Drag Race Down Under season 4

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Drag Race Down Under
Season 4
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Season 4 poster.jpg
Promotional poster for season four
Hosted by Michelle Visage
Judges
No. of contestants10
No. of episodes6
Release
Original network
Original release1 November 2024 (2024-11-01)
Season chronology
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Season 3
List of episodes

The fourth season of Drag Race Down Under premiered on 1 November 2024, through Stan in Australia and on WOW Presents Plus internationally.

On 11 March 2024, it was officially announced that RuPaul will be stepping down as host, with Michelle Visage taking over as host and Rhys Nicholson remaining on the panel. This year, it was announced that the previous winners of Drag Race Down Under, Kita Mean, Spankie Jackzon and Isis Avis Loren would become permanent rotating judges.

It was also announced that various Down Under alum will appear as guests throughout the season. [1] This change also prompted the removal of RuPaul's name from the show's title.

On 3 October 2024, it was announced that the Cast RuVeal would take place on 10 October 2024.

Background

The fourth season of Drag Race Down Under is slated to air in 2024. Michelle Visage will replace RuPaul as host. Rhys Nicholson will remain a permanent judge, and the season will feature guest judges and former contestants from the series. [2] RuPaul will continue to be an executive producer. [3] According to Variety , the show's name will be changed from "RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under" to "Drag Race Down Under". [4]

Contestants

Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.

Contestants of Drag Race Down Under season 4 and their backgrounds
ContestantAgeHometownOutcome
Freya Armani24 Brisbane, Australia TBA
Lazy Susan 32 Melbourne, Australia
Mandy Moobs 33Brisbane, Australia
Vybe 32 Sydney, Australia
Nikita Iman27 Auckland, New Zealand 5th place
Max Drag Queen24Melbourne, Australia6th place
Brenda Bressed 24Melbourne, Australia7th place
Lucina Innocence28Auckland, New Zealand8th place
Karna Ford 27Sydney, Australia9th place
Olivia Dreams 26 Wellington, New Zealand10th place

Contestant progress

Legend:

  WIN indicates that the contestant won the challenge.
  SAFE indicates that the contestant was declared safe by the judges.
  BTM (Bottom) indicates that the contestant was up for elimination.
  ELIM (Eliminated) indicates that the contestant was eliminated.
Progress of contestants including placements in each episode
ContestantEpisode
1 [5] 2 [6] 3 [7] 4 [8] 5 [9] 6 [10] 7 [11] 8 [12]
Freya ArmaniSAFESAFESAFEBTMSAFESAFESAFETBA
Lazy SusanWINWINSAFESAFESAFEWINSAFE
Mandy MoobsSAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEBTM
VybeSAFESAFESAFESAFEWINSAFEWIN
Nikita ImanSAFESAFEBTMSAFEWINBTMELIM
Max Drag QueenSAFESAFEBTMSAFEBTMELIM
Brenda BressedSAFESAFEWINSAFEELIM
Lucina InnocenceBTMBTMSAFEELIM
Karna FordBTMSAFEELIM
Olivia DreamsSAFEELIM
Notes

    Lip syncs

    Legend:

      The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the bottom.
      The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the bottom.
      The contestant was eliminated after their third time in the bottom.
    EpisodeContestantsSongEliminated
    1 [5] Karna Fordvs.Lucina Innocence"Rush"
    (Troye Sivan)    		None
    2 [6] Lucina Innocencevs.Olivia Dreams"Freefallin"
    (Zoë Badwi)    		Olivia Dreams
    3 [7] Karna Ford vs. Max Drag Queen vs. Nikita Iman"My Delirium"
    (Ladyhawke)    		Karna Ford
    4 [8] Freya Armanivs.Lucina Innocence"What About Me"
    (Moving Pictures)    		Lucina Innocence
    5 [9] Brenda Bressedvs.Max Drag Queen"Like a Girl Does"
    (Peach PRC)    		Brenda Bressed
    6 [10] Max Drag Queenvs.Nikita Iman"Talking Body"
    (Tove Lo)    		Max Drag Queen
    7 [11] Mandy Moobsvs.Nikita Iman"Searchin'"
    (Young Divas)    		Nikita Iman
    Notes

      Guest judges

      Listed in chronological order:

      Special guests

      Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage.

      Episode 6

      Episode 7

      Episode 8

      Episodes

      No.
      overall      		No. in
      season      		TitleOriginal air date
      251"Doubling Down"1 November 2024 (2024-11-01)

      Ten new queens enter the werkroom. For the main challenge, the queens present two looks for The Double Down Ball: Double Dressin' and Double Dippin'.

      • Blue - Lucina Innoncence and Mandy Moobs
      • Gold - Freya Armani and Max Drag Queen
      • Orange - Nikita Iman and Vybe
      • Purple - Lazy Susan and Olivia Dreams
      • Red - Brenda Bressed and Karna Ford

      On the runway, Lazy Susan, Max Drag Queen and Nikita Iman receive positive critiques, with Lazy Susan winning the challenge. Karna Ford, Lucina Innocence and Olivia Dreams receive negative critiques, with Olivia Dreams being safe. Karna Ford and Lucina Innocence lip-sync to "Rush" by Troye Sivan. Both queens win the lip-sync and no one goes home.

      • Guest Judge: Sasha Colby
      • Alternating Coach: Isis Avis Loren
      • Main Challenge: The Double Down Ball
      • Runway Theme: Double Dressin' and Double Dippin'
      • Challenge Winner: Lazy Susan
      • Challenge Prize: A $3,000 cash tip courtesy of TEAMM8
      • Bottom Two: Karna Ford and Lucina Innocence
      • Lip-Sync Song: "Rush" by Troye Sivan
      • Eliminated: None
      262"Mr. Right or Mr. Right Now?"8 November 2024 (2024-11-08)

      For this week's main challenge, the queens 2rite, record, and perform verses to "Mr. Right" and "Mr. Right Now?".

      • Team Mr. Right - Brenda Bressed, Karna Ford, Lazy Susan, Max Drag Queen and Olivia Dreams
      • Team Mr. Right Now? - Freya Armani, Lucina Innocence, Mandy Moobs, Nikita Iman and Vybe

      On the runway, category is Sheer Genius. Brenda Bressed, Lazy Susan and Vybe receive positive critiques, with Lazy Susan winning the challenge. Freya Armani, Lucina Innocence and Olivia Dreams receive negative critiques, with Freya Armani being safe. Lucina Innocence and Olivia Dreams lip-sync to "Freefallin" by Zoë Badwi. Lucina Innocence wins the lip-sync and Olivia Dreams is the first queen to sashay away.

      • Guest Judge: Kween Kong
      • Alternating Coach: Isis Avis Loren
      • Main Challenge: Write, record, and perform verses to "Mr. Right" and "Mr. Right Now?"
      • Runway Theme: Sheer Genius
      • Challenge Winner: Lazy Susan
      • Challenge Prize: A 65 inch TV courtesy of Samsung
      • Bottom Two: Lucina Innocence and Olivia Dreams
      • Lip-Sync Song: "Freefallin" by Zoë Badwi
      • Eliminated: Olivia Dreams
      • Farewell Message: "It's been an honor to meet you all, you are all so fierce and talented. Remember to LIV, laugh, and love ❤️ #WINNERSEDIT"
      273"Snatch Me"15 November 2024 (2024-11-15)

      For the main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Kita Mean and Rhys Nicholson star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of:

      On the runway, category is Queen of the Dessert. Brenda Bressed, Mandy Moobs and Vybe receive positive critiques, with Brenda Bressed winning the challenge. Karna Ford, Max Drag Queen and Nikita Iman receive negative critiques and are announced as the bottom three. They lip-sync to "My Delirium" by Ladyhawke. Max Drag Queen and Nikita Iman win the lip-sync and Karna Ford sashays away.

      • Guest Judge: Ladyhawke
      • Alternating Coach: Kita Mean
      • Main Challenge: I'm a Celebrity Impersonator – Snatch Me Outta Here!
      • Runway Theme: Queen of the Dessert
      • Challenge Winner: Brenda Bressed
      • Challenge Prize: A Necklace set from Amped Accessories
      • Bottom Three: Karna Ford, Max Drag Queen and Nikita Iman
      • Lip-Sync Song: "My Delirium" by Ladyhawke
      • Eliminated: Karna Ford
      • Farewell Message: "MABUHEY BAKLAS! I'm so proud to ha been in a cast with such talented queens. My DRAG RACE journey may have just ended but the real race only just begin for me so I let you all know... You all suck 💋 LOVE YOU ALL!"
      284"Fierce Fabulous Fashion"22 November 2024 (2024-11-22)

      For the main challenge, the queens create an outfit made out of an assigned fabric.

      On the runway, category is Fierce Fabulous Fashion. Mandy Moobs, Nikita Iman and Vybe receive positive critiques, with Mandy Moobs winning the challenge. Brenda Bressed, Freya Armani and Lucina Innocence receive negative critiques, with Brenda Bressed being safe. Freya Armani and Lucina Innocence lip-sync to "What About Me" by Moving Pictures. Freya Armani wins the lip-sync and Lucina Innocence sashays away.

      • Guest Judge: G Flip
      • Alternating Coach: Isis Avis Loren
      • Main Challenge: Create an outfit made out of an assigned fabric
      • Runway Theme: Fierce Fabulous Fashion
      • Challenge Winner: Mandy Moobs
      • Challenge Prize: A $2,000 gift voucher to Shoe Me
      • Bottom Two: Freya Armani and Lucina Innocence
      • Lip-Sync Song: "What About Me" by Moving Pictures
      • Eliminated: Lucina Innocence
      • Farewell Message:
      295"Booked and Beautiful"29 November 2024 (2024-11-29)

      For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. Vybe wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens makeover librarians.

      On the runway, category is Drag Family Storytime. Freya Armani, Nikita Iman and Vybe receive positive critiques, with Nikita Iman and Vybe both winning the challenge. Brenda Bressed, Mandy Moobs and Max Drag Queen receive negative critiques, with Mandy Moobs being safe. Brenda Bressed and Max Drag Queen lip-sync to "Like a Girl Does" by Peach PRC. Max Drag Queen wins the lip-sync and Brenda Bressed sashays away.

      • Guest Judge: Peach PRC
      • Alternating Coach: Spankie Jackzon
      • Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental
      • Mini-Challenge Winner: Vybe
      • Mini-Challenge Prize: A Singer C430 sewing machine
      • Main Challenge: Makeover librarians
      • Runway Theme: Drag Family Storytime
      • Challenge Winners: Nikita Iman and Vybe
      • Challenge Prize: A $2,500 cash tip from Anastasia Beverly Hills
      • Bottom Two: Brenda Bressed and Max Drag Queen
      • Lip-Sync Song: "Like a Girl Does" by Peach PRC
      • Eliminated: Brenda Bressed
      • Farewell Message:
      306"Platy-Pussies On Fire"6 December 2024 (2024-12-06)

      For this week's mini-challenge, the queens attempt to make Michelle Visage slap them. Freya Armani wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens audition for the role of "Tutu Much" on the soap "Platy-Pussies On Fire".

      On the runway, category is Liquid Dreams. Freya Armani and Lazy Susan receive positive critiques, with Lazy Susan winning the challenge. Max Drag Queen, Nikita Iman and Vybe receive negative critiques, with Vybe being safe. Max Drag Queen and Nikita Iman lip-sync to "Talking Body" by Tove Lo. Nikita Iman wins the lip-sync and Max Drag Queen sashays away.

      • Guest Judge: Matt Okine
      • Alternating Coach: Isis Avis Loren
      • Mini-Challenge: Attempt to make Michelle Visage slap them
      • Mini-Challenge Winner: Freya Armani
      • Mini-Challenge Prize: A two night stay and dinner experience from Hilton Auckland
      • Main Challenge: Audition for the role of "Tutu Much" on the soap "Platy-Pussies On Fire"
      • Runway Theme: Liquid Dreams
      • Challenge Winner: Lazy Susan
      • Challenge Prize: A $2,500 gift card courtesy of Glitter au Gogo
      • Bottom Two: Max Drag Queen and Nikita Iman
      • Lip-Sync Song: "Talking Body" by Tove Lo
      • Eliminated: Max Drag Queen
      • Farewell Message:
      317"The Rhys Roast"13 December 2024 (2024-12-13)

      For this week's main challenge, the queens perform a roast of Rhys Nicholson.

      On the runway, category is Cape Fierce. Freya Armani, Lazy Susan and Vybe receive positive critiques, with Vybe winning the challenge. Mandy Moobs and Nikita Iman receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Searchin'" by Young Divas. Mandy Moobs wins the lip-sync and Nikita Iman sashays away.

      • Guest Judge: Anita Wigl'it
      • Alternating Coach: Kita Mean
      • Main Challenge: Perform a roast of Rhys Nicholson
      • Runway Theme: Cape Fierce
      • Challenge Winner: Vybe
      • Challenge Prize: $3,500 worth of custom prosthetics courtesy of Body FX
      • Bottom Two: Mandy Moobs and Nikita Iman
      • Lip-Sync Song: "Searchin'" by Young Divas
      • Eliminated: Nikita Iman
      • Farewell Message:
      328TBA20 December 2024 (2024-12-20)

      • Guest Judge: Sophie Monk
      • Alternating Coach:
      • Main Challenge:
      • Runway Theme:
      • Eliminated:
      • Lip-Sync Song:
      • Runner-up:
      • Winner of Drag Race Down Under Season Four:

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      6. 1 2 3 4 "Mr. Right or Mr. Right Now?". Drag Race Down Under. Season 4. Episode 2. 8 November 2024. Stan / TVNZ+ / WOW Presents Plus.
      7. 1 2 3 "Snatch Me Out Of Here". Drag Race Down Under. Season 4. Episode 3. 15 November 2024. Stan / TVNZ+ / WOW Presents Plus.
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