The second season of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on February 1, 2010, and aired its final episode on April 26 of the same year. On May 1, 2009, the casting website for the series opened, allowing prospective contestants to create user profiles and upload videos of themselves to be voted on by viewers; the applicant collecting the most votes being invited to become a contestant of the second season.[1] At the end of the online casting period, Jessica Wild had collected the most votes and was announced as being a season two contestant. Filming took place during the summer of 2009.[2]
| RuPaul's Drag Race | |
|---|---|
| Season 2 | |
 Promotional poster for season two | |
| Hosted by | RuPaul |
| Judges |
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| No. of contestants | 12 |
| Winner | Tyra Sanchez |
| Runner-up | Raven |
| Miss Congeniality | Pandora Boxx |
| Companion show | RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked! |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Logo TV |
| Original release | February 1 – April 26, 2010 |
| Season chronology | |
For season two, the number of contestants was increased from nine to twelve, and the prizes were slightly modified: a lifetime supply of NYX Cosmetics and be the face of nyxcosmetics.com, an exclusive one year public relations contract with LGBT firm Project Publicity, be featured an LA Eyeworks campaign, join the Logo Drag Race tour, and a cash prize of $25,000. A new tradition of writing a farewell message, in lipstick on their workstation mirror, was started by Shangela, the first eliminated queen of the season. Each week's episode is followed by a behind-the-scenes show, RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked.
The theme song playing during the runway and the end credits every episode is the Gomi and RasJek remix of "Jealous of My Boogie" from RuPaul's album Champion. On December 6, 2011, Amazon.com released this season on DVD via their CreateSpace program.[3]
The winner of the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Tyra Sanchez, with Raven being the runner-up.
Sahara Davenport died of heart failure at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on October 1, 2012, at age 27.[4] She is the first contestant from RuPaul's Drag Race to pass away.[5]
Contestants
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Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Outcome |
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| Tyra Sanchez | 21 | Orlando, Florida | Winner |
| Raven | 30 | Riverside, California | Runner-up |
| Jujubee | 25 | Boston, Massachusetts | 3rd place |
| Tatianna | 21 | Falls Church, Virginia | 4th place |
| Pandora Boxx | 37 | Rochester, New York | 5th place[a] |
| Jessica Wild | 29 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 6th place |
| Sahara Davenport | 25 | New York City, New York | 7th place |
| Morgan McMichaels | 28 | Mira Loma, California | 8th place |
| Sonique[b] | 26 | Atlanta, Georgia | 9th place |
| Mystique Summers Madison | 25 | Bedford, Texas | 10th place |
| Nicole Paige Brooks | 36 | Atlanta, Georgia | 11th place |
| Shangela | 28 | Paris, Texas | 12th place |
Notes:
Contestant progress
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| Contestant | Episode | ||||||||||
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| 1[6] | 2[7] | 3[8] | 4[9] | 5[10] | 6[11] | 7[12] | 8[13] | 9[14] | 11[15] | 12[16] | |
| Tyra Sanchez | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | Winner | Guest |
| Raven | SAFE | BTM | BTM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | WIN | SAFE | Runner-up | Guest |
| Jujubee | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | SAFE | BTM | BTM | Eliminated | Guest |
| Tatianna | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | SAFE | ELIM | Guest | |
| Pandora Boxx | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | Miss C | ||
| Jessica Wild | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | ELIM | Guest | |||
| Sahara Davenport | BTM | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | ELIM | Guest | ||||
| Morgan McMichaels | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | ELIM | Guest | |||||
| Sonique | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | Guest | ||||||
| Mystique Summers Madison | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | Guest | |||||||
| Nicole Paige Brooks | SAFE | ELIM | Guest | ||||||||
| Shangela Laquifa Wadley | ELIM | Guest | |||||||||
Lip syncs
editLegend:
| Episode | Contestants | Song | Eliminated | ||
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| 1[6] | Sahara Davenport | vs. | Shangela Laquifa Wadley | "Cover Girl (Put the Bass in Your Walk)" (RuPaul) |
Shangela Laquifa Wadley |
| 2[7] | Nicole Paige Brooks | vs. | Raven | "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" (En Vogue) |
Nicole Paige Brooks |
| 3[8] | Mystique Summers Madison | vs. | Raven | "I Hear You Knocking" (Wynonna Judd) |
Mystique Summers Madison |
| 4[9] | Morgan McMichaels | vs. | Sonique | "Two of Hearts" (Stacey Q) |
Sonique |
| 5[10] | Morgan McMichaels | vs. | Sahara Davenport | "Carry On" (Martha Wash) |
Morgan McMichaels |
| 6[11] | Jujubee | vs. | Sahara Davenport | "Black Velvet" (Alannah Myles) |
Sahara Davenport |
| 7[12] | Jessica Wild | vs. | Tatianna | "He's the Greatest Dancer" (Sister Sledge) |
Jessica Wild |
| 8[13] | Jujubee | vs. | Pandora Boxx | "Shake Your Love" (Debbie Gibson) |
Pandora Boxx |
| 9[14] | Jujubee | vs. | Tatianna | "Something He Can Feel" (Aretha Franklin) |
Tatianna |
| Episode | Contestants | Song | Winner | ||
| 11[15] | Raven | vs. | Tyra Sanchez | "Jealous of My Boogie (Gomi and RasJek Edit)" (RuPaul) |
Tyra Sanchez |
Guest judges
editListed in chronological order:
- Mike Ruiz, photographer
- Kathy Griffin, comedian
- Kim Coles, actress and comedian
- Dita Von Teese, burlesque performer
- Kathy Najimy, actress
- Tanya Tucker, singer
- Lisa Rinna, actress and television personality
- Niecy Nash, comedian, actress, and model
- Mathu Andersen, make-up artist and photographer
- Martha Wash, singer-songwriter
- Henry Rollins, musician, actor, and comedian
- Terri Nunn, singer and actress
- Gigi Levangie, novelist, screenwriter, and producer
- Jackie Collins, novelist
- Debbie Reynolds, actress and singer
- Cloris Leachman, actress and comedian
- Toni Ko, CEO of NYX Cosmetics
- Tatum O'Neal, actress and author
- Marissa Jaret Winokur, actress
Episodes
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | |
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| 10 | 1 | "Gone with the Window" | February 1, 2010 | |
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Twelve new queens enter the workroom. For the first mini-challenge, the queens do a Gone with the Wind inspired photoshoot. Raven wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create an outfit made from curtains and home furnishings. On the runway, Morgan McMichaels, Pandora Boxx and Tyra Sanchez receive positive critiques, with Morgan McMichaels winning the challenge. Mystique Summers Madison, Sahara Davenport and Shangela Laquifa Wadley receive negative critiques, with Mystique Summers Madison being safe. Sahara Davenport and Shangela Laquifa Wadley lip-sync to "Cover Girl (Put the Bass in Your Walk)" by RuPaul. Sahara Davenport wins the lip-sync and Shangela Laquifa Wadley sashays away.
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| 11 | 2 | "Starrbootylicious" | February 8, 2010 | |
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For this week's mini-challenge, the queens pair up and turn a mini-Ru doll from a lady to a tramp. Pandora Boxx and Sahara Davenport win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens team up and compete to earn the most cast performing burlesque and selling gift certificates.
On the runway, category is High Class Drag. Team Sahara Davenport is the winning team, with Sahara Davenport winning the challenge. Team Pandora Boxx is the losing team. Nicole Paige Brooks, Raven and Sonique receive negative critiques, with Sonique being safe. Nicole Paige Brooks and Raven lip-sync to "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" by En Vogue. Raven wins the lip-sync and Nicole Paige Brooks sashays away.
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| 12 | 3 | "Country Queens" | February 15, 2010 | |
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For this week's mini-challenge, the queens compete in an eating contest called "Chicken or What?" Morgan McMichaels and Mystique Summers Madison win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens team up and act as feuding families in a TV commercial for Disco Shortening.
On the runway, category is Country Realness. Jessica Wild, Pandora Boxx and Tyra Sanchez receive positive critiques, with Tyra Sanchez winning the challenge. Mystique Summers Madison and Raven receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "I Hear You Knockin'" by Wynonna Judd. Raven wins the lip-sync and Mystique Summers Madison sashays away.
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| 13 | 4 | "Snatch Game" | February 22, 2010 | |
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For this week's mini-challenge, the queens play a bidding challenge called "The Queen is Right". Raven wins the mini-challenge. For this week's main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Alec Mapa and Phoebe Price star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of:
On the runway, category is Personal Style. Pandora Boxx and Tatianna receive positive critiques, with Tatianna winning the challenge. Jujubee, Morgan McMichaels and Sonique receive negative critiques, with Jujubee being safe. Morgan McMichaels and Sonique lip-sync to "Two of Hearts (song)" by Stacey Q. Morgan McMichaels wins the lip-sync and Sonique sashays away.
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| 14 | 5 | "Here Comes the Bride" | March 1, 2010 | |
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For this week's mini-challenge, the queens decorate a box in their drag style that includes something borrowed from another queen. Raven wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens dress up as the bride and groom in a wedding photoshoot. On the runway, Jessica Wild, Jujubee, Raven and Tyra Sanchez receive positive critiques, with Tyra Sanchez winning the challenge. Morgan McMichaels, Sahara Davenport and Tatianna receive negative critiques, with Tatianna being safe. Morgan McMichaels and Sahara Davenport lip-sync to A five night vacation at the Hyatt in Palm Springs. Sahara Davenport wins the lip-sync and Morgan McMichaels sashays away.
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| 15 | 6 | "Rocker Chicks" | March 8, 2010 | |
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For this week's mini-challenge, the queens give a wig a glam rock makeover. Pandora Boxx wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens perform a live rock performance of RuPaul's "Lady Boy". On the runway, Jessica Wild, Pandora Boxx and Raven receive positive critiques, with Jessica Wild winning the challenge. Jujubee, Sahara Davenport and Tyra Sanchez receive negative critiques, with Tyra Sanchez being safe. Jujubee and Sahara Davenport lip-sync to "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles. Jujubee wins the lip-sync and Sahara Davenport sashays away.
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| 16 | 7 | "Once Upon a Queen" | March 22, 2010 | |
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For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. Jujubee wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create and promote a concept for an autobiography.
On the runway, Jujubee and Raven receive positive critiques, with Raven winning the challenge. Jessica Wild, Pandora Boxx and Tatianna receive negative critiques, with Pandora Boxx being safe. Jessica Wild and Tatianna lip-sync to "He's the Greatest Dancer" by Sister Sledge. Tatianna wins the lip-sync and Jessica Wild sashays away.
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| 17 | 8 | "Golden Gals" | March 29, 2010 | |
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For this week's mini-challenge, the queens have to match the season's twelve queens with their baby pictures. Tatianna wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens makeover older gay men. On the runway, Raven, Tatianna and Tyra Sanchez receive positive critiques, with Raven winning the challenge. Jujubee and Pandora Boxx receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Shake Your Love" by Debbie Gibson. Jujubee wins the lip-sync and Pandora Boxx sashays away.
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| 18 | 9 | "The Diva Awards" | April 12, 2010 | |
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For this week's mini-challenge, the queens style and accessorize one of four identical dresses. Tyra Sanchez wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create three looks for The Diva Awards: Teen Diva, Diva D.C. Press and Diva Hollywood Extravaganza. On the runway, Raven and Tyra Sanchez receive positive critiques, with Tyra Sanchez winning the challenge. Jujubee and Tatianna receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Something He Can Feel" by Aretha Franklin. Jujubee wins the lip-sync and Tatianna sashays away.
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| 19 | 10 | "The Main Event Clip Show" | April 19, 2010 | |
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Highlights and outtakes from the second season's first nine episodes. RuPaul reveals some never-before-seen, behind the scenes moments including the queens impersonating each other, the contestants' family relationships and the unseen moments on the main stage. This is followed by a fast-forward flashback recap of the entire season, followed by an up-close and personal look at the final 3. Season 1 contestants Ongina, Shannel, and BeBe Zahara Benet join RuPaul to count down the top ten most unforgettable fits and fashions from the season. | ||||
| 20 | 11 | "Grand Finale" | April 26, 2010 | |
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For the final challenge of the season, the queens star in RuPaul's music video "Jealous Of My Boogie (Gomi and RasJek Edit)" and act in a scripted scene with RuPaul. On the runway, Jujubee is eliminated from the competition, leaving Raven and Tyra Sanchez as the top two queens of the season. They lip-sync to "Jealous Of My Boogie (Gomi and RasJek Edit)" by RuPaul. It is revealed that Tyra Sanchez is the winner, leaving Raven as the runner-up.
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| 21 | 12 | "Reunited" | April 26, 2010 | |
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The queens all return for the reunion. Discussions include: Shangela Laquifa Wadley's time after the show, Nicole Paige Brooks feeling disappointed with Raven, Mystique Summers Madison giving up due her mother's safety, Sonique revealing that she is transgender, Morgan McMichael's fight with Mystique Summers Madison, Sahara Davenport's family's positive reaction to her doing drag, Jessica Wild's language barrier, Tatianna's drama with Raven and Morgan McMichaels, Jujubee's family pride and Tyra Sanchez winning the season and her attitude on the show. It is then announced that Pandora Boxx is this season's Miss Congeniality.
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References
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- ^ LOGO On-line (May 8, 2009). "Jessica Wild". LOGO On-line. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
- ^ Kline, Dill. "Rupauls' Drag Race Season 2 Pre-Orders". Amazon. Retrieved October 21, 2011.
- ^ "Sahara Davenport's Family Issues Statement; LOGO Plans Tribute – Seattle Gay Scene". Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Schillaci, Sophie (October 3, 2012). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Contestant Sahara Davenport Dies at 27". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ a b "Gone with the Window". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 2. Episode 1. February 1, 2010. Logo TV.
- ^ a b "Starrbootylicious". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 2. Episode 2. February 8, 2010. Logo TV.
- ^ a b "Country Queens". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 2. Episode 3. February 15, 2010. Logo TV.
- ^ a b "Snatch Game". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 2. Episode 4. February 22, 2010. Logo TV.
- ^ a b "Here Comes the Bride". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 2. Episode 5. March 1, 2010. Logo TV.
- ^ a b "Rocker Chicks". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 2. Episode 6. March 8, 2010. Logo TV.
- ^ a b "Once Upon a Queen". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 2. Episode 7. March 22, 2010. Logo TV.
- ^ a b "Golden Gals". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 2. Episode 8. March 29, 2010. Logo TV.
- ^ a b "The Diva Awards". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 2. Episode 9. April 12, 2010. Logo TV.
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- ^ "Reunion". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 2. Episode 12. April 26, 2010. Logo TV.