up
to transport Anastasia Beverly Hills lipsticks to a display case using only their mouths. Acacia Forgot, Lexi Love, Lydia B Kollins, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create three looks for the Let’s Get Sea Sickening Ball: Bathing Beauties, Sea Creature Couture, and Sea Sickening Eleganza.
Acacia Forgot - Feather Star
Arrietty - Lionfish
Crystal Envy - Pufferfish
Hormona Lisa - Leafy Seadragon
Jewels Sparkles - Spanish Dancer
Kori King - Mandarin Fish
Lana Ja’Rae - Purple Sea Urchin
Lexi Love - Purple Stinger Jellyfish
Lydia B Kollins - Anglerfish
Onya Nurve - African Sea Star
Sam Star - Viperfish
Suzie Toot - Coconut Shell Octopus
On the runway, Arrietty, Crystal Envy, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Arrietty winning the challenge. Acacia Forgot, Hormona Lisa, and Lana Ja’Rae receive negative critiques, with Acacia Forgot being safe. Hormona Lisa and Lana Ja’Rae lip sync to "Get Him Back!" by Olivia Rodrigo. Lana Ja’Rae wins the lip sync and Hormona Lisa sashays away.
Guest Judges: Hunter Schafer
Alternating Judge: Law Roach
Mini-Challenge: In teams, transport Anastasia Beverly Hills lipsticks to a display case using mouths only
Mini-Challenge Winners: Acacia Forgot, Lexi Love, Lydia B Kollins, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot
Mini-Challenge Prize: $500 cash tip
Main Challenge: Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball
Runway Theme: Bathing Beauties, Sea Creature Couture, and Sea Sickening Eleganza
Challenge Winner: Arrietty
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Hormona Lisa and Lana Ja'Rae
Lip-sync Song: "Get Him Back!" by Olivia Rodrigo
Eliminated: Hormona Lisa
Farewell Message: "Pumpkins, Never stop dreaming Never stop shining I will miss each one of you! <3 - Hormona Lisa"
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Title
"Snatch Game"
Original release date
February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)
For this week's main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Alyssa Edwards and GAY-I star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of:
Acacia Forgot as Trisha Paytas
Arrietty as “Baby Cupid”
Crystal Envy as Nicole Richie
Jewels Sparkles as “Miss Big Feet”
Kori King as Big Ang
Lana Ja’Rae as Rosa Parks
Lexi Love as Gilbert Gottfried
Lydia B Kollins as David Lynch
Onya Nurve as Eddie Murphy
Sam Star as Kim Gravel
Suzie Toot as Ellen Greene
On the runway, category is Nailed It!. Jewels Sparkles, Lexi Love, Onya Nurve, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Onya Nurve winning the challenge. Arrietty, Crystal Envy, and Lana Ja’Rae receive negative critiques, with Arrietty being safe. Crystal Envy and Lana Ja’Rae lip sync to "Hands to Myself" by Selena Gomez. Lana Ja’Rae wins the lip sync and Crystal Envy sashays away.
Guest Judge: Quinta Brunson
Alternating Judge: Ross Mathews
Main Challenge: Snatch Game
Runway Theme: Nailed It!
Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Crystal Envy and Lana Ja'Rae
Lip-sync Song: "Hands to Myself" by Selena Gomez
Eliminated: Crystal Envy
Farewell Message: "Yeah, I'd still envy ME 💎. Love you girls ♡"
For this week's main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Alyssa Edwards and GAY-I star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of:
Acacia Forgot as Trisha Paytas
Arrietty as “Baby Cupid”
Crystal Envy as Nicole Richie
Jewels Sparkles as “Miss Big Feet”
Kori King as Big Ang
Lana Ja’Rae as Rosa Parks
Lexi Love as Gilbert Gottfried
Lydia B Kollins as David Lynch
Onya Nurve as Eddie Murphy
Sam Star as Kim Gravel
Suzie Toot as Ellen Greene
On the runway, category is Nailed It!. Jewels Sparkles, Lexi Love, Onya Nurve, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Onya Nurve winning the challenge. Arrietty, Crystal Envy, and Lana Ja’Rae receive negative critiques, with Arrietty being safe. Crystal Envy and Lana Ja’Rae lip sync to "Hands to Myself" by Selena Gomez. Lana Ja’Rae wins the lip sync and Crystal Envy sashays away.
Guest Judge: Quinta Brunson
Alternating Judge: Ross Mathews
Main Challenge: Snatch Game
Runway Theme: Nailed It!
Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Crystal Envy and Lana Ja'Rae
Lip-sync Song: "Hands to Myself" by Selena Gomez
Eliminated: Crystal Envy
Farewell Message: "Yeah, I'd still envy ME 💎. Love you girls ♡"
No.overall
For this week's main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Alyssa Edwards and GAY-I star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of:
Acacia Forgot as Trisha Paytas
Arrietty as “Baby Cupid”
Crystal Envy as Nicole Richie
Jewels Sparkles as “Miss Big Feet”
Kori King as Big Ang
Lana Ja’Rae as Rosa Parks
Lexi Love as Gilbert Gottfried
Lydia B Kollins as David Lynch
Onya Nurve as Eddie Murphy
Sam Star as Kim Gravel
Suzie Toot as Ellen Greene
On the runway, category is Nailed It!. Jewels Sparkles, Lexi Love, Onya Nurve, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Onya Nurve winning the challenge. Arrietty, Crystal Envy, and Lana Ja’Rae receive negative critiques, with Arrietty being safe. Crystal Envy and Lana Ja’Rae lip sync to "Hands to Myself" by Selena Gomez. Lana Ja’Rae wins the lip sync and Crystal Envy sashays away.
Guest Judge: Quinta Brunson
Alternating Judge: Ross Mathews
Main Challenge: Snatch Game
Runway Theme: Nailed It!
Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Crystal Envy and Lana Ja'Rae
Lip-sync Song: "Hands to Myself" by Selena Gomez
Eliminated: Crystal Envy
Farewell Message: "Yeah, I'd still envy ME 💎. Love you girls ♡"
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Title
"The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!"
Original release date
February 21, 2025 (2025-02-21)
For this week's main challenge, the queens perform in The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!.
Acacia Forgot as Kansas Dorothy
Arrietty as the Scarecrow
Jewels Sparkles as the Good Witch
Kori King as a Flying Monkey
Lana Ja’Rae as the Tin Woman
Lexi Love as the Lioness
Lydia B Kollins as a Flying Monkey
Onya Nurve as Harlem Dorothy
Sam Star as a Cher-inspired Wicked Witch
Suzie Toot as the Green Witch
On the runway, category is Parasols, Shady Ladies. Jewels Sparkles, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot receive positive critiques, with Sam Star winning the challenge. Acacia Forgot and Kori King receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Wet Dream" by Adam Lambert. Kori King wins the lip sync and Acacia Forgot sashays away.
Guest Judge: Adam Lambert
Alternating Judge: Jamal Sims
Main Challenge: Perform in the Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!
Runway Theme: Parasols, Shady Ladies
Challenge Winner: Sam Star
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Acacia Forgot and Kori King
Lip-sync Song: "Wet Dream" by Adam Lambert
Eliminated: Acacia Forgot
Farewell Message: "All you can do is FORGOT. Love, The Piggie of the Week. -Acacia ♡"
For this week's main challenge, the queens perform in The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!.
Acacia Forgot as Kansas Dorothy
Arrietty as the Scarecrow
Jewels Sparkles as the Good Witch
Kori King as a Flying Monkey
Lana Ja’Rae as the Tin Woman
Lexi Love as the Lioness
Lydia B Kollins as a Flying Monkey
Onya Nurve as Harlem Dorothy
Sam Star as a Cher-inspired Wicked Witch
Suzie Toot as the Green Witch
On the runway, category is Parasols, Shady Ladies. Jewels Sparkles, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot receive positive critiques, with Sam Star winning the challenge. Acacia Forgot and Kori King receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Wet Dream" by Adam Lambert. Kori King wins the lip sync and Acacia Forgot sashays away.
Guest Judge: Adam Lambert
Alternating Judge: Jamal Sims
Main Challenge: Perform in the Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!
Runway Theme: Parasols, Shady Ladies
Challenge Winner: Sam Star
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Acacia Forgot and Kori King
Lip-sync Song: "Wet Dream" by Adam Lambert
Eliminated: Acacia Forgot
Farewell Message: "All you can do is FORGOT. Love, The Piggie of the Week. -Acacia ♡"
No.overall
For this week's main challenge, the queens perform in The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!.
Acacia Forgot as Kansas Dorothy
Arrietty as the Scarecrow
Jewels Sparkles as the Good Witch
Kori King as a Flying Monkey
Lana Ja’Rae as the Tin Woman
Lexi Love as the Lioness
Lydia B Kollins as a Flying Monkey
Onya Nurve as Harlem Dorothy
Sam Star as a Cher-inspired Wicked Witch
Suzie Toot as the Green Witch
On the runway, category is Parasols, Shady Ladies. Jewels Sparkles, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot receive positive critiques, with Sam Star winning the challenge. Acacia Forgot and Kori King receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Wet Dream" by Adam Lambert. Kori King wins the lip sync and Acacia Forgot sashays away.
Guest Judge: Adam Lambert
Alternating Judge: Jamal Sims
Main Challenge: Perform in the Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!
Runway Theme: Parasols, Shady Ladies
Challenge Winner: Sam Star
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Acacia Forgot and Kori King
Lip-sync Song: "Wet Dream" by Adam Lambert
Eliminated: Acacia Forgot
Farewell Message: "All you can do is FORGOT. Love, The Piggie of the Week. -Acacia ♡"
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Title
"Heavens to Betsey!"
Original release date
February 28, 2025 (2025-02-28)
For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. Suzie Toot wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens design and create outfits inspired by a Betsey Johnson collection.
Betsey’s Prom - Kori King, Lana Ja’Rae, and Onya Nurve
Prenup - Arrietty, Lexi Love, and Sam Star
Punk Grunge Flapper - Jewels Sparkles, Lydia B Kollins, and Suzie Toot
On the runway, category is Betsey Johnson Fashion Collection. Arrietty, Jewels Sparkles, and Lexi Love receive positive critiques, with Jewels Sparkles winning the challenge. Kori King, Lydia B Kollins, and Onya Nurve receive negative critiques, with Onya Nurve being safe. Kori King and Lydia B Kollins lip sync to "Kiss Me Deadly" by Lita Ford. Lydia B Kollins wins the lip sync and Kori King sashays away.
Guest Judge: Betsey Johnson
Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley
Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental
Mini-Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot
Mini-Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash tip
Main Challenge: Create a high-fashion outfit inspired by one of Betsey Johnson’s collections
Runway Theme: Betsey Johnson Fashion Collection
Challenge Winner: Jewels Sparkles
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Lydia B Kollins and Kori King
Lip-sync Song: "Kiss Me Deadly" by Lita Ford
Eliminated: Kori King
Farewell Message: "Goodnight Kingdom☆"
For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. Suzie Toot wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens design and create outfits inspired by a Betsey Johnson collection.
Betsey’s Prom - Kori King, Lana Ja’Rae, and Onya Nurve
Prenup - Arrietty, Lexi Love, and Sam Star
Punk Grunge Flapper - Jewels Sparkles, Lydia B Kollins, and Suzie Toot
On the runway, category is Betsey Johnson Fashion Collection. Arrietty, Jewels Sparkles, and Lexi Love receive positive critiques, with Jewels Sparkles winning the challenge. Kori King, Lydia B Kollins, and Onya Nurve receive negative critiques, with Onya Nurve being safe. Kori King and Lydia B Kollins lip sync to "Kiss Me Deadly" by Lita Ford. Lydia B Kollins wins the lip sync and Kori King sashays away.
Guest Judge: Betsey Johnson
Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley
Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental
Mini-Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot
Mini-Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash tip
Main Challenge: Create a high-fashion outfit inspired by one of Betsey Johnson’s collections
Runway Theme: Betsey Johnson Fashion Collection
Challenge Winner: Jewels Sparkles
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Lydia B Kollins and Kori King
Lip-sync Song: "Kiss Me Deadly" by Lita Ford
Eliminated: Kori King
Farewell Message: "Goodnight Kingdom☆"
No.overall
For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. Suzie Toot wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens design and create outfits inspired by a Betsey Johnson collection.
Betsey’s Prom - Kori King, Lana Ja’Rae, and Onya Nurve
Prenup - Arrietty, Lexi Love, and Sam Star
Punk Grunge Flapper - Jewels Sparkles, Lydia B Kollins, and Suzie Toot
On the runway, category is Betsey Johnson Fashion Collection. Arrietty, Jewels Sparkles, and Lexi Love receive positive critiques, with Jewels Sparkles winning the challenge. Kori King, Lydia B Kollins, and Onya Nurve receive negative critiques, with Onya Nurve being safe. Kori King and Lydia B Kollins lip sync to "Kiss Me Deadly" by Lita Ford. Lydia B Kollins wins the lip sync and Kori King sashays away.
Guest Judge: Betsey Johnson
Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley
Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental
Mini-Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot
Mini-Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash tip
Main Challenge: Create a high-fashion outfit inspired by one of Betsey Johnson’s collections
Runway Theme: Betsey Johnson Fashion Collection
Challenge Winner: Jewels Sparkles
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Lydia B Kollins and Kori King
Lip-sync Song: "Kiss Me Deadly" by Lita Ford
Eliminated: Kori King
Farewell Message: "Goodnight Kingdom☆"
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Title
"The Villains Roast"
Original release date
March 7, 2025 (2025-03-07)
For this week's mini-challenge, the queens return to the Badonka Dunk tank where Michelle Visage and Entertainment Weekly writer Joey Nolfi ask questions before dunking each of the contestants. For the main challenge, the queens will perform The Villains Roast of Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane.
On the runway, category is Who Wears Short Shorts?. Lana Ja'Rae, Lydia B Kollins, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Lydia B Kollins winning the challenge. Arrietty, Jewels Sparkles, and Lexi Love receive negative critiques, with Lexi Love being safe. Arrietty and Jewels Sparkles lip sync to "Ya Ya" by Beyoncé. Jewels Sparkles wins the lip sync and Arrietty sashays away.
Guest Judge: Whitney Cummings
Alternating Judge: Ts Madison
Mini-Challenge: Questions with Michelle Visage and the Badonka Dunk Tank
Main Challenge: Perform a roast of Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane
Runway Theme: Who Wears Short Shorts?
Challenge Winner: Lydia B Kollins
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Arrietty and Jewels Sparkles
Lip-sync Song: "Ya Ya" by Beyoncé
Eliminated: Arrietty
Farewell Message: "As one smelly b**** to another, Onya please brush your teeth."
For this week's mini-challenge, the queens return to the Badonka Dunk tank where Michelle Visage and Entertainment Weekly writer Joey Nolfi ask questions before dunking each of the contestants. For the main challenge, the queens will perform The Villains Roast of Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane.
On the runway, category is Who Wears Short Shorts?. Lana Ja'Rae, Lydia B Kollins, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Lydia B Kollins winning the challenge. Arrietty, Jewels Sparkles, and Lexi Love receive negative critiques, with Lexi Love being safe. Arrietty and Jewels Sparkles lip sync to "Ya Ya" by Beyoncé. Jewels Sparkles wins the lip sync and Arrietty sashays away.
Guest Judge: Whitney Cummings
Alternating Judge: Ts Madison
Mini-Challenge: Questions with Michelle Visage and the Badonka Dunk Tank
Main Challenge: Perform a roast of Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane
Runway Theme: Who Wears Short Shorts?
Challenge Winner: Lydia B Kollins
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Arrietty and Jewels Sparkles
Lip-sync Song: "Ya Ya" by Beyoncé
Eliminated: Arrietty
Farewell Message: "As one smelly b**** to another, Onya please brush your teeth."
No.overall
For this week's mini-challenge, the queens return to the Badonka Dunk tank where Michelle Visage and Entertainment Weekly writer Joey Nolfi ask questions before dunking each of the contestants. For the main challenge, the queens will perform The Villains Roast of Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane.
On the runway, category is Who Wears Short Shorts?. Lana Ja'Rae, Lydia B Kollins, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Lydia B Kollins winning the challenge. Arrietty, Jewels Sparkles, and Lexi Love receive negative critiques, with Lexi Love being safe. Arrietty and Jewels Sparkles lip sync to "Ya Ya" by Beyoncé. Jewels Sparkles wins the lip sync and Arrietty sashays away.
Guest Judge: Whitney Cummings
Alternating Judge: Ts Madison
Mini-Challenge: Questions with Michelle Visage and the Badonka Dunk Tank
Main Challenge: Perform a roast of Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane
Runway Theme: Who Wears Short Shorts?
Challenge Winner: Lydia B Kollins
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Arrietty and Jewels Sparkles
Lip-sync Song: "Ya Ya" by Beyoncé
Eliminated: Arrietty
Farewell Message: "As one smelly b**** to another, Onya please brush your teeth."
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Title
"Ross Mathews vs. The Ducks"
Original release date
March 14, 2025 (2025-03-14)
Guest Judge: Sam Smith
Alternating Judge: Ross Matthews
Main Challenge: Act in skit with Ross Matthews
Runway Theme: Black & White Ball
Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Lana Ja'Rae and Lydia B Kollins
Lip-sync Song: "Unholy" by Sam Smith and Kim Petras
Eliminated: Lydia B Kollins
Farewell Message: "My Top 6 Sisters... It has been the honor of my life. You're all so incredible, make them EAT IT Piggies! ♡ (P.S. Lana, I LOVE YOU)"
Guest Judge: Sam Smith
Alternating Judge: Ross Matthews
Main Challenge: Act in skit with Ross Matthews
Runway Theme: Black & White Ball
Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Lana Ja'Rae and Lydia B Kollins
Lip-sync Song: "Unholy" by Sam Smith and Kim Petras
Eliminated: Lydia B Kollins
Farewell Message: "My Top 6 Sisters... It has been the honor of my life. You're all so incredible, make them EAT IT Piggies! ♡ (P.S. Lana, I LOVE YOU)"
No.overall
Guest Judge: Sam Smith
Alternating Judge: Ross Matthews
Main Challenge: Act in skit with Ross Matthews
Runway Theme: Black & White Ball
Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Lana Ja'Rae and Lydia B Kollins
Lip-sync Song: "Unholy" by Sam Smith and Kim Petras
Eliminated: Lydia B Kollins
Farewell Message: "My Top 6 Sisters... It has been the honor of my life. You're all so incredible, make them EAT IT Piggies! ♡ (P.S. Lana, I LOVE YOU)"
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Title
"Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent Monologues"
Original release date
March 21, 2025 (2025-03-21)
Guest Judge: Jerrod Carmichael
Alternating Judge: TS Madison
Mini-Challenge: In duos, fill in the blanks and write each other a Drag Race biography.
Mini-Challenge Winner: Jewels Sparkles
Mini-Challenge Prize: $1000 cash tip
Main Challenge: In duos, write and perform an interpretative dance in the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent monologues
Runway Theme: The Ugliest Dress Ever
Challenge Winners: Onya Nurve & Lexi Love
Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash prize each
Bottom Two: Lana Ja'Rae and Sam Star
Lip-sync Song: "Illusion" by Dua Lipa
Eliminated: Lana Ja'Rae
Farewell Message: "Keep on JA'REAMING. Live, Laugh, Lana."
Guest Judge: Jerrod Carmichael
Alternating Judge: TS Madison
Mini-Challenge: In duos, fill in the blanks and write each other a Drag Race biography.
Mini-Challenge Winner: Jewels Sparkles
Mini-Challenge Prize: $1000 cash tip
Main Challenge: In duos, write and perform an interpretative dance in the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent monologues
Runway Theme: The Ugliest Dress Ever
Challenge Winners: Onya Nurve & Lexi Love
Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash prize each
Bottom Two: Lana Ja'Rae and Sam Star
Lip-sync Song: "Illusion" by Dua Lipa
Eliminated: Lana Ja'Rae
Farewell Message: "Keep on JA'REAMING. Live, Laugh, Lana."
No.overall
Guest Judge: Jerrod Carmichael
Alternating Judge: TS Madison
Mini-Challenge: In duos, fill in the blanks and write each other a Drag Race biography.
Mini-Challenge Winner: Jewels Sparkles
Mini-Challenge Prize: $1000 cash tip
Main Challenge: In duos, write and perform an interpretative dance in the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent monologues
Runway Theme: The Ugliest Dress Ever
Challenge Winners: Onya Nurve & Lexi Love
Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash prize each
Bottom Two: Lana Ja'Rae and Sam Star
Lip-sync Song: "Illusion" by Dua Lipa
Eliminated: Lana Ja'Rae
Farewell Message: "Keep on JA'REAMING. Live, Laugh, Lana."
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13
Title
"Drag Baby Mamas"
Original release date
March 28, 2025 (2025-03-28)
Guest Judge: June Diane Raphael
Alternating Judge: Law Roach
Mini-Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve
Runway Theme: Drag Family Resemblance
Challenge Winner: Sam Star
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize and a supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills (plus $2,500 cash prize for her drag member)
Bottom Two: Jewels Sparkles and Onya Nurve
Lip-sync Song: "1 Thing" by Amerie
Eliminated: None
Guest Judge: June Diane Raphael
Alternating Judge: Law Roach
Mini-Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve
Runway Theme: Drag Family Resemblance
Challenge Winner: Sam Star
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize and a supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills (plus $2,500 cash prize for her drag member)
Bottom Two: Jewels Sparkles and Onya Nurve
Lip-sync Song: "1 Thing" by Amerie
Eliminated: None
No.overall
Guest Judge: June Diane Raphael
Alternating Judge: Law Roach
Mini-Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve
Runway Theme: Drag Family Resemblance
Challenge Winner: Sam Star
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize and a supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills (plus $2,500 cash prize for her drag member)
Bottom Two: Jewels Sparkles and Onya Nurve
Lip-sync Song: "1 Thing" by Amerie
Eliminated: None
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Title
"How's Your Headliner?"
Original release date
April 4, 2025 (2025-04-04)
Guest Judge: Tracee Ellis Ross
Alternating Judge: Ross Mathews
Runway Theme: Opulent Outerwear
Challenge Winner: Jewels Sparkles
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Sam Star and Suzie Toot
Lip-sync Song: "Love Child" by Diana Ross & the Supremes
Eliminated: Suzie Toot
Farewell Message: "Getting the crown Just Got a LOT easier for y'all Love you girls ♡ -Suzie Toot"
Guest Judge: Tracee Ellis Ross
Alternating Judge: Ross Mathews
Runway Theme: Opulent Outerwear
Challenge Winner: Jewels Sparkles
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Sam Star and Suzie Toot
Lip-sync Song: "Love Child" by Diana Ross & the Supremes
Eliminated: Suzie Toot
Farewell Message: "Getting the crown Just Got a LOT easier for y'all Love you girls ♡ -Suzie Toot"
No.overall
Guest Judge: Tracee Ellis Ross
Alternating Judge: Ross Mathews
Runway Theme: Opulent Outerwear
Challenge Winner: Jewels Sparkles
Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
Bottom Two: Sam Star and Suzie Toot
Lip-sync Song: "Love Child" by Diana Ross & the Supremes
Eliminated: Suzie Toot
Farewell Message: "Getting the crown Just Got a LOT easier for y'all Love you girls ♡ -Suzie Toot"
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15
Title
"Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown"
Original release date
April 11, 2025 (2025-04-11)
Alternating Judge: TS Madison
Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot
Challenge Prize: $50,000 cash prize
Alternating Judge: TS Madison
Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot
Challenge Prize: $50,000 cash prize
No.overall
Alternating Judge: TS Madison
Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot
Challenge Prize: $50,000 cash prize
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Title
"Grand Finale"
Original release date
April 18, 2025 (2025-04-18)
Alternating Judges: Carson Kressley and Jamal Sims
Miss Congeniality: Crystal Envy
Final Two: Jewels Sparkles and Onya Nurve
Lip-Sync Song: "Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga
Runner-up: Jewels Sparkles
Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season Seventeen: Onya Nurve
Alternating Judges: Carson Kressley and Jamal Sims
Miss Congeniality: Crystal Envy
Final Two: Jewels Sparkles and Onya Nurve
Lip-Sync Song: "Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga
Runner-up: Jewels Sparkles
Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season Seventeen: Onya Nurve
No.overall
Alternating Judges: Carson Kressley and Jamal Sims
Miss Congeniality: Crystal Envy
Final Two: Jewels Sparkles and Onya Nurve
Lip-Sync Song: "Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga
Runner-up: Jewels Sparkles
Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season Seventeen: Onya Nurve
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| 224 | 1 | "Squirrel Games" | January 3, 2025 (2025-01-03) | |
| All 14 new queens along with other queens from previous seasons perform in a Squid Game inspired challenge called "Ru Light, Green Light", where they serve and move forward, but when the music stops and Lil' Poundcake turns around, they have to strike a pose. All queens from previous seasons are eliminated, leaving only the new queens. They all then enter the werkroom, and find out that "Ru Light, Green Light" was a photoshoot mini challenge. Lana Ja'Rae wins the mini challenge. For the main challenge, the queens split into two groups, with seven of them performing a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent. Acacia Forgot – Playing guitar / Live singing Arrietty – Lip-sync / Baile Folklorico Jewels Sparkles – Original song lip-sync Joella – Original song lip-sync Lucky Starzzz – Original song lip-sync Lydia B Kollins – Original song lip-sync / Comedy burlesque Suzie Toot – Original song lip-sync / Tap dancing On the runway, category is Masc For Masked Singer. The queens who didn't perform in this episode rank the queens performances using Rate-A-Queen, where it is announced that Jewels Sparkles and Suzie Toot are the top two queens of the week, and will lip-sync for the win. It is also announced that Acacia Forgot was rated lowest and will be lip-syncing for her life in the next episode. Jewels Sparkles and Suzie Toot lip-sync to "Woman's World" by Katy Perry. After the lip-sync, Suzie Toot is announced as the winner of the challenge. Guest Judge: Katy Perry Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley Mini-Challenge: Ru Light, Green Light Mini-Challenge Winner: Lana Ja'Rae Mini-Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash tip Main Challenge: Perform a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent Runway Theme: Masc For Masked Singer Top Two: Jewels Sparkles and Suzie Toot Lip-sync Song: "Woman's World" by Katy Perry Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize | ||||
| 225 | 2 | "Drag Queens Got Talent – Part 2" | January 10, 2025 (2025-01-10) | |
| For the main challenge, the remaining seven queens perform a talent performing a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent. Crystal Envy – Original song lip-sync Hormona Lisa – Stand-up live comedy Kori King – Original song lip-sync Lana Ja'Rae – Original song lip-sync Lexi Love – Original song lip-sync / Roller skating Onya Nurve – Original song lip-sync Sam Star – Original song lip-sync On the runway, category is Is It Cake?. The queens who didn't perform in this episode rank the queens performances using Rate-A-Queen, where it is announced that Crystal Envy and Lexi Love are the top two queens of the week, and will lip-sync for the win. They then lip-sync to "Alter Ego" by Doechii and JT. After the lip-sync, Lexi Love is announced as the winner of the challenge. It was later announced that Hormona Lisa was rated lowest and will be lip-syncing for her life against Acacia Forgot, who was ranked the lowest in the previous episode. They then lip-sync to "Yes, And" by Ariana Grande. Acacia Forgot wins the lip-sync, but RuPaul reveals a new twist called "Badonka Dunk", where the eliminated queen gets to pull a lever, with two of them dunking Michelle Visage into a tank of water; if Michelle is dunked, the queen is saved from elimination. Hormona Lisa pulls the 7th lever, which dunks Michelle into the water and therefore saves Hormona from elimination. Guest Judge: Doechii Alternating Judge: Ts Madison Main Challenge: Perform a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent Runway Theme: Is It Cake? Top Two: Crystal Envy and Lexi Love Lip-sync Song: "Alter Ego" by Doechii and JT Challenge Winner: Lexi Love Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize Bottom Two: Acacia Forgot and Hormona Lisa Lip-sync Song: "Yes, And?" by Ariana Grande Eliminated: None | ||||
| 226 | 3 | "Monopulence!" | January 17, 2025 (2025-01-17) | |
| For this week’s main challenge, the queens create a monochromatic outfit inspired by properties from board game Monopoly, in honor of its 90th anniversary. On the runway, category is Monopulence!. Arrietty, Onya Nurve, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Sam Star winning the challenge. Joella, Kori King, and Lucky Starzzz receive negative critiques, with Kori King being safe. Joella and Lucky Starzzz lip-sync to "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me" by Paula Abdul. Joella wins the lip-sync. Lucky Starzzz pulls the 3rd lever of the "Badonka Dunk", failing to dunk Michelle into the water and sashays away. Guest Judge: Sandra Bernhard Alternating Judge: Ts Madison Main Challenge: Create a monochromatic outfit made inspired by Monopoly's properties Runway Theme: Monopulence! Challenge Winner: Sam Star Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize Bottom Two: Joella and Lucky Starzzz Lip-sync Song: "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me" by Paula Abdul Eliminated: Lucky Starzzz Farewell Message: "Lucky Starzzzzzzzzz was here! And don't you forget it! Keep on shining my 13 lucky stars ♡" | ||||
| 227 | 4 | "Bitch, I'm a Drag Queen!" | January 24, 2025 (2025-01-24) | |
| For this week’s main challenge, the queens record and perform songs for commercials of the Bitch, I’m A Drag Queen! musical tracks featuring past Drag Race contestants. Volume 1 - Arrietty, Crystal Envy, Hormona Lisa, Jewels Sparkles, Joella, Lana Ja’Rae, and Lydia B Kollins Volume 2 - Acacia Forgot, Kori King, Lexi Love, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot On the runway, category is Quilted For Your Pleasure. Crystal Envy, Onya Nurve, and Suzie Toot receive positive critiques, with Onya Nurve winning the challenge. Arrietty, Joella, and Kori King receive negative critiques, with Arrietty being safe. Joella and Kori King lip-sync to "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg. Kori King wins the lip-sync. Joella pulls the 6th lever of the "Badonka Dunk", failing to dunk Michelle into the water and sashays away. Guest Judge: Julia Schlaepfer Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley Main Challenge: Film commercials based on past Drag Race contestants Runway Theme: Quilted For Your Pleasure Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize Bottom Two: Joella and Kori King Lip-sync Song: "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg Eliminated: Joella Farewell Message: "Visit me when you come back to LA ♡♡♡ - J.O.E Dont forget the ella!" | ||||
| 228 | 5 | "RDR Live!" | January 31, 2025 (2025-01-31) | |
| For this week's main challenge, the queens perform in a sketch comedy of RDR Live. Host - Onya Nurve Queen News Network - Crystal Envy, Lexi Love, and Suzie Toot Neanderthal Town Hall - Arrietty, Kori King, Lana Ja’Rae, and Onya Nurve Beaverologist Podcast - Hormona Lisa, Jewels Sparkles, and Sam Star Emergency Room - Acacia Forgot and Lydia B Kollins On the runway, category is Tickled Pink. Hormona Lisa, Onya Nurve, and Suzie Toot receive positive critiques, with Suzie Toot winning the challenge. Arrietty, Lydia B Kollins, and Sam Star receive negative critiques, with Sam Star being safe. Arrietty and Lydia B Kollins lip-sync to "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Emotions. Lydia B Kollins wins the lip-sync. Arrietty pulls the 1st lever of the "Badonka Dunk", which dunks Michelle into the water and therefore saves Arrietty from elimination. Guest Judge: Paul W. Downs Alternating Judge: Ross Mathews Main Challenge: Perform in a sketch comedy of RDR Live Runway Theme: Tickled Pink Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize Bottom Two: Arrietty and Lydia B Kollins Lip-sync Song: "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Emotions Eliminated: None | ||||
| 229 | 6 | "Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball" | February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07) | |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens team up to transport Anastasia Beverly Hills lipsticks to a display case using only their mouths. Acacia Forgot, Lexi Love, Lydia B Kollins, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create three looks for the Let’s Get Sea Sickening Ball: Bathing Beauties, Sea Creature Couture, and Sea Sickening Eleganza. Acacia Forgot - Feather Star Arrietty - Lionfish Crystal Envy - Pufferfish Hormona Lisa - Leafy Seadragon Jewels Sparkles - Spanish Dancer Kori King - Mandarin Fish Lana Ja’Rae - Purple Sea Urchin Lexi Love - Purple Stinger Jellyfish Lydia B Kollins - Anglerfish Onya Nurve - African Sea Star Sam Star - Viperfish Suzie Toot - Coconut Shell Octopus On the runway, Arrietty, Crystal Envy, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Arrietty winning the challenge. Acacia Forgot, Hormona Lisa, and Lana Ja’Rae receive negative critiques, with Acacia Forgot being safe. Hormona Lisa and Lana Ja’Rae lip sync to "Get Him Back!" by Olivia Rodrigo. Lana Ja’Rae wins the lip sync and Hormona Lisa sashays away. Guest Judges: Hunter Schafer Alternating Judge: Law Roach Mini-Challenge: In teams, transport Anastasia Beverly Hills lipsticks to a display case using mouths only Mini-Challenge Winners: Acacia Forgot, Lexi Love, Lydia B Kollins, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot Mini-Challenge Prize: $500 cash tip Main Challenge: Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball Runway Theme: Bathing Beauties, Sea Creature Couture, and Sea Sickening Eleganza Challenge Winner: Arrietty Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize Bottom Two: Hormona Lisa and Lana Ja'Rae Lip-sync Song: "Get Him Back!" by Olivia Rodrigo Eliminated: Hormona Lisa Farewell Message: "Pumpkins, Never stop dreaming Never stop shining I will miss each one of you! <3 - Hormona Lisa" | ||||
| 229 | 7 | "Snatch Game" | February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14) | |
| For this week's main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Alyssa Edwards and GAY-I star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of: Acacia Forgot as Trisha Paytas Arrietty as “Baby Cupid” Crystal Envy as Nicole Richie Jewels Sparkles as “Miss Big Feet” Kori King as Big Ang Lana Ja’Rae as Rosa Parks Lexi Love as Gilbert Gottfried Lydia B Kollins as David Lynch Onya Nurve as Eddie Murphy Sam Star as Kim Gravel Suzie Toot as Ellen Greene On the runway, category is Nailed It!. Jewels Sparkles, Lexi Love, Onya Nurve, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Onya Nurve winning the challenge. Arrietty, Crystal Envy, and Lana Ja’Rae receive negative critiques, with Arrietty being safe. Crystal Envy and Lana Ja’Rae lip sync to "Hands to Myself" by Selena Gomez. Lana Ja’Rae wins the lip sync and Crystal Envy sashays away. Guest Judge: Quinta Brunson Alternating Judge: Ross Mathews Main Challenge: Snatch Game Runway Theme: Nailed It! Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize Bottom Two: Crystal Envy and Lana Ja'Rae Lip-sync Song: "Hands to Myself" by Selena Gomez Eliminated: Crystal Envy Farewell Message: "Yeah, I'd still envy ME 💎. Love you girls ♡" | ||||
| 230 | 8 | "The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!" | February 21, 2025 (2025-02-21) | |
| For this week's main challenge, the queens perform in The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!. Acacia Forgot as Kansas Dorothy Arrietty as the Scarecrow Jewels Sparkles as the Good Witch Kori King as a Flying Monkey Lana Ja’Rae as the Tin Woman Lexi Love as the Lioness Lydia B Kollins as a Flying Monkey Onya Nurve as Harlem Dorothy Sam Star as a Cher-inspired Wicked Witch Suzie Toot as the Green Witch On the runway, category is Parasols, Shady Ladies. Jewels Sparkles, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot receive positive critiques, with Sam Star winning the challenge. Acacia Forgot and Kori King receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Wet Dream" by Adam Lambert. Kori King wins the lip sync and Acacia Forgot sashays away. Guest Judge: Adam Lambert Alternating Judge: Jamal Sims Main Challenge: Perform in the Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical! Runway Theme: Parasols, Shady Ladies Challenge Winner: Sam Star Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize Bottom Two: Acacia Forgot and Kori King Lip-sync Song: "Wet Dream" by Adam Lambert Eliminated: Acacia Forgot Farewell Message: "All you can do is FORGOT. Love, The Piggie of the Week. -Acacia ♡" | ||||
| 231 | 9 | "Heavens to Betsey!" | February 28, 2025 (2025-02-28) | |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. Suzie Toot wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens design and create outfits inspired by a Betsey Johnson collection. Betsey’s Prom - Kori King, Lana Ja’Rae, and Onya Nurve Prenup - Arrietty, Lexi Love, and Sam Star Punk Grunge Flapper - Jewels Sparkles, Lydia B Kollins, and Suzie Toot On the runway, category is Betsey Johnson Fashion Collection. Arrietty, Jewels Sparkles, and Lexi Love receive positive critiques, with Jewels Sparkles winning the challenge. Kori King, Lydia B Kollins, and Onya Nurve receive negative critiques, with Onya Nurve being safe. Kori King and Lydia B Kollins lip sync to "Kiss Me Deadly" by Lita Ford. Lydia B Kollins wins the lip sync and Kori King sashays away. Guest Judge: Betsey Johnson Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental Mini-Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot Mini-Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash tip Main Challenge: Create a high-fashion outfit inspired by one of Betsey Johnson’s collections Runway Theme: Betsey Johnson Fashion Collection Challenge Winner: Jewels Sparkles Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize Bottom Two: Lydia B Kollins and Kori King Lip-sync Song: "Kiss Me Deadly" by Lita Ford Eliminated: Kori King Farewell Message: "Goodnight Kingdom☆" | ||||
| 232 | 10 | "The Villains Roast" | March 7, 2025 (2025-03-07) | |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens return to the Badonka Dunk tank where Michelle Visage and Entertainment Weekly writer Joey Nolfi ask questions before dunking each of the contestants. For the main challenge, the queens will perform The Villains Roast of Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane. On the runway, category is Who Wears Short Shorts?. Lana Ja'Rae, Lydia B Kollins, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Lydia B Kollins winning the challenge. Arrietty, Jewels Sparkles, and Lexi Love receive negative critiques, with Lexi Love being safe. Arrietty and Jewels Sparkles lip sync to "Ya Ya" by Beyoncé. Jewels Sparkles wins the lip sync and Arrietty sashays away. Guest Judge: Whitney Cummings Alternating Judge: Ts Madison Mini-Challenge: Questions with Michelle Visage and the Badonka Dunk Tank Main Challenge: Perform a roast of Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane Runway Theme: Who Wears Short Shorts? Challenge Winner: Lydia B Kollins Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize Bottom Two: Arrietty and Jewels Sparkles Lip-sync Song: "Ya Ya" by Beyoncé Eliminated: Arrietty Farewell Message: "As one smelly b**** to another, Onya please brush your teeth." | ||||
| 233 | 11 | "Ross Mathews vs. The Ducks" | March 14, 2025 (2025-03-14) | |
| Guest Judge: Sam Smith Alternating Judge: Ross Matthews Main Challenge: Act in skit with Ross Matthews Runway Theme: Black & White Ball Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize Bottom Two: Lana Ja'Rae and Lydia B Kollins Lip-sync Song: "Unholy" by Sam Smith and Kim Petras Eliminated: Lydia B Kollins Farewell Message: "My Top 6 Sisters... It has been the honor of my life. You're all so incredible, make them EAT IT Piggies! ♡ (P.S. Lana, I LOVE YOU)" | ||||
| 234 | 12 | "Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent Monologues" | March 21, 2025 (2025-03-21) | |
| Guest Judge: Jerrod Carmichael Alternating Judge: TS Madison Mini-Challenge: In duos, fill in the blanks and write each other a Drag Race biography. Mini-Challenge Winner: Jewels Sparkles Mini-Challenge Prize: $1000 cash tip Main Challenge: In duos, write and perform an interpretative dance in the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent monologues Runway Theme: The Ugliest Dress Ever Challenge Winners: Onya Nurve & Lexi Love Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash prize each Bottom Two: Lana Ja'Rae and Sam Star Lip-sync Song: "Illusion" by Dua Lipa Eliminated: Lana Ja'Rae Farewell Message: "Keep on JA'REAMING. Live, Laugh, Lana." | ||||
| 235 | 13 | "Drag Baby Mamas" | March 28, 2025 (2025-03-28) | |
| Guest Judge: June Diane Raphael Alternating Judge: Law Roach Mini-Challenge Winner: Onya Nurve Runway Theme: Drag Family Resemblance Challenge Winner: Sam Star Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize and a supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills (plus $2,500 cash prize for her drag member) Bottom Two: Jewels Sparkles and Onya Nurve Lip-sync Song: "1 Thing" by Amerie Eliminated: None | ||||
| 236 | 14 | "How's Your Headliner?" | April 4, 2025 (2025-04-04) | |
| Guest Judge: Tracee Ellis Ross Alternating Judge: Ross Mathews Runway Theme: Opulent Outerwear Challenge Winner: Jewels Sparkles Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize Bottom Two: Sam Star and Suzie Toot Lip-sync Song: "Love Child" by Diana Ross & the Supremes Eliminated: Suzie Toot Farewell Message: "Getting the crown Just Got a LOT easier for y'all Love you girls ♡ -Suzie Toot" | ||||
| 237 | 15 | "Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown" | April 11, 2025 (2025-04-11) | |
| Alternating Judge: TS Madison Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot Challenge Prize: $50,000 cash prize | ||||
| 238 | 16 | "Grand Finale" | April 18, 2025 (2025-04-18) | |
| Alternating Judges: Carson Kressley and Jamal Sims Miss Congeniality: Crystal Envy Final Two: Jewels Sparkles and Onya Nurve Lip-Sync Song: "Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga Runner-up: Jewels Sparkles Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season Seventeen: Onya Nurve | ||||
mw- Viewership and ratings per episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 · Ratings
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Squirrel Games"
Air date
January 3, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.24
Viewers(millions)
0.671
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Drag Queens Got Talent – Part 2"
Air date
January 10, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.17
Viewers(millions)
0.494
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Monopulence!"
Air date
January 17, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.24
Viewers(millions)
0.564
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Bitch, I'm a Drag Queen!"
Air date
January 24, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.20
Viewers(millions)
0.556
5
5
No.
5
Title
"RDR Live!"
Air date
January 31, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.22
Viewers(millions)
0.456
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball"
Air date
February 7, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.20
Viewers(millions)
0.530
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Snatch Game"
Air date
February 14, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.12
Viewers(millions)
0.429
8
8
No.
8
Title
"The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical"
Air date
February 21, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.18
Viewers(millions)
0.984
9
9
No.
9
Title
"Heavens to Betsey!"
Air date
February 28, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.17
Viewers(millions)
0.513
10
10
No.
10
Title
"The Villains Roast"
Air date
March 7, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.22
Viewers(millions)
0.870
11
11
No.
11
Title
"Ross Mathews vs. The Ducks"
Air date
March 14, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.24
Viewers(millions)
0.591
12
12
No.
12
Title
"Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent Monologues"
Air date
March 21, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.22
Viewers(millions)
0.564
13
13
No.
13
Title
"Drag Baby Mamas"
Air date
March 28, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.17
Viewers(millions)
0.526
14
14
No.
14
Title
"How's Your Headliner?"
Air date
April 4, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.14
Viewers(millions)
0.424
15
15
No.
15
Title
"Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown"
Air date
April 11, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.17
Viewers(millions)
0.794
16
16
No.
16
Title
"Grand Finale"
Air date
April 18, 2025
Rating(18–49)
0.22
Viewers(millions)
0.867
| No. | Title | Air date | Rating(18–49) | Viewers(millions) | Ref. |
| 1 | "Squirrel Games" | January 3, 2025 | 0.24 | 0.671 | |
| 2 | "Drag Queens Got Talent – Part 2" | January 10, 2025 | 0.17 | 0.494 | |
| 3 | "Monopulence!" | January 17, 2025 | 0.24 | 0.564 | |
| 4 | "Bitch, I'm a Drag Queen!" | January 24, 2025 | 0.20 | 0.556 | |
| 5 | "RDR Live!" | January 31, 2025 | 0.22 | 0.456 | |
| 6 | "Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball" | February 7, 2025 | 0.20 | 0.530 | |
| 7 | "Snatch Game" | February 14, 2025 | 0.12 | 0.429 | |
| 8 | "The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical" | February 21, 2025 | 0.18 | 0.984 | |
| 9 | "Heavens to Betsey!" | February 28, 2025 | 0.17 | 0.513 | |
| 10 | "The Villains Roast" | March 7, 2025 | 0.22 | 0.870 | |
| 11 | "Ross Mathews vs. The Ducks" | March 14, 2025 | 0.24 | 0.591 | |
| 12 | "Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent Monologues" | March 21, 2025 | 0.22 | 0.564 | |
| 13 | "Drag Baby Mamas" | March 28, 2025 | 0.17 | 0.526 | |
| 14 | "How's Your Headliner?" | April 4, 2025 | 0.14 | 0.424 | |
| 15 | "Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown" | April 11, 2025 | 0.17 | 0.794 | |
| 16 | "Grand Finale" | April 18, 2025 | 0.22 | 0.867 |
Name of the award ceremony, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination · Accolades
Primetime Emmy Awards
Primetime Emmy Awards
Award
Primetime Emmy Awards
Category
Outstanding Competition Program
Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
RuPaul's Drag Race
Result
Nominated
Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program
Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program
Award
Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program
Category
Nick Murray (for "Squirrel Games")
Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program
Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program
Award
Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program
Category
RuPaul
Outstanding Lighting Design / Lighting Direction for a Variety Series
Outstanding Lighting Design / Lighting Direction for a Variety Series
Award
Outstanding Lighting Design / Lighting Direction for a Variety Series
Category
Darren Barrows, Gus Dominguez, Thomas Schneider, and Steve Moreno (for "The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!")
Outstanding Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program
Outstanding Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program
Award
Outstanding Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program
Category
Nicole Faulkner, Jen Fregozo, Natasha Marcelina, and David Petruschin (for "Bitch, I'm a Drag Queen!")
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Structured or Competition Reality Program
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Structured or Competition Reality Program
Award
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Structured or Competition Reality Program
Category
Paul Cross, Ryan Mallick, Jamie Martin, and Michael Roha (for "Squirrel Games")
Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program
Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program
Award
Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program
Category
Jimmy Bazan, Johanna Gavard, and Miguel Siqueiros (for "Drag Baby Mamas")
Outstanding Production Design for a Variety, Reality or Competition Series
Outstanding Production Design for a Variety, Reality or Competition Series
Award
Outstanding Production Design for a Variety, Reality or Competition Series
Category
Jen Chu and Gavin Smith (for "RDR Live!")
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
Award
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
Category
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked!
Gold Derby Awards
Gold Derby Awards
Award
Gold Derby Awards
Category
Best Competition Program
Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
RuPaul's Drag Race
Result
Won
Best Reality Host
Best Reality Host
Award
Best Reality Host
Category
RuPaul
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Competition Program | RuPaul's Drag Race | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program | Nick Murray (for "Squirrel Games") | |||
| Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program | RuPaul | |||
| Outstanding Lighting Design / Lighting Direction for a Variety Series | Darren Barrows, Gus Dominguez, Thomas Schneider, and Steve Moreno (for "The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!") | |||
| Outstanding Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program | Nicole Faulkner, Jen Fregozo, Natasha Marcelina, and David Petruschin (for "Bitch, I'm a Drag Queen!") | |||
| Outstanding Picture Editing for a Structured or Competition Reality Program | Paul Cross, Ryan Mallick, Jamie Martin, and Michael Roha (for "Squirrel Games") | |||
| Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program | Jimmy Bazan, Johanna Gavard, and Miguel Siqueiros (for "Drag Baby Mamas") | |||
| Outstanding Production Design for a Variety, Reality or Competition Series | Jen Chu and Gavin Smith (for "RDR Live!") | |||
| Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program | RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked! | |||
| Gold Derby Awards | Best Competition Program | RuPaul's Drag Race | Won | |
| Best Reality Host | RuPaul |
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- Lydia Butthole Kollins is referred to as Lydia B Kollins on the series.
- Crystal Envy was voted Miss Congeniality by fellow contestants.
- Hormona Lisa lost the lip-sync, but was nonetheless saved from elimination by the Badonka Dunk Tank.
- Arrietty lost the lip sync, but was nonetheless saved from elimination by the Badonka Dunk Tank.
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- Programming Insiderhttps://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-cotton-bowl-with-ohio-state-texas-posts-nearly-21-million-viewers-across-espn-networks/
- Happy's Placehttps://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-happys-place-on-nbc-leads-prime-time-broadcast-network-programs-in-total-viewers/#cable-shows
- Programming Insiderhttps://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-abc-tops-the-broadcast-networks-at-night/
- Programming Insiderhttps://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-cable-networks-lead-prime-time-even-with-broadcast-networks-in-original-programming/
- NCIS: Sydneyhttps://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-ncis-sydney-returns-on-cbs-and-wins-its-hour-in-total-viewers/
- Programming Insiderhttps://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-nba-all-star-celebrity-game-on-espn-tops-all-prime-time-telecasts-among-18-49-and-18-34/
- Programming Insiderhttps://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-cbs-and-usa-network-share-prime-time-victory/
- Programming Insiderhttps://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-espn-and-usa-network-among-prime-time-demo-leaders/
- Programming Insiderhttps://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-cbs-and-usa-network-lead-prime-time/
- Programming Insiderhttps://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-duke-north-carolina-acc-semifinal-on-espn-tops-all-prime-time-telecasts-in-key-male-demos/
- Happy's Placehttps://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-happys-place-on-nbc-concludes-its-freshman-season/
- Programming Insiderhttps://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-ncaa-march-madness-continues-to-thrive-for-cbs-tbs-and-trutv/
- Programming Insiderhttps://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-espn-wins-the-night-overall-with-ncaa-womens-final-four/
- Programming Insiderhttps://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-cbs-and-usa-network-split-prime-time-victory/
- RuPaul's Drag Racehttps://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-rupauls-drag-race-on-mtv-reaches-multi-week-high-with-17th-season-finale/
- RuPaul's Drag Racehttps://www.televisionacademy.com/shows/rupauls-drag-race#nominations-2025
- RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked!https://www.televisionacademy.com/shows/rupauls-drag-race-untucked#nominations-2025
- Squid Gamehttps://www.goldderby.com/tv/2025/2025-gold-derby-tv-awards-complete-list-winners/