The season features a new twist to the show's format: In addition to competing for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame, a parallel competition for the title of "Queen of the Fame Games" took place. Over the course of the season, runway looks from the eliminated contestants were shown during Untucked, and at the end of the season, fans voted for one eliminated queen to win a $60,000 prize (originally announced as $50,000).[5]
The winner of the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars was Jimbo. Kandy Muse was the runner-up. LaLa Ri won the "Queen of the Fame Games" title.
^ abThe contestant was voted Miss Congeniality on her original season.
^LaLa Ri was crowned the "Queen of the Fame Games".
^Heidi N Closet quit the competition prior to the runway and judges' critiques.
^Miss Darienne Lake is referred to as Darienne Lake on the show.
Contestant progress
Legend:
Jimbo won RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 8.
Kandy Muse was the runner-up.
LaLa Ri was crowned the Queen of the Fame Games (QFG) by the viewers.
WIN indicates that the contestant won the challenge and the Lip Sync for Your Legacy.
TOP indicates that the contestant won the challenge, but lost the Lip Sync for Your Legacy.
TSW (Talent Show Winner) indicates that the eliminated contestant won the Fame Games Variety Extravaganza and earned the chance of multiplying their Fame Games votes by 2, 3 or 5.
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.
QUIT indicates that Heidi N Closet quit the competition.
FAME indicates that the eliminated contestant performed in the Fame Games Variety Extravaganza, but did not win the challenge.
Guest indicates that the contestant appeared as a guest.
Progress of contestants including placements in each episode
For the first mini-challenge, the contestants model two looks on the runway: one inspired by fame in the past and one inspired by fame of the present. For the main challenge, the contestants write and perform an original verse to a disco or glam-rock rendition of "Money, Success, Fame, Glamour".
Team Fame Tarts: Alexis Michelle, Darienne Lake, Heidi N Closet, Kahanna Montrese, Kandy Muse and Naysha Lopez
Team Glitter Chicks: Jaymes Mansfield, Jessica Wild, Jimbo, LaLa Ri, Monica Beverly Hillz and Mrs. Kasha Davis
On the runway, category is "Famous Forever: Your Timeless Signature Drag". Alexis Michelle, Jaymes Mansfield, Kahanna Montrese, and LaLa Ri receive positive critiques, with Kahanna Montrese being the top all star. Darienne Lake and Monica Beverly Hillz receive negative critiques, and are the bottom two contestants.
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 and All Stars 3 contestant Aja LaBeija is revealed to be the lip-sync assassin. Aja LaBeija and Kahanna Montrese lip-sync to "Freakum Dress" by Beyoncé. Aja LaBeija wins the lip-sync and reveals that the group has chosen to eliminate Monica Beverly Hillz. RuPaul then reveals that all the eliminated queens will partake in a new sub-contest, the online Fame Games, where fans will vote on their favorite outfit that an eliminated contestant didn't get to use during the competition. The winning contestant will be crowned Queen of the Fame Games and win $50,000.
Bottom Two: Darienne Lake and Monica Beverly Hillz
Eliminated: Monica Beverly Hillz
Farewell Message: "Stay true to yourself. Love you All -♡- M.B.H."
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"It's RDR Live!"
May 12, 2023 (2023-05-12)
The queens perform in a sketch comedy performance of RDR Live.
On the runway, category is "Net Gala". Heidi N Closet, Jaymes Mansfield, and Jimbo receive positive critiques, and Jimbo is the top all star. Kahanna Montrese and Naysha Lopez receive negative critiques, and are the bottom two queens.
Drag Race Thailand co-host and RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World contestant Pangina Heals is revealed to be the lip-sync assassin. Jimbo and Pangina Heals lip-sync to "She Bop" by Cyndi Lauper. Pangina Heals wins the lip-sync and reveals that the group has chosen to eliminate Naysha Lopez.
Farewell Message: "God has a different plan for me and that's fine by me. Have fun and love you all. XO Naysha P.S. I'm still prettier than all of you."
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"The Supermarket Ball"
May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
The queens present three looks on the runway for the Supermarket Ball: "Legen-dairy Queens", "Fruity Patootie", and "Supermarket Supermodel Eleganza".
On the runway, Jessica Wild, Jimbo, Kandy Muse, and LaLa Ri receive positive critiques, and Jessica is the top all star. Darienne Lake and Mrs. Kasha Davis receive negative critiques, and are the bottom two queens.
Season 11 and All Stars 6 contestant and Canada's Drag Race vs the World winner Ra'Jah O'Hara is revealed to be the lip-sync assassin. Jessica and Ra'Jah lip-sync to "Coconuts" by Kim Petras. Jessica wins the lip-sync and eliminates Mrs. Kasha Davis from the competition.
Farewell Message: "Look in your eyes and say I love you daily. Love you all, Ms. Kasha."
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"Screen Queens"
May 26, 2023 (2023-05-26)
In three groups, the queens create and star in scripted TV series trailers, directed by Michelle Visage.
On the runway, category is "Ass the World Turns". Team "Best Friends 4 Never" (Jessica Wild, Kandy Muse, and Jimbo) receives positive critiques, with Jimbo being the top all star. Team "Get Off Island" (Alexis Michelle, Darienne Lake, and Jaymes Mansfield) receives negative critiques, and are the bottom three queens.
Season 1 contestant and All Stars 1 finalist Shannel is revealed as the lip-sync assassin. Jimbo and Shannel lip-sync to "Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett. Shannel wins the lip-sync and reveals that the group has chosen to eliminate Darienne Lake.
While getting ready for the runway, Heidi N Closet makes the decision to quit the competition.
On the runway, category is "RuVeal Yourself". Alexis Michelle, Jaymes Mansfield, and Jimbo receive positive critiques, and Jimbo is the top all star. Jessica Wild and Kahanna Montrese receive negative critiques, and are the bottom two contestants.
Season 14 contestant Jasmine Kennedie is revealed as the lip sync assassin. Jasmine and Jimbo lip-sync to "Hallucinate" by Dua Lipa. Jasmine wins the lip sync. Because of Heidi N Closet's departure, neither of the bottom two is eliminated.
Farewell Message: "Sending y'all so much love. ♡ Stay fab, stay beautiful, and stay supple. XOXO Heidi N Closet PS Whats said in the dark comes to the light ♡"
The queens record and perform a rusical inspired by the life and career of Joan Crawford as well as the biographical film Mommie Dearest. During preparations they record their vocals with music producer Leland and learn choreography from guest judge Adam Shankman.
On the runway category is "Night of 1,000 Grace Joneses". Jessica Wild, Kandy Muse, and LaLa Ri receive positive critiques, and Kandy is the top all star. Jaymes Mansfield and Kahanna Montrese receive negative critiques, and are the bottom two contestants.
Farewell Message: "I shit in one of your spots. Good luck. Love you all, Jaymes Mansfield."
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"Forensic Queens"
June 16, 2023 (2023-06-16)
The queens improvise in the true crime spoof "Forensic Queens: Wha-Ha-Happened to Lil' Poundcake?", which follows the disappearance of season 5 "contestant" Lil' Poundcake on a fictional season of All Stars.
Alexis Michelle plays Effie Lee Bailey, the district attorney
Jessica Wild plays Ura Dragg, one of Lil' Poundcake's All Stars competitors
Jimbo plays Eva Dentz, the forensic examiner
Kahanna Montrese plays Imma Foxx, one of Lil' Poundcake's All Stars competitors
Kandy Muse plays Anita Klew, the investigating detective
LaLa Ri plays Shari Coleman, the production's security guard
On the runway category is "Miss Fill-in-the-Blank".
Alexis Michelle is Miss Manpig
Jessica Wild is Miss Sausage Party
Jimbo is Miss Tits Magee
Kahanna Montrese is Miss Tired Ass Showgirl
Kandy Muse is Miss Arrogant
LaLa Ri is Miss Bootlegger
Jessica Wild, Jimbo, and LaLa Ri receive positive critiques, and LaLa is the top all star. Alexis Michelle, Kahanna Montrese, and Kandy Muse receive negative critiques, and Alexis and Kahanna are declared the bottom two contestants.
Season 14 contestant Jorgeous is revealed as the lip sync assassin. Jorgeous and LaLa lip-sync to "About Damn Time" by Lizzo. LaLa wins the lip sync and eliminates Kahanna Montrese from the competition.
Farewell Message: "I adore ALL of you, this has changed me forever! Love Kahanna XO"
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"You're a Winner, Baby!"
June 23, 2023 (2023-06-23)
RuPaul challenges the queens to create looks worthy of the Drag Race Hall of Fame, inspired by past All Stars champions. Drag Race legends Raven and Shannel bring some style guidance to the workroom. Rock royalty, Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd joins the judges panel.
The Pit Crew rolls out several boxes labelled with the names of previous All Stars winners, with materials inspired by each winner inside. As the winner of the last episode, LaLa Ri assigns the boxes to the queens.
On the runway, category is "I'm A Winner Baby". Alexis Michelle, Jimbo and Jessica Wild receive positive critiques, and Alexis is the top all star. LaLa Ri and Kandy Muse receive negative critiques and are declared the bottom two contestants.
The queens will have a roast of Carson Kressley, the judges, and the fellow queens in front of a live audience.
On the runway, category is "Snow Bunny". Jimbo is announced the top all star. RuPaul then announces from here on out, if you are not the top all star of the week, you are the bottom all-star and are at risk of getting eliminated.
Season 11, All Stars 6 and Canada's Drag Race vs the World contestant Silky Nutmeg Ganache is revealed to be the lip-sync assassin. Jimbo and Silky lip-sync to "Freak-A-Zoid" by Midnight Star. Jimbo wins the lip sync and eliminates Alexis Michelle from the competition.
Bottom Three: Alexis Michelle, Jessica Wild, and Kandy Muse
Eliminated: Alexis Michelle
Farewell Message: "You're my sisters always. XOXO Miss Manpig '23"
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"The Letter L"
July 7, 2023 (2023-07-07)
For this week's mini-challenge the queens must put together looks inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier perfume bottles and model them in a photoshoot. Jessica Wild is declared the mini-challenge winner. For the main challenge the queens are tasked with putting lesbians in drag as well as choreographing duo lip-sync performances to a medley of RuPaul songs.
On the runway, category is "Drag Family Resemblance". Kandy is declared the top all star of the week, leaving Jessica and Jimbo as the bottom two.
Canada's Drag Race season 1 winner Priyanka is revealed to be the lip-sync assassin. Kandy and Priyanka lip-sync to "Jumpin', Jumpin'" by Destiny's Child. Priyanka wins the lip-sync and the $10,000 cash tip is added to the season's Fame Games prize, raising that amount to $60,000. Priyanka reveals that the group vote is tied, meaning that Kandy is the deciding vote. Kandy eliminates Jessica Wild from the competition.
Farewell Message: "Love you girls with all my heart. So proud of you Top 2! Kandy Muse Puerto Rico y Rep Dom estamos orgullosos de ti."
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"The Fame Games Variety Extravaganza"
July 14, 2023 (2023-07-14)
The eliminated queens (minus Heidi N Closet) return to participate in a variety show, where they will compete for a chance to multiply their Fame Games fan vote total. Jimbo and Kandy Muse host the show and exhibit their talents but do not compete in the episode. Prior to the variety show the queens participate in a reading mini-challenge which is won by Mrs. Kasha Davis. The variety show acts are:
After the show the eliminated queens each receive largely positive critiques. Jaymes Mansfield and LaLa Ri are ultimately declared the top all stars of the week. Jaymes and LaLa lip-sync to "Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande. Both are declared the winner of the lip-sync and a wheel with potential multipliers 2x, 3x, and 5x is spun for each. Jaymes receives a 2x multiplier while LaLa receives a 3x multiplier.
Lip Sync for Your Legacy Winners: Jaymes Mansfield and LaLa Ri
Fame Games Vote Multipliers: 2x for Jaymes Mansfield and 3x for LaLa Ri
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"Grand Finale"
July 21, 2023 (2023-07-21)
For the final maxi-challenge of the season Jimbo and Kandy Muse will each learn choreography and lip-sync to an original song written for them: "I Remember Being Born" for Jimbo and "Pay Me in Money" for Kandy Muse. During preparations Jimbo and Kandy also have Tic-Tac talks with RuPaul and Michelle Visage. The eliminated queens who participated in the Variety Extravaganza last week all appear again and have the opportunity to participate in the week's final runway.
On the runway, category is "Finale Fabulosity". After the runway and final critiques for Jimbo and Kandy, LaLa is named "Queen of the Fame Games" and wins the associated $60,000 prize. Jimbo and Kandy then lip-sync to "Do Ya Wanna Funk" by Sylvester and Patrick Cowley. After the lip-sync it is declared that Jimbo is the winner of the season, leaving Kandy Muse as runner-up.
Alternating Judges: Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews
Main Challenge: Lip-sync and perform choreography for an original song
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