The Stand-Up Challenge, Roast or Comedy Challenge is a challenge where the contestants have to write and perform a stand-up comedy routine in front of a live audience in order to win the challenge of the episode.
Challenge's Timeline
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- █ The challenge never appeared in the season.
- █ The challenge appeared in the season once.
- █ The challenge appeared in the season twice.
Stand Up Challenge Winners
Shangela - Ru Ha Ha
Coco Montrese - RuPaul Roast
Bianca Del Rio - Drag Queens of Comedy
Max - The DESPY Awards
Pearl - The DESPY Awards
Peppermint - RuPaul Roast
Nina West - Dragracadabra
Crystal Methyd - One-Queen Show
Kandy Muse - Nice Girls Roast
Bosco - The Ross Mathews Roast
Chad Michaels - The Grand Finale
Alaska - Revenge of the Queens
Alyssa Edwards - Revenge of the Queens
Detox - Revenge of the Queens
Tatianna - Revenge of the Queens
Manila Luzon - Roast in Peace
Monét X Change - Roast in Peace
Miz Cracker - Stand-Up Smackdown
Eureka! - The Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent Monologues
Natalia Pliacam - Drag Race Thailand Debut Season Award
Bimini Bon-Boulash - Stoned on the Runway
Ella Vaday - The Pearly Gates Roast
Kendall Gender - The Roast of Brooke Lynn Hytes
Carmen Farala - Drags de la comedia
Marina - Comedy Club Roast
Nina LeBlanc - Iconos Pop
Bunny Holiday - Comedy Is Gold
Stand-Up Challenge Eliminated
Delta Work - Ru Ha Ha
Laganja Estranja - Drag Queens of Comedy
Mrs. Kasha Davis - The DESPY Awards
Farrah Moan - RuPaul Roast
Shuga Cain - Dragracadabra
Heidi N Closet - One-Queen Show
Utica Queen - Nice Girls Roast
DeJa Skye - The Ross Mathews Roast
Jorgeous - The Ross Mathews Roast
Jujubee - The Grand Finale
Shannel - The Grand Finale
Phi Phi O'Hara - Revenge of the Queens
Blair St. Clair - Stand-Up Smackdown
Trinity K. Bonet - The Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent Monologues
A'Whora - Stoned on the Runway
Vanity Milan - The Pearly Gates Roast
Kimora Amour - The Roast of Brooke Lynn Hytes
Dovima Nurmi - Drags de la comedia
Juriji Der Klee - Comedy Club Roast
EstrellaAstral - Iconos Pop
Luna - Comedy Is Gold
All Stand-Up Challenges
Drag Queens of Comedy (Compilation) - RuPaul’s Drag Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race Roast Compilation (Season 5, 9 & All Stars 4)
Episode 8: Ru Ha Ha
The Queens Do Stand-Up Routines
| Queen | Placement |
|---|---|
| Shangela | WINNER |
| Carmen Carrera | HIGH |
| Raja | HIGH |
| Yara Sofia | HIGH |
| Alexis Mateo | LOW |
| Manila Luzon | BOTTOM 2 |
| Delta Work | ELIMINATED |
Episode 6: The Grand Finale
| Queen | Placement |
|---|---|
| Chad Michaels | WINNER |
| Raven | RUNNER-UP |
| Jujubee | ELIMINATED |
| Shannel | ELIMINATED |
Episode 7: RuPaul Roast
| Queen | Perf. Order | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Coco Montrese | 3rd | WINNER |
| Alaska | 1st | HIGH |
| Jinkx Monsoon | 4th | HIGH |
| Detox | 7th | SAFE |
| Ivy Winters | 5th | LOW |
| Alyssa Edwards | 6th | BOTTOM 2 |
| Roxxxy Andrews | 2nd | BOTTOM 2 |
Episode 8: Drag Queens of Comedy
| Queen | Perf. Order | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Bianca Del Rio | 8th | WINNER |
| Darienne Lake | 1st | HIGH |
| Trinity K. Bonet | 6th | HIGH |
| Adore Delano | 3rd | SAFE |
| Courtney Act | 2nd | SAFE |
| BenDeLaCreme | 4th | LOW |
| Joslyn Fox | 7th | BOTTOM 2 |
| Laganja Estranja | 5th | ELIMINATED |
Episode 5: The DESPY Awards
| Queen | Role | Award Result | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Most Busted Queen Award Presenters |
NOMINEÉ Sexy, Sexy Drag Queen |
WINNER |
| Pearl | NOMINEÉ Meatiest Queen |
WINNER | |
| Jaidynn Diore Fierce | Sexy, Sexy Drag Queen Award Presenters |
WINNER/LOSER Most Busted Queen & Meatiest Queen |
HIGH |
| Kennedy Davenport | NOMINEÉ Shadiest Queen |
HIGH | |
| Ginger Minj | Shadiest Queen Award Presenter |
NOMINEÉ Most Busted Queen & Shadiest Queen |
SAFE |
| Katya | Host | NOMINEÉ/WINNER Most Busted Queen/Meatiest Tuck |
SAFE |
| Miss Fame | Meatiest Tuck Award Presenters |
WINNER Sexy, Sexy Drag Queen |
SAFE |
| Violet Chachki | WINNER Shadiest Queen |
LOW | |
| Kandy Ho | Shadiest Queen Award Presenter |
NOMINEÉ Sexy, Sexy Drag Queen |
BOTTOM 2 |
| Mrs. Kasha Davis | Host | NOMINEÉ Most Busted Queen |
ELIMINATED |
Episode 5: Revenge Of The Queens
Alaska & Alyssa Edwards Stand-Up Routine
Tatianna & Detox Stand-Up Routine
| Queen | Placement |
|---|---|
| Alyssa Edwards | WINNER + RETURN |
| Tatianna | WINNER + RETURN |
| Alaska | WINNER |
| Detox | WINNER |
| Katya | SAFE |
| Roxxxy Andrews | BOTTOM 2 |
| Phi Phi O'Hara | ELIMINATED |
| Coco Montrese | OUT |
| Ginger Minj | OUT |
Episode 8: RuPaul Roast
| Queen | Perf. Order | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Peppermint | 6th | WINNER |
| Sasha Velour | 2nd | HIGH |
| Shea Couleé | 1st | HIGH |
| Nina Bo'nina Brown | 7th | SAFE |
| Valentina | 3rd | SAFE |
| Trinity Taylor | 4th | LOW |
| Alexis Michelle | 8th | BOTTOM 2 |
| Farrah Moan | 5th | ELIMINATED |
Episode 4: Iconos Pop
| Queen | Perf. Order | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Nina LeBlanc | 2nd | WINNER |
| Belika Rubik | 1st | LOW |
| MortFina | 3rd | BOTTOM 2 |
| Estrella Astral | 4th | ELIMINATED |
Episode 4: Drag Race Thailand Debut Season Award
The results reflect only the challenge outcome, not the overall placements of the episode.
| Queen | Challenge Placement |
Overall Placement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearis Doll | SAFE | WINNER | |
| JAJA | SAFE | WINNER | |
| B Ella | SAFE | HIGH | |
| Petchra | SAFE | HIGH | |
| Année Maywong | SAFE | LOW | |
| Natalia Pliacam | WINNER | WINNER BOTTOM 2 | |
| Amadiva | SAFE | BOTTOM 2 |
Episode 2: "Comedy Is Gold"
| Queen | Placement |
|---|---|
| Bunny Holiday | WINNER |
| Hugo Grrrl | SAFE |
| Lola Blades | SAFE |
| Medulla Oblongata | SAFE |
| Trinity Ice | SAFE |
| Leidy Lei | BOTTOM 2 |
| Luna | ELIMINATED |
Episode 5: Roast in Peace
| Queen | Perf. Order | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Manila Luzon | 6th | WINNER |
| Monét X Change | 1st | WINNER |
| Monique Heart | 3rd | BOTTOM 4 |
| Naomi Smalls | 4th | BOTTOM 4 |
| Trinity The Tuck | 2nd | BOTTOM 4 |
| Valentina | 5th | BOTTOM 4 |
Episode 10: Dragacadabra
| Queen | Magician Name (Magic Trick) |
Placement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Black Magic | The Mighty Tucks | ||
| Nina West | Naughty Nina (Swap Bottle & Shot Glass) |
WINNER | |
| Brooke Lynn Hytes | Bubbly Brooke (Grab Bubbles) |
HIGH | |
| A'keria Chanel Davenport | Azakazam A'keria (Swallowing Sword) |
SAFE | |
| Yvie Oddly | Yvie the Oddball (Appearing Bra) |
SAFE | |
| Silky Nutmeg Ganache | Big Silk Boom (Milk Pitcher) |
LOW | |
| Vanessa Vanjie Mateo | Vanishing Vanjie (Vanishing Ketchup Bottle) |
BOTTOM 2 | |
| Shuga Cain | Shuga Shablam Alakazam (Appearing Panties) |
ELIMINATED | |
Episode 11: One-Queen Show
| Queen | Show | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Methyd | Phenomenal Phil: Exotic Dance Instructor | WINNER |
| Jackie Cox | Between Two Parents | HIGH |
| Gigi Goode | Welcome Aboard Brimstone Airways | SAFE |
| Sherry Pie | Bubbles and Sherry | LOW |
| Jaida Essence Hall | Putting The "P" in Pageant | BOTTOM 2 |
| Heidi N Closet | Cookout With Your Cheeks Out | ELIMINATED |
Episode 7: Stand-Up Smackdown
| Queen | Perf. Order | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Miz Cracker | 3rd | WINNER |
| Shea Couleé | 4th | BOTTOM 3 |
| Jujubee | 1st | BOTTOM 3 |
| Blair St. Clair | 2nd | ELIMINATED |
Episode 8: Stoned on the Runway
| Queen | Perf. Order | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Bimini Bon-Boulash | 3rd | WINNER |
| Lawrence Chaney | 4th | HIGH |
| Ellie Diamond | 2nd | LOW |
| Tayce | 5th | BOTTOM 2 |
| A'Whora | 1st | ELIMINATED |
Episode 12: Nice Girls Roast
S13 E12 Nice Girls Roast
| Queen | Perf. Order | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Kandy Muse | 1st | WINNER |
| Gottmik | 4th | HIGH |
| Rosé | 6th | HIGH |
| Olivia Lux | 5th | LOW |
| Symone | 2nd | BOTTOM 2 |
| Utica Queen | 3rd | ELIMINATED |
Episode 6: Drags de la Comedia
| Queen | Perf. Order | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Carmen Farala | 2nd | WINNER |
| Killer Queen | 1st | HIGH |
| Pupi Poisson | 5th | LOW |
| Sagittaria | 3rd | BOTTOM 2 |
| Dovima Nurmi | 4th | ELIMINATED |
Episode 11: The Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent Monologues
| Queen | Perf. Order | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka! | 5th | WINNER |
| Ginger Minj | 3rd | BOTTOM 4 |
| Kylie Sonique Love | 2nd | BOTTOM 4 |
| Ra'Jah O'Hara | 4th | BOTTOM 4 |
| Trinity K. Bonet | 1st | ELIMINATED |
Episode 9: The Pearly Gates Roast
| Queen | Perf. Order | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Ella Vaday | 2nd | WINNER |
| Kitty Scott-Claus | 4th | HIGH |
| Krystal Versace | 1st | BOTTOM 2 |
| Vanity Milan | 3rd | ELIMINATED |
Episode 7: The Roast of Brooke Lynn Hytes
| Queen | Perf. Order | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall Gender | 1st | WINNER |
| Icesis Couture | 5th | HIGH |
| Pythia | 4th | LOW |
| Adriana | 2nd | LOW |
| Gia Metric | 3rd | BOTTOM 2 |
| Kimora Amour | 6th | ELIMINATED |
Episode 13: The Ross Mathews Roast
S14 E13 The Ross Mathews Roast
| Queen | Perf. Order | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Bosco | 1st | WINNER |
| Lady Camden | 7th | HIGH |
| Willow Pill | 3rd | HIGH |
| Angeria Paris VanMicheals | 4th | SAFE |
| Daya Betty | 6th | BOTTOM 3 |
| Deja Skye | 5th | ELIMINATED |
| Jorgeous | 2nd | ELIMINATED |
Episode 8: Comedy Club Roast
| Queen | Perf. Order | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Marina | 1st | WINNER |
| Sharonne | 2nd | HIGH |
| Estrella Xtravaganza | 3rd | SAFE |
| Venedita Von Däsh | 4th | BOTTOM 2 |
| Juriji Der Klee | 5th | ELIMINATED |
Trivia
- Bianca Del Rio and Natalia Pliacam are the only regular season winners to win the Stand-Up challenge.
- On All Stars 2, the Stand-Up challenge featured the first four-way win. (Alaska, Alyssa Edwards, Detox and Tatianna).
- Manila Luzon and Alyssa Edwards both landed in the Bottom Two for the Stand-Up challenge in their original seasons and then won the challenge on their All Stars seasons.
- Roxxxy Andrews is the only queen to land in the Bottom Two on a Stand-Up challenge twice.
- Coincidentally, both episodes featured a Double Shantay with Alyssa Edwards as one of the lipsyncers.
