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The eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on March 7, 2016. Returning judges include RuPaul and Michelle Visage, with Ross Matthews and Carson Kressley sharing judging responsibilities on an alternate basis. 12 drag queens will be competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", the fewest number of contenders since the second season. The prizes for the winner are a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000. The full list of contestants was revealed during the NewNowNext Awards on February 1, 2016. The song "U Wear It Well" from RuPaul's album Butch Queen was featured in promotion for the show.

Contestants

The drag queens who will compete to be "America's Next Drag Superstar" for season eight of RuPaul's Drag Race are:

(Ages and names stated are at time of contest)

  The contestant won a challenge.

  The contestant was one of the best but did not win the challenge.

  The contestant was one of the worst but was not in the bottom two.

  The contestant was in the bottom two.

  The contestant was eliminated.

  The contestant did not participate in this episode.

Notes

• Episode 2 featured the show's second double-elimination.

Lip-syncs

  The contestant sashayed away after his first time in the bottom two.

  Both contestants sashayed away, one after their first time and one after their second time in the bottom 2.

Notes

• Episode 2 resulted in a double elimination.

Guest judges

(In alphabetical order by stage name and/or last name)

• Ester Dean (singer/songwriter)
• Faith Evans (singer)
• Vivica A. Fox (actress)
• Gigi Hadid (model)
• Todrick Hall (singer and internet personality)
• Debbie Harry (singer)
• Chanel Iman (model)
• Marc Jacobs (fashion designer)
• Nicole Richie (television personality)
• Thomas Roberts (journalist)
• Amy Sedaris (comedian and actress)
• David Sedaris (writer)
• Jamal Sims (choreographer)
• Tasha Smith (actress and comedian)
• Chris Stein (musician)

Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage. (In order of appearance)

• Episode 1:
  • BeBe Zahara Benet (winner of Season 1)
  • Tyra Sanchez (winner of Season 2)
  • Raja (winner of Season 3)
  • Sharon Needles (winner of Season 4)
  • Chad Michaels (contestant on Season 4, and winner of All Stars Season 1)
  • Jinkx Monsoon (winner of Season 5)
  • Violet Chachki (winner of Season 7)
  • Shannel (contestant on Season 1)
  • Latrice Royale (contestant and Miss Congeniality of Season 4)
  • Raven (runner-up of Season 2 and All Stars Season 1)
  • Morgan McMichaels (contestant on season 2)
• Episode 2:
  • AB Soto (musician)

Episodes

Episode One: Keeping It 100!

Airdate: March 7, 2016

• Guest Judge: Nicole Richie
• Special Guests: BeBe Zahara Benet, Shannel, Tyra Sanchez, Raven, Morgan McMichaels, Raja, Sharon Needles, Chad Michaels, Latrice Royale, Jinkx Monsoon, and Violet Chachki.
• Alternating Judge(s): Carson Kressley and Ross Matthews
• Mini-Challenge: Photoshoot with past winners
• Main Challenge: Create an outfit based on a design challenge from seasons past
• Challenge Winner: Kim Chi
• Main Challenge Prize: $3,000 from selfieonastick.com
• Bottom Two: Laila McQueen and Naysha Lopez
• Lip Sync Song: "Applause" by Lady Gaga
• Eliminated: Naysha Lopez
• Farewell message: "Dear Ladies + Monsters. It was a pleasure meeting you all! Play the cards you are dealt + Turn DA PARTY! P.S. I ♥ U Layla [sic] xoxo! The Beauty! Naysha Lopez ♥"

Episode Two: Bitch Perfect

Airdate: March 14, 2016

• Guest Judges: Ester Dean, Lucian Piane, and Jamal Sims
• Special Guest: AB Soto
• Mini-Challenge: Latin dance-off to "Cha Cha Bitch"
• Mini-Challenge Winners: Chi Chi DeVayne and Cynthia Lee Fontaine
• Main Challenge: Perform in a collegiate a cappella sing-off called Bitch Perfect
• Challenge Winner: Chi Chi DeVayne
• Main Challenge Prize: 4 night getaway to a bed and breakfast in New England
• Runway Theme: Movie Premiere eleganza
• Bottom Two: Dax ExclamationPoint and Laila McQueen
• Lip Sync Song: "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
• Eliminated: Dax ExclamationPoint and Laila McQueen
• Farewell Message — Dax ExclamationPoint: "Ladies, You're all Fantastic! I wish I could be here with you! Set the world on fire + Make Everyone EAT IT -DAX! ☠"
• Farewell Message — Laila McQueen: "You're All the Biggest Pack of freaks and I am so "Happy" to call you "family". But Actually I ♥ you All & can't wait for the future with you! xoxo Laila!"

Episode Three: RuCo's Empire

Airdate: March 21, 2016

• Guest Judges: Faith Evans and Tasha Smith
• Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley
• Mini-Challenge: Drag up a supreme court judge robe
• Mini-Challenge Winner: Naomi Smalls
• Main Challenge: Star in two Empire-inspired acting scenes
• Challenge Winner:
• Main Challenge Prize:
• Runway Theme: Rollerskating
• Bottom Two:
• Lip Sync Song:
• Eliminated:
• Farewell message:

Episode Four: New Wave Queens

Airdate: March 28, 2016

• Guest Judges: Debbie Harry and Chris Stein
• Special Guest: Lucian Piane
• Alternating Judge:
• Mini-Challenge:
• Mini-Challenge Winner:
• Main Challenge: Sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands
• Challenge Winner:
• Main Challenge Prize:
• Runway Theme:
• Bottom Two:
• Lip Sync Song:
• Eliminated:
• Farewell message:

Episode Five: Snatch Game

Airdate: April 4, 2016

• Guest Judges: Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris
• Alternating Judge: Ross Matthews
• Main Challenge: Impersonate Celebrities in Snatch Game
• Challenge Winner:
• Main Challenge Prize:
• Runway Theme:
• Bottom Two:
• Lip Sync Song:
• Eliminated:
• Farewell message:

Notes

1. Chi Chi Kat DeVayne is simply known as Chi Chi DeVayne on the show.

References

1. Avery, Dan (January 31, 2016). "The Cast Of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Will Be Announced At New Now Next Honors". New Now Next. United States: Viacom International Inc. Retrieved January 31, 2016. {{cite web}}: templatestyles stripmarker in |website= at position 1 (help)
2. http://www.newnownext.com/amy-sedaris-marc-jacobs-debbie-harry-and-todrick-hall-tapped-as-judge-for-rupauls-drag-race-season-8/02/2016/

External links

• Official website
• Ratings

• RuPaul's Drag Race seasons
• 2016 television seasons