The Snatch Game is a challenge on the Drag Race reality competition television franchise. [1] Beginning with the second season of the original American series RuPaul's Drag Race , the challenge has taken place on every season since. It has also occurred on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars since season 2, both seasons of RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race , and on the Thai, British, Canadian, [2] Dutch, Australian-New Zealand, Spanish, Italian, French, Philippine, Belgian, Swedish, Mexican, Brazilian, and German international installments. The Snatch Game typically parodies the game show Match Game (known as Blankety Blank in the UK, Blankety Blanks in Australia, and Jogo dos Pontinhos in Brazil) and is a test of the contestants' skills at celebrity impersonation and improvisational comedy.
Usually occurring about halfway through each Drag Race season, Snatch Game is commonly perceived as one of the most important and memorable challenges of the show and, in RuPaul's own words, separates "the basic bitches from the fierce-ass queens." [3] Winners of the show are often amongst the top performers in the Snatch Game, [lower-alpha 1] though there are a few exceptions. [lower-alpha 2]
Because they are drag queens, the show's contestants typically impersonate women, although there have been several instances of contestants choosing male celebrities whose public images were sufficiently flamboyant to fit in with a drag aesthetic. [4] Several contestants have chosen to impersonate other people directly associated with the show, such as other past or present contestants, Michelle Visage, or RuPaul. [5] Queens cannot choose copyrighted characters, [6] although some have ostensibly impersonated actors while actually basing their portrayal on one of the celebrity's film or television performances. [4]
The challenge often brings in celebrity guests who serve as answer providers and sometimes, but not always, also serve as the guest judges of the episode. However, some seasons have also used members of the show's regular production team, such as Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews, Carson Kressley, Rhys Nicholson or members of the Pit Crew, in lieu of outside guests.
Seven queens have won the Snatch Game more than once: BenDeLaCreme, Ginger Minj, Baga Chipz, Jinkx Monsoon, Trinity the Tuck, Jimbo, and Hannah Conda. Two queens, Gia Gunn and Onyx Unleashed, have been eliminated more than once for their Snatch Game performances.
Legend:
Season | Guest celebrities | Celebrity | Drag name | Impersonation | Result |
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1 | Monét X Change Trixie Mattel | Jordan Connor | Babykins La Roux | Chrissy Teigen | Win |
Jermaine Fowler | Miss Mimi Teapot | Kevina Hart [lower-alpha 19] | R-up | ||
Nico Tortorella | Olivette Isyou | Lucille Ball [lower-alpha 20] | R-up | ||
Bob the Drag Queen [lower-alpha 21] | — | ||||
2 | Brooke Lynn Hytes Monét X Change | Mark Indelicato | Thirsty Von Trap | Erika Jayne | — |
Tatyana Ali | Chakra 7 | Eartha Kitt | |||
AJ McLean | Poppy Love | David Bowie [lower-alpha 22] | |||
Kevin McHale | Chic-Li-Fay | Celine Dion |
Legend:
Season | Guest celebrities | Contestant | Impersonation | Result |
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1 Snatch Summit | Traci Melchor Sarain Fox | Icesis Couture | Donatella Versace | WIN |
Ra'Jah O'Hara | Big Freedia | TOP2 | ||
Rita Baga | Guilda | SAFE | ||
Silky Nutmeg Ganache | Lizzo | SAFE | ||
Vanity Milan | Spice | SAFE | ||
Victoria Scone | Kim Woodburn | SAFE | ||
Anita Wigl'it | Adele | BTM | ||
Stephanie Prince | Cardi B | ELIM |
Season | Guest celebrities | Contestant | Impersonation | Result |
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1 | Plastic Bertrand Juriji der Klee | Mademoiselle Boop | Amélie Nothomb | WIN |
Athena Sorgelikis | Serge Gainsbourg | SAFE | ||
Drag Couenne | Michel Daerden | SAFE | ||
Susan | Sœur Sourire | SAFE | ||
Peach | Dominique Lehmann | BTM | ||
Valenciaga | Vanessa Paradis | ELIM | ||
2 | Cécile Djunga Charles | Chloe Clarke | Golluma [lower-alpha 24] | WIN |
Alvilda | Anne Dorval [lower-alpha 25] | SAFE | ||
"Anne Ominous" [lower-alpha 26] | ||||
La Veuve | Joan of Arc | SAFE | ||
Loulou Velvet | Yolande Moreau | SAFE | ||
Gabanna | Frida Kahlo | BTM | ||
Star | Little Red Riding Hood | ELIM |
Season | Guest celebrities | Contestant | Impersonation | Result |
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1 | Bruna Braga Dudu Bertholini | Helena Malditta | Narcisa Tamborindeguy | WIN |
Betina Polaroid | Regina Rouca | SAFE | ||
Dallas de Vil | Dilma Rousseff | SAFE | ||
Miranda Lebrão | Paola Carosella | SAFE | ||
Organzza | Maria Bethânia | SAFE | ||
Shannon Skarlett | Inês Brasil | SAFE | ||
Naza | Márcia Sensitiva | BTM | ||
Rubi Ocean | Marília Gabriela | ELIM |
Season | Guest celebrities | Contestant | Impersonation | Result |
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1 | Samantha Hudson Kika Lorace | Killer Queen | Isabel Díaz Ayuso | WIN |
Carmen Farala | Dakota Tárraga | SAFE | ||
Dovima Nurmi | Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart | SAFE | ||
Pupi Poisson | Karina | SAFE | ||
Sagittaria | Encarnita Rojas | SAFE | ||
Hugáceo Crujiente | Mona Lisa | BTM | ||
Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha | Belén Esteban | ELIM | ||
2 | Eva Hache Jedet | Sharonne | Verónica Forqué | WIN |
Drag Sethlas | Carmen Lomana | SAFE | ||
Estrella Xtravaganza | Paquita Salas | SAFE | ||
Juriji Der Klee | Isabel [lower-alpha 27] | SAFE | ||
Marina | Antonia Dell'Atte | SAFE | ||
Venedita Von Däsh | Miguel Bosé | SAFE | ||
Diamante Merybrown | RuPaul | BTM | ||
Onyx | Joanna of Castile | ELIM | ||
3 | Karina Pupi Poisson [lower-alpha 28] | Pink Chadora | Lola Flores | WIN |
Bestiah | La Hierbas | SAFE | ||
Clover Bish | Maite Galdeano | SAFE | ||
Hornella Góngora | Juan Carlos I | SAFE | ||
Pitita | Sara Montiel | SAFE | ||
Vania Vainilla | Bárbara Rey | SAFE | ||
Visa | Paulina Rubio | SAFE | ||
Pakita | Peppa Pig [lower-alpha 29] | BTM | ||
The Macarena | Paca la Piraña | ELIM |
Season | Guest celebrities | Contestant | Impersonation | Result |
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1 | Yurena Yola Berrocal | Pupi Poisson | Tamara Falcó | WIN |
Drag Sethlas | Aless Gibaja | TOP2 | ||
Hornella Góngora | José Luis Moreno | SAFE | ||
Juriji Der Klee | Aramis Fuster | SAFE | ||
Pakita | Carmen de Mairena | SAFE | ||
Samantha Ballentines | Raphael | SAFE | ||
Sagittaria | Rosario Flores | BTM | ||
Onyx Unleashed | Lorenzo Caprile | ELIM | ||
Season | Guest celebrities | Contestant | Impersonation | Result |
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1 | Bérengère Krief Bilal Hassani | La Grande Dame | Alexandra Rosenfeld | WIN |
Elips | Chantal Ladesou | SAFE | ||
Lolita Banana | Rossy de Palma | SAFE | ||
Paloma | Fanny Ardant | SAFE | ||
Soa de Muse | Félindra | SAFE | ||
La Big Bertha | Jean-Pierre Coffe | BTM | ||
Kam Hugh | Mireille Mathieu | ELIM | ||
2 | Amanda Lear Eddy de Pretto | Punani | Amanda Lear | WIN |
Cookie Kunty | Johnny Halliday | SAFE | ||
Keiona | Afida Turner | SAFE | ||
Mami Watta | Shauna Sand | SAFE | ||
Moon | Brigitte Fontaine | SAFE | ||
Sara Forever | Françoise Sagan | SAFE | ||
Ginger Bitch | Victoria Silvstedt | BTM | ||
Piche | Geneviève de Fontenay | ELIM | ||
Season | Guest celebrities | Contestants | Impersonation | Result |
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1 Snatch Game at Sea | Dianne Brill Gianni Jovanovic | Kelly Heelton | Bruce Darnell | WIN |
Metamorkid | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | SAFE | ||
Pandora Nox | Arnold Schwarzenegger [lower-alpha 30] | SAFE | ||
Yvonne Nightstand | Vincent Raven | SAFE | ||
Loreley Rivers | Ludwig van Beethoven | BTM | ||
Victoria Shakespears | Inês Brasil | BTM | ||
Nikita Vegaz | Silvia Wollny [lower-alpha 31] | ELIM | ||
Season | Guest celebrities | Contestant | Impersonation | Result |
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1 | Carlo Boszhard Monica Geuze | Envy Peru | Patty Brard | WIN |
ChelseaBoy | Joe Exotic | SAFE | ||
Janey Jacké | Anny Schilder | SAFE | ||
Ma'Ma Queen | Raven van Dorst | SAFE | ||
Miss Abby OMG | Michella Kox | BTM | ||
Sederginne | Mega Mindy [lower-alpha 32] | ELIM | ||
2 | Carlo Boszhard Elise Schaap | Keta Minaj | Sophie Anderson | WIN |
Vivaldi | Nikkie Plessen | WIN | ||
My Little Puny | Marijke Helwegen | SAFE | ||
Tabitha | Kim Holland | SAFE | ||
The Countess | Louis XIV | SAFE | ||
Vanessa Van Cartier | Queen Mathilde | SAFE | ||
Ivy-Elyse | Cardi B | BTM | ||
Love Masisi | Grace Jones | ELIM |
Season | Guest celebrities | Contestants | Impersonation | Result |
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1 | Valentina Oscar Madrazo | Cristian Peralta | Verónica Castro | WIN |
Lady Kero | Luna Gil | SAFE | ||
Margaret Y Ya | Martha Debayle | SAFE | ||
Matraka | Adela Micha | SAFE | ||
Regina Voce | Walter Mercado | SAFE | ||
Gala Varo | La Llorona | BTM | ||
Argennis | Gloria Trevi | ELIM | ||
Season | Guest celebrities | Contestant | Impersonation | Result |
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1 Snatch Game KNB? | Jon Santos Jojie Dingcong | Xilhouete | Vicki Belo | WIN |
Eva Le Queen | Rufa Mae Quinto | SAFE | ||
Marina Summers | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo | SAFE | ||
Precious Paula Nicole | Charo Santos-Concio | SAFE | ||
Viñas DeLuxe | Kris Aquino | SAFE | ||
Boy Abunda | ||||
Brigiding | Elizabeth Ramsey | BTM | ||
Minty Fresh | Maria Sofia Love | BTM | ||
2 Snatch Game KNB? | Jon Santos Kim Molina | Captivating Katkat | Joy Belmonte | WIN |
Arizona Brandy | Adele | SAFE | ||
Bernie | Madam Inutz | SAFE | ||
Hana Beshie | Jessica Soho | SAFE | ||
M1ss Jade So | Queen Dura | SAFE | ||
ØV Cünt | Zenaida Seva | SAFE | ||
DeeDee Marié Holliday | Meryl Streep [lower-alpha 38] | BTM | ||
Jennifer Coolidge | ||||
Matilduh | Sassa Gurl | BTM | ||
Veruschka Levels | Dionisia Dapidran-Pacquiao | ELIM | ||
Season | Guest celebrities | Contestant | Impersonation | Result |
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1 | Arantxa Alvarez Omar Rudberg | Admira Thunderpussy | Anita Ekberg | WIN |
Elecktra | Anna Anka | SAFE | ||
Fontana | Britney Spears | SAFE | ||
Santana Sexmachine | Gunilla Persson | SAFE | ||
Vanity Vain | Anna Book | SAFE | ||
Antonina Nutshell | Sandra Dahlberg | BTM | ||
Imaa Queen | Carola | ELIM |
Season | Guest celebrities | Contestant | Impersonation | Result |
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1 | Metinee Kingpayom Polpat Asavaprapha | Natalia Pliacam | Sumanee Gunakasem | WIN |
B Ella | Leena Jung | SAFE | ||
Amadiva | Cherprang Areekul | SAFE | ||
Dearis Doll | Jintara Poonlarp | SAFE | ||
Année Maywong | Lukkade Metinee | BTM | ||
JAJA | Nicki Minaj | BTM | ||
Petchra | Amy Winehouse | ELIM | ||
2 | Metinee Kingpayom Khemanit "Pancake" Jamikorn | Angele Anang | Vatanika | RW |
Bandit | Ornapha Krisadee | SAFE | ||
Vanda Miss Joaquim | Cardi B | SAFE | ||
Srimala | Sophia La | BTM | ||
Tormai | Thapanee Ietsrichai | WEL | ||
Season | Guest celebrities | Contestant | Impersonation | Result |
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1 | Michelle Visage Rhys Nicholson | Anita Wigl'it | Queen Elizabeth II | WIN |
Elektra Shock | Catherine O'Hara [lower-alpha 39] | SAFE | ||
Etcetera Etcetera | Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton | SAFE | ||
Karen from Finance | Dolly Parton | SAFE | ||
Kita Mean | Dr. Seuss | SAFE | ||
Maxi Shield | Magda Szubanski [lower-alpha 40] | SAFE | ||
Scarlet Adams | Jennifer Coolidge | SAFE | ||
Coco Jumbo | Lizzo | BTM | ||
Art Simone | Bindi Irwin | ELIM | ||
2 | Michelle Visage Raven | Hannah Conda | Liza Minnelli | WIN |
Kween Kong | NeNe Leakes | SAFE | ||
Molly Poppinz | Orville Peck | SAFE | ||
Spankie Jackzon | Barry Humphries [lower-alpha 41] | SAFE | ||
Yuri Guaii | Courtney Love | SAFE | ||
Beverly Kills | Val Garland | BTM | ||
Minnie Cooper | Ellen DeGeneres | ELIM | ||
3 | Keiynan Lonsdale Max Currie | Ashley Madison | Jesus Christ | WIN |
Bumpa Love | Kiri Te Kanawa | SAFE | ||
Gabriella Labucci | Emma Watkins | SAFE | ||
Hollywould Star | Naomi Campbell | SAFE | ||
Isis Avis Loren | Donatella Versace | SAFE | ||
Flor | Charo | BTM | ||
Rita Menu | Cardi B | ELIM |
Series | Family | Contestant | Impersonation | Result |
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1 Snatch Game: Family Edition | Katie Price | Baga Chipz | Kathy Bates [lower-alpha 51] | TOP2 |
Jujubee | Cher | BTM | ||
Pangina Heals | Mariah Carey | ELIM | ||
Michelle Visage | Blu Hydrangea | Mike Myers [lower-alpha 52] | WIN | |
Janey Jacké | James Charles | BTM | ||
Mo Heart | Billy Porter [lower-alpha 53] | BTM | ||
2 Snatch Game: Family Edition | Jane McDonald | La Grande Dame | Carla Bruni | SAFE |
Marina Summers | Manny Pacquiao | SAFE | ||
Gothy Kendoll | Kim Woodburn | BTM | ||
Keta Minaj | Fran Drescher | ELIM | ||
Sinitta | Tia Kofi | Anne Boleyn | WIN | |
Hannah Conda | Shirley Temple | TOP2 | ||
Choriza May | Catherine of Aragon | SAFE | ||
Scarlet Envy | Statue of Liberty | SAFE | ||
Cardi B and Jennifer Coolidge are the most frequently impersonated celebrities, with Coolidge as the only celebrity to be simultaneously impersonated by two competing queens in the same Snatch Game. Both queens who impersonated Mariah Carey and two of the five queens who impersonated Cardi B were eliminated, making them the only choices of impersonation subject to lead to multiple contestants' eliminations. Both of the queens to impersonate Ariana Grande, Celine Dion, Ellen DeGeneres, Nancy Grace, and Rue McClanahan, respectively, and two of the three queens to impersonate Lady Gaga were up for elimination due to their performances, but only one queen was eliminated for each. Two of the four queens to impersonate Eartha Kitt, and two of the three queens to impersonate Cher and RuPaul, respectively, landed in the bottom, but none of them were eliminated. Two of the three queens to impersonate Liza Minnelli won the Snatch Game, making her the first impersonation subject to earn multiple queens a win, while Joan Rivers became the second following season 15 of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Number | Celebrity | Contestant | Season |
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5 | Cardi B | Vanda Miss Joaquim | Thailand 2 |
Jaida Essence Hall | Season 12 | ||
Ivy-Elyse | Holland 2 | ||
Stephanie Prince | Canada vs. the World 1 | ||
Rita Menu | Down Under 3 | ||
Jennifer Coolidge | Scarlet Adams | Down Under 1 | |
Jaymes Mansfield | All Stars 8 | ||
DeeDee Marié Holliday | Philippines 2 | ||
Kitten Kaboodle | Canada 4 | ||
Nearah Nuff | |||
4 | Eartha Kitt | Chi Chi DeVayne | Season 8 |
Valentina | All Stars 4 | ||
Jujubee | All Stars 5 | ||
Chakra 7 | Celebrity 2 | ||
3 | Adele | Ginger Minj | Season 7 |
Anita Wigl'it | Canada vs. the World 1 | ||
Arizona Brandy | Philippines 2 | ||
Beyoncé | Tyra Sanchez | Season 2 | |
Kenya Michaels | Season 4 | ||
Asia O'Hara | Season 10 | ||
Britney Spears | Tatianna | Season 2 | |
Derrick Barry | Season 8 | ||
Fontana | Sverige 1 | ||
Cher | Delta Work | Season 3 | |
Chad Michaels | Season 4 | ||
Jujubee | UK vs. the World 1 | ||
Donatella Versace | Miss Fame | Season 7 | |
Icesis Couture | Canada vs. the World 1 | ||
Isis Avis Loren | Down Under 3 | ||
Lady Gaga | Sonique | Season 2 | |
Phi Phi O'Hara | Season 4 | ||
Miz Cracker | All Stars 5 | ||
Liza Minnelli | Alexis Michelle | Season 9 | |
Scarlett BoBo | Canada 1 | ||
Hannah Conda | Down Under 2 | ||
RuPaul | Jessica Wild | Season 2 | |
Trixie Mattel | All Stars 3 | ||
Diamante Merybrown | España 2 | ||
Whitney Houston | Sahara Davenport | Season 2 | |
Monét X Change | All Stars 4 | ||
Trinity K. Bonet | All Stars 6 | ||
2 | Alyssa Edwards | Violet Chachki | Season 7 |
Aja | Season 9 | ||
Amanda Lear | Punani | France 2 | |
Lina Galore | Italia 3 | ||
Amanda Lepore | Trinity Taylor | Season 9 | |
Luxx Noir London | Season 15 | ||
Amy Winehouse | Yara Sofia | Season 3 | |
Petchra | Thailand 1 | ||
Ariana Grande | Tatianna | All Stars 2 | |
Kimmy Couture | Canada 3 | ||
Carol Channing | Pandora Boxx | Season 2 | |
Bob the Drag Queen | Season 8 | ||
Catherine Tate | The Vivienne | All Stars 7 | |
Michael Marouli | UK 5 | ||
Celine Dion | Brooke Lynn Hytes | Season 11 | |
Chic-Li-Fay | Celebrity 2 | ||
Charo | Shuga Cain | Season 11 | |
Flor | Down Under 3 | ||
Diana Vreeland | Robbie Turner | Season 8 | |
Raja | All Stars 7 | ||
Dolly Parton | Karen from Finance | Down Under 1 | |
Kylie Sonique Love | All Stars 6 | ||
Ellen DeGeneres | Blair St. Clair | All Stars 5 | |
Minnie Cooper | Down Under 2 | ||
Fran Drescher | Courtney Act | Season 6 | |
Keta Minaj | UK vs. the World 2 | ||
Gemma Collins | Cheryl Hole | UK 1 | |
Kitty Scott-Claus | UK 3 | ||
Grace Jones | BeBe Zahara Benet | All Stars 3 | |
Love Masisi | Holland 2 | ||
Inês Brasil | Shannon Skarlett | Brasil 1 | |
Victoria Shakespears | Germany 1 | ||
Jesus Christ | Ashley Madison | Down Under 3 | |
Aimee Yonce Shennel | Canada 4 | ||
Joan Crawford | Mariah | Season 3 | |
Alyssa Edwards | All Stars 2 | ||
Joan Rivers | Jimbo | Canada 1 | |
Loosey LaDuca | Season 15 | ||
Joe Exotic | ChelseaBoy | Holland 1 | |
Venus | Canada 4 | ||
Julia Child | Milk | Season 6 | |
Divina de Campo | UK 1 | ||
Kim Woodburn | Victoria Scone | Canada vs. the World 1 | |
Gothy Kendoll | UK vs. the World 2 | ||
Leslie Jones | Heidi N Closet | Season 12 | |
Kimora Amour | Canada 2 | ||
Lizzo | Coco Jumbo | Down Under 1 | |
Silky Nutmeg Ganache | Canada vs. the World 1 | ||
Manny Pacquiao | Melinda Verga | Canada 4 | |
Marina Summers | UK vs. the World 2 | ||
Mariah Carey | Kiara | Canada 1 | |
Pangina Heals | UK vs. the World 1 | ||
Marilyn Monroe | Ivy Winters | Season 5 | |
Irma Gerd | Canada 3 | ||
Maya Angelou | Chi Chi DeVayne | All Stars 3 | |
Monét X Change | Season 10 | ||
Mona Lisa | Hugáceo Crujiente | España 1 | |
Jax | Season 15 | ||
Nancy Grace | Acid Betty | Season 8 | |
Detox | All Stars 2 | ||
Naomi Campbell | Shea Couleé | Season 9 | |
Hollywould Star | Down Under 3 | ||
NeNe Leakes | Peppermint | Season 9 | |
Kween Kong | Down Under 2 | ||
Nicki Minaj | Trinity K. Bonet | Season 6 | |
JAJA | Thailand 1 | ||
Paris Hilton | Raven | Season 2 | |
Gottmik | Season 13 | ||
Rachel Zoe | Laganja Estranja | Season 6 | |
Synthia Kiss | Canada 2 | ||
Rue McClanahan | Crystal | UK 1 | |
Elliott with 2 Ts | Season 13 | ||
Saucy Santana | Jada Shada Hudson | Canada 3 | |
Malaysia Babydoll Foxx | Season 15 | ||
Shirley Temple | Jimbo | All Stars 8 | |
Hannah Conda | UK vs. the World 2 | ||
Sofía Vergara | Cynthia Lee Fontaine | Season 9 | |
Adriana | Canada 2 | ||
Tammy Faye Messner | Ginger Minj | All Stars 2 | |
Vivian Vanderpuss | Canada 3 | ||
Tiffany Haddish | Monique Heart | All Stars 4 | |
A'keria C. Davenport | Season 11 | ||
Tina Turner | Shangela | Season 3 | |
Widow Von'Du | Season 12 | ||
Walter Mercado | Alexis Mateo | All Stars 5 | |
Regina Voce | México 1 | ||
Wendy Williams | DiDa Ritz | Season 4 | |
Naomi Smalls | All Stars 4 |
The "Snatch Game" challenge has been called the signature challenge on the show. [15] Kevin O'Keeffe from Into discusses that the challenge isn't only about the celebrity impersonation and RuPaul looks for accuracy, humor and the idea of the character. He also states that the challenge tests a lot of different skills, such as the queens' ability to put on a different look from their signature one, and also their ability to be "funny on a dime". [16] RuPaul states each year, as the challenge is introduced, that the cardinal rule of the challenge is to make him laugh. [5]
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The third series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK began airing on 23 September 2021.
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The second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK began airing on 14 January 2021 on the BBC Three section of BBC iPlayer and WOW Presents Plus streaming service. The series was confirmed and casting was closed on 15 November 2019. Production was suspended mid 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but resumed late 2020. The cast of 12 new queens was announced on 16 December 2020 and the series premiered on 14 January 2021. It was also announced a special episode RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Queens on Lockdown would air, following the queens during the first lockdown. This special episode was released on 12 February.
The fourth series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK began airing on BBC Three on 22 September 2022. RuPaul returned to his role as main host and head judge, and was again joined on the judging panel by Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton, all of whom returned for their respective fourth series. The series was filmed in Pinewood Studios in February 2022. The cast for the fourth series was revealed on 7 September 2022 on social media. The cast also featured Dakota Schiffer, the first out trans woman to compete in the British version of the show.
The first season of Drag Race Italia premiered on November 18, 2021. The cast was announced on October 28, 2021. The winner of the first season of Drag Race Italia was Elecktra Bionic, becoming the first ever winner in the Drag Race franchise without any maxi-challenge wins, and the first contestant to never lip sync or win a maxi-challenge in the same season, with Farida Kant and Le Riche as runners-up.
The second season of RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race premiered August 12, 2022 on VH1. This season featured a major retool of the spin-off, with nine celebrity contestants — concealed by drag personas — competing in a season-length lip sync tournament. RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews returned as judges.
The seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premiered on Paramount+ on May 20 and concluded on July 29, 2022.
The eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premiered on Paramount+ on May 12, 2023. The series continues with RuPaul as host and judge, with returning judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, and Ross Mathews joined by Ts Madison on the judging panel. The season's premiere date was announced in a brief teaser trailer aired during the finale of the fifteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. The cast was revealed on April 20.
The second series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World began airing on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer on 9 February 2024. RuPaul returned to his role of main host and head judge, and again was joined on the judging panel by Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton, all of whom are judges on RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
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