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The second season of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under was officially confirmed via World of Wonder's Instagram on September 9, 2021.[1] Casting opened the same day, with deadline of October 5, 2021.[2]
On June 21, 2022, it was announced by Stan and TVNZ that the season would premiere on July 30, 2022.[3] The ten contestants competing for the title of Down Under's Next Drag Superstar were revealed on July 6, 2022.[4]
On September 17, 2022, Spankie Jackzon was crowned the winner of Season 2, winning the title of Down Under's Next Drag Superstar, a crown and scepter from Fierce Drag Jewels, a year's supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics and $50,000. Hannah Conda and Kween Kong placed as Runners-Up.
Contestants
(Biographical information stated from during time of contest)
| Rank | Contestant | Photo | Age[4] | Location[4] | Ep. 1 | Ep. 2 | Ep. 3 | Ep. 4 | Ep. 5 | Ep. 6 | Ep. 7 | Ep. 8 |
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| Design | Acting | Stand Up |
Snatch Game |
Girl Groups |
Advert | Make Over |
Finale | |||||
| 1st (Winner) |
Spankie Jackzon | 
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37 | Palmerston North, New Zealand |
BTM2 | WIN | WIN | HIGH | WIN | HIGH | HIGH | WINNER |
| 2nd/3rd (Runners-Up) |
Hannah Conda | 
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30 | Sydney, Australia |
HIGH | HIGH | SAFE | WIN | WIN | WIN | BTM2 | RUNNER UP |
| Kween Kong | 
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29 | Adelaide, Australia |
LOW | BTM2 | SAFE | SAFE | WIN Mini Chall. Winner |
BTM2 | WIN | RUNNER UP | |
| 4th | Molly Poppinz | 
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30 | Newcastle, Australia |
WIN | SAFE | SAFE Mini Chall. Winner |
LOW | BTM2 | SAFE | ELIM | |
| 5th | Beverly Kills | 
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21 | Brisbane, Australia |
SAFE | SAFE | BTM2 | BTM2 | SAFE | ELIM | ||
| 6th | Yuri Guaii | 
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25 | Auckland, New Zealand |
HIGH | LOW | WIN | HIGH | ELIM | |||
| 7th | Minnie Cooper | 
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50[5] | Sydney, Australia |
SAFE Mini Chall. Winner |
HIGH | SAFE | ELIM | ||||
| 8th | Pomara Fifth | 
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28 | Sydney, Australia |
SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | |||||
| 9th | Aubrey Haive | 
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25 | Timaru, New Zealand |
SAFE | ELIM | ||||||
| 10th | Faúx Fúr | 
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27 | Sydney, Australia |
ELIM | |||||||
- █ The contestant won RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under.
- █ The contestant was a runner-up.
- █ The contestant won the maxi challenge.
- █ The contestant was one of the maxi challenge winners.
- █ The contestant received mostly positive critiques, but did not win the maxi challenge.
- █ The contestant received mostly negative critiques, but was not up for elimination.
- █ The contestant placed in the bottom two and won the lip sync for your life.
- █ The contestant placed in the bottom two, lost the lip sync for your life, and was eliminated.
Episodes
| Series # | Episode # | Episode Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | Grand Opening | July 30, 2022 |
| 10 | 2 | Cagey Queens | August 6, 2022 |
| 11 | 3 | A Bottomless Brunch | August 13, 2022 |
| 12 | 4 | Snatch Game | August 20, 2022 |
| 13 | 5 | Bosom Buddies | August 27, 2022 |
| 14 | 6 | Hometown Hunnies | September 3, 2022 |
| 15 | 7 | Drag Family Makeover | September 10, 2022 |
| 16 | 8 | Grand Finale | September 17, 2022 |
Episode 1: "Grand Opening"
Airdate: July 30, 2022
Synopsis: Mama Ru returns for more shenanigans as ten new queens from all across Australia & New Zealand compete for the title of Down Under’s Next Drag Superstar, and this time there’s a $50k cash prize at stake! The queens are thrown in at the deep end as they’re tasked with creating fashion forward garments out of recyclable and natural materials.
Episode 1 Judges
- Special Guests: Bindi Irwin and Robert Irwin
- Mini Challenge: Sausage Sizzle! Photoshoot
- Mini Challenge Winner: Minnie Cooper
- Mini Challenge Prize: A selection of Fierce Drag jewels
- Maxi Challenge: Create a custom couture look using locally sourced, natural materials.
- Runway Theme: Down Under, Naturally
- Maxi Challenge Winner: Molly Poppinz
- Maxi Challenge Prize: A custom prosthetic makeover courtesy of BodyFX valued at $3,500
- Bottom Two: Faúx Fúr and Spankie Jackzon
- Lip Sync Song: "Get Outta My Way" by Kylie Minogue
- Eliminated: Faúx Fúr
- Farewell Message: "Sisters forever. The loud niece dies. Aahhhh! xoxo Faux"
Entrance Order
| 1 | Hannah Conda |
| 2 | Faúx Fúr |
| 3 | Spankie Jackzon |
| 4 | Beverly Kills |
| 5 | Minnie Cooper |
| 6 | Molly Poppinz |
| 7 | Yuri Guaii |
| 8 | Pomara Fifth |
| 9 | Aubrey Haive |
| 10 | Kween Kong |
Sausage Sizzle! Photoshoot
Episode 2: "Cagey Queens"
Airdate: August 6, 2022
Synopsis: The queens are split into two groups before their acting chops are put to the test in original screenplay "Caged Queens" a prison-based dramedy.
Episode 2 Judges
- Guest Judge: Lucy Lawless
- Maxi Challenge: Act in the gritty prison drama "Caged Queens"
- Runway Theme: Fly Girls
- Maxi Challenge Winner: Spankie Jackzon
- Maxi Challenge Prize: A luxury four-night stay at a Sofitel property
- Bottom Two: Aubrey Haive and Kween Kong
- Lip Sync Song: "I Touch Myself" by The Divinyls
- Eliminated: Aubrey Haive
- Farewell Message: "Stay fag'edelic Babbies! ♡ Can't wait to see you all again! Love Aubrey (Audrey) Haive! xxx"
Caged Queens
| Team 1 "Caged Queens" |
Team 2 "Caged Queens 2: Electric Timaru" | ||
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| Contestant | Role | Contestant | Role |
| Aubrey Haive | Chantelle | Beverly Kills | Veggie |
| Hannah Conda | Deidre | Kween Kong | Baby Bill |
| Minnie Cooper | Dezerie | Molly Poppinz | Big Bev |
| Pomara Fifth | Chiquita | Spankie Jackzon | Anoushka |
| Yuri Guaii | Breathy | ||
Episode 3: "A Bottomless Brunch"
Airdate: August 13, 2022
Synopsis: The queens pair up as they harness their hosting skills in a Drag Brunch style challenge.
Episode 3 Judges
- Special Guest: Chris Parker
- Guest Judge: Urzila Carlson
- Mini Challenge: Tools of the Trade: Guess which member of the Pit Crew is packing each tool.
- Mini Challenge Winner: Molly Poppinz
- Mini Challenge Prize: $5,000 courtesy of Bonds
- Maxi Challenge: Host a Down Under Drag Brunch in pairs
- Runway Theme: Red for Filfth
- Maxi Challenge Winners: Spankie Jackzon and Yuri Guaii
- Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 courtesy of The Star Sydney
- Bottom Two: Beverly Kills and Pomara Fifth
- Lip Sync Song: "Starstruck" by Years & Years ft. Kylie Minogue
- Eliminated: Pomara Fifth
- Farewell Message: "To my delicious pack of cunts: I'm going to miss you all so so so much. Ps: Watch your delivery Minnie. Love, Pomara"
Hosting Pairs
| Pairing | |
|---|---|
| Beverly Kills | Pomara Fifth |
| Hannah Conda | Molly Poppinz |
| Kween Kong | Minnie Cooper |
| Spankie Jackzon | Yuri Guaii |
Episode 4: "Snatch Game"
Airdate: August 20, 2022
Synopsis: The queens have to impersonate celebrities in the legendary Snatch Game.
Episode 4 Judges
- Special Guest: Raven
- Maxi Challenge: Snatch Game
- Runway Theme: Cirque Du So-Gay
- Maxi Challenge Winner: Hannah Conda
- Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 courtesy of The Star Sydney
- Bottom Two: Beverly Kills and Minnie Cooper
- Lip Sync Song: "Dance in the Dark" by Lady Gaga
- Eliminated: Minnie Cooper
- Farewell Message: "Thank you Spanky Kong Yuri for being so Kind #love you The Coops xx"
| Contestant | Celebrity Impersonation | Photo |
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| Beverly Kills | Val Garland | 
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| Hannah Conda | Liza Minnelli | 
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| Kween Kong | NeNe Leakes | 
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| Minnie Cooper | Ellen DeGeneres | 
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| Molly Poppinz | Orville Peck | 
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| Spankie Jackzon | Barry Humphries | 
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| Yuri Guaii | Courtney Love | 
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Episode 5: "Bosom Buddies"
Airdate: August 27, 2022
Synopsis: The queens have to choose their own teams as they write and record verses that throw shade to their own band members in this week’s girl group challenge.
Episode 5 Judges
- Special Guest: Sophie Monk
- Mini Challenge: Reading is Fundamental
- Mini Challenge Winner: Kween Kong
- Mini Challenge Prize: A $2,500 gift card from Glitter Au Gogo
- Maxi Challenge: Record vocals and perform in a girl group number for the original song "Bosom Buddies."
- Runway Theme: Belts, Buckles and Chains
- Maxi Challenge Winner: Hannah Conda, Kween Kong and Spankie Jackzon
- Maxi Challenge Prize: $2,000 and a year supply of tights courtesy of Snag Tights
- Bottom Two: Molly Poppinz and Yuri Guaii
- Lip Sync Song: "Chains - S&M Remix" by Tina Arena
- Eliminated: Yuri Guaii
- Farewell Message: "Live fast eat ass. Boo. xoxo Trish, Yuri. Spankie 4 the win!"
Girl Group Sing-Off
| BAB'Z | The Hung Divas | ||
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Hannah Conda | 
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Beverly Kills |
| Kween Kong | Molly Poppinz | ||
| Spankie Jackzon | Yuri Guaii | ||
Episode 6: "Hometown Hunnies"
Airdate: September 3, 2022
Synopsis: The queens have to sell themselves while creating an advertisement that showcases the main tourist attractions of their hometowns.
Episode 6 Judges
- Special Guests: Samantha Harris & Suzanne Paul
- Maxi Challenge: Create and star in a tourism campaign for their hometowns.
- Runway Theme: Swimsuit Edition
- Maxi Challenge Winner: Hannah Conda
- Maxi Challenge Prize: $2,000 giftcard courtesy of Shoe Me
- Bottom Two: Beverly Kills and Kween Kong
- Lip Sync Song: "The Beginning" by RuPaul
- Eliminated: Beverly Kills
- Farewell Message: "Thank you for the love, friendship and memories. You're all bastards. KILLS xx P.S. #TeamSpankie"
Adverts
| Contestant | Advert | Who Should Go Home Tonight? |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Kills | "Party City! Where You Belong" | Kween Kong |
| Hannah Conda | "Middle Perth – It's Not Perfect, But It's Hot!" | Beverly Kills |
| Kween Kong | "Kween Kong Island" | Beverly Kills |
| Molly Poppinz | "Newcastle Party Girls" | Beverly Kills |
| Spankie Jackzon | "It's Always Balmy in Palmy" | Beverly Kills |
Episode 7: "Drag Family Makeover"
Airdate: September 10, 2022
Synopsis: "The queens are challenged to transform a family of men into gorgeous glamazons."
Episode 7 Judges
- Special Guests: Murray Bartlett & Norvina
- Maxi Challenge: Makeover a family of men.
- Runway Theme: Opposites Attract
- Maxi Challenge Winner: Kween Kong
- Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 courtesy of Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Bottom Two: Hannah Conda and Molly Poppinz
- Lip Sync Song: "Heartbreak In This City" by Steps ft. Michelle Visage
- Eliminated: Molly Poppinz
- Farewell Message: TBA
Makeover Pairs
| Contestant | Makeover Partner | Drag Name |
|---|---|---|
| Hannah Conda | Tony | Helle Gator |
| Molly Poppinz | Keelan | Kandy Flippinz |
| Kween Kong | Tyler | Sister Kong |
| Spankie Jackzon | Paul | Flash Jackzon |
Top Three of Season 2
| Contestant | Challenge Wins | Up for Elimination |
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3 (Eps. 4, 5, 6) |
1 (Ep. 7) |
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2 (Ep. 5, 7) |
2 (Eps. 2, 6) |
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3 (Eps. 2, 3, 5) |
1 (Ep. 1) |
Episode 8: "Grand Finale"
Airdate: September 17, 2022
Synopsis: "The final three queens write and record their own verses to RuPaul’s “Who is She” as they prepare to perform on the mainstage for the last time, competing for the title of the Next Drag Superstar!"
Episode 8 Judges
- Special Guests: Delta Goodrem, Elektra Shock, & Kita Mean
- Maxi Challenge: Write and perform a verse for RuPaul's song "Who Is She"
- Runway Theme: Grand Finale Eleganza Extravaganza
- Lip Sync Song: "Wow" by Kylie Minogue
- Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Season 2: Spankie Jackzon
- Runners-Up: Hannah Conda and Kween Kong
Spankie Jackzon
Gallery
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Check out the lookbook gallery to see the contestants' planned looks for each episode.
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Check out the video gallery to see challenge performances, runways, lip syncs, and more!
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Trivia
- Down Under Season 2 is the third season to...
- Feature a full cast of queens with a first and last name, the first two being Season 8 and Down Under Season 1.
- This season has produced a total of one returning contestant:
- Hannah Conda, who also competed on RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World (Season 2), where she placed TBD.
References
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RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Season 2
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| Winner | Spankie Jackzon |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Hannah Conda & Kween Kong |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Molly Poppinz • 5th: Beverly Kills • 6th: Yuri Guaii • 7th: Minnie Cooper • 8th: Pomara Fifth • 9th: Aubrey Haive • 10th: Faúx Fúr |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Rhys Nicholson |
| Pit Crew | Eddie Fuilala • Max Currie • Rod Tian • Sean Walters |
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