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The second season of Queen of the Universe was officially announced on February 15, 2022.[2]
On February 22, 2023, the cast of Season 2 was officially announced, featuring 10 contestants from 9 different countries. An initial release date of March 31, 2023 was also announced at this date.
On March 13, 2023, however, World of Wonder announced that the second season's premiere has been pushed back to June 2, 2023.[3]
On June 22, 2023, Taiga Brava was crowned the Queen of the Universe, while Trevor Ashley placed as a runner-up.
After Paramount+ released the latter half of the second season simultaneously during the aforementioned date, the streaming platform announced the show's cancellation in exchange for a tax write-off, as well as in preparation for the platform to begin streaming content from Showtime.[4]
Contestants
| Rank | Contestant | Photo | Age | Location | Eps. 1 & 2 | Ep. 3 | Ep. 4 | Ep. 5 | Ep. 6 | Ep. 7 | Ep. 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Duets | Throw Back |
Dance Off |
Ballads | Diva Battle |
Grand Finale | ||||||
| 1st (Winner) |
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Taiga Brava (Group 1) |
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30[5] | Cancún, Mexico |
BTM5 | ADV | ADV | BTM3 | ADV | ADV | WINNER |
| 2nd (Runner-Up) |
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Trevor Ashley (Group 1) |
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42[6][7] | Sydney, Australia |
ADV | BTM2 | ADV | ADV | BTM2 | BTM2 | RUNNER UP |
| 3rd | 
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Aura Eternal (Group 2) |
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24[8][9][10] | Palermo, Italy |
BTM5 | ADV | BTM2 | BTM3 | BTM2 | ADV | ELIM |
| 4th | 
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Jazell Royale (Group 1) |
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34[11] | Orlando, USA |
ADV | ADV | ADV | ADV | ADV | ELIM | GUEST |
| 5th (Departed) |
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Maxie (Group 2) |
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23 | Manila, Philippines |
BTM5 | ADV | ADV | ADV | DEPT | GUEST | |
| 6th | 
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Viola (Group 1) |
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21[12] | Coventry, UK |
ADV | ADV | ADV | ELIM | GUEST | ||
| 7th |
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Militia Scunt (Group 2) |
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28[13][14] | San Francisco, USA |
ADV | ADV | ELIM | GUEST | |||
| 8th | 
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Love Masisi (Group 2) |
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44[15][16] | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
BTM5 | ELIM | GUEST | ||||
| 9th | 
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Miss Sistrata (Group 1) |
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33 | Tel Aviv, Israel |
ELIM | ||||||
| 10th | 
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Chloe V (Group 2) |
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33[17] | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
ELIM | GUEST | |||||
- █ The contestant won Queen of the Universe.
- █ The contestant was a runner-up.
- █ The contestant appeared on the "Reunion" episode and was still in the running.
- █ The contestant advanced in the competition by Audience Vote.
- █ The contestant advanced in the competition by the Pop Diva Panel.
- █ The contestant returned to the competition and advanced.
- █ The contestant placed in the bottom and remained in the competition.
- █ The contestant placed in the bottom and was eliminated by the Pop Diva Panel.
- █ The contestant placed in the bottom and was eliminated by low Audience Vote.
- █ The contestant departed from the competition due to medical reasons.
- █ The contestant appeared as a guest, but was out of the running.
Episodes
| Series # | Episode # | Episode Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | Bigger Hits, Glossier Lips, And Massive T... | June 2, 2023 |
| 8 | 2 | A Spicy Twist | |
| 9 | 3 | Double Trouble | June 9, 2023 |
| 9 | 4 | Dragging Up The Past | June 16, 2023 |
| 10 | 5 | Who's Ready for a Dance Off? | June 22, 2023 |
| 11 | 6 | Exposed! | |
| 12 | 7 | Battle of the Divas | |
| 13 | 8 | The Winner Is... |
Episode 1: "Bigger Hits, Glossier Lips, And Massive T..."
Airdate: June 2, 2023
Synopsis: Ten brand new queens from around the world compete to be the next singing drag superstar and win $250,000.
Episode 1 & 2 Judges
- Theme: No Place Like Home
Performance Order
| # | Contestant | Song | Original Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiga Brava | "Everything I Wanted" | Billie Eilish |
| 2 | Trevor Ashley | "Get the Party Started" | P!nk (Shirley Bassey version) |
| 3 | Miss Sistrata | "Diva" | Dana International |
| 4 | Viola | "Lay Me Down" | Sam Smith |
| 5 | Jazell Royale | "Easy on Me" | Adele |
Episode 2: "A Spicy Twist"
Airdate: June 2, 2023
Synopsis: After Mel's shocking news breaks, the queens are faced with a particularly Spicy Twist in the competition.
- Theme: No Place Like Home
- Eliminated by Vote: Chloe V
- Bottom Five: Aura Eternal, Love Masisi, Maxie, Miss Sistrata, Taiga Brava
- Bottom Song: "Wannabe" by The Spice Girls
- Eliminated by Panel: Miss Sistrata
Performance Order
| # | Contestant | Song | Original Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aura Eternal | "Take Me To Church" | Hozier |
| 2 | Maxie | "Do It Like A Dude" | Jessie J |
| 3 | Chloe V | "Creep" | Radiohead |
| 4 | Militia Scunt | "Just Got Paid" | Sigala, Ella Eyre and Meghan Trainor featuring French Montana |
| 5 | Love Masisi | "Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels" | Todrick Hall |
Judges Votes
| Judge | Vote |
|---|---|
| Mel | Taiga Brava |
| Trixie | Maxie |
| Vanessa | Love Masisi |
| Michelle | Aura Eternal |
Episode 3: "Double Trouble"
Airdate: June 9, 2023
Synopsis: Tensions rise as the queens are forced to work together to write and perform original duets.
- Theme: Two Queens, One Song
- Bottom Two: Love Masisi and Trevor Ashley
- Survival Songs: "And I'm Telling You" by Jennifer Holliday (Love Masisi) and "This Is Me" by Keala Settle (Trevor Ashley)
- Eliminated: Love Masisi
Performance Order
| # | Pairing | Song | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiga Brava and Viola | "T4B" | Pop |
| 2 | Aura Eternal and Maxie | "This Hot" | R&B |
| 3 | Jazell Royale and Militia Scunt | "Gagging For You" | Ballad |
| 4 | Love Masisi and Trevor Ashley | "Rock Hard" | Rock |
Judges Votes
| Judge | Vote |
|---|---|
| Trixie | Trevor Ashley |
| Vanessa | Trevor Ashley |
| Michelle | Trevor Ashley |
Episode 4: "Dragging Up The Past"
Airdate: June 16, 2023
Synopsis: Emotional breakdowns occur as the seven remaining queens reminisce about their first time in drag.
- Theme: My First Time
- Bottom Two: Aura Eternal and Militia Scunt
- Bottom Song: N/A
- Eliminated by Panel: Militia Scunt
Performance Order
| # | Contestant | Song | Original Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxie | "Flashdance... What a Feeling" | Irene Cara |
| 2 | Miltia Scunt | "Love Is a Losing Game" | Amy Winehouse |
| 3 | Aura Eternal | "Family Affair" | Mary J. Blige |
| 4 | Taiga Brava | "Praying" | Kesha |
| 5 | Jazell Royale | "Save the Best for Last" | Vanessa Williams |
| 6 | Viola | "Don't Stop Me Now" | Queen |
| 7 | Trevor Ashley | "The Rose" | Bette Midler |
Judges Votes
| Judge | Vote |
|---|---|
| Mel | Militia Scunt |
| Trixie | Aura Eternal |
| Vanessa | Aura Eternal |
| Michelle | Aura Eternal |
Episode 5: "Who's Ready for a Dance Off?"
Airdate: June 22, 2023
Synopsis: The queens battle it out against one other on the dance floor to prove who has all the right moves.
- Theme: Future Disco 3000
- Bottom Three: Aura Eternal, Taiga Brava and Viola
- Survival Song: "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" by Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin
- Eliminated by Panel: Viola
Performance Order
| # | Contestant | Song | Original Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiga Brava | "About Damn Time" | Lizzo |
| 2 | Jazell Royale | "React" | The Pussycat Dolls |
| 3 | Aura Eternal | "Stupid Love" | Lady Gaga |
| 4 | Trevor Ashley | "Me Too" | Meghan Trainor |
| 5 | Viola | "It's a Sin" | Pet Shop Boys |
| 6 | Maxie | "Physical" | Dua Lipa |
Episode 6: "Exposed!"
Airdate: June 22, 2023
Synopsis: The queens bare all on stage as they give stripped down performances with nude illusion looks.
- Theme: Exposed
- Departed: Maxie
- Bottom Two: Aura Eternal and Trevor Ashley
- Eliminated by Panel: N/A
Performance Order
| # | Contestant | Song | Original Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor Ashley | "Better the Devil You Know" | Kylie Minogue |
| 2 | Taiga Brava | "All by Myself" | Céline Dion |
| 3 | Aura Eternal | "Someone You Loved" | Lewis Capaldi |
| 4 | Jazell Royale | "Imagine" | John Lennon |
Episode 7: "Battle of the Divas"
Airdate: June 22, 2023
Synopsis: The four remaining queens find themselves paired up with four legendary pop music mentors.
- Theme: Pop Diva Intervention
- Bottom Two: Jazell Royale and Trevor Ashley
- Survival Song: "Strong Enough" by Cher
- Eliminated: Jazell Royale
Performance Order
| # | Contestant | Mentor | Song | Original Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiga Brava | Mel B | "Good Ones" | Charli XCX |
| 2 | Jazell Royale | Vanessa Williams | "I'm a Slave 4 U" | Britney Spears |
| 3 | Aura Eternal | Michelle Visage | "Left Outside Alone" | Anastacia |
| 4 | Trevor Ashley | Trixie Mattel | "River Deep - Mountain High" | Tina Turner |
Judges Votes
| Judge | Vote |
|---|---|
| Mel | Jazell Royale |
| Trixie | Trevor Ashley |
| Vanessa | Jazell Royale |
| Michelle | Trevor Ashley |
- NOTE: In the event of a tie, the audience vote decides who gets eliminated. In this case, the audience gave the lowest score to Jazell.
Episode 8: "The Winner Is..."
Airdate: June 22, 2023
Synopsis: The four remaining queens find themselves paired up with four legendary pop music mentors.
- Opening Performance: The Top 3 and eliminated contestants perform an original song.
- Maxi Challenge: Bring two performances to the Main Stage, one fitting the theme Gay Anthems and one fitting the theme Showstoppers
- Eliminated: Aura Eternal
- Winner of Queen of the Universe Season 2: Taiga Brava
- Runner-Up: Trevor Ashley
Gay Anthems Performance Order
| # | Contestant | Song | Original Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor Ashley | "It's Raining Men" | The Weather Girls |
| 2 | Taiga Brava | "True Colors" | Cyndi Lauper |
| 3 | Aura Eternal | "Sissy That Walk" | RuPaul |
Showstoppers Performance Order
| # | Contestant | Song | Original Artist | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor Ashley | "Maybe This Time" | Liza Minnelli | RUNNER UP |
| 2 | Aura Eternal | "Without You" | Mariah Carey | ELIM |
| 3 | Taiga Brava | "Chandelier" | Sia | WINNER |
Gallery
Countdown Promos
Judges Promos
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Check out the lookbook gallery to see the contestants' looks from each episode.
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Trivia
- Even though she doesn't sing, La Kahena from the first season of Drag Race France was asked to audition for this season of Queen of the Universe.[18]
- Season 2 is the second season of Queen of the Universe to feature two Drag Race alum: Aura Eternal from the second season of Drag Race Italia and Love Masisi from the second season of Drag Race Holland, after Season 1, which featured Jujubee from RuPaul's Drag Race, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, and the first season of UK vs The World, and Leona Winter from the the second season of The Switch Drag Race.
- Season 2 has produced a total of two contestants to later appear on a season of Drag Race:
- Taiga Brava, who took over as the co-host of Season 2 of Drag Race México, replacing Valentina.
- Maxie who competed on Season 3 of Drag Race Philippines. Maxie went on to win the season.
References
Queen of the Universe Season 2
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| Winner | Taiga Brava |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Trevor Ashley • 3rd: Aura Eternal |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Jazell Royale • 5th: Maxie • 6th: Viola • 7th: Militia Scunt • 8th: Love Masisi • 9th: Miss Sistrata • 10th: Chloe V |
| Host | Graham Norton |
| Judges | Mel B • Michelle Visage • Trixie Mattel • Vanessa Williams |