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The Ball Challenge or simply the Ball is a Maxi Challenge on RuPaul's Drag Race where the contestants have to present multiple looks on the runway with at least one being made with the provided materials in the Werk Room. Balls are themed, typically having two to three categories in total relating to the theme.
In its earliest appearances on RuPaul's Drag Race, the challenge was typically reserved for the semi-finals and required the contestants to perform a short opening number choreographed by themselves. Since then, it has appeared at different points in a season and the sequence be dropped completely.
This challenge is not to be confused with the Design Challenge or Runway Challenge where the contestants may also be expected to either design a look with provided materials or showcase multiple looks on the runway respectively.
Challenge's Timeline[]
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- █ The challenge never appeared in the season.
- █ The challenge appeared in the season once.
- █ The challenge appeared in the season twice.
Ball Winners[]
Ball Eliminated[]
All Ball Challenges[]
Episode 6: "Absolut Drag Ball"[]
See: Episode 6: "Absolut Drag Ball"
Absolut Drag Ball | |||||||||
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Executive Realness Swimsuit Evening Gown Extravaganza (Created using materials in assigned color and fresh fruit) | |||||||||
Contestant | Absolut Vodka Flavor |
Looks | Placement | ||||||
Executive Realness | Swimsuit | Evening Gown Extravaganza | |||||||
Bebe Zahara Benet | Raspberry | ![]() |
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WINNER | ||||
Nina Flowers | Mango | ![]() |
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HIGH | ||||
Rebecca Glasscock | Citron | ![]() |
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BOTTOM 2 | ||||
Shannel | Mandarin | ![]() |
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Episode 9: "The Diva Awards"[]
See: Episode 9: "The Diva Awards"
The Diva Awards | |||||||||
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Teen Diva Awards Diva D.C. Press Awards Diva Hollywood Extravaganza Awards (Created using materials provided) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Teen Diva Awards | Diva D.C. Press Awards |
Diva Hollywood Extravaganza Awards | |||||||
Tyra Sanchez | ![]() |
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WINNER | |||||
Raven | ![]() |
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HIGH | |||||
Jujubee | ![]() |
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BOTTOM 2 | |||||
Tatianna | ![]() |
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Episode 11: "RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza"[]
See: Episode 11: "RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza"
RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza | |||||||||
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Historical Hair Red Carpet Glamour Fantasy Hair Extravaganza (Created using wigs provided) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Historical Hair | Red Carpet Glamour | Fantasy Hair Extravaganza | |||||||
Yara Sofia |
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WINNER | |||||
Manila Luzon |
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Raja | ![]() |
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Alexis Mateo |
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BOTTOM 2 | |||||
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Episode 13: "Make Dat Money"[]
See: Episode 13: "Make Dat Money"''
Make Dat Money Ball | |||||||||
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Swimsuit Body Beautiful Cocktail Attire After 5 Evening Gown Eleganza (Created using fake money provided) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Swimsuit Body Beautiful | Cocktail Attire After 5 | Evening Gown Eleganza | |||||||
Manila Luzon |
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WINNER | |||||
Raja | ![]() |
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HIGH | |||||
Alexis Mateo |
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BOTTOM 2 | |||||
Yara Sofia |
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ELIMINATED |
Episode 11: "The Fabulous Bitch Ball"[]
See: Episode 11: "The Fabulous Bitch Ball"
The Fabulous Bitch Ball | |||||||||
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Daytime Dog Park Pooch in a Purse Canine Couture (Created using materials provided, inspired by their assigned dog) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Daytime Dog Park | Pooch in a Purse | Canine Couture | |||||||
Sharon Needles |
Poodle | WINNER | |||||||
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Phi Phi O'Hara |
Bloodhound | HIGH | |||||||
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Chad Michaels |
Chinese Crested dog | BOTTOM 2 | |||||||
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Latrice Royale |
Pomeranian dog | ELIMINATED | |||||||
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Episode 11: "Sugar Ball"[]
The Sugar Ball | |||||||||
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Super Duper Sweet 16 Sugar Mama Executive Realness Candy Couture (Created using provided candies and sweets) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Super Duper Sweet 16 | Sugar Mama Executive Realness |
Candy Couture | |||||||
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WINNER | |||||
Roxxxy Andrews |
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HIGH | |||||
Jinkx Monsoon |
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BOTTOM 2 | |||||
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Episode 11: "Glitter Ball"[]
See Episode 11: "Glitter Ball"
The Glitter Ball | |||||||||
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Banjee Girl Bling CEO Platinum Card Executive Realness Dripping In Jewels Eleganza (Created using provided materials and inspired by assigned gemstone) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Banjee Girl Bling | CEO Platinum Card Executive Realness |
Dripping In Jewels Eleganza | |||||||
Adore Delano |
Diamond | WINNER | |||||||
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Bianca Del Rio |
Sapphire | HIGH | |||||||
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Courtney Act |
Ruby | LOW | |||||||
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Darienne Lake |
Topaz | BOTTOM 2 | |||||||
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BenDeLaCreme | Rose Quartz | ELIMINATED | |||||||
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Episode 11: "Hello, Kitty Girls!"[]
See: Episode 11: "Hello, Kitty Girls!"
Hello, Kitty Girl! Ball | |||||||||
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Hello Kitty BFF Realness (Custom character created in the style of Hello Kitty) Hello Kitty Eleganza (Created using provided Hello Kitty merchandise) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Hello Kitty BFF Realness |
Hello Kitty Eleganza | ||||||||
Violet Chachki |
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WINNER | ||||||
Ginger Minj |
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HIGH | ||||||
Pearl | ![]() |
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Kennedy Davenport |
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BOTTOM 2 | ||||||
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ELIMINATED |
Episode 8: "RuPaul Book Ball"[]
See: Episode 8: "RuPaul Book Ball"
RuPaul's Book Ball | |||||||||
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Baby Drag Realness That's My Mama Realness Book Couture (Created using provided books) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Baby Drag Realness | That's My Mama Realness |
Book Couture | |||||||
Kim Chi |
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WINNER | |||||
Chi Chi DeVayne |
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HIGH | |||||
Naomi Smalls |
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Bob the Drag Queen |
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BOTTOM 2 | |||||
Derrick Barry |
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ELIMINATED |
Episode 11: "Gayest Ball Ever"[]
See: Episode 11: "Gayest Ball Ever"
The Gayest Ball Ever | |||||||||
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Rainbow-She-Betta-Do Sexy Unicorn Village People Eleganza Extravaganza (Created using provided materials, inspired by assigned Village People character) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Rainbow-She-Betta-Do' | Sexy Unicorn | Village People Eleganza Extravaganza | |||||||
Shea Coulee |
Construction Worker | WINNER | |||||||
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Sasha Velour |
Cowboy | HIGH | |||||||
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Trinity Taylor |
Cop | LOW | |||||||
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Peppermint | Biker | BOTTOM 2 | |||||||
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Alexis Michelle |
Native American | ELIMINATED | |||||||
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Episode 4: "The Last Ball on Earth"[]
See: Episode 4: "The Last Ball on Earth"
The Last Ball on Earth | |||||||||
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Alaskan Winter Realness (Swimwear category) Miami Summer Realness (Winterwear category) Martian Eleganza Extravaganza (Created using provided "intergalactic" materials) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Alaskan Winter Realness |
Miami Summer Realness |
Martian Eleganza Extravaganza | |||||||
Aquaria | ![]() |
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WINNER | |||||
Kameron Michaels |
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Miz Cracker |
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Blair St. Clair |
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Eureka | ![]() |
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Mayhem Miller |
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Monique Heart |
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The Vixen | ![]() |
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Asia O'Hara |
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Monét X Change |
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BOTTOM 2 | |||||
Dusty Ray Bottoms |
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Episode 5: "Monster Ball"[]
See: Episode 5: "Monster Ball"
The Monster Ball | |||||||||
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Trampy Trick or Treater Witch, Please! MILF Eleganza: Monster I'd Like to Freak (Created using provided "Halloween" materials) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Trampy Trick or Treater | Witch, Please! | MILF Eleganza: Monster I'd Like to Freak | |||||||
Brooke Lynn Hytes |
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WINNER | |||||
Plastique Tiara |
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HIGH | |||||
Yvie Oddly |
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A'keria Chanel Davenport |
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SAFE | |||||
Nina West |
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Ra'Jah O'Hara |
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Scarlet Envy |
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Vanessa Vanjie Mateo |
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Silky Nutmeg Ganache |
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Shuga Cain |
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BOTTOM 2 | |||||
Ariel Versace |
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Episode 4: "The Ball Ball"[]
See: Episode 4: "The Ball Ball"
The Ball Ball | |||||||||
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Lady Baller Basketball Wife Realness Balls to the Wall Eleganza (Created using provided balls) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Lady Baller | Basketball Wife Realness |
Balls to the Wall Eleganza | |||||||
Gigi Goode |
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WINNER | |||||||
Jaida Essence Hall |
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HIGH | |||||||
Nicky Doll |
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Crystal Methyd |
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SAFE | |||||||
Heidi N Closet |
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Jackie Cox |
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Jan | ![]() |
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Sherry Pie |
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Widow Von'Du |
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Aiden Zhane |
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Rock M. Sakura |
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Episode 5: "The Bag Ball"[]
See: Episode 5: "The Bag Ball"
The Bag Ball | |||||||||
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Mixed Bag (Play on different meanings of word "bag") Money Bags (Accessorized with provided Coach Create bag) Bag Ball Eleganza (Created using provided bags) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Mixed Bag | Money Bags | Bag Ball Eleganza | |||||||
Gottmik | Bodybag | WINNER | |||||||
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Rosé | Bagpipes | HIGH | |||||||
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Utica Queen |
Doggie Bag | HIGH | |||||||
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Denali | Airbag | SAFE | |||||||
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Elliott with 2 Ts |
Giftbag | SAFE | |||||||
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Kandy Muse |
Bag of Tricks | SAFE | |||||||
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Olivia Lux |
Punching Bag | SAFE | |||||||
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Symone | Fun Bags | SAFE | |||||||
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Tina Burner |
Brown Baggin' It |
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Tamisha Iman |
That Old Bag | LOW | |||||||
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LaLa Ri |
Bag of Bones | BOTTOM 2 | |||||||
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Joey Jay |
IV Bag | ELIMINATED | |||||||
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Episode 3: "A Pair of Balls"[]
See: Episode 3: "A Pair of Balls"
A Pair of Balls | ||||||||||
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Hide-and-Chic Ball | Red, White and Blue Ball | |||||||||
Zebra Print Resort Leopard Evening Wear Animal Print Bridal Couture (Created using provided animal print materials) |
Red Hot Resort Evening Wear: All in White Red, White, & Blue Bridal Couture (Created using provided red, white and blue materials) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||
Resort | Evening Wear | Bridal Couture | Resort | Evening Wear | Bridal Couture | |||||
Willow Pill |
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WINNER | Angeria Paris VanMicheals |
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Alyssa Hunter |
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SAFE | Jorgeous | ![]() |
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Bosco | ![]() |
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SAFE | Daya Betty |
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Kerri Colby |
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SAFE | DeJa Skye |
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Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté |
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SAFE | Jasmine Kennedie |
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Orion Story |
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LOW | Lady Camden |
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June Jambalaya |
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ELIMINATED | Maddy Morphosis |
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Episode 9: "The Crystal Ball: Episode 200"[]
See: Episode 9: "The Crystal Ball: Episode 200"
The Crystal Ball: Episode 200 | |||||||||
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Start Your Engines (Inspired by RuPaul's racer outfit on the title card) My Favorite Ball (Inspired by a past ball) Crystallized Eleganza (Created using provided materials and crystals) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Start Your Engines | My Favorite Ball | Crystallized Eleganza | |||||||
Sasha Colby |
The Bag Ball | WINNER | |||||||
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Anetra | The Sugar Ball | HIGH | |||||||
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Mistress Isabelle Brooks |
The Ball Ball | HIGH | |||||||
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Luxx Noir London |
The Hair Ball | SAFE | |||||||
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Malaysia Babydoll Foxx |
The Hair Ball | SAFE | |||||||
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Marcia Marcia Marcia |
The Bag Ball | SAFE | |||||||
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Loosey LaDuca |
The Bag Ball | LOW | |||||||
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Salina EsTitties |
The Money Ball | BOTTOM 2 | |||||||
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Spice | The Ball Ball | ELIMINATED | |||||||
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Episode 3: "The Mother of All Balls"[]
See: Episode 3: "The Mother of All Balls"
The Mother of All Balls | |||||||||
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Mother Goose (Inspired by Nursery Rhymes) Significant Mother (Inspired by a famous mother) Call Me Mother/Father Eleganza (Created using provided menswear items) | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Mother Goose | Significant Mother | Call Me Mother/ Father Eleganza | |||||||
Nymphia Wind |
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WINNER | |||||
Little Boy Blue | Angelina Jolie | ||||||||
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Man in the Moon | Judy Garland | ||||||||
Sapphira Cristál |
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Peter Peter Pumpkin eater | Eve | ||||||||
Amanda Tori Meating |
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Little Pussy | Michelle Visage | ||||||||
Dawn | ![]() |
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Cushy Cow | Audrey Hepburn | ||||||||
Megami | ![]() |
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Little Bo Peep | Lady Gaga | ||||||||
Mirage | ![]() |
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Baa Baa Black Sheep | La Llororna | ||||||||
Morphine Love Dion |
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A Man and a Maid | Kris Jenner | ||||||||
Plane Jane |
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Pussycat by the Fire | Octomom | ||||||||
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Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum | Anne Boleyn | ||||||||
Xunami Muse |
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Humpty Dumpty | Kandy Muse | ||||||||
Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige |
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Mary's Canary | Lil' Kim | ||||||||
Geneva Karr |
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Miss Muffet | Salma Hayek | ||||||||
Hershii LiqCour-Jeté |
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Burnie Bee | Mother Nature |
Episode 6: "Let's Get Seasickening Ball"[]
See: Episode 6: "Let's Get Seasickening Ball"
Let's Get Seasickening Ball | |||||||||
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Bathing Beauties (Swimsuit) Sea Creature Couture (Inspired by a marine creature) Sea Sickening Eleganza (Created using provided "sea trash") | |||||||||
Contestant | Looks | Placement | |||||||
Bathing Beauties | Sea Creature Couture | Sea Sickening Eleganza | |||||||
Arrietty | ![]() |
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WINNER | |||||
Lionfish | |||||||||
Crystal Envy | ![]() |
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Pufferfish | |||||||||
Sam Star | ![]() |
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Viperfish | |||||||||
Jewels Sparkles | ![]() |
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Spanish Dancer | |||||||||
Kori King | ![]() |
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Mandarinfish | |||||||||
Lexi Love | ![]() |
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Purple Stinger Jellyfish | |||||||||
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Anglerfish | |||||||||
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African Sea Star | |||||||||
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Coconut Shell Octopus | |||||||||
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Feather Star | |||||||||
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Purple Sea Urchin | |||||||||
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Leafy Seadragon |
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