RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 2)

The second season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premiered on the Logo network on a new night; Thursday, August 25, 2016. Returning judges included RuPaul, Michelle Visage, with Carson Kressley joining the panel, while the space previously occupied by Ross Mathews was filled by Todrick Hall. Cast members were announced on June 17, 2016.[1] This season featured ten All-Star contestants, selected from the show's second season through to its seventh season, who competed to be inducted into the "Drag Race Hall of Fame".

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
Season 2
Promotional poster for season two
Hosted byRuPaul
Judges
No. of contestants10
WinnerAlaska
Runner-up
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes9
Release
Original networkLogo TV
VH1
Original releaseAugust 25 (2016-08-25) –
October 27, 2016 (2016-10-27)
Season chronology

A new twist was revealed for this season, changing the format of the show. In previous seasons, the bottom two queens had to "Lip-sync for their Life" to avoid elimination. This season had the top two performing queens of the challenge "Lip-sync for their Legacy," with the winner of the lip-sync earning $10,000 and choosing which one of the bottom queens gets eliminated. The prizes for the winner were a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000. It is also the first All Stars season to feature Snatch Game, a challenge that debuted in the second season of the regular series.

The winner of the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars was Alaska, with Detox and Katya being the runners-up.

Contestants
See also: List of RuPaul's Drag Race contestants

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

Contestant Age Hometown Original season Original placement Outcome
Alaska[lower-alpha 1] 30 Los Angeles, California Season 5 Runner-up Winner
Detox[lower-alpha 2] 30 Los Angeles, California Season 5 4th Place Runner-up
Katya[lower-alpha 3] 33 Boston, Massachusetts Season 7 5th Place[lower-alpha 4]
Roxxxy Andrews 31 Orlando, Florida Season 5 Runner-up 4th Place
Alyssa Edwards 35 Dallas, Texas Season 5 6th Place 5th Place[lower-alpha 5]
Tatianna 27 Washington, D.C. Season 2 4th Place 6th Place[lower-alpha 6]
Phi Phi O'Hara 29 New York City, New York Season 4 Runner-up 7th Place
Ginger Minj 31 Orlando, Florida Season 7 Runner-up 8th Place
Adore Delano 25 Azusa, California Season 6 Runner-up 9th Place[lower-alpha 7]
Coco Montrese 41 Las Vegas, Nevada Season 5 5th Place 10th Place
  1. Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 is simply known as Alaska on the show.
  2. Detox Icunt is simply known as Detox on the show.
  3. Katya Zamolodchikova is simply known as Katya on the show.
  4. This contestant was voted as Miss Congeniality during her original season.
  5. Alyssa Edwards originally placed 6th before winning entry back into the competition.
  6. Tatianna originally placed 8th before winning entry back into the competition.
  7. Adore Delano withdrew from the competition.

Contestant progress
Contestant1[2]2[3]3[4]4[5]5[6]6[7]7[8]8[9]9[10]
Alaska HIGH WIN SAFE WIN WIN WIN BTM3 Winner Guest
Detox SAFE BTM3 WIN SAFE WIN SAFE WIN Runner-up Guest
Katya SAFE WIN BTM2 BTM3 SAFE WIN WIN Runner-up Guest
Roxxxy Andrews WIN BTM3 SAFE BTM3 BTM2 BTM2 BTM3 Eliminated Guest
Alyssa Edwards SAFE SAFE WIN ELIM WIN HIGH ELIM Guest
Tatianna WIN ELIM WIN ELIM Guest
Phi Phi O'Hara BTM3 HIGH HIGH WIN ELIM
Ginger Minj HIGH SAFE ELIM OUT Guest
Adore Delano BTM3 QUIT Guest
Coco Montrese ELIM OUT Guest
  The contestant won RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.
  The contestant was the runner-up.
  The contestant was eliminated before the finale lip-sync.
  The contestant was one of the Top 2 All Stars of the week and won the Lip Sync for Your Legacy.
  The contestant was one of the Top 2 All Stars of the week, but lost the Lip Sync for Your Legacy.
  The contestant won the challenge, won the Lip-Sync for Your Life and returned to the competition.
  The contestant came back for a chance to win re-entry into the competition but lost.
 The contestants won the challenge and their partners were in the top 2 for the challenge
  The contestant received critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
  The contestant received positive critiques and was ultimately declared safe.
  The contestant received negative critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
  This contestant was up for elimination.
  The contestant was eliminated from the competition.
  The contestant quit the competition.
  The contestant returned as a guest for that episode

Lip syncs
Episode Contestants
(Pick for Elimination)		 Song Winner Up For Elimination Eliminated
1 Roxxxy Andrews
(Coco Montrese)		 vs. Tatianna
(Coco Montrese)		 "Shake It Off"
(Taylor Swift)		 Roxxxy Andrews Adore Delano
Coco Montrese
Phi Phi O'Hara		 Coco Montrese
2 Alaska
(Tatianna)		 vs. Katya
(Tatianna)		 "Le Freak (Freak Out)"
(Chic)		 Alaska Detox
Roxxxy Andrews
Tatianna		 Tatianna
3 Alyssa Edwards
(Ginger Minj)		 vs. Detox
(Katya)		 "Tell It To My Heart"
(Taylor Dayne)		 Alyssa Edwards Ginger Minj
Katya		 Ginger Minj
4 Alaska
(Alyssa Edwards)		 vs. Phi Phi O'Hara
(Alyssa Edwards)		 "Got to Be Real"
(Cheryl Lynn)		 Alaska Alyssa Edwards
Katya
Roxxxy Andrews		 Alyssa Edwards
5 Alyssa Edwards
(Phi Phi O'Hara)		 vs. Tatianna
(Phi Phi O'Hara)		 "Shut Up and Drive"
(Rihanna)		 Alyssa Edwards Phi Phi O'Hara
Roxxxy Andrews		 Phi Phi O'Hara
Tatianna
6 Alaska
(Tatianna)		 vs. Katya
(Roxxxy Andrews)		 "Cherry Bomb"
(Joan Jett & The Blackhearts)		 Alaska Roxxxy Andrews
Tatianna		 Tatianna
7 Detox
(Alyssa Edwards)		 vs. Katya
(Roxxxy Andrews)		 "Step It Up"
(RuPaul ft. Dave Audé)		 Detox Alaska
Alyssa Edwards
Roxxxy Andrews		 Alyssa Edwards
8 Alaska vs. Detox vs. Katya "If I Were Your Woman"
(Gladys Knight & the Pips)		 Alaska N/A Detox
Katya
  The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the bottom.
  The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the bottom.
  The contestants were eliminated after the lip-sync for the crown.

Guest judges

Listed in chronological order:

Special guests

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

Episode 2

  • Raven, runner up from season two and season one of All Stars
  • Jujubee, contestant from season two and season one and five of All Stars
  • Shangela, contestant from season two and three and season three of All Stars
  • Bianca Del Rio, winner of season six

Episode 4

Episode 5

  • Chad Michaels, runner-up from season four and winner of season one of All Stars
  • Victoria "Porkchop" Parker, contestant from season one
  • Chelsea Peretti, actress and comedian
  • Akashia, contestant from season one
  • Jessica Wild, contestant from season two
  • Mystique Summers Madison, contestant from season two
  • Nicole Paige Brooks, contestant from season two
  • Sonique, contestant from season two
  • Alexis Mateo, contestant from season three and season one and five of All Stars
  • Mariah Paris Balenciaga, contestant from season three and season five of All Stars
  • Yara Sofia, contestant from season three and season one of All Stars
  • Jiggly Caliente, contestant from season four
  • Madame LaQueer, contestant from season four
  • Monica Beverly Hillz, contestant from season five
  • Vivienne Pinay, contestant from season five
  • Gia Gunn, contestant from season six and season four of All Stars
  • Kelly Mantle, contestant from season six
  • Laganja Estranja, contestant from season six
  • Trinity K. Bonet, contestant from season six
  • Vivacious, contestant on season six
  • Jaidynn Diore Fierce, contestant from season seven
  • Mrs. Kasha Davis, contestant from season seven

Episode 6

Episode 7

Episodes
See also: List of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
71"All Star Talent Show Extravaganza"August 25, 2016 (2016-08-25)

  • Guest Judge: Raven-Symoné
  • Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Alaska
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: $2,000 shopping spree to L.A. Eyeworks
  • Main Challenge: Show off their talent in front of the judges, a live audience, and their competitors
  • Winners: Roxxxy Andrews and Tatianna
  • Lip Sync for Your Legacy Winner: Roxxxy Andrews
  • Main Challenge Prize: A collection of jewelry from Fierce Drag Jewels
  • Lip-sync Song: "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift
  • Bottom Three: Adore Delano, Coco Montrese and Phi Phi O'Hara
  • Eliminated: Coco Montrese
  • Farewell Message: "WE ARE ALLSTARS! ♡ Coco Montrese"
82"All Stars Snatch Game"September 1, 2016 (2016-09-01)

  • Guest Judge: Ross Mathews
  • Main Challenge: Impersonate celebrities in the Snatch Game
  • Quit: Adore Delano
  • Runway Theme: Latex Eleganza
  • Winners: Alaska and Katya
  • Lip Sync for Your Legacy Winner: Alaska
  • Main Challenge Prize: Two VIP tickets to Cirque du Soleil cabaret "Zumanity", including airfare and accommodations.
  • Lip-sync Song: "Le Freak" by Chic
  • Bottom Three: Detox, Roxxxy Andrews, and Tatianna
  • Eliminated: Tatianna
  • Farewell Message: "Thank You! ♡ Tati"
93"HERstory Of The World"September 8, 2016 (2016-09-08)

  • Guest Judge: Jeremy Scott
  • Main Challenge: Perform a lip-syncing dance number inspired by legendary historical women
  • Runway Theme: Future of Drag
  • Winners: Alyssa Edwards and Detox
  • Lip Sync for Your Legacy Winner: Alyssa Edwards
  • Main Challenge Prize: A three-night getaway to Palm Springs, California
  • Lip-sync Song: "Tell It To My Heart" by Taylor Dayne
  • Bottom Two: Ginger Minj and Katya
  • Eliminated: Ginger Minj
  • Farewell Message: "If men can look this good, there's no excuse for ugly women! ♡ The Minj"
104"Drag Movie Shequels"September 15, 2016 (2016-09-15)

  • Guest Judge: Nicole Scherzinger
  • Main Challenge: Act in a parody movie sequel from one of RuPaul's favorite movies
  • Runway Theme: Two Looks in One
  • Winners: Alaska and Phi Phi O'Hara
  • Lip Sync for Your Legacy Winner: Alaska
  • Main Challenge Prize: A $1,000 shopping spree to Fabric Planet
  • Lip-sync Song: "Got to Be Real" by Cheryl Lynn
  • Bottom Three: Alyssa Edwards, Katya, and Roxxxy Andrews
  • Eliminated: Alyssa Edwards
  • Farewell Message: "ITS NOT Personell (sic)...its DRAG! PS Log Off Always & Forever Alyssa E 💋"
115"Revenge of the Queens"September 22, 2016 (2016-09-22)

  • Guest Judge: Ross Matthews
  • Main Challenge: Perform a live stand-up comedy act in front of an audience of drag queens
  • Winners: Alaska and Alyssa Edwards, Detox and Tatianna
  • Lip Sync for Your Legacy Winner: Alyssa Edwards and Tatianna
  • Main Challenge Prize: Couture Gown from SNL Designs
  • Returned: Alyssa Edwards and Tatianna
  • Lip-sync Song: "Shut Up and Drive" by Rihanna
  • Bottom Two: Phi Phi O'Hara and Roxxxy Andrews
  • Eliminated: Phi Phi O'Hara
  • Farewell Message: "I wanted to avoid hugs because of tears! LOVE YOU ALL! "Jump in a car!" - Phi Phi"
126"Drag Fish Tank"September 29, 2016 (2016-09-29)

  • Guest Judge: Graham Norton
  • Mini-Challenge: Beastly Golf Challenge
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Alaska
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: A $2,000 prize package from Klein Epstein and Parker
  • Main Challenge: Market and design drag-influenced products
  • Runway Theme: Pants
  • Winners: Alaska and Katya
  • Lip Sync for Your Legacy Winner: Alaska
  • Main Challenge Prize: Receive a custom wig wardrobe from Weaven Steven, and have their merchandise sold at RuPaul's Drag Con
  • Lip-sync Song: "Cherry Bomb" by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
  • Bottom Two: Roxxxy Andrews and Tatianna
  • Eliminated: Tatianna
  • Farewell Message: "Had a BLAST! I Love you ALL! They got me Gurl! Lol Thankx! ♡ Tati"
137"Family That Drags Together"October 6, 2016 (2016-10-06)

  • Guest Judge: Aubrey Plaza
  • Main Challenge: Dress one of their family members and decide what their drag name would be
  • Winners: Detox and Katya
  • Lip Sync for Your Legacy Winner: Detox
  • Main Challenge Prize: Receive a $2,000 gift certificate from Marc Jacobs
  • Lip-sync Song: "Step It Up" by RuPaul
  • Bottom Three: Alaska, Alyssa Edwards, and Roxxxy Andrews
  • Eliminated: Alyssa Edwards
  • Farewell Message: "Imagine, create & inspire! ♡ you all! Always & forever, Alyssa Edwards, All Stars."
148"All Stars Supergroup"October 13, 2016 (2016-10-13)

  • Main Challenge: Write original rap lyrics for Ru's bitch track "Read U Wrote U" and perform as the ultimate girl group
  • Eliminated: Roxxxy Andrews
  • Final Three: Alaska, Detox, and Katya
  • Lip-sync Song: "If I Were Your Woman" by Gladys Knight & the Pips
  • Runners-up: Detox and Katya
  • Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season Two: Alaska
159"Reunited"[11]October 27, 2016 (2016-10-27)
The queens from season 2 of Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars reunite to discuss the season's events.

Reception

The second season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars was met with critical acclaim and is generally considered to be the best season in the show's history. Vox described the season as "the best — and most self-aware" season of Drag Race.[12] Gay Times ranked it as the number-one season, specifically shouting out Alyssa Edwards and Tatianna's lipsync to "Shut Up and Drive" as a standout moment, also describing the season as having the "best cast in the show's HERstory".[13] Elite Daily ranked it as the second-best season, behind only season four.[14] Ryan Shea of Instinct also ranked it as the second-best season, describing Alaska's win as "triumphant".[15] Additional praise was given to Alaska's win, with Entertainment Weekly ranking her as the third-best RuPaul's Drag Race winner, only behind Trixie Mattel and Bianca Del Rio in 2018.[16] In a 2020 GoldDerby forum, fans voted Alaska as the favorite All Star winner, receiving over 40% of the votes.[17]

Ratings
Episode no. Title Airdate Logo Viewers
 Logo Ratings
(18-49)		 VH1 Viewers
 VH1 Ratings
(18-49)		 Total Viewers
1 "All Star Talent Show Extravaganza" August 25, 2016 (2016-08-25) 283,000[18] 0.14[18] 301,000[18] 0.13[18] 584,000[18]
2 "All Stars Snatch Game" September 1, 2016 (2016-09-01) 240,000[19] 0.12[19] 385,000[19] 0.18[19] 625,000[19]
3 "HERstory Of The World" September 8, 2016 (2016-09-08) 230,000[20] 0.12[20] 258,000[20] 0.12[20] 484,000[20]
4 "Drag Movie Shequels" September 15, 2016 (2016-09-15) 226,000[21] 0.12[21] 335,000[21] 0.14[21] 561,000[21]
5 "Revenge of the Queens" September 22, 2016 (2016-09-22) 386,000[22] 0.21[22] N/A[23] N/A[23] 386,000[22]
6 "Drag Fish Tank" September 29, 2016 (2016-09-29) 292,000[24] 0.17[24] 313,000[24] 0.15[24] 605,000[24]
7 "Family That Drags Together" October 6, 2016 (2016-10-06) 266,000[25] 0.14[25] 270,000[25] 0.13[25] 536,000[25]
8 "All Stars Supergroup" October 13, 2016 (2016-10-13) 243,000[26] 0.14[26] 303,000[26] 0.12[26] 546,000[26]
9 "Reunited" October 27, 2016 (2016-10-27) 166,000[27] 0.09[27] N/A N/A N/A

See also

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