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Queen of the Universe
Season 2
Promotional poster for season two with original release date
Hosted by	Graham Norton
Judges	Trixie Mattel Michelle Visage Mel B Vanessa Williams
No. of contestants	10
Winner	Taiga Brava
Runner-up	Trevor Ashley
No. of episodes	8
Release
Original network	Paramount+
Original release	June 2 (2023-06-02) – June 22, 2023 (2023-06-22)
Season chronology
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The second season of Queen of the Universe premiered on June 2, 2023, through the streaming service Paramount+.

The winner of the second season of Queen of the Universe was Taiga Brava from Mexico, with Trevor Ashley from Australia finishing as the runner-up.

Production

On February 15, 2022, a press release from Paramount+ announced that the television series was renewed for a second season. Graham Norton has returned as the host of the series with Trixie Mattel, Michelle Visage, and Vanessa Williams returning as judges, except for Leona Lewis, who was replaced by Mel B.

The cast was announced on February 22, 2023, with a total of ten contestants, including Aura Eternal, a runner-up from the second season of Drag Race Italia, and Love Masisi, a contestant from the second season of Drag Race Holland.

Contestants

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

Notes:

1. Now known as Aura Eternal Visage, she was referred to as Aura Eternal on the show.
2. Jazell Barbie Royale is referred to as Jazell Royale on the show.
3. Maxie Andreison is referred to as Maxie on the show.
4. Maxie left the competition due to medical reasons.
5. Viola Viagra is referred to as Viola on the show.

Contestants progress

Legend:

Performance shows

Round 1: No Place Like Home (June 2)

Queens were to impress the judges and in-studio audience during these two-part premiere episodes. At the end of this round, the Queen with the least in-studio audience votes was eliminated and the in-studio audience saved four Queens, leaving the bottom five Queens to perform in a Spice Girl Showdown to stay in the competition, where the judges eliminated one more Queen.

Round 2: Two Queens, One Song (June 9)

Last week's top Queen Viola and bottom Queen Taiga Brava were paired up and paired the other Queens. Four pairs wrote an original song based on four genres. At the end of this round, the audience saved three pairs of Queens and the remaining pair had to perform a "Survival Song" to stay in the competition, where the judges eliminated one more Queen.

Round 3: My First Time (June 16)

At the end of this round, the in-studio audience saved five Queens, leaving one of the bottom two Queens eliminated by the judges.

Round 4: Future Disco 3000 (June 22)

This round, top six Queens competed in three Disco Diva Showdown. After each Showdown, the audience saved one Queen and the other Queen had to perform a "Survival Song" to stay in the competition, where the judges eliminated one Queen.

Round 5: Exposed! (June 22)

Maxie couldn't continue in the competition due to an injury. At the end of this round, the in-studio audience saved two Queens, leaving one of the bottom two Queens eliminated by the judges, but the judges saved both the Queens in bottom two.

Round 6: Semi-Final (June 22)

Top four Queens were paired up with a mentor from Pop Diva Panel. At the end of the semi-finals round, the audience sends two Queens to the finals, while the judges save one of the remaining two Queens, but the judges votes was a tie. The Queen with the least in-studio audience votes was eliminated.

Round 7: Party All Over the World - Finale (June 22)

The final three Queens perform two songs, and one Queen takes home the top prize of $250,000 and the title of Queen of the Universe.

Episodes

References

1. Lambe, Stacy (March 13, 2023). "'Queen of the Universe' Reveals Premiere Date and Drag Contestants for Season 2: Watch a Clip". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
2. "Paramount+ Announces Expansive New Reality Slate to Accelerate Growth and Expand Internationally, Including the First-Ever Globally Connected Reality Competition Series, "The Challenge: War of the Worlds"" (Press release). CBS. February 15, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
3. Urban, Sasha (June 20, 2022). "Mel B to Join 'Queen of the Universe' Season 2 Judging Panel at Paramount+". Variety. Archived from the original on November 5, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
4. ^ Tinoco, Armando (February 22, 2023). "'Queen Of The Universe' Season 2 Cast Set For Drag Singing Competition At Paramount+". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 1, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
5. "Bigger Hits, Glossier Lips and Massive T**s". Queen of the Universe. Season 2. Episode 1. June 2, 2023. Paramount+.
6. "A Spicy Twist". Queen of the Universe. Season 2. Episode 2. June 2, 2023. Paramount+.
7. "Double Trouble". Queen of the Universe. Season 2. Episode 3. June 9, 2023. Paramount+.
8. "Dragging Up the Past". Queen of the Universe. Season 2. Episode 4. June 16, 2023. Paramount+.
9. "Who's Ready for a Dance Off?". Queen of the Universe. Season 2. Episode 5. June 22, 2023. Paramount+.
10. "Exposed!". Queen of the Universe. Season 2. Episode 6. June 22, 2023. Paramount+.
11. "Battle of the Divas". Queen of the Universe. Season 2. Episode 7. June 22, 2023. Paramount+.
12. "The Winner Is…". Queen of the Universe. Season 2. Episode 8. June 22, 2023. Paramount+.
13. ^ "Shows A-Z – Queen of the Universe on Paramount+". The Futon Critic. Archived from the original on January 5, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2023.

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