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Robbie Turner is a former American drag performer from Seattle, Washington. She is one of 12 contestants to compete on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.

Noted for her razor-sharp wit, Robbie's style is described by RuPaul as "classic sass," and by fellow contestants as "smart." She was affectionately referred to as "Robbie Turnter" by Ru and the judges and became a sort of 'big sister' character to other queens during the season. Robbie has developed a devoted following. Robbie was notable as one of the most frequent "talking heads" during the season — featuring in regular, witty commentaries.

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Robbie Turner's style on RuPaul's Drag Race was marked by 'classic sass' and sharp wit. Known for her smart commentary, she often appeared in 'talking heads' segments and was seen as a 'big sister' to other contestants.
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Robbie Turner was nicknamed 'Robbie Turnter' on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. RuPaul and the judges affectionately used this nickname, reflecting her classic sass and smart style.
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Robbie Turner, a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8, was known for her wit and 'classic sass.' She earned the nickname 'Robbie Turnter' from RuPaul and the judges. Robbie served as a 'big sister' to other queens, providing support and guidance. Her frequent 'talking head' segments highlighted her sharp humor.
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Robbie Turner gained a devoted following on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. Her sharp wit and "classic sass," as noted by RuPaul, made her a standout. She was a frequent "talking head" and acted as a 'big sister' to fellow contestants, which endeared her to fans and contributed to her popularity in the drag community.
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Robbie Turner is a former drag performer from Seattle, Washington. She is known for competing in the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, finishing in 7th place. Seattle is her current location, linking her to the local drag scene.
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Track Records[]

Statistics USA Season 8
Ranking: 7th Place
Maxi Challenges Won: 1 (Ep. 4)
Mini Challenges Won: 1 (Ep. 1)
Times as Team Captain: 0
Times in Bottom: 2 (Eps. 3, 6)
Episode Eliminated: Episode 6

Memorable Quotes[]

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8[]

  • "Good morning! I didn't realize this was happening today." (entrance quote)
  • "Well, you should move." (to Sharon Needles during the mini-challenge photoshoot with past winners)
  • "Too real."
  • "Good morning."
  • "Am I the first girl that has ever broken a light on the runway? I'm gonna say yes."
  • "I have a (Debbie Harry) poster that was above my bed and my parents really thought that I was straight for a minute."
  • "I'm gonna tell you a story about flats. No."
  • "She pops a pill RuPaul. She pops a PILL!" (as Diana Vreeland in Snatch Game)
  • "I'm nailing it. Connect with my audience, make them laugh, make them want more... and then don't give it to them." (during her lip sync against Derrick Barry)

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  • Some of Robbie's inspirations for drag include Norma Shearer, Judy Garland, and Dolly Parton.[citation needed]
  • She believes her drag is unique because she wears "actual vintage" and has "a strong sense of history."[citation needed]
  • Robbie was a competitive skater[citation needed] and is the first Drag Race contestant to ever lip sync in roller skates. She is also the first contestant to break a main stage light bulb while doing so.
  • She is the first Drag Race contestant from Seattle to participate in the Snatch Game and not win.
  • Robbie is the lowest placing Maxi Challenge winner on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8.
  • Robbie won her first and only challenge on her birthday.[citation needed]
  • Robbie, Naomi Smalls, and Derrick Barry are the only three contestants on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 to place in the bottom two, survive the lip sync, and then win the main challenge in the following episode.
  • Behind-the-scenes rumors leaked that she was a "production-team favorite".[citation needed]
  • In April 2018, Robbie stated she was in an Uber car crash that killed the driver. Many fans questioned the story being real, then Robbie stated it was just a dream, with the fanbase still being skeptical.[1]
  • Before Jinkx Monsoon left to compete and ultimately win RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Robbie encouraged her to use "Water Off A Duck's Back" as a mantra in times of stress.[citation needed]
  • Towards the end of January 2021, the profile picture of Robbie Turner's Instagram account was changed which made many fans excited that she may start to be online more on social media however the actual reason why the account's profile picture changed is currently unknown.[citation needed]
  • It was stated by Bob The Drag Queen that the other RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 girls considered Robbie to be an "undercover mole".[citation needed]
  • Robbie's first time in drag was when she was asked by a friend to fill in for a random queen in Olympia, Washington two weeks after moving there.[citation needed]

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