RuPaul's Drag Race season 5

Contestants

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

Notes:

Contestant progress

Lip syncs

Legend:

Guest judges

Listed in chronological order:

• Camille Grammer, television personality
• Mike Ruiz, photographer
• Kristen Johnston, actress
• Juliette Lewis, actress and singer
• Coco Austin, model
• Paulina Porizkova, model and actress
• Chaz Bono, writer and activist
• Travis Wall, dancer
• Julie Brown, actress-comedian
• Downtown Julie Brown, actress and MTV VJ
• La Toya Jackson, singer
• The Pointer Sisters (Anita and Ruth), girl group
• Leslie Jordan, actor
• Jeffrey Moran, Absolut Vodka marketing/branding executive
• Aubrey O’Day, singer
• Joan Van Ark, actress
• María Conchita Alonso, singer/songwriter and actress
• Jamie-Lynn Sigler, actress and singer
• Clinton Kelly, fashion stylist
• George Kotsiopoulos, editor and fashion consultant
• Marg Helgenberger, actress
• Bob Mackie, fashion designer

Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage:

;Episode 4

• Nick Lazzarini, dancer and winner of So You Think You Can Dance season 1

;Episode 5

• Ian Drew, Entertainment Director of Us Weekly

;Episode 6

• Lucian Piane, composer and record producer

;Episode 7

• Deven Green, comedian and musician
• Nadya Ginsberg, comedian, actress, and writer
• Bruce Vilanch, writer and actor

;Episode 9

• Wilmer Valderrama, actor

;Episode 11

• Davina Foxx, drag queen expert
• Not anymore, Chris

;Episode 12

• Gloria Allred, lawyer
• Mathu Andersen, make-up artist and photographer
• Candis Cayne, actress and performance artist

;Episode 13

• Latrice Royale, contestant on season 4 and All Stars season 1
• Willam, contestant on season 4
• Sharon Needles, winner of season 4

;Episode 14

• Paula Abdul, singer, dancer, and actress (via video message)
• Latrice Royale, "Miss Congeniality" of season 4 and contestant on All Stars season 1

Episodes

On the runway, Alaska, Ivy Winters, Lineysha Sparx and Roxxxy Andrews receive positive critiques, with Roxxxy Andrews winning the challenge. Jade Jolie, Penny Tration and Serena ChaCha receive negative critiques, with Jade Jolie being safe. Penny Tration and Serena ChaCha lip-sync to "Party in the U.S.A." by Miley Cyrus. Serena ChaCha wins the lip-sync and Penny Tration is the first queen to sashay away.

• Guest Judges: Camille Grammer and Mike Ruiz
• Mini-Challenge: Underwater photoshoot
• Mini-Challenge Winner: Detox
• Main Challenge: Create a Hollywood realness and glamour outfit made from items found in a dumpster
• Challenge Winner: Roxxxy Andrews
• Challenge Prize: A custom gown by Marco Marco
• Bottom Two: Penny Tration and Serena ChaCha
• Lip-Sync Song: "Party in the U.S.A." by Miley Cyrus
• Eliminated: Penny Tration
• Farewell message: "You ARE ALL STARS smooches PT"
• Team Detox (Season 4, Episodes 1 and 8): Alaska, Coco Montrese, Detox and Monica Beverly Hillz
• Team Ivy Winters (Season 2, Episodes 1 and 5): Honey Mahogany, Ivy Winters, Lineysha Sparx and Vivienne Pinay
• Team Serena ChaCha (Season 3, Episodes 3 and 5): Alyssa Edwards, Jade Jolie, Jinkx Monsoon, Roxxxy Andrews and Serena ChaCha

On the runway, category is Best Drag. Team Ivy Winters is the winning team, with Lineysha Sparx winning the challenge. Team Detox and Team Serena ChaCha are the losing teams. Monica Beverly Hillz and Serena ChaCha receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Only Girl (In the World)" by Rihanna. Monica Beverly Hillz wins the lip-sync and Serena ChaCha sashays away.

• Guest Judges: Kristen Johnston and Juliette Lewis
• Mini-Challenge: Lip-sync to one of RuPaul's songs with only your mouth visible
• Mini-Challenge Winners: Detox, Ivy Winters and Serena ChaCha
• Main Challenge: In teams, lip-sync and re-enact a famous scene from a past season of RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked
• Runway Theme: Best Drag
• Challenge Winner: Lineysha Sparx
• Challenge Prize: A custom latex garment from Syren Latex
• Bottom Two: Monica Beverly Hillz and Serena ChaCha
• Lip-Sync Song: "Only Girl (In the World)" by Rihanna
• Eliminated: Serena ChaCha
• Farewell Message: "God bless America, Viva Panama, Keep bearing light QUEENS xoxo Serena ChaCha"
• Team Alaska starring in "Buffalo Bill's Barnyard Buddies": Alaska, Alyssa Edwards, Detox, Monica Beverly Hillz, Roxxxy Andrews and Vivienne Pinay
• Team Lineysha Sparx starring in "The Magic Bush": Coco Montrese, Honey Mahogany, Ivy Winters, Jade Jolie, Jinkx Monsoon and Lineysha Sparx

On the runway, category is Pretty in Pink. Detox, Jinkx Monsoon and Roxxxy Andrews receive positive critiques, with Detox winning the challenge. Alaska, Coco Montrese, Monica Beverly Hillz and Vivienne Pinay receive negative critiques, with Alaska and Vivienne Pinay being safe. Coco Montrese and Monica Beverly Hillz lip-sync to "When I Grow Up" by The Pussycat Dolls. Coco Montrese wins the lip-sync and Monica Beverly Hillz sashays away.

• Guest Judges: Coco Austin and Paulina Porizkova
• Mini-Challenge: Create a mannequin doll in pairs for "America's Junior Drag Superstar" pageant
• Mini-Challenge Winners: Alaska and Lineysha Sparx
• Main Challenge: In teams, star in two different children's TV shows
• Runway Theme: Pretty in Pink
• Challenge Winner: Detox
• Challenge Prize: A wig wardrobe from New Attitude Wigs
• Bottom Two: Coco Montrese and Monica Beverly Hillz
• Lip-Sync Song: "When I Grow Up" by The Pussycat Dolls
• Eliminated: Monica Beverly Hillz
• Farewell Message: "Love all of u guys, And never be a victim -❤️- Monica Beverly Hillz"
• Team Jinkx Monsoon (Act 1): Alaska, Ivy Winters, Jade Jolie, Jinkx Monsoon and Lineysha Sparx
• Team Coco Montrese (Act 2): Alyssa Edwards, Coco Montrese, Detox, Honey Mahogany, Roxxxy Andrews and Vivienne Pinay

On the runway, category is Divalicious. Alyssa Edwards, Ivy Winters and Jinkx Monsoon receive positive critiques, with Alyssa Edwards winning the challenge. Honey Mahogany, Roxxxy Andrews and Vivienne Pinay receive negative critiques, with Roxxxy Andrews being safe. After an underwhelming lip-sync to "Oops!... I Did It Again" by Britney Spears, RuPaul eliminates both Honey Mahogany and Vivienne Pinay from the competition.

• Guest Judges: Chaz Bono and Travis Wall
• Mini-Challenge: Soul Train dance-off
• Mini-Challenge Winners: Coco Montrese and Jinkx Monsoon
• Main Challenge: In teams, perform different ballet acts about RuPaul's life
• Runway Theme: Divalicious
• Challenge Winner: Alyssa Edwards
• Challenge Prize: A custom feather headpiece from Mother Plucker
• Bottom Two: Honey Mahogany and Vivienne Pinay
• Lip-Sync Song: "Oops!... I Did It Again" by Britney Spears
• Eliminated: Honey Mahogany and Vivienne Pinay
• Honey Mahogany's Farewell Message: "Keep on loving each other, we will meet again, I can't wait. All my l❤️ve, Honey Mahogany"
• Vivienne Pinay's Farewell Message: "I love all my girls! Here's to the revolution of the FISH! ❤️ Always, Vivienne Pinay"
• Alaska as Lady Bunny
• Alyssa Edwards as Katy Perry
• Coco Montrese as Janet Jackson
• Detox as Kesha
• Ivy Winters as Marilyn Monroe
• Jade Jolie as Taylor Swift
• Jinkx Monsoon as Little Edie
• Lineysha Sparx as Celia Cruz
• Roxxxy Andrews as Tamar Braxton

On the runway, category is Deadliest Snatch Glamour. Alaska, Jinkx Monsoon and Roxxxy Andrews receive positive critiques, with Jinkx Monsoon winning the challenge. Detox, Ivy Winters and Lineysha Sparx receive negative critiques, with Ivy Winters being safe. Detox and Lineysha Sparx lip-sync to "Take Me Home" by Cher. Detox wins the lip-sync and Lineysha Sparx sashays away.

• Guest Judges: Julie Brown and Downtown Julie Brown
• Mini-Challenge: Style a cuddler into a red carpet ready look for an Us Weekly fashion face-off
• Mini-Challenge Winners: Alyssa Edwards, Detox, Roxxxy Andrews
• Main Challenge: Snatch Game
• Runway Theme: Deadliest Snatch Glamour
• Challenge Winner: Jinkx Monsoon
• Challenge Prize: A custom jewel package from Fierce Drag Jewels
• Bottom Two: Detox and Lineysha Sparx
• Lip-Sync Song: "Take Me Home" by Cher
• Eliminated: Lineysha Sparx
• Farewell Message: "Latino shade. It was a pleasure to meet you girls, Thanks for your friendship. XOXO Kiss and hugs! Lineysha Sparx"
• Verse 1: Alyssa Edwards and Coco Montrese
• Verse 2: Ivy Winters, Jade Jolie and Jinkx Monsoon
• Bridge: Alaska, Detox and Roxxxy Andrews

On the runway, category is My Favorite Body Part. Ivy Winters, Jinkx Monsoon and Roxxxy Andrews receive positive critiques, with Ivy Winters winning the challenge. Alyssa Edwards, Coco Montrese and Jade Jolie receive negative critiques, with Alyssa Edwards being safe. Coco Montrese and Jade Jolie lip-sync to "I'm So Excited" by The Pointer Sisters. Coco Montrese wins the lip-sync and Jade Jolie sashays away.

• Guest Judges: La Toya Jackson and The Pointer Sisters (Anita and Ruth)
• Mini-Challenge: Apply drag makeup in the dark
• Mini-Challenge Winner: Detox
• Main Challenge: Record a "We Are the World"-inspired anthem, "Can I Get An Amen?"
• Runway Theme: My Favorite Body Part
• Challenge Winner: Ivy Winters
• Challenge Prize: A Flight 001 luggage package
• Bottom Two: Coco Montrese and Jade Jolie
• Lip-Sync Song: "I'm So Excited" by The Pointer Sisters
• Eliminated: Jade Jolie
• Farewell Message: "Cheers to my fish, fabulous and fierce sisters. I ❤️ you all, Jade J."

On the runway, Alaska, Coco Montrese and Jinkx Monsoon receive positive critiques, with Coco Montrese winning the challenge. Alyssa Edwards, Ivy Winters and Roxxxy Andrews receive negative critiques, with Ivy Winters being safe. Alyssa Edwards and Roxxxy Andrews lip-sync to "Whip My Hair" by Willow Smith. They are both declared the winners of the lip-sync and no one goes home.

• Guest Judges: Leslie Jordan and Jeffrey Moran
• Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental
• Mini-Challenge Winner: Alaska
• Main Challenge: Perform a roast of RuPaul, the judges, and the fellow queens in front of a live audience
• Challenge Winner: Coco Montrese
• Challenge Prize: A custom gown from Sequin Queen
• Bottom Two: Alyssa Edwards and Roxxxy Andrews
• Lip-Sync Song: "Whip My Hair" by Willow Smith
• Eliminated: None
• Alaska - Red for Filth
• Alyssa Edwards - Alyssa's Secret
• Coco Montrese - Ru Animale by Coco
• Detox - Heroine
• Ivy Winters - Dress Code
• Jinkx Monsoon - Delusion
• Roxxxy Andrews - Thick and Juicy

On the runway, Alaska, Detox and Jinkx Monsoon receive positive critiques, with Alaska winning the challenge. Alyssa Edwards, Ivy Winters and Roxxxy Andrews receive negative critiques, with Roxxxy Andrews being safe. Alyssa Edwards and Ivy Winters lip-sync to "Ain't Nothin' Goin' on But the Rent" by Gwen Guthrie. Alyssa Edwards wins the lip-sync and Ivy Winters sashays away.

• Guest Judges: Aubrey O'Day and Joan Van Ark
• Mini-Challenge: Match the pit crew wearing the same pairs of underwear
• Mini-Challenge Winner: Ivy Winters
• Main Challenge: Create, market, and film a commercial for a signature fragrance
• Challenge Winner: Alaska
• Challenge Prize: A selection of handmade corsets from Corset Connection
• Bottom Two: Alyssa Edwards and Ivy Winters
• Lip-Sync Song: "Ain't Nothin' Goin' on But the Rent" by Gwen Guthrie
• Eliminated: Ivy Winters
• Farewell Message: "Love you girls so much!! You always have a friend in me! XOXO Ivy"
• Team Casa de Locas (Crazy House): Alyssa Edwards, Coco Montrese and Jinkx Monsoon
• Team Ella No Es Dama (She's Not a Lady): Alaska, Detox and Roxxxy Andrews

On the runway, category is Spanish Telenovela Realness. Alaska, Jinkx Monsoon and Roxxxy Andrews receive positive critiques, with Jinkx Monsoon winning the challenge. Alyssa Edwards, Coco Montrese and Detox receive negative critiques, with Detox being safe. Alyssa Edwards and Coco Montrese lip-sync to "Cold Hearted" by Paula Abdul. Coco Montrese wins the lip-sync and Alyssa Edwards sashays away.

• Guest Judges: María Conchita Alonso and Jamie-Lynn Sigler
• Mini-Challenge: Create a fake "sob story" and produce real tears for RuPaul
• Mini-Challenge Winners: Alyssa Edwards and Detox
• Main Challenge: Star in a faux Latin telenovela
• Runway Theme: Spanish Telenovela Realness
• Challenge Winner: Jinkx Monsoon
• Challenge Prize: A pair of fur coats from Fabulous-Furs
• Bottom Two: Alyssa Edwards and Coco Montrese
• Lip-Sync Song: "Cold Hearted" by Paula Abdul
• Eliminated: Alyssa Edwards
• Farewell Message: "The sky is the limit when your ❤️'s in it. Don't dream it, be it. Always and forever, Alyssa"

On the runway, Jinkx Monsoon and Roxxxy Andrews receive positive critiques, with Roxxxy Andrews winning the challenge. Alaska, Coco Montrese and Detox receive negative critiques, with Alaska being safe. Coco Montrese and Detox lip-sync to "(It Takes) Two to Make It Right" by Seduction. Detox wins the lip-sync and Coco Montrese sashays away.

• Guest Judges: Clinton Kelly and George Kotsiopoulos
• Mini-Challenge: Last as long as possible in drag booty camp with a fitness trainer
• Mini-Challenge Winner: Alaska
• Main Challenge: Makeover gay veterans
• Challenge Winner: Roxxxy Andrews
• Challenge Prize: A shopping spree at American Apparel
• Bottom Two: Coco Montrese and Detox
• Lip-Sync Song: "(It Takes) Two to Make It Right" by Seduction
• Eliminated: Coco Montrese
• Farewell Message: "I love you all, Give them hell girls. Love, Coco M"

On the runway, Alaska and Roxxxy Andrews receive positive critiques, with Alaska winning the challenge. Detox and Jinkx Monsoon receive negative critiques are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Malambo No. 1" by Yma Sumac. Jinkx Monsoon wins the lip-sync and Detox sashays away.

• Guest Judges: Marg Helgenberger and Bob Mackie
• Mini-Challenge: Everybody Loves Puppets
• Mini-Challenge Winner: Alaska
• Main Challenge: The Sugar Ball
• Runway Themes: Super Duper Sweet 16, Sugar Mama, and Candy Couture
• Challenge Winner: Alaska
• Challenge Prize: A private portrait session with Austin Young
• Bottom Two: Detox and Jinkx Monsoon
• Lip-Sync Song: "Malambo No. 1" by Yma Sumac
• Eliminated: Detox
• Farewell Message: "Condragulations grillz! Go F***** Kill Them! Rolaskatox 4EVAAAHH! ❤️ Detox*"

On the runway, category is Best Drag. Alaska, Jinkx Monsoon and Roxxxy Andrews lip-sync to "The Beginning" by RuPaul. They are told that the winner will be announced at the live finale.

• Special Guests: Gloria Allred, Candis Cayne and Mathu Andersen

• Main Challenge: Star in RuPaul's music video "The Beginning" and shoot a courtroom scene

• Runway Theme: Best Drag

• Lip-Sync Song: "The Beginning" by RuPaul

• Eliminated: None

• Finals venue: El Portal Theater, Los Angeles, California

• Miss Congeniality: Ivy Winters

• Runners-up: Alaska and Roxxxy Andrews

• Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season Five: Jinkx Monsoon

Reception

The overnight ratings for the fifth-season premiere of Rupaul's Drag Race reinforced the show's position as Logo's juggernaut. "Monday night's 9PM season five premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race worked the ratings runway, averaging a .8 rating in the P18-49 demo. This number represents a 33% increase over Logo's previous top-rated season premiere (fourth-season premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race) and clocks in as the highest-rated season premiere in Logo history.

Additionally, the 90-minute premiere tallied 565,000 total viewers tuning in to meet the new cast of 14 drag queen hopefuls who will fight it out to be crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar". The fifth-season premiere night of RuPaul's Drag Race and companion series RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked delivered over 1.3 million viewers.

Furthermore, RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked was the most-watched premiere ever averaging 291,000 total viewers and a .5 rating P18-49. On social media platforms for premiere night, RuPaul's Drag Race and Untucked showed a 136% increase in social activity versus the fourth-season premiere – this includes tweets, Facebook posts and Get Glue check-ins.

References

References

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