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The second season of Canada's Drag Race was unofficially announced on January 6, 2021 via Crave's French Facebook[1]. The post was soon deleted. On January 7, 2021 it was announced that casting for Season 2 was officially open, with deadline of February 8, 2021.[2][3]
On March 23, 2021, it was announced via Instagram that Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman would not be returning as a judge this season due to scheduling conflicts, while Brooke Lynn Hytes and Stacey McKenzie were confirmed to remain as part of the judges panel.[4] However, on June 28, 2021, it was announced that Stacey McKenzie would not be re-joining the judges panel for season 2, citing COVID-related challenges.[5] The following day, it was announced that Traci Melchor would be returning as a rotating judge along with actress Amanda Brugel, who was a guest host on Season 1. Brad Goreski was also announced as a permanent judge on this season and would be appearing each episode.[6]
On September 14, 2021, the cast was officially announced via social media.[7] The Promo theme was 'Add some Sugar.'
The winner of this season was Icesis Couture, while Kendall Gender and Pythia were runners-up. Suki Doll won the title of Miss Congeniality.
In addition to the title of Canada's Next Drag Superstar, Icesis Couture won a supply of beauty products from Shoppers Drug Mart, a crown and scepter from Amped Accessories and $100,000 CAD (≈$78,259 USD).
Contestants
(Biographical information stated from during time of contest)
| Rank | Contestant | Photo | Age[8] | Location[8] | Ep. 1 | Ep. 2 | Ep. 3 | Ep. 4 | Ep. 5 | Ep. 6 | Ep. 7 | Ep. 8 | Ep. 9 | Ep. 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Rusical | Acting | Snatch Game |
Girl Groups |
Ball | Roast | Make Over |
Reunion | Finale | |||||
| 1st (Winner) |
Icesis Couture |
|
34 | Ottawa, ON |
WIN | BTM2 | SAFE | SAFE Mini Chall. Winner |
HIGH TEAM |
WIN Mini Chall. Winner |
HIGH | BTM2 | TOP 3 (WIN ROUND 2) |
WINNER |
| 2nd/3rd (Runners-Up) |
Kendall Gender |
|
30 | Vancouver, BC |
SAFE | HIGH | LOW | SAFE | LOW | BTM2 | WIN Mini Chall. Winner |
LOW | TOP 3 (WIN ROUND 1) |
RUNNER UP |
| Pythia | 
|
26 | Montréal, QC |
SAFE | WIN | SAFE | HIGH | HIGH TEAM |
HIGH | LOW | WIN | TOP 3 (WIN ROUND 3) |
RUNNER UP | |
| 4th | Gia Metric |
|
29 | Vancouver, BC |
BTM2 | HIGH | HIGH | SAFE | WIN Team Captain |
HIGH | BTM2 | HIGH | ELIM | GUEST |
| 5th | Adriana | 
|
29 | Quebec City, QC |
SAFE | SAFE | WIN | LOW | HIGH TEAM |
LOW | LOW | ELIM | GUEST | GUEST |
| 6th | Kimora Amour |
|
34 | Scarborough, ON |
SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | HIGH | SAFE | HIGH | ELIM | GUEST | GUEST | |
| 7th | Synthia Kiss |
|
29 | Vancouver, BC |
SAFE | SAFE | BTM2 | WIN | BTM2 Team Captain |
ELIM | GUEST | GUEST | ||
| 8th | Eve 6000 |
|
29 | Toronto, ON |
LOW | LOW | HIGH | BTM2 | ELIM | GUEST | GUEST | |||
| 9th (Miss Congeniality) |
Suki Doll |
|
27 | Montréal, QC |
HIGH Mini Chall. Winner |
LOW | SAFE | ELIM | MISS CON |
GUEST | ||||
| 10th | Stephanie Prince |
|
24 | Calgary, AB |
HIGH | SAFE | ELIM | GUEST | GUEST | |||||
| 11th | Océane Aqua-Black |
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35 | Quebec City, QC |
SAFE | ELIM Mini Chall. Winner |
GUEST | GUEST | ||||||
| 12th | Beth | 
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24 | Vancouver, BC |
ELIM | GUEST | GUEST | |||||||
- █ The contestant won Canada's Drag Race.
- █ The contestant was a runner-up.
- █ The contestant won the first lip sync round and moved on to the Top 3.
- █ The contestant won the second lip sync round and moved on to the Top 3.
- █ The contestant won the third lip sync round and moved on to the Top 3.
- █ The contestant lost the third lip sync round and was eliminated.
- █ The contestant won the maxi challenge.
- █ The contestant received positive critiques, but did not win the maxi challenge.
- █ The contestant was a member of a winning team, but did not win the maxi challenge.
- █ The contestant received 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | Lost and Fierce | October 14, 2021 |
| 12 | 2 | Under the Big Top | October 21, 2021 |
| 13 | 3 | Screech | October 28, 2021 |
| 14 | 4 | November 4, 2021 | |
| 15 | 5 | Bye Flop | November 11, 2021 |
| 16 | 6 | The Sinner's Ball | November 18, 2021 |
| 17 | 7 | The Roast of Brooke Lynn Hytes | November 25, 2021 |
| 18 | 8 | Prom | December 2, 2021 |
| 19 | 9 | The Reunion | December 9, 2021 |
| 20 | 10 | Queen of the North | December 16, 2021 |
Episode 1: "Lost and Fierce"
Airdate: October 14, 2021
Synopsis:
Twelve of Canada’s top drag queens show off their design skills by turning left behind items from a coat check into Premiere Party Eleganza looks, as they compete for the Canada's Drag Race crown.
Twelve of Canada’s top Drag Queens show off their design skills turning left behind items from a coat check into Premiere Party Eleganza looks, as they compete for the CANADA’S DRAG RACE crown. Special Guest Judge: Caitlin Cronenberg.
Episode 1 Judges
- Guest Judge: Caitlin Cronenberg
- Mini Challenge: Pose for a Photoshoot while jumping into a foam pit reaching for the crown.
- Mini Challenge Winner: Suki Doll
- Mini Challenge Prize: A shoe collection from House of Hayla, $2,500 cash, and a 30-second headstart at getting materials.
- Maxi Challenge: Create a haute-check couture look that screams premiere party eleganza using left-behind materials from the coat check.
- Maxi Challenge Winner: Icesis Couture
- Maxi Challenge Prize: A home entertainment package valued at $5,000 from The Source.
- Bottom Two: Beth and Gia Metric
- Lip Sync Song: "Maneater" by Nelly Furtado
- Eliminated: Beth
- Farewell Message: "
"
Entrance Order
| 1 | Gia Metric |
| 2 | Kimora Amour |
| 3 | Pythia |
| 4 | Eve 6000 |
| 5 | Suki Doll |
| 6 | Adriana |
| 7 | Beth |
| 8 | Icesis Couture |
| 9 | Océane Aqua-Black |
| 10 | Stephanie Prince |
| 11 | Kendall Gender |
| 12 | Synthia Kiss |
Reach for the Crown Photoshoot
Episode 2: "Under the Big Top"
Airdate: October 21, 2021
Synopsis:
The queens perform in the Canada Drag Race original Rusical: Under the Big Top. Special Guest Judge: Hollywood Jade.
The Queens perform live in the Canada's Drag Race original Rusical: Under the Big Top. Special Guest Judge: Hollywood Jade.
Episode 2 Judges
- Guest Judge: Hollywood Jade
- Mini Challenge: Queen of My Neighborhood Pageant.
- Mini Challenge Winner: Océane Aqua-Black
- Mini Challenge Prize: $1,000 DoorDash gift card and $5,000 to donate to a queer safe space.
- Maxi Challenge: Perform in the Canada's Drag Race Rusical, "Under the Big Top, Live".
- Runway Theme: Circus Bezerkus
- Maxi Challenge Winner: Pythia
- Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 gift certificate courtesy of People's Jewellers.
- Bottom Two: Icesis Couture and Océane Aqua-Black
- Lip Sync Song: "Stupid Shit" by Girlicious
- Eliminated: Océane Aqua-Black
- Farewell Message: "Thanks for this amazing time with you girls Love you Icesis. Snatch that crown I hope to see you all succeed. Eve you're sexy, give me your number. Stephanie be careful how you come across when you talk to people Love you though x Gia omg that bulge!!!!!"
Under the Big Top
| Contestant | Role |
|---|---|
| Adriana | Bang |
| Eve 6000 | Revealiana |
| Gia Metric | Himbo |
| Icesis Couture | Lace |
| Kendall Gender | Ring Mistress |
| Kimora Amour | Bianca |
| Océane Aqua-Black | Bong |
| Pythia | Hennywise |
| Stephanie Prince | Leather |
| Suki Doll | Bing |
| Synthia Kiss | Corsette |
Episode 3: "Screech"
Airdate: October 28, 2021
Synopsis:
The queens overact in the Spooktacular slasher flick: Screech! Special Guest Judge: Fefe Dobson.
The Queens overact in the Spooktacular slasher flick: Screech. Special Guest Judge: Fefe Dobson.
Episode 3 Judges
- Special Guest: Jimbo
- Guest Judge: Fefe Dobson
- Maxi Challenge: Overact in a slasher film called "Screech!"
- Runway Theme: Good Girl Gone Bad
- Maxi Challenge Winner: Adriana
- Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 gift certificate from Fabricland.
- Bottom Two: Stephanie Prince and Synthia Kiss
- Lip Sync Song: "Ghost" by Fefe Dobson
- Eliminated: Stephanie Prince
- Farewell Message: "Just letting you guys know that I love y'all and that you should be so proud of yourself. Back to being a bitch. I hate y'all. JK, I'm so horny. -Steph"
Screech
| Contestant | Role |
|---|---|
| Adriana | Blood 'N' Goreski |
| Eve 6000 | Nara Hater |
| Gia Metric | Blue Scarymore |
| Icesis Couture | Jocklyn Straps |
| Kendall Gender | Hookin' Hytes |
| Kimora Amour | Frontelle Lobe |
| Pythia | Fairuzah Caulk |
| Stephanie Prince | Clitney Lezcoff |
| Suki Doll | Emmy Dumpah |
| Synthia Kiss | A-Martha |
Episode 4: "Snatch Game - Canada Season 2"
Airdate: November 4, 2021
Synopsis:
The queens show off their best celebrity impressions in the iconic Snatch Game. Special Guest Judge: Connor Jessup.
The Queens show off their best celebrity impressions in the iconic Snatch Game. Special Guest Judge: Connor Jessup.
Episode 4 Judges
- Special Guest: Bomanizer
- Guest Judge: Connor Jessup
- Mini Challenge: Reading is Fundamental
- Mini Challenge Winner: Icesis Couture
- Mini Challenge Prize: $2,000 in cash courtesy of Tan on the Run.
- Maxi Challenge: Snatch Game
- Runway Theme: Made in Canada
- Maxi Challenge Winner: Synthia Kiss
- Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash courtesy of Made.
- Bottom Two: Eve 6000 and Suki Doll
- Lip Sync Song: "Happiness" by KAPRI
- Eliminated: Suki Doll
- Farewell Message: "My dolls, no matter where you come from, be proud. Be loud. Take life by its throat. Mwah, Suki."
Snatch Game
| Contestant | Celebrity Impersonation | Photo | Runway Inspiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adriana | Sofía Vergara | 
|
Vanessa Morgan |
| Eve 6000 | Bernie Sanders | 
|
Carrie-Anne Moss |
| Gia Metric | Jim Carrey | 
|
Mike Myers |
| Icesis Couture | La Veneno | 
|
Sandra Oh |
| Kendall Gender | Kris Jenner | 
|
Stacey McKenzie |
| Kimora Amour | Leslie Jones | 
|
Deborah Cox |
| Pythia | 
|
Catherine O'Hara | |
| Suki Doll | Yoko Ono | 
|
Sandra Oh |
| Synthia Kiss | Rachel Zoe | 
|
Jeanne Beker |
Episode 5: "Bye Flop"
Airdate: November 11, 2021
Synopsis:
The queens write, record, and perform an original pop-country break up bop. Special Guest Judge: Bif Naked.
The Queens write, record, and perform an original pop-country break up bop. Special Guest Judge: Bif Naked.
Episode 5 Judges
- Guest Judge: Bif Naked
- Mini Challenge: Pair up, get into quick drag, and give a lesson on safe sex.
- Mini Challenge Winners: Gia Metric and Synthia Kiss
- Mini Challenge Prize: $1,000 in cash, $500 worth of products from Trojan, become team captains and choose their team mates.
- Maxi Challenge: Perform as country pop girl groups.
- Runway Theme: Monochromatica: Future Pop Princess
- Maxi Challenge Winner: Gia Metric
- Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 courtesy of JJ Malibu.
- Bottom Two: Eve 6000 and Synthia Kiss
- Lip Sync Song: "I Love Myself Today" by Bif Naked
- Eliminated: Eve 6000
- Farewell Message: "I love you all. This sisterhood is worth more than $100k. PS, you're all blocked."
| The Dosey Hoes | The Giddy Girls |
|---|---|
| Eve 6000 | Adriana |
| Kendall Gender | Gia Metric |
| Kimora Amour | Icesis Couture |
| Synthia Kiss | Pythia |
Episode 6: "The Sinner's Ball"
Airdate: November 18, 2021
Synopsis:
The queens are challenged to showcase three runway looks at the Sinner’s Ball. Special Guest Judge: Gigi Gorgeous.
The Queens are challenged to showcase three runway looks at the Sinner's Ball. Special Guest Judge: Gigi Gorgeous.
Episode 6 Judges
- Guest Judge: Gigi Gorgeous
- Mini Challenge: Get into artiste quick drag and paint an evocative "twerk of art" resembling their inner saboteur.
- Mini Challenge Winner: Icesis Couture
- Mini Challenge Prize: A $2,000 gift card courtesy of Indochino and the power to assign boxes for the maxi challenge.
- Maxi Challenge: Present three looks in The Sinner's Ball.
- Runway Themes: Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll, Ugly as Sin, and Seven Deadly Sins
- Maxi Challenge Winner: Icesis Couture
- Maxi Challenge Prize: A $5,000 cash prize courtesy of Palm Holdings.
- Bottom Two: Kendall Gender and Synthia Kiss
- Lip Sync Song: "Heaven" by DJ Sammy
- Eliminated: Synthia Kiss
- Farewell Message: "Kiss it! Love u all sooo much!"
| Contestant | Deadly Sin |
|---|---|
| Adriana | Lust |
| Gia Metric | Sloth |
| Icesis Couture | Wrath |
| Kendall Gender | Pride |
| Kimora Amour | Envy |
| Pythia | Gluttony |
| Synthia Kiss | Greed |
Episode 7: "The Roast of Brooke Lynn Hytes"
Airdate: November 25, 2021
Synopsis:
The queens don’t hold back as they roast the one and only Brooke Lynn Hytes. Special Guest Judge: Emma Hunter.
The Queens don't hold back as they roast the one and only Brooke Lynn Hytes. Special Guest Judge: Emma Hunter.
Episode 7 Judges
- Guest Judge: Emma Hunter
- Mini Challenge: Sound off on the highs and lows of this season's fashion on Brad's new show; "Fashion Puh-Leeze".
- Mini Challenge Winner: Kendall Gender
- Mini Challenge Prize: A $2,500 cash tip courtesy of The Men's Room.
- Maxi Challenge: Partake in the Roast of Brooke Lynn Hytes.
- Runway Theme: Dungeons and Drag Queens
- Maxi Challenge Winner: Kendall Gender
- Maxi Challenge Prize: A $2,500 gift certificate and $5,000 cash courtesy of Vitaly.
- Bottom Two: Gia Metric and Kimora Amour
- Lip Sync Song: "Get Down" by B4-4
- Eliminated: Kimora Amour
- Farewell Message: "Mutha Out!!!"
| Order | Contestant |
|---|---|
| 1st | Kendall Gender |
| 2nd | Adriana |
| 3rd | Gia Metric |
| 4th | Pythia |
| 5th | Icesis Couture |
| 6th | Kimora Amour |
Episode 8: "Prom"
Airdate: December 2, 2021
Synopsis:
The queens pair up with teenagers for a makeover of a lifetime. Special Guest Judge: Mitsou.
The Queens pair up with teenagers for a makeover of a lifetime. Special Guest Judge: Mitsou.
Episode 8 Judges
- Guest Judge: Mitsou
- Mini Challenge: Receive live calls from family members.
- Maxi Challenge: Pair up with teenagers for a makeover of a lifetime and create looks from scratch.
- Runway Theme: Cool Mom and Prom Queen
- Maxi Challenge Winner: Pythia
- Maxi Challenge Prize: A $2,500 beauty gift card and $5,000 donated to It Gets Better Canada courtesy of Shoppers Drug Mart.
- Bottom Two: Adriana and Icesis Couture
- Lip Sync Song: "Everybody Say Love" by Mitsou
- Eliminated: Adriana
- Farewell Message: "Bye, Chao Putas!"
| Contestant | LGBTQ+ Teen | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Drag Name | |
| Adriana | Friday | Bella Donna |
| Gia Metric | Ethan | Electric Metric |
| Icesis Couture | Michaela | Ruby Couture |
| Kendall Gender | Alex | Stormi Gender |
| Pythia | Clover | Apollo |
Episode 9: "The Reunion"
Airdate: December 9, 2021
Synopsis:
The eliminated queens return to spill the tea of the season with the remaining queens, and all are gagged by a shocking twist.
The eliminated Queens return to spill the tea of the season with the remaining Queens, and all are gagged by a shocking twist.
Episode 9 Judges
- Discussions: Eliminated queens' opinions on the Top 4, a look at the fashion standouts of the season, the origin of Pythia's imagination, how Pythia felt about Icesis' two design challenge wins, Kendall's bodysuits, Beth being the first eliminated contestant, Oceane's biggest thing she learned, Adriana's best moments of the season, the queens' opinions about the Brat Pack, Icesis' evolution, Kendall winning the Roast, Gia's Oscar speeches, Pythia not lip syncing, a look at the most memorable moments in the Werk Room, Kimora's important conversation about pronouns and gender, the moment the top 4 knew they were going until the end, Stephanie having a chance to read her fellow queens, a Miss Congeniality is crowned, who will win, lip sync battle royale to determine the top 3.
- Miss Congeniality: Suki Doll
- Lip Sync Pairs:
- Gia Metric vs. Kendall Gender
- Icesis Couture vs. Pythia
- Lip Sync Songs:
- "Main Event" by RuPaul (Gia Metric vs. Kendall Gender)
- "Born Naked" by RuPaul (Icesis Couture vs. Pythia)
- "Call Me Mother" by RuPaul (Gia Metric vs. Pythia)
- Top 3: Icesis Couture, Kendall Gender and Pythia
- Eliminated: Gia Metric
- Farewell Message: "I left my heart and soul on that stage! I love you all ♥"
Lip Sync for the Finale Bracket
| "Main Event" / "Born Naked" | "Call Me Mother" | ||||||||||||
| ✓ | Kendall Gender | WIN | |||||||||||
| ✗ | Gia Metric | LOSS | |||||||||||
| ✓ | Pythia | WIN | |||||||||||
| ✗ | Gia Metric | LOSS | |||||||||||
| ✓ | Icesis Couture | WIN | |||||||||||
| ✗ | Pythia | LOSS | |||||||||||
Who Will Win?
| Contestant | Choice |
|---|---|
| Beth | Icesis |
| Océane | Icesis |
| Stephanie | Pythia |
| Suki | Pythia and Icesis |
| Eve | Kendall, Gia and Pythia |
| Synthia | Pythia |
| Kimora | Icesis and Pythia |
| Adriana | Pythia |
Top Three of Season 2
| Contestant | Challenge Wins | Up for Elimination |
|---|---|---|
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2 (Eps. 1, 6) |
2 (Eps. 2, 8) |
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1 (Ep. 7) |
1 (Ep. 6) |
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2 (Eps. 2, 8) |
0 |
Episode 10: "Queen of the North"
Airdate: December 16, 2021
Synopsis:
The final queens write, record, and perform a brand-new remix of Brooke Lynn Hytes’ hit song ‘Queen of the North’. The winner of Canada's Drag Race is crowned!
The final Queens write, record, and perform a brand-new remix of Brooke Lynn Hytes’ hit song ‘Queen of the North’.
Episode 10 Judges
- Special Guests: Hollywood Jade, Irvin Washington and Priyanka
- Maxi Challenge: Write and record a verse for a performance of Brooke Lynn Hytes' song "Queen of the North", as well as pose in a photoshoot with Priyanka.
- Runway Theme: Coronation Eleganza
- Lip Sync Song: "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" by Celine Dion
- Winner of Canada's Drag Race Season 2: Icesis Couture
- Runners-Up: Kendall Gender and Pythia
Canada's Next Drag Superstar Photoshoot
Trivia
- Season 2 of Canada's Drag Race is the first season...
- ...in the Drag Race Franchise to almost completely change its judges panel from its debut season to its sophomore season.
- Season 1 permanent judges Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Stacey McKenzie did not return and were replaced by Traci Melchor, Brad Goreski, and Amanda Brugel.
- ...to have a contestant from Alberta (Stephanie Prince).
- ...to feature an elimination on the Reunion episode.
- ...in the Drag Race Franchise to almost completely change its judges panel from its debut season to its sophomore season.
- Season 2 of Canada's Drag Race is the third season...
- ... to have episodes with different names depending on what streaming platform it aired on.
- Episode 4 was titled "The Snatch Game" on Crave while on WOW Presents Plus, it was called "Snatch Game - Canada Season 2".[9]
- ... to have episodes with different names depending on what streaming platform it aired on.
- Makeover guest Michaela would later appear as her drag persona Makayla Couture on Season 2 of Call Me Mother. She was a member of the House of Dulcet.
- This season has produced a total of three returning contestants:
- Icesis Couture, who also competed on Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World (Season 1), where she placed 6th.
- Kendall Gender, who also competed on Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World (Season 1), where she placed 9th.
- Stephanie Prince, who also competed on Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World (Season 1), where she placed 8th.
Gallery
Regular Judges Promos
Guest Judges Promos
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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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References
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Canada's Drag Race Season 2
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| Winner | Icesis Couture |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Kendall Gender & Pythia |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Gia Metric • 5th: Adriana • 6th: Kimora Amour • 7th: Synthia Kiss • 8th: Eve 6000 • 9th: Suki Doll (Miss Congeniality) • 10th: Stephanie Prince • 11th: Océane Aqua-Black • 12th: Beth |
| Judges | Amanda Brugel • Brad Goreski • Brooke Lynn Hytes • Traci Melchor |
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