RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars (season 2)

RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars
Season 2
Broadcast from August 25 (2016-08-25) – October 27, 2016 (2016-10-27)
Judges
Host(s) RuPaul
Broadcaster Logo TV
VH1
Competitors 10
Winner
Alaska
Origin Los Angeles, California
Runner-up

Detox

Katya

The second season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premiered on the Logo network on a new night; Thursday, August 25, 2016. Returning judges included RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Carson Kressley, while the space previously occupied by Ross Matthews was filled by Todrick Hall. Cast members were announced on June 17, 2016.[1] This season featured ten All-Star contestants, selected from the show's second season through to its seventh season, who competed to be inducted into the "Drag Race Hall of Fame".

A new twist was revealed for this season, changing the format of the show. In previous seasons, the bottom two queens had to "Lip-sync for their Life" to avoid elimination. This season had the top two performing queens of the challenge "Lip-sync for their Legacy", with the winner of the lip-sync earning $10,000 and choosing which one of the bottom queens gets eliminated. The prizes for the winner were a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000.

Contestants

The drag queens who competed for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame are:

(Ages and names stated are at time of contest)

Contestant Name Age Hometown Original Season Original Placement Outcome
Alaska Justin Andrew Honard 30 Los Angeles, CA Season 5 Runner-Up Winner
Detox Matthew Sanderson 30 Los Angeles, CA Season 5 4th Place Runner-Up
Katya Brian McCook 34 Boston, MA Season 7 5th Place[lower-alpha 1] Runner-Up
Roxxxy Andrews Michael Feliciano 31 Orlando, FL Season 5 Runner-Up 4th Place
Alyssa Edwards Justin Johnson 35 Dallas, TX Season 5 6th Place 5th Place
Tatianna Joey Santolini 27 Washington, D.C. Season 2 4th Place 6th Place
Phi Phi O'Hara Jaremi Carey 29 New York, NY Season 4 Runner-Up 7th Place
Ginger Minj Joshua Eads Brown 31 Orlando, FL Season 7 Runner-Up 8th Place
Adore Delano Danny Noriega 26 Azusa, CA Season 6 Runner-Up 9th Place (Quit)
Coco Montrese Martin Cooper 41 Las Vegas, NV Season 5 5th Place 10th Place
  1. ↑ This contestant was voted as Miss Congeniality during her original season.

Contestant Progress

Contestant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Alaska SAFE WIN SAFE WIN WIN WIN BTM3 Winner Guest
Detox SAFE BTM3 WIN SAFE WIN SAFE WIN Runner-Up Guest
Katya SAFE WIN BTM2 BTM3 SAFE WIN WIN Runner-Up Guest
Roxxxy Andrews WIN BTM3 SAFE BTM3 BTM2 BTM2 BTM3 Eliminated Guest
Alyssa Edwards SAFE SAFE WIN ELIM WIN SAFE ELIM Guest
Tatianna WIN ELIM WIN ELIM Guest
Phi Phi O'Hara BTM3 SAFE SAFE WIN ELIM
Ginger Minj SAFE SAFE ELIM OUT Guest
Adore Delano BTM3 QUIT Guest
Coco Montrese ELIM OUT Guest
     The contestant won RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.
     The contestant was the runner-up.
     The contestant was eliminated without lip-syncing entirely.
     The contestant won the challenge, qualified to "Lip-Sync for their Legacy" and won.
     The contestant won the challenge, qualified to "Lip-Sync for their Legacy" and lost.
     The contestant won entry back into the competition.
     The contestant came back for a chance to win re-entry into the competition and lost.
     The contestant won the challenge, but did not "Lip-Sync for their Legacy".
     The contestant was in the "best and worst" category but was ultimately chosen to be safe.
     The contestant quit the competition.
     This contestant was in the bottom and eligible for elimination.
     The contestant was eliminated.

Lip-syncs

Episode Contestants
(Pick for Elimination)		 Song Winner Eliminated
1 Roxxxy Andrews
(Coco Montrese)		 vs. Tatianna
(Coco Montrese)		 "Shake It Off"
(Taylor Swift)		 Roxxxy Andrews Coco Montrese
2 Alaska
(Tatianna) 		vs. Katya
(Tatianna)		 "Le Freak (Freak Out)"
(Chic)		 Alaska Tatianna
3 Alyssa Edwards
(Ginger Minj) 		vs. Detox
(Katya)		 "Tell It To My Heart"
(Taylor Dayne)		 Alyssa Edwards Ginger Minj
4 Alaska
(Alyssa Edwards) 		vs. Phi Phi O'Hara
(Alyssa Edwards)		 "Got to Be Real"
(Cheryl Lynn)		 Alaska Alyssa Edwards
5 Alyssa Edwards
(Phi Phi O'Hara) 		vs. Tatianna
(Phi Phi O'Hara)		 "Shut Up & Drive"
(Rihanna)		 Alyssa Edwards
& Tatianna		 Phi Phi O'Hara
6 Alaska
(Tatianna) 		vs. Katya
(Roxxxy Andrews)		 "Cherry Bomb"
(Joan Jett & The Blackhearts)		 Alaska Tatianna
7 Detox
(Alyssa Edwards) 		vs. Katya
(Roxxxy Andrews) 		"Step It Up (feat. Dave Audé)"
(RuPaul)		 Detox Alyssa Edwards
8 All remaining contestants:
Alaska, Detox, Katya		 "If I Were Your Woman"
(Gladys Knight & the Pips)		 Alaska Detox
& Katya
     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 the final lip sync.

Guest judges

A list of judges includes:[2]

Special guests

Celebrities who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage (in order of appearance):

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
71"All Star Talent Show Extravaganza"August 25, 2016

Guest Judge: Raven-Symoné

Each of the contestants made their entrance and got acquainted with one another. RuPaul then congratulated the contestants on being invited back for the All Stars season, and then introduced a twist to the competition that shocked the contestants; Instead of the traditional format where she would eliminate one of the bottom contestants, she would not eliminate anyone this season.

  • Mini Challenge: Each contestant would have to stand in front of one another and state outlandish or comedic flaws of one another in the "Reading is Fundamental" challenge. The winner of would receive a $2,000 shopping spree to L.A. Eyeworks.

After all of the girls had said their peace, RuPaul announced Alaska as the winner.

  • Main Challenge: Each contestant would have to showcase their chosen talent in front of the judges, a live audience, and their fellow competitors. The two winners of this challenge would each receive a collection of jewelry from Fierce Drag Jewels.

In the main challenge, Adore, Alaska, and Detox chose to sing as their talents, while Phi Phi O'Hara chose to sing in a-cappella. Alyssa Edwards' talent was a variety act, Coco Montrese's talent was an interpretive dance, Katya's talent was a gymnastics routine, Roxxxy Andrews' talent was a burlesque routine, and Tatianna's talent was a spoken word rendition. Adore, Phi Pho, and Coco Montrese were declared the bottom three and Roxxxy Andrews and Tatianna were declared the two winners.

The twist of this season was then revealed to the girls; the two contestants who RuPaul declares the top two will have to "Lip-sync For their Legacy" and the winner earns the right to eliminate one of the bottom contestants and a $10,000 cash prize.

  • Lip Sync for Your Legacy: The top two contestants would have to lip sync to Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off". The winner would receive a cash prize of $10,000 and the power to eliminate one of the bottom contestants.

After the lip sync, RuPaul then revealed Roxxxy Andrews as the winner and after a short speech, Roxxxy eliminated Coco Montrese.

Farewell Message: "WE ARE ALLSTARS! ♡ Coco Montrese"
82"All Stars Snatch Game"September 1, 2016

Guest Judge: Ross Mathews

After the elimination, Tatianna revealed that she had also chosen Coco Montrese for elimination.

  • Main Challenge: Each contestant would have to choose a celebrity to impersonate in drag for the Snatch Game. The two winners of the challenge would receive two VIP tickets to Cirque du Soleil cabaret "Zumanity", including airfare and accommodations.

During RuPaul’s walkthrough, Adore became upset and decided it would be for the best if she left the competition. In the main challenge, Alaska impersonated Mae West, Alyssa Edwards impersonated Joan Crawford, Detox impersonated Nancy Grace, Ginger Minj impersonated Tammy Faye Bakker, Katya impersonated Bjork, Phi Phi O'Hara impersonated Theresa Caputo, Roxxxy Andrews impersonated Alaska Thunderfuck 5000, and Tatianna impersonated Ariana Grande. After they showcased their “Latex Eleganza” outfits, RuPaul declared Alaska and Katya as the two winners of the challenge and Detox, Roxxxy, and Tatianna as the bottom three of the challenge.

  • Lip Sync for Your Legacy: The top two contestants would have to lip sync to Chic's "Le Freak". The winner would receive a cash prize of $10,000 and the power to eliminate one of the bottom contestants.

After the lip sync, RuPaul then revealed Alaska as the winner and Tatianna was eliminated.

Farewell Message: "Thank You! ♡ Tati"
93"HERstory Of The World"September 8, 2016

Guest Judge: Jeremy Scott

After the elimination, Katya revealed that she had also chosen Tatianna for elimination.

  • Main Challenge: Each contestant would have to perform in a lip-syncing dance number inspired by legendary historical women. The two winners of the challenge would receive a three-night getaway to Palm Springs, California.

In the main challenge, RuPaul assigned each of the contestants their historical women to impersonate for the dance routine. Alaska was given Eve of Adam & Eve, Alyssa Edwards was given Annie Oakley, Detox was given Marie Antoinette, Ginger Minj was given Catherine the Great, Katya was given Princess Diana of Wales, Phi Phi O'Hara was given Helen of Troy, and Roxxxy Andrews was given Eva Peron. After they showcased their “Future of Drag” outfits, RuPaul declared Alyssa Edwards and Detox as the two winners of the challenge and Ginger Minj and Katya as the bottom two of the challenge.

  • Lip Sync for Your Legacy: The top two contestants would have to lip sync to Taylor Dayne's "Tell It To My Heart". The winner would receive a cash prize of $10,000 and the power to eliminate one of the bottom contestants.

After the lip sync, RuPaul then revealed Alyssa Edwards as the winner and Ginger Minj was eliminated.

Farewell Message: "If men can look this good, there's no excuse for ugly women! ♡ The Minj"
104"Drag Movie Shequels"September 15, 2016

Guest Judge: Nicole Scherzinger

After the elimination, Detox revealed that she had chosen Katya for elimination.

  • Main Challenge: Each contestant would have to act in a parody movie sequels of one of RuPaul's favorite movies. The two winners of the challenge would receive a $1,000 shopping spree to Fabric Planet.

In the main challenge, the contestants divided into three groups of two and were assigned by RuPaul a parody movie sequel. Phi Phi O'Hara and Roxxxy Andrews were assigned the sequel parody to Showgirls, called Showsquirrels, where Phi Phi played Mama Versayce and Roxxxy played Lil' Versayce. Detox and Katya were assigned the sequel parody to Thelma & Louise, called Velma & Weezy, where Detox played Weezy and Katya played Velma. Finally, Alaska and Alyssa Edwards were assigned the sequel parody to What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, called Wha' Ha' Happened to Baby JJ?, where Alaska played Baby JJ and Alyssa played Blande. After they showcased their “Two Looks in One” outfits, RuPaul declared Alaska and Phi Phi O'Hara as the two winners of the challenge and Alyssa Edwards, Katya, and Roxxxy Andrews as the bottom three of the challenge.

  • Lip Sync for Your Legacy: The top two contestants would have to lip sync to Cheryl Lynn's "Got to Be Real". The winner would receive a cash prize of $10,000 and the power to eliminate one of the bottom contestants.

After the lip sync, RuPaul then revealed Alaska as the winner and Alyssa Edwards was eliminated. After the elimination, the contestants went back to the "werk room" to find all of the previous eliminated contestants projected onto the mirrors.

Farewell Message: "ITS NOT Personell (sic)...its DRAG! PS Log Off Always & Forever Alyssa E 💋"
115"Revenge of the Queens"September 22, 2016

126"Drag Fish Tank"September 29, 2016

Guest Judge: Graham Norton

After the elimination,

  • Main Challenge: Beastly Golf Challenge. The winner of this challenge would receive a $2000 Prize package from Klein Epstein & Parker.

After all of the contestants had their turn, RuPaul announced Alaska as the winner.

  • Main Challenge: Each contestant would have to market and design drag-influenced products. The two winners of the challenge would receive a custom wig wardrobe from Weaven Steven, and have their merchandise sold at RuPaul's Drag Con.

In the main challenge, Alaska's product was "Alaska Thunderfun Fashion Tape", Alyssa Edwards' product was "Alyssa's Drop Dead Gorgeous (Energy Drink)", Detox's Product was "Detox's Trash Talking Trash Receptacle", Katya's product was "Katya's Crisis Control", Roxxxy Andrews product was "Roxxxy Andrews Wig Tips & Tricks DVD with Roxxxy Andrews Super Tacky Wig Glue", and Tatianna's product was "Tati's Talking Shit Tea Set". After they showcased their “pants” outfits, RuPaul declared Alaska and Katya as the two winners of the challenge and Roxxxy Andrews and Tatianna as the bottom two of the challenge.

  • Lip Sync for Your Legacy: The top two contestants would have to lip sync to Joan Jett & The Blackhearts's "Cherry Bomb". The winner would receive a cash prize of $10,000 and the power to eliminate one of the bottom contestants.

After the lip sync, RuPaul then revealed Alaska as the winner and Tatianna was eliminated.

Farewell Message: "Had a BLAST! I Love you ALL! They got me Gurl! Lol Thankx! ♡ Tati"
137"Family That Drags Together"October 6, 2016

Guest Judge: Aubrey Plaza

After the elimination, Katya revealed that she also chose Roxxxy Andrews for elimination.

  • Main Challenge: Each contestant would have to dress one of their family members in drag and decide what their drag name would be. The two winners of this challenge would each receive a $2000 gift certificate from Marc Jacobs.

In the main challenge and the themed runway presentation, Alaska's competed with Hawaii, Alyssa Edwards with her sister Ava Edwards, Detox with D-Rama, Katya with her mom Svetlana Borisnova, and Roxxxy Andrews with Raquel Andrews. The runway theme was categorized as "Glamour" with both looks between the contestants and the family members being cohesive. After the judges gave their critiques, Detox and Katya were declared the winners and the rest of the contestants, Alaska, Alyssa Edwards and Roxxxy Andrews, as the bottom three.

  • Lip Sync for Your Legacy: The top two contestants would have to lipsync to "Step It Up", a song performed by RuPaul. The winner would receive a cash prize of $10,000 and the power to eliminate one of the bottom contestants.

RuPaul then revealed Detox as the winner of the lipsync and after a short and emotional speach, eliminated Alyssa Edwards.

148"All Stars Supergroup"October 13, 2016
Four contestants become three and the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars is crowned.
159"Reunited"[3]October 27, 2016
The queens from season 2 of Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars reunite to discuss the season's events.

Ratings

Episode no. Title Airdate Logo Viewers
 Logo Ratings
(18-49)		 VH1 Viewers
 VH1 Ratings
(18-49)		 Total Viewers
1 "All Star Talent Show Extravaganza" August 25, 2016 283,000[4] 0.14[4] 301,000[4] 0.13[4] 584,000[4]
2 "All Stars Snatch Game" September 1, 2016 240,000[5] 0.12[5] 385,000[5] 0.18[5] 625,000[5]
3 "HERstory Of The World" September 8, 2016 230,000[6] 0.12[6] 258,000[6] 0.12[6] 484,000[6]
4 "Drag Movie Shequels" September 15, 2016 226,000[7] 0.12[7] 335,000[7] 0.14[7] 561,000[7]
5 "Revenge of the Queens" September 22, 2016 386,000[8] 0.21[8] N/A[9] N/A 386,000[8]
6 "Drag Fish Tank" September 29, 2016 292,000[10] 0.17[10] 313,000[10] 0.15[10] 605,000[10]
7 "Family That Drags Together" October 6, 2016 266,000[11] 0.14[11] 270,000[11] 0.13[11] 536,000[11]
8 "All Stars Supergroup" October 13, 2016 243,000[12] 0.14[12] 303,000[12] 0.12[12] 546,000[12]
9 "Reunited" October 27, 2016 166,000[13] 0.09[13] N/A N/A N/A

References

  1. ↑ "Logo Announces Contestants For "RuPaul's All Star Drag Race" Season 2". LOGO News. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  2. ↑ "Celebrity Judges Announced For "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" Season 2". LOGO News. Retrieved 2016-08-12.
  3. ↑ "RuPaul's All Stars Drag RaceEpisode Guide". Zap 2 It. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
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