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Ball Challenge

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[]

Series Season
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
█ 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
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 WINNER
Nina Flowers Mango HIGH
Rebecca Glasscock Citron BOTTOM 2
Shannel Mandarin ELIMINATED

Episode 9: "The Diva Awards"[]

See: Episode 9: "The Diva Awards"

The Diva Awards
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       WINNER
 Raven       HIGH
 Jujubee       BOTTOM 2
 Tatianna       ELIMINATED

Episode 11: "RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza"[]

See: Episode 11: "RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza"

RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza
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 		      WINNER
 Manila
Luzon 		      HIGH
 Raja       HIGH
 Alexis
Mateo 		      BOTTOM 2
 Shangela       ELIMINATED

Episode 13: "Make Dat Money"[]

See: Episode 13: "Make Dat Money"''

Make Dat Money Ball
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 		      WINNER
 Raja       HIGH
 Alexis
Mateo 		      BOTTOM 2
 Yara
Sofia 		      ELIMINATED

Episode 11: "The Fabulous Bitch Ball"[]

See: Episode 11: "The Fabulous Bitch Ball"

The Fabulous Bitch Ball
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
     
 Phi Phi
O'Hara 		Bloodhound HIGH
     
 Chad
Michaels 		Chinese Crested dog BOTTOM 2
     
 Latrice
Royale 		Pomeranian dog ELIMINATED
     

Episode 11: "Sugar Ball"[]

See: Episode 11: "Sugar Ball"

The Sugar Ball
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
 Alaska       WINNER
 Roxxxy
Andrews 		      HIGH
 Jinkx
Monsoon 		      BOTTOM 2
 Detox       ELIMINATED

Episode 11: "Glitter Ball"[]

See Episode 11: "Glitter Ball"

The Glitter Ball
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
     
 Bianca
Del Rio 		Sapphire HIGH
     
 Courtney
Act 		Ruby LOW
     
 Darienne
Lake 		Topaz BOTTOM 2
     
 BenDeLaCreme Rose Quartz ELIMINATED
     

Episode 11: "Hello, Kitty Girls!"[]

See: Episode 11: "Hello, Kitty Girls!"

Hello, Kitty Girl! Ball
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 		    WINNER
 Ginger
Minj 		    HIGH
 Pearl     HIGH
 Kennedy
Davenport 		    BOTTOM 2
 Katya     ELIMINATED

Episode 8: "RuPaul Book Ball"[]

See: Episode 8: "RuPaul Book Ball"

RuPaul's Book Ball
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 		      WINNER
 Chi Chi
DeVayne 		      HIGH
 Naomi
Smalls 		      HIGH
 Bob
the
Drag Queen 		      BOTTOM 2
 Derrick
Barry 		      ELIMINATED

Episode 11: "Gayest Ball Ever"[]

See: Episode 11: "Gayest Ball Ever"

The Gayest Ball Ever
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
     
 Sasha
Velour 		 Cowboy HIGH
     
 Trinity
Taylor 		 Cop LOW
     
 Peppermint  Biker BOTTOM 2
     
 Alexis
Michelle 		 Native American ELIMINATED
     

Episode 4: "The Last Ball on Earth"[]

See: Episode 4: "The Last Ball on Earth"

The Last Ball on Earth
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       WINNER
 Kameron
Michaels 		      HIGH
 Miz
Cracker 		      HIGH
 Blair
St. Clair 		      SAFE
 Eureka       SAFE
 Mayhem
Miller 		      SAFE
 Monique
Heart 		      SAFE
 The Vixen       SAFE
 Asia
O'Hara 		      LOW
 Monét
X
Change 		      BOTTOM 2
 Dusty
Ray
Bottoms 		      ELIMINATED

Episode 5: "Monster Ball"[]

See: Episode 5: "Monster Ball"

The Monster Ball
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 		      WINNER
 Plastique
Tiara 		      HIGH
 Yvie
Oddly 		      HIGH
 A'keria
Chanel
Davenport 		      SAFE
 Nina
West 		      SAFE
 Ra'Jah
O'Hara 		      SAFE
 Scarlet
Envy 		      SAFE
 Vanessa
Vanjie
Mateo 		      SAFE
 Silky
Nutmeg
Ganache 		      LOW
 Shuga
Cain 		      BOTTOM 2
 Ariel
Versace 		      ELIMINATED

Episode 4: "The Ball Ball"[]

See: Episode 4: "The Ball Ball"

The Ball Ball
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 		  WINNER
 Jaida
Essence
Hall 		  HIGH
 Nicky
Doll 		  HIGH
 Crystal
Methyd 		  SAFE
 Heidi
N
Closet 		  SAFE
 Jackie
Cox 		  SAFE
 Jan   SAFE
 Sherry
Pie 		  SAFE
 Widow
Von'Du 		  SAFE
 Aiden
Zhane 		  LOW
 Brita   BOTTOM 2
 Rock
M.
Sakura 		  ELIMINATED

Episode 5: "The Bag Ball"[]

See: Episode 5: "The Bag Ball"

The Bag Ball
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
     
 Rosé Bagpipes HIGH
     
 Utica
Queen 		Doggie Bag HIGH
     
 Denali Airbag SAFE
     
 Elliott
with
2 Ts 		Giftbag SAFE
     
 Kandy
Muse 		Bag of Tricks SAFE
     
 Olivia
Lux 		Punching Bag SAFE
     
 Symone Fun Bags SAFE
     
 Tina
Burner 		Brown
Baggin' It 		SAFE
     
 Tamisha
Iman 		That Old Bag LOW
     
 LaLa
Ri 		Bag of Bones BOTTOM 2
     
 Joey
Jay 		IV Bag ELIMINATED
     

Episode 3: "A Pair of Balls"[]

See: Episode 3: "A Pair of Balls"

A Pair of Balls
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 		      WINNER Angeria
Paris
VanMicheals 		      HIGH
Alyssa
Hunter 		      SAFE Jorgeous       HIGH
Bosco       SAFE Daya
Betty 		      SAFE
Kerri
Colby 		      SAFE DeJa
Skye 		      SAFE
Kornbread
"The Snack"
Jeté 		      SAFE Jasmine
Kennedie 		      SAFE
Orion
Story 		      LOW Lady
Camden 		      SAFE
June
Jambalaya 		      ELIMINATED Maddy
Morphosis 		      BOTTOM 2

Episode 9: "The Crystal Ball: Episode 200"[]

See: Episode 9: "The Crystal Ball: Episode 200"

The Crystal Ball: Episode 200
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
     
 Anetra The Sugar Ball HIGH
     
 Mistress
Isabelle
Brooks 		The Ball Ball HIGH
     
 Luxx
Noir
London 		The Hair Ball SAFE
     
 Malaysia
Babydoll
Foxx 		The Hair Ball SAFE
     
 Marcia
Marcia
Marcia 		The Bag Ball SAFE
     
 Loosey
LaDuca 		The Bag Ball LOW
     
 Salina
EsTitties 		The Money Ball BOTTOM 2
     
 Spice The Ball Ball ELIMINATED
     

Episode 3: "The Mother of All Balls"[]

See: Episode 3: "The Mother of All Balls"

The Mother of All Balls
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 		      WINNER
Little Boy Blue Angelina Jolie
 Q       HIGH
Man in the Moon Judy Garland
 Sapphira
Cristál 		      HIGH
Peter Peter Pumpkin eater Eve
 Amanda
Tori
Meating 		          SAFE
Little Pussy Michelle Visage
 Dawn       SAFE
Cushy Cow Audrey Hepburn
 Megami       SAFE
Little Bo Peep Lady Gaga
 Mirage       SAFE
Baa Baa Black Sheep La Llororna
 Morphine
Love
Dion 		      SAFE
A Man and a Maid Kris Jenner
 Plane
Jane 		      SAFE
Pussycat by the Fire Octomom
 Plasma       SAFE
Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum Anne Boleyn
 Xunami
Muse 		        SAFE
Humpty Dumpty Kandy Muse
 Mhi'ya
Iman
Le'Paige 		      LOW
Mary's Canary Lil' Kim
 Geneva
Karr 		      BOTTOM 2
Miss Muffet Salma Hayek
 Hershii
LiqCour-Jeté 		      ELIMINATED
Burnie Bee Mother Nature

Episode 6: "Let's Get Seasickening Ball"[]

See: Episode 6: "Let's Get Seasickening Ball"

Let's Get Seasickening Ball
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       WINNER
Lionfish
 Crystal Envy     HIGH
Pufferfish
 Sam Star     HIGH
Viperfish
 Jewels Sparkles   SAFE
Spanish Dancer
 Kori King     SAFE
Mandarinfish
 Lexi Love     SAFE
Purple Stinger Jellyfish
 Lydia B Kollins      SAFE
Anglerfish
 Onya Nurve     SAFE
African Sea Star
 Suzie Toot     SAFE
Coconut Shell Octopus
 Acacia Forgot     LOW
Feather Star
 Lana Ja'Rae     BOTTOM 2
Purple Sea Urchin
 Hormona Lisa       ELIMINATED
Leafy Seadragon

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