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RuPaul Andre Charles, better known simply as RuPaul, is an American drag performer, actor, television host, and recording artist. RuPaul is well known for appearing in several films, and being the host and judge for his own popular reality television series RuPaul's Drag Race, for which he has received 14 Primetime Emmy Awards as of 2024.[5]
RuPaul is considered to be the most commercially successful drag queen in the United States.[6] In 2017, he was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.[7]
Drag Name Origin[]
RuPaul decided to keep her birth name RuPaul, but without Charles at the end.
Biography[]
RuPaul, birth name RuPaul Charles, was born in San Diego, California on November 17, 1960. He was named by his mother, Ernestine Charles; the "Ru" came from roux, which is the term for the base of gumbo and other creole stews and soups.[8] Finding global success in the 90s and again in recent years with his TV shows, including RuPaul's Drag Race, and his oversized personality, RuPaul has become a beacon in LGBTQ+ communities.
Young RuPaul in genderfuck drag
At the age of 15, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia with his sister and her husband. There, he was studying at the School of Performing Arts - though never graduated - and worked in his family's business of selling used cars for six years.[9] By the 1980s, RuPaul began crossdressing and was known to be a "gender bender", performing at Atlanta clubs either as a go-go dancer or with his new wave/punk band, RuPaul and the U-Hauls and later, Wee Wee Pole.[8]
After spending a brief time in New York City, RuPaul moved back to Atlanta and participated in underground cinema, starring in the Starbooty film trilogy alongside his roommate Lady Bunny and DJ Larry Tee. RuPaul decided that he would make a name for himself before moving to New York, pasting posters and selling postcards of himself that said "RuPaul is Everything," among others, all throughout midtown Atlanta.[citation needed]
"In the summer of '89, one word could be used to describe me and my wigs; Thirsty."
In 1987, RuPaul officially moved to New York City where he would become part of the burgeoning drag scene. RuPaul has said that he changed his image from "punk drag" to "black hooker drag" while in New York. He quickly befriended several Club Kids, a group of counterculture nightlife entertainers known for their flamboyancy and eccentricity, after Susanne Bartsch hired him to appear at her iconic parties. Here, RuPaul would meet Michelle Visage who would become his on-air sidekick and one of his closest friends. He continued to perform in clubs as a dancer and made many appearances at Lady Bunny's annual drag festival, Wigstock, in the East Village. His larger-than-life personality and ease on stage earned him popularity and he, along with Susanne Bartsch and Lady Bunny, became a staple within New York's nightlife. Before the decade was over, RuPaul would be hailed as the Queen of Manhattan.[citation needed]
RuPaul performs at the LGBT March On D.C., April 1993
RuPaul gained worldwide fame with the release of his 1993 album, "Supermodel of the World". The album's first single, "Supermodel (You Better Work)", reached the Top 50 of the pop charts and no. 2 on the dance club charts. The single was also nominated for the Best Dance Music Video award in the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards. In 1994, RuPaul landed a modeling contract as the first face of MAC Cosmetic's Viva Glam line. With his new "glamazon supermodel" drag caricature, RuPaul became one of the first drag queens to enter the mainstream and has subsequently become an icon of pop culture.[citation needed]
Rupaul at VH1 Divas 2000: Tribute to Diana Ross
In 1996, he debuted his own TV talk show on VH1, called The RuPaul Show. Co-hosted by Michelle Visage, it was one of the first TV programs in the United States hosted by an openly gay person. His first guest was his number one icon and muse, Diana Ross. Other notable guests included Cher, Bea Arthur, and Nirvana while his show aired for 2 years. RuPaul continued his acting and music career throughout the 90s, though took a step back from the industry and moved to Los Angeles in 1998. Ready to return to show business, RuPaul released his fourth album, "Red Hot", in 2004 and starred in the 2007 film Starrbooty, which served as the fourth film in the Starbooty series.[citation needed]
It wasn't until 2009 when RuPaul truly made his mark on the cultural landscape with the debut of RuPaul's Drag Race, a reality TV game show that first aired on Logo. The success of the show has sparked several spin-off series including Untucked, RuPaul's Drag U, and RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars. RuPaul has been noted as having a large part in RuPaul's Drag Race 's continuous television success. By pioneering queer representation on television, many believe RuPaul to have essentially revolutionised the portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community on screen. He first won an Emmy for his work on the show in 2016, and one year later the show garnered 8 nominations, including Outstanding Reality-Competition Program for the first time in its 11-season run, and a second consecutive win for RuPaul in the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program.[citation needed]
RuPaul is married to Georges LeBar, an Australian author and painter. The two met in 1994 at the Limelight nightclub in New York City, marrying in January 2017.[10]
Memorable Quotes[]
- "We're all born naked and the rest is drag."
- "You can call me he, you can call me she, you can call me Regis and Kathie Lee, just so long as you call me."
- "As the two of us sat watching TV, Kurt Loder popped up on the tube, teasing an MTV News story with footage of me frolicking around a shopping mall in Jersey City. He said "Coming up next, she's er-ah he's 6' 4" and supermodel of the world. Me and Mama both looked at each other, and in that moment we simultaneously realized that her finally come true. I was a star. That was the last time I saw Mama. " - on his mother Ernestine Charle
- "When I got into drag, straight men, straight women, everybody would go, 'bitch, damn.'"
- "Every time I bat my eyelashes, it's a political act."
- "That is the key to navigating this life — don't take it too seriously. That's when the party begins."
- "Remember, this country was founded by a bunch of men wearing wigs."
- "I've dedicated my career to fighting the mundane. My hope is that my career will be a shining example to children everywhere that life is more meaningful when you are not afraid to see all colors of the rainbow."
- "Hey squirrel friend! When one video ends, just open up another one! It's called binge-viewing. Go ahead! I support you..." (After most YouTube videos)
- "I'll be the judge of that!"
- "Ooh, girl... She done already done had herses!"
- "Ooh girl... Her majesty has already done had herses"!
- "Hello, hello, hello!"
- "Now, just between us squirrel friends, what do you think?"
- "Oh, Pit Crew!"
- "In the great tradition of Paris is Burning, 'Get out your library cards!'"
- "Because reading is what?" ("Fundamental!")
- "Now listen, I gotta tell ya..."
- "Racers, start your engines, and may the best drag queen win!"
- "How are you going to make it funny?"
- "Your country breakfast is ready!"
- "Why it gotta be black?"
- "Why it gotta be white?"
- "Shake the dice and steal the rice, it's Santino!"
- "Silence! I've made my decision. Bring back my girls!"
- "Who should go home tonight and why?"
- "Thank you, ladies. While you untuck in the Interior Illusions Lounge, the judges and I will deliberate."
- "Thank you, ladies While you untuck in the Werkroom, the judges and I will deliberate."
- "I've consulted with the judges, but the final decision is mine to make."
- "I've consulted with the judges, but quite frankly, I don't give a fuck what they think."
- "Con-drag-ulations, you are the winner of this week's challenge!"
- "You're a winner, baby!"
- "I'm sorry, my dear, but you are up for elimination."
- "Two queens stand before me."
- "Two queens stand behind me."
- "The time has come, for you to lip-sync for your life!"
- "Good luck, and don't fuck it up!"
- "Shantay, you stay."
- "Sashay away."
- "If you can't love yourself, how the hell are you gonna love somebody else? Can I get an amen up in here?" ("AMEN!")
- "Now let the music play!"
- "The Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race is...
- "Starting with"
- "Up next is..."
- "HAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH"
- Zeta Jones."
- Nelson Riley."
- Joyner Kersee."
- Gurley Brown."
- Jessica Parker."
- Anderson Lee."
- Pinkett Smith."
- Rodham Clinton."
- Faye Baker."
- Louise Ciconne."
- Earl Jones."
- Kennedy Onassis."
- Abdul Jabbar."
- Miller Boyette."
- Bowyer-Chapman."
- Tyler Moore."
- Ellis Ross."
- Champagne King."
- Bader Ginsberg."
- Stewart Masterson."
- Carrington Colby."
- Andre Charles, you are part of my family now!" (upon her elimination)
- Michelle Visage: "Ever makes it to the end of the runway."
- "The time has come, for you to Lip-Sync. For. Your. Legacy!"
- "You're a winner, baby!"
- "As it is written, so it shall be done."
- "Bring back my All Stars."
- "That's funny, tell another one!" (to Michelle Visage)
- "I say fuck it, we're having a top four!"
- "Her Majesty done already done had herses!"
- "'Ello, gov'na!"
- Michelle Visage: "-lateral"
- "G'day, g'day, g'day!"
- "Well, Sheila done already done had herses!"
- "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!"
- "Oi, oi, oi!" (queens' response)
- "Kia ora, queens!"
Trivia[]
- RuPaul was born at 7:58 PM PST.[11]
- RuPaul was kicked out of high school.[12]
- RuPaul was a part of an experimental band called The Now Explosion in the 80s, and a punk-rock band called Wee Wee Pole in the early 80s.[13][14]
- RuPaul can be seen in the B-52's music video for "Love Shack". It was his first prominent exposure to fame.[15][16]
- RuPaul was voted "Queen of Manhattan 1989" by club owners, promoters and DJs.[17]
- RuPaul scored four #1 singles from his debut album on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts, with Supermodel (You Better Work), A Shade Shadey (Now Prance), Back To My Roots and House Of Love. RuPaul becomes the first drag queen to make the Hot 100, reaching as high as #45.[citation needed]
- RuPaul ended his affiliation with MTV shortly after the success of his debut album. His departure came after a live telecast of the 1993 VMAs, where he uttered negative remarks to co-presenter comedian Milton Berle. His representatives later made a public statement that his offense was provoked by Berle's vulgar comments and sexual assault backstage during the show.[18]
- RuPaul made a media comeback in 1996 after the tabloids dubbed him "The Wicked Witch of MTV" following the drama with Milton Berle. He appeared in an exuberant gown by fashion designer Bob Mackie, who has appeared as a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race, at the 1996 VH1 Fashion Awards.[citation needed]
- RuPaul hosted his own variety show on VH1 called The RuPaul Show in 1996, notable as being one of the first national television programs in the United States to be hosted by an openly gay person.[19]
- On the week of RuPaul's 40th birthday in 2000, a replica statue of him was unveiled at Madame Tussaud's wax museum in New York City.[20]
- RuPaul was the surprise guest at the VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross in an all star lineup that included Donna Summer, Faith Hill, Destiny's Child, and Mariah Carey, performing Ross's hit song "I'm Coming Out".[21]
- RuPaul is ranked #85 on E TV's "101 Reasons The '90s Ruled".[22]
- RuPaul has appeared in three films with actress Stockard Channing in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), An Unexpected Life (1998) and The Truth About Jane (2000).
- RuPaul was featured in Lady Gaga's Christmas special Lady Gaga & the Muppets' Holiday Spectacular and did a duet of her song "Fashion".[23]
- In March 2018, RuPaul caused major controversy after his exclusionary comments regarding trans drag queens competing on RuPaul's Drag Race. He later backtracked and publicly apologized. The show has since included transgender and cisgender drag queens in the competition.[24]
- On March 16, 2018, RuPaul got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It is located in front of the World of Wonder offices on Hollywood Boulevard. He is the first drag queen to get a star.[25]
- RuPaul has been impersonated thrice on the Snatch Game, by Jessica Wild in Season 2, Trixie Mattel on All Stars 3 and Diamante Merybrown on España 2.
- RuPaul, along with Raja, made an appearance in The Simpsons (Season 30 Episode 7), playing the character Miss Shante. He helps Marge to become confident being a drag queen.[26]
- RuPaul appeared in Taylor Swift's music video for "You Need to Calm Down".[27]
- RuPaul hosted an episode of SNL in February 2020.[28]
- RuPaul announced RuPaul's Drag Race Live! in 2019, a residency show in Las Vegas. It features a rotating cast of fourteen performers, which has included RuPaul's Drag Race contestants such as Aquaria, Yvie Oddly, Jaida Essence Hall, Asia O'Hara, Alexis Mateo, Coco Montrese, Trinity K. Bonet and Derrick Barry.[29]
- RuPaul's favourite colour is orange.[30]
- RuPaul has done product collabs with a lot of brands including:
- RuPaul won a competition called Drag Race hosted by Chi Chi LaRue in 1986, in which she sang "Star Booty".[41]
- RuPaul is an ordained minister.[42]
- This was shown during the Finale of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 6, where RuPaul officiated a wedding between Joslyn Fox and her now ex-husband[43] André Girouard, on stage.
- RuPaul revealed in the Episode 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5, that her celebrity crush is Ed O'Neill from Married... with Children.
- The RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 contestants revealed that RuPaul likes Cheetos.[citation needed]
Gallery[]
RuPaul's Drag Race Spin-Off Series Promo Looks[]
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Discography[]
| Title | Release Date | Cover Art |
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| Supermodel of the World | June 8, 1993 |
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| Foxy Lady | October 29, 1996 |
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| Ho, Ho, Ho | October 28, 1997 |
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| Red Hot | September 21, 2004 |
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| Champion | February 24, 2009 |
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| Glamazon | May 3, 2011 |
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| Born Naked | February 24, 2014 |
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| Realness | March 2, 2015 |
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| Slay Belles | October 23, 2015 |
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| Butch Queen | March 4, 2016 |
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| Remember Me: Essential, Vol. 1 | February 3, 2017 |
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| American | March 24, 2017 |
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| Essential, Vol. 2 | June 9, 2017 |
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| Christmas Party | November 1, 2018 |
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| Queen of Queens | April 29, 2019 |
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| You're a Winner, Baby | January 10, 2020 |
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| MAMARU | January 7, 2022 |
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| Black Butta | January 6, 2023 |
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| Essential, Vol. 3 | January 5, 2024 |
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| Good Luck and Don’t F%k It Up | January 3, 2025 |
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Bibliography[]
| Title | Release Date | Cover |
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| Lettin it All Hang Out: An Autobiography |
June 6, 1996 |
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| Workin' It! Rupaul's Guide to Life, | February 15, 2010 |
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| GuRu | October 23, 2018 |
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| The House of Hidden Meanings | March 5, 2024 |
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References[]
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| Winner | BeBe Zahara Benet |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Nina Flowers (Miss Congeniality) • 3rd: Rebecca Glasscock |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Shannel • 5th: Ongina • 6th: Jade • 7th: Akashia • 8th: Tammie Brown • 9th: Victoria "Porkchop" Parker |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Santino Rice • Merle Ginsberg |
| Pit Crew | Emanuel Palmer • Max "The Body" Philisaire |
| Winner | Tyra Sanchez |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Raven • 3rd: Jujubee |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Tatianna • 5th: Pandora Boxx (Miss Congeniality) • 6th: Jessica Wild • 7th: Sahara Davenport • 8th: Morgan McMichaels • 9th: Sonique • 10th: Mystique • 11th: Nicole Paige Brooks • 12th: Shangela |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Santino Rice • Merle Ginsberg |
| Pit Crew | Emanuel Palmer • Max "The Body" Philisaire |
| Drag Professors | Jujubee • Morgan McMichaels • Nina Flowers • Ongina • Pandora Boxx • Raven • Shannel • Tammie Brown |
|---|---|
| Host | RuPaul (President) |
| Judges | Lady Bunny (Dean of Drag) • Frank Gatson Jr. (Dean of Dance) |
| Winner | Raja |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Manila Luzon • 3rd: Alexis Mateo |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Yara Sofia (Miss Congeniality) • 5th: Carmen Carrera • 6th: Shangela • 7th: Delta Work • 8th: Stacy Layne Matthews • 9th: Mariah • 10th: India Ferrah • 11th: Mimi Imfurst • 12th: Phoenix • 13th: Venus D-Lite |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Santino Rice • Michelle Visage • Billy B |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Shawn Morales |
| Drag Professors | BeBe Zahara Benet • Carmen Carrera • Jujubee • Manila Luzon • Mariah • Morgan McMichaels • Ongina • Pandora Boxx • Raven • Shannel • Tyra Sanchez |
|---|---|
| Host | RuPaul (President) |
| Judges | Lady Bunny (Dean of Drag) • Andre Fuentes (Dean of Dance) • Jamal Sims (Dean of Dance) • Tricia Miranda (Dean of Dance) |
| Winner | Sharon Needles |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Chad Michaels & Phi Phi O'Hara |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Latrice Royale (Miss Congeniality) • 5th: Kenya Michaels • 6th: Dida Ritz • 7th: Willam (Disqualified) • 8th: Jiggly Caliente • 9th: Milan • 10th: Madame LaQueer • 11th: The Princess • 12th: Lashauwn Beyond • 13th: Alisa Summers |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Santino Rice • Michelle Visage • Billy B |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Shawn Morales |
| Drag Professors | Alexis Mateo • Chad Michaels • Delta Work • Jujubee • Latrice Royale • Manila Luzon • Mariah • Morgan McMichaels • Pandora Boxx • Raja • Raven • Shannel • Sharon Needles • Willam |
|---|---|
| Host | RuPaul (President) |
| Judges | Lady Bunny (Dean of Drag) • Candis Cayne (Dean of Dance) • Jamal Sims (Dean of Dance) • Phlex (Dean of Dance) |
| Winner | Chad Michaels |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Raven • 3rd & 4th: Jujubee & Shannel |
| Teams | Team Shad: Chad Michaels & Shannel • Team Rujubee: Raven & Jujubee • Team Yarlexis (5th/6th): Alexis Mateo & Yara Sofia • Team Latrila (7th/8th): Manila Luzon & Latrice Royale • Team Brown Flowers (9th/10th): Nina Flowers & Tammie Brown • Team Mandora (11th/12th): Pandora Boxx & Mimi Imfurst |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Santino Rice • Michelle Visage |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Shawn Morales |
| Winner | Jinkx Monsoon |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Alaska & Roxxxy Andrews |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Detox • 5th: Coco Montrese • 6th: Alyssa Edwards • 7th: Ivy Winters (Miss Congeniality) • 8th: Jade Jolie • 9th: Lineysha Sparx • 10th & 11th: Honey Mahogany & Vivienne Pinay • 12th: Monica Beverly Hillz • 13th: Serena ChaCha • 14th: Penny Tration |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Santino Rice • Michelle Visage |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Shawn Morales |
| Winner | Bianca Del Rio |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Adore Delano & Courtney Act |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Darienne Lake • 5th: BenDeLaCreme (Miss Congeniality) • 6th: Joslyn Fox • 7th: Trinity K. Bonet • 8th: Laganja Estranja • 9th: Milk • 10th: Gia Gunn • 11th: April Carrión • 12th: Vivacious • 13th & 14th: Kelly Mantle & Magnolia Crawford |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Santino Rice • Michelle Visage |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Shawn Morales • Miles Davis Moody • Simon Sherry-Wood |
| Winner | Violet Chachki |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Ginger Minj & Pearl |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Kennedy Davenport • 5th: Katya (Miss Congeniality) • 6th: Trixie Mattel • 7th: Miss Fame • 8th: Jaidynn Diore Fierce • 9th: Max • 10th: Kandy Ho • 11th: Mrs. Kasha Davis • 12th: Jasmine Masters • 13th: Sasha Belle • 14th: Tempest DuJour |
| Host | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Miles Davis Moody • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Bob The Drag Queen |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Kim Chi & Naomi Smalls |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Chi Chi DeVayne • 5th: Derrick Barry • 6th: Thorgy Thor • 7th: Robbie Turner • 8th: Acid Betty • 9th: Naysha Lopez • 10th: Cynthia Lee Fontaine (Miss Congeniality) • 11th & 12th: Dax ExclamationPoint & Laila McQueen |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Miles Davis Moody • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Alaska |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Detox & Katya • 4th: Roxxxy Andrews |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Alyssa Edwards • 6th: Tatianna • 7th: Phi Phi O'Hara • 8th: Ginger Minj • 9th: Adore Delano (Quit) • 10th: Coco Montrese |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Todrick Hall • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Miles Davis Moody • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Sasha Velour |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Peppermint • 3rd & 4th: Shea Couleé & Trinity Taylor |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Alexis Michelle • 6th: Nina Bo'nina Brown • 7th: Valentina (Miss Congeniality) • 8th: Farrah Moan • 9th: Aja • 10th: Cynthia Lee Fontaine • 11th: Eureka (Departed) • 12th: Charlie Hides • 13th: Kimora Blac • 14th: Jaymes Mansfield |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Miles Davis Moody • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Trixie Mattel |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Kennedy Davenport • 3rd & 4th: BeBe Zahara Benet & Shangela |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Morgan McMichaels • 6th: BenDeLaCreme (Quit) • 7th: Aja • 8th: Chi Chi DeVayne• 9th: Milk • 10th: Thorgy Thor |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Aquaria |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Eureka & Kameron Michaels • 4th: Asia O'Hara |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Miz Cracker • 6th: Monét X Change (Miss Congeniality) • 7th: The Vixen • 8th: Monique Heart • 9th: Blair St. Clair • 10th: Mayhem Miller • 11th: Dusty Ray Bottoms • 12th: Yuhua Hamasaki • 13th: Kalorie Karbdashian-Williams • 14th: Vanessa Vanjie Mateo |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winners | Monét X Change & Trinity The Tuck |
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| Runners-Up | 3rd & 4th: Monique Heart & Naomi Smalls |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Latrice Royale • 6th: Manila Luzon • 7th: Valentina • 8th: Gia Gunn • 9th: Farrah Moan • 10th: Jasmine Masters |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Yvie Oddly |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Brooke Lynn Hytes • 3rd & 4th: A'keria C. Davenport & Silky Nutmeg Ganache |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Vanessa Vanjie Mateo • 6th: Nina West (Miss Congeniality) • 7th: Shuga Cain • 8th: Plastique Tiara • 9th: Ra'Jah O'Hara • 10th: Scarlet Envy • 11th: Ariel Versace • 12th: Mercedes Iman Diamond • 13th: Honey Davenport • 14th: Kahanna Montrese • 15th: Soju |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | The Vivienne |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Divina De Campo • 3rd: Baga Chipz |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Cheryl Hole • 5th: Blu Hydrangea • 6th: Crystal • 7th: Sum Ting Wong • 8th: Vinegar Strokes • 9th: Scaredy Kat • 10th: Gothy Kendoll |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Alan Carr • Graham Norton • Michelle Visage • RuPaul |
| Brit Crew | Archie • AJ Bediako • Ashraf Ejjabair • Matt Lister • Mitch Marion • Tom Scanlon • Niko Wirachman |
| Winner | Jaida Essence Hall |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Crystal Methyd & Gigi Goode |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Sherry Pie (Disqualified) • 5th: Jackie Cox • 6th: Heidi N Closet (Miss Congeniality) • 7th: Widow Von'Du • 8th: Jan • 9th: Brita • 10th: Aiden Zhane • 11th: Nicky Doll • 12th: Rock M. Sakura • 13th: Dahlia Sin |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Shea Couleé |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Jujubee & Miz Cracker |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Blair St. Clair • 5th: Alexis Mateo • 6th: India Ferrah • 7th: Mayhem Miller • 8th: Mariah Paris Balenciaga • 9th: Ongina • 10th: Derrick Barry |
| Lip Sync Assassins | Yvie Oddly • Alyssa Edwards • Monét X Change • Morgan McMichaels • Vanessa Vanjie Mateo • Roxxxy Andrews • Kennedy Davenport |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Symone |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Kandy Muse • 3rd & 4th: Gottmik & Rosé |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Olivia Lux • 6th: Utica Queen • 7th: Tina Burner • 8th: Denali • 9th: Elliott with 2 Ts • 10th: LaLa Ri (Miss Congeniality + Golden Boot Award) • 11th: Tamisha Iman • 12th: Joey Jay • 13th: Kahmora Hall |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Lawrence Chaney |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Bimini Bon-Boulash & Tayce • 4th: Ellie Diamond |
| Other Contestants | 5th: A'Whora • 6th: Sister Sister • 7th: Tia Kofi • 8th: Joe Black • 9th: Veronica Green (Departed) • 10th: Ginny Lemon (Quit) • 11th: Asttina Mandella • 12th: Cherry Valentine |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Alan Carr • Graham Norton • Michelle Visage • RuPaul |
| Brit Crew | Ashraf Ejjabair • Bass Eniafe • Tony Fordham |
| Winner | Kita Mean |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd, 3rd & 4th: Art Simone, Karen From Finance & Scarlet Adams |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Elektra Shock • 6th: Maxi Shield • 7th: Etcetera Etcetera • 8th: Anita Wigl'it • 9th: Coco Jumbo • 10th: Jojo Zaho |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Michelle Visage • Rhys Nicholson • RuPaul |
| Pit Crew | Max Currie • Sean Walters • Rod Tian |
| Winner | Kylie Sonique Love |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd, 3rd & 4th: Eureka!, Ginger Minj & Ra'Jah O'Hara |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Trinity K. Bonet • 6th: Pandora Boxx • 7th: Jan • 8th: A'keria C. Davenport • 9th: Scarlet Envy • 10th: Yara Sofia • 11th: Silky Nutmeg Ganache • 12th: Jiggly Caliente • 13th: Serena ChaCha |
| Lip Sync Assassins | Coco Montrese • Brooke Lynn Hytes • Laganja Estranja • Jessica Wild • Mayhem Miller • Manila Luzon • Alexis Mateo • Heidi N Closet • Kameron Michaels • Jaida Essence Hall |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Krystal Versace |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Ella Vaday & Kitty Scott-Claus |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Vanity Milan • 5th: Scarlett Harlett • 6th & 7th: Choriza May & River Medway • 8th: Charity Kase • 9th: Veronica Green • 10th: Victoria Scone (Departed) • 11th: Elektra Fence • 12th: Anubis |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Alan Carr • Graham Norton • Michelle Visage • RuPaul |
| Brit Crew | TBA |
| Winner | Willow Pill |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Lady Camden • 3rd, 4th, & 5th: Angeria Paris VanMicheals • Bosco • Daya Betty |
| Other Contestants | 6th & 7th: DeJa Skye & Jorgeous • 8th: Jasmine Kennedie • 9th: Kerri Colby • 10th: Maddy Morphosis (Golden Boot Award) • 11th: Orion Story • 12th: Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté (Departed + Miss Congeniality) • 13th: Alyssa Hunter • 14th: June Jambalaya |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg • Calixto Quan |
| Winner | Blu Hydrangea |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Mo Heart • 3rd & 4th: Baga Chipz & Jujubee |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Janey Jacké • 6th: Pangina Heals • 7th: Jimbo • 8th: Cheryl Hole • 9th: Lemon |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Alan Carr • Graham Norton • Michelle Visage • RuPaul |
| Winner | Jinkx Monsoon |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Monét X Change • 3rd/4th: Shea Couleé & Trinity The Tuck |
| Other Contestants | 5th-8th: Jaida Essence Hall, Raja (QOSDADHH), The Vivienne & Yvie Oddly |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Bruno Alcantara • Bryce Eilenberg • Calixto Quan |
| Winner | Spankie Jackzon |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Michelle Visage • Rhys Nicholson • RuPaul |
| Pit Crew | Eddie Fuilala • Max Currie • Rod Tian • Sean Walters |
| Winner | Poppy Love |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | Chakra 7 (Miss Congeniality) • Thirsty Von Trap |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Chic-Li-Fay • 5th: Donna Bellissima • 6th: Milli Von Sunshine • 7th: Jackie Would • 8th: Electra Owl • 9th: Fabulosity |
| Drag Supremes | Brooke Lynn Hytes • Jujubee • Monét X Change |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Carson Kressley • Michelle Visage • Ross Mathews |
| Winner | Danny Beard |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | Cheddar Gorgeous • 3rd & 4th: Black Peppa & Jonbers Blonde |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Pixie Polite • 6th: Dakota Schiffer • 7th: Le Fil • 8th: Baby (Quit) • 9th: Sminty Drop • 10th: Copper Topp • 11th: Starlet • 12th: Just May |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Alan Carr • Graham Norton • Michelle Visage • RuPaul |
| Brit Crew | Jacob Maynard • Kelechi Kalu |
| Winner | Sasha Colby |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Anetra • 3rd & 4th: Luxx Noir London • Mistress Isabelle Brooks |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Loosey LaDuca • 6th: Salina EsTitties (Golden Boot Award) • 7th: Marcia Marcia Marcia • 8th: Malaysia Babydoll Foxx (Miss Congeniality) • 9th: Spice • 10th: Jax • 11th: Aura Mayari • 12th: Robin Fierce • 13th: Amethyst • 14th: Sugar • 15th: Princess Poppy • 16th: Irene Dubois |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews • Ts Madison |
| Pit Crew | Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg • Asaf Goren • Jesse Pattison • Calixto Quan |
| Winner | Jimbo |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Kandy Muse |
| Other Contestants | 3rd: Jessica Wild • 4th: Alexis Michelle • 5th: LaLa Ri (QOTFG) • 6th: Kahanna Montrese • 7th: Jaymes Mansfield • 8th: Heidi N Closet (Quit) • 9th: Darienne Lake • 10th: Mrs. Kasha Davis • 11th: Naysha Lopez • 12th: Monica Beverly Hillz |
| Lip Sync Assassins | Aja LaBeija • Pangina Heals • Ra'Jah O'Hara • Shannel • Jasmine Kennedie • Angeria Paris VanMicheals • Jorgeous • Nicky Doll • Silky Nutmeg Ganache • Priyanka |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews • Ts Madison |
| Pit Crew | Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg • Desmond Allen • Sam Elliot • Daniel Flores |
| Winner | Isis Avis Loren |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Gabriella Labucci • 3rd: Flor |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Hollywould Star • 5th: Bumpa Love • 6th: Ashley Madison • 7th: Rita Menu • 8th: Ivanna Drink • 9th: Ivory Glaze • 10th: Amyl |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Michelle Visage • Rhys Nicholson • RuPaul |
| Pit Crew | Alejandro Taufaeteau • Ben Payne • Rod Tian • Sean Walters • Tinashe Chinyanganya |
| Winner | Ginger Johnson |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Michael Marouli • 3rd: Tomara Thomas |
| Other Contestants | 4th: DeDeLicious • 5th: Kate Butch • 6th: Cara Melle • 7th: Vicki Vivacious • 8th: Banksie • 9th: Miss Naomi Carter • 10th: Alexis Saint-Pete |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Alan Carr • Graham Norton • Michelle Visage • RuPaul |
| Brit Crew | Adam Smart • Jacob Maynard • Kelechi Kalu • Liam Parson |
| Winner | Nymphia Wind |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Sapphira Cristál (Miss Congeniality) • 3rd: Plane Jane |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Q • 5th: Morphine Love Dion (Queen of SDADHH) • 6th: Dawn • 7th: Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige • 8th: Plasma • 9th: Xunami Muse (Miss Congeniality) • 10th: Megami • 11th: Geneva Karr • 12th: Amanda Tori Meating (Golden Boot Award) • 13th: Mirage • 14th: Hershii LiqCour-Jeté |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews • Ts Madison |
| Pit Crew | Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg • Asaf Goren • Jesse Pattison • Calixto Quan |
| Winner | Tia Kofi |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Hannah Conda • 3rd & 4th: La Grande Dame & Marina Summers |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Scarlet Envy • 6th: Choriza May • 7th: Gothy Kendoll • 8th: Keta Minaj • 9th: Jonbers Blonde • 10th: Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha (Miss Congeniality) • 11th: Mayhem Miller |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Alan Carr • Graham Norton • Michelle Visage • RuPaul |
| Brit Crew | Jacob Maynard • Kelechi Kalu |
| Winner | Angeria Paris VanMicheals |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Roxxxy Andrews & Vanessa Vanjie |
| Other Contestants | 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th: Gottmik, Jorgeous, Nina West, Plastique Tiara & Shannel |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews • Ts Madison |
| Pit Crew | Bruno Alcantara • Bryce Eilenberg • Calixto Quan |
| Winner | Alyssa Edwards |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd, 3rd & 4th: Kitty Scott-Claus, Kween Kong & Nehellenia |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Tessa Testicle • 6th: Vanity Vain • 7th: Pythia • 8th: Gala Varo • 9th: Soa de Muse (Global Lip Sync Assassin & Miss Global Peacemaker) • 10th: Eva Le Queen • 11th: Miranda Lebrão • 12th: Athena Likis |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Jamal Sims • Michelle Visage • RuPaul |
| Pit Crew | TBA |
| Winner | Kyran Thrax |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: La Voix • 3rd & 4th: Marmalade • Rileasa Slaves |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Lill • 6th: Charra Tea (Miss Congeniality) • 7th: Actavia • 8th: Chanel O'Conor • 9th: Kiki Snatch • 10th: Zahirah Zapanta • 11th: Dita Garbo • 12th: Saki Yew (Departed) |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Alan Carr • Graham Norton • Michelle Visage • RuPaul |
| Brit Crew | Kelechi Kalu • Liam Parson |
| Winner | Onya Nurve |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Jewels Sparkles • 3rd & 4th: Lexi • Sam Star |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Suzie Toot (Queen of SDADHH) • 6th: Lana Ja'Rae • 7th: Lydia B Kollins • 8th: Arrietty • 9th: Kori King • 10th: Acacia Forgot • 11th: Crystal Envy (Miss Congeniality) • 12th: Hormona Lisa • 13th: Joella • 14th: Lucky Starzzz |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Law Roach • Ross Mathews • Ts Madison |
| Pit Crew | Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg • Asaf Goren • Jesse Pattison • Calixto Quan |
| Winner | Ginger Minj |
|---|---|
| Runner-Up | 2nd: Jorgeous |
| Other Contestants | 3rd & 4th: Bosco • Lydia B Kollins • 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th: Aja • Daya Betty • Irene the Alien • Kerri Colby • 9th: Mistress Isabelle Brooks • 10th: Cynthia Lee Fontaine • 11th-18th: Acid Betty • Alyssa Hunter • DeJa Skye • Denali • Nicole Paige Brooks • Olivia Lux • Phoenix • Tina Burner |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Law Roach • Ross Mathews • Ts Madison |
| Pit Crew | Bruno Alcantara • Bryce Eilenberg • Calixto Quan |
| Winner | Bones |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Elle Vosque • 3rd/4th: Catrin Feelings • Silllexa Diction |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Tayris Mongardi • 6th: Bonnie Ann Clyde • 7th: Paige Three • 8th: Sally™ • 9th: Chai T Grande (Miss Congeniality) • 10th: Nyongbella • 11th: Viola • 12th: Pasty |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Alan Carr • Graham Norton • Michelle Visage • RuPaul |
| Brit Crew | Kelechi Kalu • Liam Parson |















































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