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The eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars was officially announced by Logo on August 18, 2022.[3]

On April 14, 2023, it was announced that Season 8 will premiere on May 12, 2023 on Paramount+.[1]

On April 20, 2023, the cast of Season 8 was announced. The promo theme was Old Hollywood Met Gala.[4]

Jimbo was crowned and introduced in the Drag Race Hall of Fame, with Kandy Muse as runner-up. Lala Ri won the title of Queen of the Fame Games and won $60,000.

Contestants

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(Biographical information stated from during time of contest)

Rank Contestant Photo Original
Season(s)
Original
Rank(s)
Ep. 1 Ep. 2 Ep. 3 Ep. 4 Ep. 5 Ep. 6 Ep. 7 Ep. 8 Ep. 9 Ep. 10 Ep. 11 Ep. 12
Girl
Groups
Acting Ball Advert Snatch
Game
Rusical Improv Design Roast Make
Over
Variety
Show
Finale
1st
(Winner)
Jimbo JimboAS8Promo Canada
Season 1
4th SAFE WIN HIGH WIN WIN SAFE HIGH HIGH WIN BTM2 RUN WINNER
UK vs The
World
Season 1
7th
2nd
(Runner-Up)
Kandy Muse KandyAS8Promo Season 13 Runner-Up SAFE SAFE HIGH HIGH
TEAM
SAFE WIN SAFE BTM2 BTM3 WIN RUN RUNNER
UP
3rd Jessica Wild JessicaAS8Promo Season 2 6th SAFE SAFE WIN HIGH
TEAM
BTM2 HIGH HIGH HIGH BTM3 ELIM
Mini
Chall.
Winner
SAFE GUEST
4th Alexis Michelle AlexisAS8Promo Season 9 5th HIGH SAFE SAFE BTM3 HIGH SAFE BTM2 WIN ELIM SAFE GUEST
5th
(Queen of the
Fame Games)
LaLa Ri LaLaAS8Promo Season 13 10th HIGH SAFE HIGH SAFE SAFE HIGH WIN ELIM WIN FAME
GAMES
WINNER
6th Kahanna Montrese KahannaAS8Promo Season 11 14th WIN BTM2 SAFE SAFE BTM2 BTM2 ELIM SAFE GUEST
7th Jaymes Mansfield JaymesAS8Promo Season 9 14th HIGH HIGH SAFE BTM3 HIGH ELIM WIN GUEST
8th
(Quit)
Heidi N Closet HeidiAS8Promo Season 12 6th SAFE HIGH SAFE SAFE QUIT
9th Darienne Lake DarienneAS8Promo Season 6 4th BTM2 SAFE BTM2 ELIM SAFE GUEST
10th Mrs. Kasha Davis KashaAS8Promo Season 7 11th SAFE SAFE ELIM SAFE
Mini
Chall.
Winner
GUEST
11th Naysha Lopez NayshaAS8Promo Season 8 9th SAFE ELIM SAFE GUEST
12th Monica Beverly Hillz MonicaAS8Promo Season 5 12th ELIM SAFE GUEST
The contestant won RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.​​​​​​
The contestant was a runner-up.
The contestant participated in the "Fame Games" episode, but was not competing and was still in the running.
The contestant was the Top All Star of the week and won the lip sync against the "Lip Sync Assassin".
The contestant was the Top All Star of the week and won the lip sync alongside another queen.
The contestant was the Top All Star of the week and lost the lip sync against the "Lip Sync Assassin," but still had the power to eliminate one of the bottom queens due to a tie in the group voting.
The contestant was the Top All Star of the week, but lost the lip sync to the "Lip Sync Assassin".
The contestant received mostly positive critiques, but did not win the maxi challenge.
The contestant was a member of a winning team, was in the top, but did not win the maxi challenge.
The contestant received mostly negative critiques, but was not up for elimination.
The contestant was in the bottom, but nobody was eliminated.
The contestant was in the bottom, but was not eliminated.
The contestant was in the bottom, and was eliminated.
The contestant decided to leave the competition after the maxi challenge but before critiques, and did not participate in The Fame Games.
The contestant received the most fan votes and became "The Queen of the Fame Games".

Lipstick Choices

Episode # Winner Lipstick Loser Lipstick
1 Aja Monica Kahanna Monica
2 Pangina Naysha Jimbo Naysha
3 Jessica Kasha Ra'Jah Kasha
4 Shannel Darienne Jimbo Darienne
5 Jasmine Kahanna Jimbo Kahanna
6 Kandy Jaymes Angeria Jaymes
7 LaLa Kahanna Jorgeous Kahanna
8 Alexis LaLa Nicky LaLa
9 Jimbo Alexis Silky Alexis
10 Priyanka Jessica Kandy Jessica
Jimbo

The contestant was not eliminated due to another contestant quitting.

Previous Drag Race queen that returned as a "Lip Sync Assassin" and won the lip sync.
Previous Drag Race queen that returned as a "Lip Sync Assassin" and won the lip sync alongside the Top All Star.
Previous Drag Race queen that returned as a "Lip Sync Assassin" but lost the lip sync.

RuMocracy Voting History

Episode # Ep. 1 Ep. 2 Ep. 3 Ep. 4 Ep. 5 Ep. 6 Ep. 7 Ep. 8 Ep. 9 Ep. 10
Deciding vote The Group The Group Jessica The Group N/A Kandy LaLa Alexis Jimbo The Group
Kandy
Jimbo Monica Naysha Darienne Darienne Kahanna Jaymes Kahanna LaLa Alexis Jessica
Kandy Darienne Naysha Kasha Darienne Kahanna Jaymes Kahanna LaLa Alexis Jessica
Jessica Monica Kahanna Kasha Darienne Kahanna Jaymes Kahanna LaLa Alexis Jimbo
Alexis Monica Naysha Kasha Darienne Kahanna Jaymes Kahanna LaLa Jessica
LaLa Darienne Naysha Kasha Darienne Kahanna Jaymes Kahanna Kandy
Kahanna Monica Naysha Kasha Darienne Jessica Jaymes Alexis
Jaymes Darienne Naysha Darienne Darienne Kahanna Kahanna
Heidi Monica Naysha Darienne Darienne
Darienne Monica Naysha Kasha Jaymes
Kasha Monica Kahanna Darienne
Naysha Monica Kahanna
Monica Darienne
The Group's Votes 7: Monica
4: Darienne
7: Naysha
3: Kahanna
5: Kasha
4: Darienne
7: Darienne
1: Jaymes
0: Alexis
5: Kahanna
1: Jessica
5: Jaymes
1: Kahanna
4: Kahanna
1: Alexis
3: LaLa
1: Kandy
2: Alexis
1: Jessica
0: Kandy
1: Jessica
1: Jimbo
Eliminated Queen Monica Naysha Kasha Darienne Jaymes Kahanna LaLa Alexis Jessica
The votes did not count for the final decision.
The bottom queen was eliminated by the votes of the group of queens.
The bottom queen was eliminated by the Top All Star of the week.
Due to tie in the group vote, the bottom queen was eliminated by the Top All Star of the week.
Due to a queen taking themselves out of the competition, neither of the bottom queens went home.

Contestants' Winning Earnings

Name Money
Jimbo $230,000
Kandy Muse $40,000
Jessica Wild $38,000
Alexis Michelle $17,500
LaLa Ri $75,500
Kahanna Montrese $5,500
Jaymes Mansfield $1,500
Heidi N Closet $0
Darienne Lake $500
Mrs. Kasha Davis $4,000
Naysha Lopez $500
Monica Beverly Hillz $1,500
The contestant was awarded $200,000 for winning RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.
The contestant was awarded $60,000 for winning "The Fame Games."

Episodes

Series # Episode # Episode Title Airdate
67 1 The Fame Games May 12, 2023
68 2 It's RDR Live!
69 3 The Supermarket Ball May 19, 2023
70 4 Screen Queens May 26, 2023
71 5 Snatch Game of Love - All Stars Season 8 June 2, 2023
72 6 JOAN: The Unauthorized Rusical! June 9, 2023
73 7 Forensic Queens June 16, 2023
74 8 You’re A Winner Baby! June 23, 2023
75 9 Carson Kressley, This is Your Gay Life June 30, 2023
76 10 The Letter “L” July 7, 2023
77 11 The Fame Games Variety Extravaganza July 14, 2023
78 12 Grand Finale - All Stars Season 8 July 21, 2023

Episode 1: "The Fame Games"

Airdate: May 12, 2023

Synopsis: Twelve Drag Race All Stars return for a second chance at the crown and a cash prize of $200,000. And this season, there are two ways to win! After a sickening fashion show mini-challenge, the queens thrill iconic guest judge Idina Menzel with girl group performances of the revamped underground club classic, “Money, Success, Fame, Glamour.”

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Episode 1 Judges

  • Guest Judge: Idina Menzel
  • Mini Challenge: Model two looks on the runway; one inspired by fame in the past and one inspired by fame of the present.
  • Maxi Challenge: Write and perform an original verse to a disco or glam-rock rendition on "Money, Success, Fame, Glamour."
  • Runway Theme: Famous Forever
  • Top All Star: Kahanna Montrese
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
  • Lip Sync Assassin: Aja LaBeija
  • Lip Sync Song: "Freakum Dress" by Beyoncé
  • Lip Sync Winner: Aja
  • Bottom Two: Darienne Lake and Monica Beverly Hillz
  • Eliminated: Monica Beverly Hillz
  • Farewell Message: "Stay true to yourself. Love you All -♡- M.B.H."

Entrance Order

1 Heidi N Closet
2 Mrs. Kasha Davis
3 Naysha Lopez
4 Kahanna Montrese
5 Kandy Muse
6 Darienne Lake
7 Monica Beverly Hillz
8 Jaymes Mansfield
9 Alexis Michelle
10 Jessica Wild
11 Jimbo
12 LaLa Ri

Money, Success, Fame, Glamour Teams

Fame Tarts
(Glam Rock Mix)
Glitter Chicks
(Disco Mix)
Alexis Michelle Jaymes Mansfield
Darienne Lake Jessica Wild
Heidi N Closet Jimbo
Kahanna Montrese LaLa Ri
Kandy Muse Monica Beverly Hillz
Naysha Lopez Mrs. Kasha Davis

Episode 2: "It's RDR Live!"

Airdate: May 12, 2023

Synopsis: “Live from Tuckahoe... it’s RDR Live!” The All Stars are challenged to serve up laughs in a hilarious Drag Race send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show. SNL alum Bobby Moynihan and special guest judge Robin Thede lend their comedic expertise.

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Episode 2 Judges

  • Special Guest: Bobby Moynihan
  • Guest Judge: Robin Thede
  • Maxi Challenge: Perform in a sketch comedy performance of RDR Live
  • Runway Theme: Net Gala
  • Top All Star: Jimbo
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
  • Lip Sync Assassin: Pangina Heals
  • Lip Sync Song: "She Bop" by Cyndi Lauper
  • Lip Sync Winner: Pangina Heals
  • Bottom Two: Kahanna Montrese and Naysha Lopez
  • Eliminated: Naysha Lopez
  • Farewell Message: "God has a different plan for me and that's fine by me. Have fun and love you all! Xo Naysha. P.S. I'm still prettier than all of you."

Episode 3: "The Supermarket Ball"

Airdate: May 19, 2023

Synopsis: The All Stars storm the runway – and the grocery aisle – transforming everyday supermarket items into supermodel-worthy fashions! Guest judge Jojo Siwa is having a ball as she checks out the parade of 30 gagworthy garments.

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Episode 3 Judges

  • Guest Judge: Jojo Siwa
  • Maxi Challenge: The Supermarket Ball
  • Runway Themes: Legend-dairy Queens, Fruity Patootie, and Supermarket Supermodel
  • Top All Star: Jessica Wild
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
  • Lip Sync Assassin: Ra'Jah O'Hara
  • Lip Sync Song: "Coconuts" by Kim Petras
  • Lip Sync Winner: Jessica Wild
  • Bottom Two: Darienne Lake and Mrs. Kasha Davis
  • Eliminated: Mrs. Kasha Davis
  • Farewell Message: "Look in your eyes and say I love you! Daily! Love you all, Miss Kasha ♡ =("

Episode 4: "Screen Queens"

Airdate: May 26, 2023

Synopsis: The Golden Age of Television gets even sparklier, as the All Stars create and star in their own sickening scripted TV series trailers, directed by Emmy® Award winner Michelle Visage. Euphoria actress Maude Apatow helps decide which trailer is “must-she TV.”

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Episode 4 Judges

  • Guest Judge: Maude Apatow
  • Maxi Challenge: Create trailers for a scripted series
  • Runway Theme: Ass The World Turns
  • Top All Star: Jimbo
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
  • Lip Sync Assassin: Shannel
  • Lip Sync Song: "Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett
  • Lip Sync Winner: Shannel
  • Bottom Three: Alexis Michelle, Darienne Lake and Jaymes Mansfield
  • Eliminated: Darienne Lake
  • Farewell Message: "Darienne was here, twice! Love and laughs, see you soon?"

Screen Queens Teams

Get Off Island Best Friends 4 Never Run Queen, Run
Alexis Michelle Jessica Wild Heidi N Closet
Darienne Lake Jimbo Kahanna Montrese
Jaymes Mansfield Kandy Muse LaLa Ri

Episode 5: "Snatch Game of Love - All Stars Season 8"

Airdate: June 2, 2023

Synopsis: Love is in the air as the queens serve up their flirtiest celebrity impersonations for guest judges Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers in the romantic and raucous “Snatch Game of Love.” But, before the queens hit the runway, the Werkroom is rocked by a game-changing shocker.

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Episode 5 Judges

  • Guest Judges: Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers
  • Maxi Challenge: Snatch Game of Love
  • Runway Theme: Ruveal Yourself
  • Top All Star: Jimbo
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
  • Lip Sync Assassin: Jasmine Kennedie
  • Lip Sync Song: "Hallucinate" by Dua Lipa
  • Lip Sync Winner: Jasmine Kennedie
  • Bottom Two: Jessica Wild and Kahanna Montrese
  • Eliminated: N/A
  • Quit: Heidi N Closet
  • Farewell Message: "Sending Y'all So much love ♡ Stay fab, Stay beautiful, and stay supple! XOXO Heidi N Closet 💋 PS Whats Said in the dark comes to the light ♡"

Snatch Game Characters

Snatchelor Group 1 Snatchelor Group 2
Snatchelor: Matt Rogers Snatchelor: Bowen Yang
Contestant Celebrity Photo Results Contestant Celebrity Photo Results
Heidi N Closet Blackbeard
HeidiAS8SnatchGameLook
LOSS Alexis Michelle Bea Arthur
AlexisAS8SnatchGameLook
LOSS
Jessica Wild Iris Chacón
JessicaAS8SnatchGameLook
LOSS Kandy Muse Renee Graziano
KandyAS8SnatchGameLook
LOSS
Kahanna Montrese Coco Montrese
KahannaAS8SnatchGameLook
LOSS LaLa Ri Sukihana
LaLaAS8SnatchGameLook
LOSS
Jaymes Mansfield Jennifer Coolidge
JaymesAS8SnatchGameLook
WIN Jimbo Shirley Temple
JimboAS8SnatchGameLook
WIN

Episode 6: "JOAN: The Unauthorized Rusical!"

Airdate: June 9, 2023

Synopsis: The All Stars channel Hollywood royalty, singing and dancing in “JOAN: The Unauthorized Rusical,” celebrating “Mommie Dearest” herself, Joan Crawford! Then, from one legend to another... On the Runway, category is “Night of 1,000 Grace Joneses.” Choreographer and director Adam Shankman coaches the queens and joins the judges’ panel.

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Episode 6 Judges

  • Guest Judge: Adam Shankman
  • Maxi Challenge: Joan: The Unauthorised Rusical
  • Runway Theme: Night of 1000 Grace Jones
  • Top All Star: Kandy Muse
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
  • Lip Sync Assassin: Angeria Paris VanMicheals
  • Lip Sync Song: "I'm Not Perfect But I'm Perfect for You" by Grace Jones
  • Lip Sync Winner: Kandy Muse
  • Bottom Two: Jaymes Mansfield and Kahanna Montrese
  • Eliminated: Jaymes Mansfield
  • Farewell Message: "I Shit in one of your spots. Good luck :) P.S. Love you all ♡ Jaymes Mansfield"

JOAN: The Unauthorized Rusical!

Contestant Role
Alexis Michelle Not My First Rodeo
Jaymes Mansfield Mommie Dearest
Jessica Wild Bring Me The Ax
Jimbo Hollywood Hag Superstar
Kahanna Montrese MGM Queen
Kandy Muse No More Wire Hangers
LaLa Ri Let's Go, Joan

Episode 7: "Forensic Queens"

Airdate: June 16, 2023

Synopsis: The queens’ improv talents are on full display, as they star in a twisted true-crime show, examining the mystery, “Wha-Ha-Happened to Lil’ Poundcake.” Guest judge, actress Javicia Leslie, stops by to help investigate this week’s top and bottom All Stars.

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Episode 7 Judges

  • Guest Judge: Javicia Leslie
  • Maxi Challenge: Improvise in the new RuPrime series "Forensic Queens"
  • Runway Theme: Miss Fill In The Blank
  • Top All Star: LaLa Ri
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
  • Lip Sync Assassin: Jorgeous
  • Lip Sync Song: "About Damn Time" by Lizzo
  • Lip Sync Winner: LaLa Ri
  • Bottom Two: Alexis Michelle and Kahanna Montrese
  • Eliminated: Kahanna Montrese
  • Farewell Message: "I adore all of you. This has changed me forever! Love Kahanna."

Episode 8: "You’re A Winner Baby!"

Airdate: June 23, 2023

Synopsis: RuPaul challenges the queens to create looks worthy of the Drag Race Hall of Fame, inspired by past All Stars champions. Drag Race legends Raven and Shannel bring some style guidance to the Werkroom. Rock royalty, Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd, joins the judges' panel.

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Episode 8 Judges

Episode 9: "Carson Kressley, This is Your Gay Life"

Airdate: June 30, 2023

Synopsis: The All Stars heat things up to roast beloved judge Carson Kressley in front of a live audience, including a very extra-special surprise guest queen & judge! Michelle Visage and comedian Alec Mapa coach the queens. And, on the runway, things get frosty: Category is... Snow Bunny!

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Episode 9 Judges

  • Special Guest: Katya
  • Guest Judge: Thom Filicia
  • Maxi Challenge: The Carson Kressley Roast
  • Runway Theme: Snow Bunny
  • Top All Star: Jimbo
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
  • Lip Sync Assassin: Silky Nutmeg Ganache
  • Lip Sync Song: "Freak-A-Zoid" by Midnight Star
  • Lip Sync Winner: Jimbo
  • Bottom Three: Alexis Michelle, Jessica Wild and Kandy Muse
  • Eliminated: Alexis Michelle
  • Farewell Message: "You're my sisters always xoxo Miss Manpig '23"

Episode 10: "The Letter “L”"

Airdate: July 7, 2023

Synopsis: Celebrating the L in LGBTQIA+, the queens share the miracle of drag with new lesbian sisters, transforming the fabulous queer women into fabulous drag queens. Superstar actress and musician Zooey Deschanel joins the panel to help decide who takes home this week’s prize.

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Episode 10 Judges

  • Guest Judge: Zooey Deschanel
  • Mini Challenge: In 45 minutes, transform their torsos inspired by a special Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance and partake in a photoshoot
  • Mini Challenge Winner: Jessica Wild
  • Mini Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash prize from Jean Paul Gaultier
  • Maxi Challenge: Transform lesbians into fabulous drag queens
  • Runway Theme: Drag Family Resemblance
  • Top All Star: Kandy Muse
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
  • Lip Sync Assassin: Priyanka
  • Lip Sync Song: "Jumpin' Jumpin'" by Destiny's Child
  • Lip Sync Winner: Priyanka
  • Bottom Two: Jessica Wild and Jimbo
  • Eliminated: Jessica Wild
  • Farewell Message: "Love you girls with all my heart. ❤ So proud of u top 2!"

Top 2 of All Stars 8

Queen Challenge Wins Up for Elimination
TeamJimboAS8 4
(Ep. 2, 4, 5, 9)
1
(Ep. 10)
TeamKandyMuseAS8 2
(Eps. 6, 10)
2
(Eps. 8, 9)

Episode 11: "The Fame Games Variety Extravaganza"

Airdate: July 14, 2023

Synopsis: They’re back! The eliminated queens return to the Werkroom and read each other to filth before showing off their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent one last time in the Fame Games Variety Extravaganza. Comedian Ego Nwodim joins the judges’ panel.

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Episode 11 Judges

  • Guest Judge: Ego Nwodim
  • Mini Challenge: Reading Challenge
  • Mini Challenge Winner: Mrs. Kasha Davis
  • Mini Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash prize
  • Maxi Challenge: Showcase a solo performance in The Fame Games Variety Extravaganza
  • Top Two All Stars: Jaymes Mansfield and LaLa Ri
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000 cash prize
  • Lip Sync Song: "Rain On Me" by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande
  • Lip Sync Winner:Jaymes Mansfield and LaLa Ri
  • Lip Sync Prize: Multiplying the Fame Games Votes (x2 for Jaymes, x3 for LaLa)

Variety Show Performances

Contestant Talent
Monica Beverly Hillz Original Song
Naysha Lopez Flamenco Dancing
Mrs. Kasha Davis Original Song
Darienne Lake Stand Up Comedy
Jaymes Mansfield Original Song
Kahanna Montrese Original Song
LaLa Ri Original Song
Alexis Michelle Live Singing
Jessica Wild Original Song
Jimbo Comedy Performance/Host
Kandy Muse Original Song/Host

Episode 12: "Grand Finale - All Stars Season 8"

Airdate: July 21, 2023

Synopsis: The time has come... to crown two queens! First, Ru will announce who fans voted “Queen of the Fame Games!” Then, our top two finalists will battle for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame, serving up performances to new original songs! In the end, RuPaul will decide who snatches the All Stars crown and the Grand Prize of $200,000.

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Episode 12 Judges

  • Challenge: The Top 2 perform individual show-stopping performances to original tracks specifically written for them.
  • Runway Theme: Finale Fabulosity
  • Lip Sync Song: "Do You Wanna Funk?" by Sylvester and Patrick Cowley
  • Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8: Jimbo
  • Runner-Up: Kandy Muse
  • Queen of the Fame Games: LaLa Ri

Trivia

  • All Stars 8 is the first season...
    • to have a final two before the finale.
  • This is the first All Stars season...
    • to only include one Runner-Up, Kandy Muse.
    • to not include a contestant from a previous All Stars season since All Stars 4.
    • to be primarily made up of contestants that did not advance far in their original season.
    • to not include the previous All Stars winners' photos in the opening credits.
    • to have all votes voided and nobody be eliminated due to a contestant voluntarily leaving the competition.
    • to feature International Lip Sync Assassins, being Pangina Heals and Priyanka.
    • to feature a Lip Sync Assassin that has never competed in front of RuPaul previously, Priyanka.
  • This is the second All Stars season...
  • The soundtrack for "Joan! The Unauthorized Rusical" was accidentally leaked on Spotify a week before the episode aired.

Gallery

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Check out the lookbook gallery to see the contestants' looks from each episode.
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Check out the lookbook gallery to see the contestants' planned looks for each episode.
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