List of Canada's Drag Race episodes explained

Canada's Drag Race is a Canadian reality competition streaming television series, based on America's RuPaul's Drag Race. The series is produced by Blue Ant Studios and premiered on Crave in Canada and WOW Presents Plus internationally on July 2, 2020.[1] The show documents Canadian drag queen Brooke Lynn Hytes' search of the next "Canadian Drag Superstar". In January 2021, the show was renewed for a second season,[2] which began airing in October.[3] In November 2021, the show was renewed for a third season,[4] which began airing in July 2022.[5]

Episodes

Season 1 (2020)

See main article: Canada's Drag Race season 1. Season 1 aired from July 2, 2020 to September 3, 2020. The season included Brooke Lynn Hytes, Stacey McKenzie, and Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman as judges. In May 2020, Anastarzia Anaquway, BOA, Ilona Verley, Jimbo, Juice Boxx, Kiara, Kyne, Lemon, Priyanka, Rita Baga, Scarlett BoBo, and Tynomi Banks were revealed as the twelve competing queens for the first season.[6] In the season finale, Priyanka won the competition, with Rita Baga and Scarlett BoBo as runners-up.[7]

Season 2 (2021)

See main article: Canada's Drag Race season 2. For the second season, Brooke Lynn Hytes remained as a judge, while Stacey McKenzie and Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman were replaced by Brad Goreski, Amanda Brugel, and Traci Melchor.[8] The twelve competitors were revealed to be Adriana, Beth, Eve 6000, Gia Metric, Icesis Couture, Kendall Gender, Kimora Amour, Océane Aqua-Black, Pythia, Suki Doll, Stephanie Prince, and Synthia Kiss. Season 2 started airing on October 14, 2021,[9] and concluded on December 16, 2021, with Icesis Couture, Kendall Gender, and Pythia as finalists. Icesis Couture took the title as "Canada's Next Drag Superstar."[10]

Season 3 (2022)

See main article: Canada's Drag Race season 3. For the third season, Brooke Lynn Hytes remained as a judge alongside Goreski and Melchor. Brugel did not return to the judges panel.[11] The twelve competitors were revealed to be Bombae, Chelazon Leroux, Gisèle Lullaby, Halal Bae, Irma Gerd, Jada Shada Hudson, Kaos, Kimmy Couture, Lady Boom Boom, Miss Fiercalicious, Miss Moço, and Vivian Vanderpuss.[12] Season 3 premiered on July 14, 2022, and concluded on September 8. Gisèle Lullaby won the competition with Jada Shada Hudson as runner-up.

Season 4 (2023–2024)

See main article: Canada's Drag Race season 4.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Canada's Drag Race' Sets Date For U.S. Linear Debut On Logo. Deadline. July 13, 2020. Ramos. Dino-Ray. October 29, 2021. October 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029195454/https://deadline.com/2020/07/canadas-drag-race-linear-debut-logo-rupauls-drag-race-1202984052/. live.
  2. Web site: Canada's Drag Race future revealed following first season of RuPaul's spin-off series. Digital Spy. January 7, 2021. Harp. Justin. October 29, 2021. October 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029195504/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a35153875/canada-drag-race-renewed-season-2/. live.
  3. Web site: Where to Watch 'Canada's Drag Race' Season 2 in the US. Decider. October 14, 2021. White. Brett. October 29, 2021. October 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029195455/https://decider.com/2021/10/14/canadas-drag-race-season-2-episode-1-wow-presents/. live.
  4. Web site: Canada's Drag Race renewed for season 3 at Crave. Now Toronto. November 10, 2021. Ritchie. Kevin. July 12, 2022. June 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220615165538/https://nowtoronto.com/movies/canadas-drag-race-renewed-for-season-3-at-crave. live.
  5. Web site: Meet the sensational cast of 'Canada's Drag Race' Season 3. eTalk. June 15, 2022. July 12, 2022. Emma Badame. June 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220616132937/https://www.etalk.ca/tv/2022/6/meet-the-sensational-cast-of-canadas-drag-race-season-3.html. live.
  6. Canada's Drag Race cast sash-ehs north: Meet the queens. Entertainment Weekly. May 14, 2020. Nolfi. Joey. October 29, 2021. October 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029195454/https://ew.com/tv/canadas-drag-race-cast-season-1/. live.
  7. Web site: Canada's Drag Race Finale: Did the Right Queen Snatch the Crown?. TV Line. September 3, 2020. Swift. Andy. October 29, 2021. October 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029195454/https://tvline.com/2020/09/03/drag-race-canada-finale-priyanka-wins-season-1-winner-video/. live.
  8. Canada's Drag Race season 2 adds new head judges amid panel shake-up. Nolfi. Joey. Entertainment Weekly. June 29, 2021. October 29, 2021. en. June 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210629160830/https://ew.com/tv/canadas-drag-race-season-2-judges-replacing-stacey-mckenzie-jeffrey-bowyer-chapman/. live.
  9. Web site: Guzzo. Bianca. September 14, 2021. Canada's Drag Race Season 2: Meet The Queens!. October 29, 2021. In Magazine. September 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210915102206/https://inmagazine.ca/2021/09/canadas-drag-race-season-2-meet-the-queens/. live.
  10. Web site: Shantay she slayed! Icesis Couture is the winner of 'Canada's Drag Race' Season 2. Xtra!. Martin. Russ. December 17, 2021. December 18, 2021. December 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211217194726/https://xtramagazine.com/culture/icesis-couture-winner-canadas-drag-race-season-2-215093. live.
  11. Nolfi . Joey . June 15, 2022 . Meet the 'Canada's Drag Race' season 3 queens . July 11, 2022 . . en . June 16, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220616132936/https://ew.com/tv/canadas-drag-race-season-3-cast-meet-the-queens/ . live .
  12. Web site: Meet the sensational cast of 'Canada's Drag Race' Season 3. eTalk. June 15, 2022. July 11, 2022. Emma Badame. June 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220616132937/https://www.etalk.ca/tv/2022/6/meet-the-sensational-cast-of-canadas-drag-race-season-3.html. live.