text:
RuPaul's Drag Race
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search
American television series
For the recently concluded season, see RuPaul's Drag Race (season 10).
RuPaul's Drag Race
Genre
Reality competition
Directed by
Nick Murray
Judges
RuPaul
Merle Ginsberg
Santino Rice
Michelle Visage
Billy Brasfield
Ross Mathews
Carson Kressley
Theme music composer
RuPaul
Opening theme
"RuPaul's Drag Race" theme (season 1–present)
Ending theme
"Cover Girl (Put the Bass In Your Walk)" (season 1)
"Jealous of My Boogie"
(season 2)
"Main Event" (season 3)
"The Beginning" (season 4–5)
"Dance with U" (season 6)
"Fly Tonight" (season 7)
"Die Tomorrow" (season 8)
"Be Someone" & "Kitty Girl" (season 9)
"Rock It (To The Moon)" (season 10)
Country of origin
United States
Original language(s)
English
No. of seasons
10
No. of episodes
131 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Fenton Bailey
Randy Barbato
Tom Campbell
RuPaul
Steven Corfe
Pamela Post
Mandy Salangsang
Chris McKim
Camera setup
Multiple
Running time
42–60 minutes
Production company(s)
World of Wonder
Distributor
Passion Distribution
Release
Original network
Logo
VH1
Picture format
NTSC 480i
HDTV 1080i
Original release
February 2, 2009 (2009-02-02) – present (present)
Chronology
Related shows
RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars
RuPaul's Drag U
External links
Website
RuPaul's Drag Race is an American reality competition television series produced by World of Wonder for Logo TV and, beginning with the ninth season, VH1. The show documents RuPaul in the search for "America's next drag superstar."[1] RuPaul plays the role of host, mentor, and head judge for this series, as contestants are given different challenges each week. RuPaul's Drag Race employs a panel of judges, including RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews, Carson Kressley, and a host of other guest judges, who critique contestants' progress throughout the competition. The title of the show is a play on drag queen and drag racing, and the title sequence and song "Drag Race" both have a drag-racing theme.
RuPaul's Drag Race has spanned ten seasons and inspired the spin-off shows RuPaul's Drag U and RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars. The show has become the highest-rated television program on Logo TV,[2] and airs internationally, including in Australia, Canada, UK, The Netherlands, and Israel. The show earned RuPaul three consecutive Emmys (2016 to 2018) for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program. The show itself was awarded as a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program in 2018 and the Outstanding Reality Program award at the 21st GLAAD Media Awards. It has been nominated for 4 Critics' Choice Television Award including Best Reality Series – Competition and Best Reality Show Host for RuPaul, and was nominated for a Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Make-up for a Multi-Camera Series or Special (Non-Prosthetic). In January 2018, casting began for season eleven.[3] Later in 2018, the show became the first show to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program in the same year.[4][5][6]
Contents
1 Format
1.1 Mini challenges
1.2 Maxi challenges
1.3 Judging
1.4 Untucked
2 Contestants
3 Seasons
3.1 Season 1 (2009)
3.2 Season 2 (2010)
3.3 Season 3 (2011)
3.4 Season 4 (2012)
3.5 Season 5 (2013)
3.6 Season 6 (2014)
3.7 Season 7 (2015)
3.8 Season 8 (2016)
3.9 Season 9 (2017)
3.10 Season 10 (2018)
3.11 Season 11
4 Music
4.1 Runway
4.2 The Covergurlz & Covergurlz 2
4.3 Other music
5 Related media
6 DVD releases
7 Awards and nominations
8 Critical reception
8.1 Controversy
9 International broadcast
10 See also
11 References
12 External links
Format[edit]
Casting calls are announced online, where prospective contestants submit audition tapes in hopes of being cast. All contestants selected must be 21 years of age or older at the time of taping.
RuPaul plays several roles in the show: host, coach, and judge. USA Today's Lifeline explains: "RuPaul the drag queen will be the final word in judging and eliminations, while RuPaul the man will offer guidance to contestants for each challenge."[7] RuPaul's Drag Race uses progressive elimination to reduce the number of drag queens in the competition from the initial field of fourteen contestants (the maximum a season has started with) down to the final three or four, who will compete in the final challenge. In Seasons 1, 2, and 3, the contestants were narrowed down to a final two, with a winner being selected the final episode. Each episode (with the exception of the casting special, "recap" episode, and reunion special) follows a format consisting of a mini challenge, a main challenge, a runway walk (where the contestants model fashion on a runway, usually with a theme based on the main challenge), the judging panel, a lipsync battle, and the elimination of a contestant. There have been some exceptions to episodes, including double-elimination episodes, no-elimination episodes, disqualifications of a contestant, and the removal of a contestant due to an injury.
Mini challenges[edit]
In the mini challenge, each contestant is asked to perform a different task with varying requirements and time limitations. Certain mini challenges are repeated from season to season. For instance, the first mini challenge of the first six seasons is a photo shoot with the photographer Mike Ruiz that includes some kind of special twist (such as being doused with water while in full drag, having a high-powered fan turned on during the shoot, or being photographed while jumping on a trampoline). Another recurring mini challenge is dedicated to "reading," a drag term for making insulting observations about one's peers for comedic effect. The winner of a mini challenge is sometimes rewarded with some kind of advantage in the main challenge. Though most episodes have a mini challenge, select episodes do not and progress straight to the main challenge.
Maxi challenges[edit]
The requirements of the maxi challenge vary across each episode, and can be individual or group challenges, and initially grant immunity to the winner in the next challenge (until RuPaul announces the discontinuation of that policy mid-season). However, as of season 6, immunity is no longer granted to challenge winners. The winner of the maxi challenge also receives a "special" prize for their win. In the past, challenge winners have been rewarded with prizes including custom designer clothing, vacations, cruises, and quality cosmetic items. The final maxi challenge of every season up to season 8 is where the contestants star in RuPaul's music video.
The goal of each maxi challenge involves a new theme and outcome. Contestants are often asked to design and construct a custom outfit, sometimes incorporating unconventional materials. Other challenges focus on the contestants' ability to present themselves on camera, perform with music, or perform humorously. Some challenges become a tradition across seasons, such as the Snatch Game.
Judging[edit]
Judges on RuPaul's Drag Race
Judge
Season
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
RuPaul
Main
Merle Ginsberg
Main Guest
Santino Rice
Main Guest
Michelle Visage
Main
Billy B
Main
Ross Mathews
Guest Main
Carson Kressley
Main
Beginning with the seventh season, Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley are the staple judges alongside RuPaul. Visage joined the show at the start of season 3, while Mathews and Kressley joined at the start of season 7, and each joins RuPaul and Visage on alternate episodes. Past fixtures on the panel include Merle Ginsberg, who was a regular judge in the first two seasons, and Santino Rice, who held his position from the first season until the conclusion of the sixth. Until season 8, Rice was the only person, apart from RuPaul, to take part in every season of the show, serving as a main judge for seasons one through six, and all stars 1, and guest judging for season seven. In certain instances, Rice was absent and replacement judging has been provided by make-up artist Billy Brasfield (better known as Billy B), Mike Ruiz, Jeffrey Moran (Absolut Vodka marketing executive), or Lucian Piane. However, due to Brasfield's numerous appearances in seasons three and four, including appearing in the Reunited episodes both seasons, Rice and Billy B are considered to have been alternates for the same seat at the judges table throughout the two seasons.[8]
Prior to the grande finale, the three main judges are joined by two celebrity guest judges each week. Guest judges have included Pam Tillis, Paula Abdul, Pamela Anderson, Eve, Ariana Grande, Neil Patrick Harris, Kathy Griffin, Debbie Harry, Khloé Kardashian, La Toya Jackson, Adam Lambert, Demi Lovato, Bob Mackie, Rose McGowan, Olivia Newton-John, Rebecca Romijn, Gigi Hadid, Sharon Osbourne, Dan Savage, John Waters, Michelle Williams, Candis Cayne, Martha Wash, Natalie Cole, Dita Von Teese, Niecy Nash, Debbie Reynolds, Vanessa Williams, Wilmer Valderrama, The Pointer Sisters, Trina, Leah Remini, The B-52's, Kesha, Shania Twain, Graham Norton, Christina Aguilera, and Lady Gaga.
The judges each provide their opinion on the contestants' performances in the main challenge and on the runway before RuPaul announces which queen is the episode's winner and which two had the weakest performances. The day before judging, the contestants are all provided with a song to which they must learn the lyrics. The contestants deemed as being the bottom two must "lip sync for their lives" to the song in a final attempt to impress RuPaul. After the lip sync, RuPaul alone decides who stays and who leaves. RuPaul describes the qualities the contestants must have to be crowned the winner of the show as "Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent... These are people who have taken adversity and turned it into something that is beautiful and something powerful."[9] The phrase "charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent" is used repeatedly on the show, the acronym of which is CUNT. On the first All Stars season, "synergy" was added to provide an explanation behind the contestants being sorted into teams (expanding the acronym into CUNTS).
Untucked[edit]
The first season of Drag Race was accompanied by a seven-episode web series, titled Under the Hood of RuPaul's Drag Race. LOGOonline published a webisode of Under the Hood after each episode of Drag Race. In this companion series, RuPaul presents a documentary of contestants' conversation in the green room, replays pertinent moments from Drag Race, and airs deleted footage.[10][11]
Starting with the second season of Drag Race in 2010, Logo reformatted Under the Hood, increased its production budget, moved it from the web to television, and re-titled it to RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked. Logo broadcast an episode of Untucked after each episode of Drag Race. Untucked replaces the basic green room of Under the Hood with two decorated rooms that were until season 6 sponsored by Absolut Vodka and Interior Illusions, Inc.: the Interior Illusions Lounge and the Gold Bar. FormDecor sponsored the Lounge for season 6. These two backstage areas allow for separated group conversation.
At the start of the seventh season of the Drag Race, Untucked reverted to a webseries, as part of the World of Wonder YouTube page. Instead of two decorated rooms, Untucked was moved back to the one room, an empty backstage space that connects to the main stage and work room, with couches for contestants to chat on. The newly renovated version also follows contestants following their elimination from the show, documenting them packing their belongings and leaving the set. The webseries format continued for the eighth and ninth season. For the show's tenth season, Untucked returned to television, where it airs on VH1 during the 30 minute time slot after the 90 minute episode airs.
Contestants[edit]
Main article: List of RuPaul's Drag Race contestants
Contestants of any sexual orientation or gender identity are accepted, although most contestants to date have been gay men. Transgender women are also eligible to compete and have become more common as seasons have progressed. Sonique, a season two contestant, became the first openly transgender contestant; she came out as transgender during the Season 2 reunion special.[12] Monica Beverly Hillz, from season five, became the first transgender woman to reveal her status during the competition.[13] Other transgender contestants have begun transitioning after their elimination. Carmen Carrera, a season three contestant, announced her transition during an episode of ABC's Primetime: What Would You Do?[14] Season 4 contestant Kenya Michaels announced her own transition via Facebook and Twitter.[15] Other transgender contestants include Stacy Layne Matthews, Jiggly Caliente, Gia Gunn, and Peppermint.[16][17][18] Peppermint is the first drag race contestant to have been out as a transgender woman prior to the airing of her season, but after filming.[19] Although transgender women have competed in the show, none of the contestants had come out as transgender prior to being casted on the show. All transgender contestants have come out as transgender either during the course of the competition, or after their respective season had ended. RuPaul has stated that transgender women contrast with his view of what the art of drag is defined by.[20][21][22]
Seasons[edit]
Season
Premiere Date
Finale Date
Winner
Runner(s)-up
Miss
Congeniality
Winner Prizes
1
February 2, 2009 March 23, 2009 BeBe Zahara Benet Nina Flowers
$20,000, courtesy of the V&S Group (producers of Absolut Vodka) and MAC Cosmetics
Top billing in Logo TV's Drag Race Tour, sponsored by Absolut Vodka
Appearance in an advertising campaign for L.A. Eyeworks
A photo-spread in Paper magazine
A crown from Fierce Drag Jewels
2
February 1, 2010 April 26, 2010 Tyra Sanchez Raven Pandora Boxx
$25,000
A lifetime supply of NYX Cosmetics and be the face of NYXCosmetics.com
Top billing in Logo TV's Drag Race Tour, sponsored by Absolut Vodka
Appearance in an advertising campaign for L.A. Eyeworks
A one-year contract with LGBT public relations firm Project Publicity
A crown from Fierce Drag Jewels
3
January 24, 2011 May 2, 2011 Raja Manila Luzon Yara Sofia
$75,000
A lifetime supply of Kryolan make-up
Top billing in Logo TV's Drag Race Tour, sponsored by Absolut Vodka
A crown from Fierce Drag Jewels
4
January 30, 2012 April 30, 2012 Sharon Needles Chad Michaels
Phi Phi O'Hara Latrice Royale
$100,000
A lifetime supply of NYX cosmetics
Top billing in Logo TV's Drag Race Tour, sponsored by Absolut Vodka
A holiday courtesy of ALandCHUCK.travel
A crown from Fierce Drag Jewels
5
January 28, 2013 May 6, 2013 Jinkx Monsoon Alaska
Roxxxy Andrews Ivy Winters
$100,000
A collection of ColorEvolution cosmetics
Top billing in Logo TV's Drag Race Tour, sponsored by Absolut Vodka
A holiday courtesy of ALandCHUCK.travel
A crown from Fierce Drag Jewels
6
February 24, 2014 May 19, 2014 Bianca Del Rio Adore Delano
Courtney Act BenDeLaCreme
$100,000
A collection of ColorEvolution cosmetics
A crown from Fierce Drag Jewels
7
March 2, 2015 June 1, 2015 Violet Chachki Ginger Minj
Pearl Katya
$100,000
A one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics
A crown from Fierce Drag Jewels
8
March 7, 2016 May 16, 2016 Bob the Drag Queen Kim Chi
Naomi Smalls Cynthia Lee Fontaine
$100,000
A one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics
A crown from Fierce Drag Jewels
9
March 24, 2017 June 23, 2017 Sasha Velour Peppermint Valentina
$100,000
A one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics
A crown and sceptre from Shandar Fashion Accessories & Shoes
10
March 22, 2018 June 28, 2018 Aquaria Eureka
Kameron Michaels Monét X Change
$100,000
A one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics
A crown and scepter from Fierce Drag Jewels
Season 1 (2009)[edit]
Main article: RuPaul's Drag Race (season 1)
BeBe Zahara Benet
The first season of RuPaul's Drag Race, later referred as The Lost Season, premiered in the United States on February 2, 2009, on Logo. Nine contestants were selected to compete in the running of becoming "America's Next Drag Superstar." The winner of the first season won a lifetime supply of MAC Cosmetics, was featured in an LA Eyeworks campaign, joined the Logo Drag Race tour, and won a cash prize of $20,000. One of the nine contestants to compete on RuPaul's Drag Race was determined by an audience vote via the show's official website. The results were announced in early September 2008. The contestant to win this honor was Nina Flowers from Bayamón, Puerto Rico (currently residing in Denver, Colorado). The theme song playing during the runway every episode was "Cover Girl" from RuPaul's album Champion. The winner of the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race was BeBe Zahara Benet, with Nina Flowers winning Miss Congeniality.
In late 2013,[23] Logo re-aired the first season, which was titled RuPaul's Drag Race: The Lost Season Ru-Vealed, and featured commentary from RuPaul[24]
Season 2 (2010)[edit]
Main article: RuPaul's Drag Race (season 2)
Tyra Sanchez
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 the workstation mirror was started by the first eliminated queen of the season, Shangela Laquifa Wadley. The theme song playing during the runway and the end credits every episode is "Jealous of My Boogie" from RuPaul's album Champion. Each week's episode is followed by a behind-the-scenes show, RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked. The winner of the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Tyra Sanchez, with Pandora Boxx winning Miss Congeniality.
On December 6, 2011, Amazon.com released this season on DVD via their CreateSpace program.[25]
Season 3 (2011)[edit]
Main article: RuPaul's Drag Race (season 3)
Raja
This season had Michelle Visage replacing Merle Ginsberg at the judge's table and Billy Brasfield[26] (better known as Billy B), Mike Ruiz, and Jeffrey Moran (courtesy of Absolut Vodka) filling in for Santino Rice's absence during several episodes. Billy B, celebrity makeup artist and star of the HGTV mini-series Hometown Renovation, appeared as a judge in five episodes. Whereas Mike Ruiz only judged for two episodes, and Jeffrey Moran for one, Moran only appearing for promotional reasons. Due to Billy B's continued appearances, he and Rice are now considered to have been alternate judges for the same seat at the judges table.[27] Other changes made included the introduction of a wildcard contestant from the past season, Shangela; an episode with no elimination; and a contestant, Carmen Carrera, being brought back into the competition after having been eliminated a few episodes prior. A new pit crew was also introduced consisting of Jason Carter and Shawn Morales. The theme song playing during the runway every episode was changed to "Champion" while the song playing during the credits is "Main Event", both from RuPaul's album Champion. As with the previous season, each week's episode was followed by a behind-the-scenes show, RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked. The winner of the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Raja, with Yara Sofia winning Miss Congeniality.
On December 6, 2011 Amazon.com released this season on DVD via their CreateSpace program.[28]
Season 4 (2012)[edit]
Main article: RuPaul's Drag Race (season 4)
Sharon Needles
The fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 30, 2012,[29] with cast members announced November 13, 2011.[30] The winner of season four will headline Logo's Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut Vodka, wins a one-of-a-kind trip, a lifetime supply of NYX Cosmetics, a cash prize of $100,000, and the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar."[31] Like the last season, Santino Rice & Billy B (Billy Brasfield), celebrity makeup artist and star of the HGTV mini-series Hometown Renovation, shared the same seat at the judges table alternatively, Brasfield filling in for Rice when needed.[27] Both judges appeared side-by-side in the audience during the "Reunited" episode. The winner of the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Sharon Needles, with Latrice Royale winning Miss Congeniality.
The theme song playing during the runway every episode was "Glamazon" and the song played during the credits was "The Beginning", both from RuPaul's album Glamazon.
Season 5 (2013)[edit]
Main article: RuPaul's Drag Race (season 5)
Jinkx Monsoon
The fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 28, 2013, with a 90-minute premiere episode. It had the most contestants since the creation of the show with fourteen.
Season five's winner walked away with the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" along with a lifetime supply of Colorevolution Cosmetics, a one-of-a-kind trip courtesy of AlandChuck.travel, a headlining spot on Logo's Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut Vodka and a cash prize of $100,000. Santino Rice and Michelle Visage were back as judges at the panel.[32] The theme song playing during the runway every episode is "I Bring the Beat", while the song playing during the credits is "The Beginning", both songs are from RuPaul's album Glamazon. The winner of the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Jinkx Monsoon, with Ivy Winters winning Miss Congeniality.
Season 6 (2014)[edit]
Main article: RuPaul's Drag Race (season 6)
Bianca Del Rio
The sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing February 24, 2014. Like the fifth season, the season featured 14 contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar". For the first time in the show's history, the season premiere was split into two episodes; the fourteen queens are split into two groups and the seven queens into each group compete against each other before being united as one group for the third episode.
Santino Rice and Michelle Visage are back as judges at the panel. Two new pit crew members, Miles Moody and Simon Sherry-Wood, joined Jason Carter and Shawn Morales.[33] The winner of this season won a prize package that included a supply from Colorevolution Cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000.[34] This was also the first season where Absolut Vodka and Interior Illusions, Inc. were not sponsors for the show, more specifically for the Untucked episodes. The Interior Illusions Lounge is now simply known as the Silver Lounge or FormDecor Lounge. The theme song played during the runway segment every episode was "Sissy That Walk" while the song playing during the credits is "Dance With U", both from the album Born Naked. The winner of the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Bianca Del Rio, with BenDeLaCreme winning Miss Congeniality.
Season 7 (2015)[edit]
Main article: RuPaul's Drag Race (season 7)
Violet Chachki
The seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on March 2, 2015.
Returning judges included RuPaul and Michelle Visage, while the space previously occupied by Santino Rice was filled by new additions Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley.[35] Mathews and Kressley were both present for the season premiere and then took turns sharing judging responsibilities. Shawn Morales, a member of the Pit Crew since the third season and Simon Sherry-Wood, a member in the sixth season, did not appear this season and were replaced by Bryce Eilenberg.
Like the previous two seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race, the season featured 14 contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000. The season premiere debuted with a live and same-day viewership of 348,000, a 20% increase from the previous season. On March 20, 2015, it was announced that LogoTV had given the series an early renewal for an eighth season.[36] The winner of the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Violet Chachki, with Katya winning Miss Congeniality.
Season 8 (2016)[edit]
Main article: RuPaul's Drag Race (season 8)
Bob the Drag Queen
On January 14, 2016, it was announced that the cast for the eighth season will be revealed during the 2016 New Now Next Honors on February 1, 2016, followed by the season premiere on March 7, 2016. The first episode celebrated the 100th taping of the show, and the 100th drag queen to enter the work room. Michelle Visage returned as a main judge, while Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews returned as rotating main judges.[37] Similar to the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race, the season featured 12 contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000. The winner of the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Bob the Drag Queen, with Cynthia Lee Fontaine winning Miss Congeniality.
Season 9 (2017)[edit]
Main article: RuPaul's Drag Race (season 9)
Sasha Velour
On February 2, 2017, the cast for the ninth season was announced. On March 1, 2017, it was announced that the ninth season would premiere on March 24, the ninth season features 14 contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000. The ninth season aired on VH1, with encore presentations continuing to air on Logo.[38][39] This season featured the return of Cynthia Lee Fontaine, who previously participated in the series' eighth season. The ninth season featured a top four in the finale episode, as opposed to the top three, which was previously established in the fourth season. The winner of the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Sasha Velour. Valentina won Miss Congeniality.
Season 10 (2018)[edit]
Main article: RuPaul's Drag Race (season 10)
Aquaria
On April 13, 2017, VH1 renewed the series for a tenth season. The season began airing on March 22, 2018.[40] Eureka O'Hara, who was removed from the ninth season due to injury, returned to the show after she accepted an open invitation.[41] The tenth season of Drag Race premiered; alongside the televised return of Untucked.[42] On this season, 14 contestants are again competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000. The winner of the tenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Aquaria. Monét X Change won Miss Congeniality.
Season 11[edit]
On June 13, 2018, VH1 renewed the series, alongside Untucked, for an eleventh season.[43]
Music[edit]
Main article: RuPaul discography
Almost all music used in the series comes from RuPaul's albums: Champion, Glamazon, Born Naked, Realness, Butch Queen, and American.[citation needed] Exceptions are songs used during the lip-sync portion of the show.
Runway[edit]
Songs used while the contestants walk the runway have been:
"Cover Girl" from Champion (season 1)
"Jealous of My Boogie" (Gomi & RasJek Mix) from Jealous of My Boogie - The RuMixes (season 2)
"Champion" (DJ BunJoe's Olympic Mix) from Champion (season 3)
"Glamazon" from Glamazon (season 4)
"I Bring the Beat" from Glamazon (season 5)
"Sissy That Walk" from Born Naked (season 6–7)
"The Realness" from Realness (season 8)
Unreleased remix of "Category Is..." (season 9)
"Snapshot" from Remember Me: Essential, Vol. 1 (season 10)
The Covergurlz & Covergurlz 2[edit]
RuPaul confirmed on Twitter that a new album, in which each of the Season 6 contestants covered a song from his catalog, would be released. The album, titled RuPaul Presents: The CoverGurlz, was released on January 28, 2014[44]
Similar to Season 6, each of the season 7's contestants covered a song that was previously recorded by RuPaul. The album is titled RuPaul Presents: CoverGurlz2 and was released on February 3, 2015. The album also features the single "New York City Beat", a song by RuPaul featuring Michelle Visage.[45]
Other music[edit]
Five promotional singles have been released from the show's respective casts. The first single, titled "Can I Get an Amen", was released in 2013, and featured the eight remaining contestants of the season 5 cast. "Can I Get an Amen" was a parody of the charity single "We Are the World", and featured Alaska, Alyssa Edwards, Coco Montrese, Detox, Ivy Winters, Jade Jolie, Jinkx Monsoon, and Roxxxy Andrews. The second single to surface from the show was a rap song titled "Oh No She Better Don't," and was released in 2014. The single featured the remaining nine contestants of the season 6 cast: Adore Delano, BenDeLaCreme, Bianca Del Rio, Courtney Act, Darienne Lake, Joslyn Fox, Laganja Estranja, Milk, and Trinity K. Bonet. The third single, "Read U Wrote U", was released in 2016. It featured the top 4 contestants from All Stars 2; Alaska, Katya, Detox & Roxxxy Andrews. "Read U Wrote U" is the most successful of the Drag Race promotional singles, peaking at number 29 on the Dance and Electronic Charts.[46] The fourth single, "Category Is", featured the top 4 contestants from season 9; Peppermint, Sasha Velour, Trinity Taylor, & Shea Couleé. It was released on iTunes on April 20, 2018.[47] The fifth single, "Kitty Girl", featured the top 4 contestants from All Stars Season 3; Kennedy Davenport, Shangela, Bebe Zahara Benet & Trixie Mattel. It charted at number 99 on the UK Singles Chart giving RuPaul his first UK chart entry in 20 years. [48][49] The sixth single, "American", featured the top 4 contestants from Season 10; Aquaria, Asia O'Hara, Eureka O'Hara & Kameron Michaels.
Following Drag Race, many contestants from the show have delved into music careers, with some garnering significant success. Albums released by the shows alumni include PG-13, by season 4 winner Sharon Needles; Two Birds and One Stone, both by All Stars 3 winner Trixie Mattel; Till Death Do Us Party, by season 6 runner-up Adore Delano; and Call My Life by season 10 contestant Blair St. Clair.
Related media[edit]
RuPaul's Drag U (2010–2012)
RuPaul's Drag U is a spin-off that ran from 2010 to 2012. In each episode, three women are paired with former Drag Race contestants ("Drag Professors"), who give them drag makeovers and help them to access their "inner divas".[50] Since each episode was taped in Los Angeles over a period of one month, most of the professors were queens living in Southern California.
RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars (2012–)
RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars is a recurring miniseries in which past contestants compete for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. The show's format is similar to that of RuPaul's Drag Race, with challenges and a panel of judges. The first All Stars started six months after the conclusion of Drag Race's fourth season. 12 queens from the first four seasons competed over the six episodes. The second All Stars competition aired in 2016, a few months after the season eight finale. This season featured ten queens, selected from the second through to the seventh season, competing in 8 episodes, with a special reunion episode. The third All Stars season was announced in August 2017, and the cast was revealed during a VH1 television special, which aired on October 20, 2017. Ten queens selected from the first through ninth season competed over the course of 8 episodes.
The Switch (2015–)
The Switch is a licensed glocalization of Drag Race that premiered in October 2015 on Chilean television channel Mega. As in Drag Race, queens compete in "mini challenges" and a main challenge, and are evaluated by a panel of judges. Similarly to Drag Race, The Switch requires contenstants to lip sync, dance, and perform impersonations.
Drag Race Thailand (2018–)
In October 2017, it was announced that Kantana Group had acquired the rights to produce its own version of Drag Race.[51] Season 1 of Drag Race Thailand was met with successful ratings on Thai television. It was later announced that the first season will premiere in the United States in May 2018. The first season also made stirs in the Asian LGBT community, the most prominent of which was a campaign to establish versions of Drag Race in the Philippines and Taiwan as well, two of the most LGBT-accepting nations in all of Asia.[52][53]
Brazilian localization (2018)
In August 2017, a Brazilian version of the show was announced. It is scheduled to air in late 2018.[54]
Dancing Queen (2018)
In April 2013, RuPaul confirmed that he plans to executive-produce a spin-off of Drag Race that stars season-five contestant Alyssa Edwards.[55] Alyssa Edwards has confirmed that the spin-off's title is Beyond Belief (later retitled as Dancing Queen),[56] and that his dance company in Mesquite, Texas is the setting.[57] The series aired on Netflix on October 5, 2018.[58][59][60]
British localization (TBD)
In April 2014, chat show host and television presenter Jonathan Ross told the Daily Star that a UK version of the show was being planned, fronted by Jodie Harsh instead of RuPaul. Ross said, "I’ve been working with Jodie on a UK version of RuPaul's Drag Race. Unfortunately, we have had to take a break because of some family issues. But we’re hoping to pick it up again in the near future. I am definitely serving ‘middle-aged-realness!’"[61] RuPaul has since explained, "I think that because truTV has brought all the seasons of Drag Race to the UK I think that that might be something that will happen much sooner…. I think that people will fall so in love with the show, I think that the hunger and the thirst for a UK version will probably happen. That's my prediction."[62] To coincide with TruTV airing new seasons of the show in the UK, RuPaul hosted a competition to find a UK Ambassador for RuPaul's Drag Race with judges Jonathan Ross and Katie Price in May 2015.[63] The Vivienne, a drag queen from Liverpool, won the competition and created vlogs to accompany Drag Race episodes on truTV as well as visiting the set for the eighth season of Drag Race in the US.[64]
Feature film (TBD)
In August 2015, RuPaul revealed that a movie featuring all of the contestants was in the works. "We've got a director for it, we've got a light script, but it just needs a little more retooling and scheduling."[62]
DVD releases[edit]
Season
Release date
Special features
Discs
2 December 6, 2011[65]
Bonus scenes
Interviews with contestants
Extended reunion moments
3
3 December 6, 2011[66]
Bonus scenes
Interviews with contestants
Extended reunion moments
4
4 June 26, 2012[67]
Bonus scenes
Episodes of Untucked
Episodes of Drag Ya Later with Jon & John
5
5 June 10, 2013[68][69]
Bonus scenes
Episodes of Untucked
5
6 October 21, 2014[70]
Bonus scenes
Episodes of Untucked
5
7 June 8, 2016[71]
Bonus scenes
RuPaul's Drag Race: The Ru-les
Episodes of Whatcha Packin'
4
8 July 29, 2016[72]
Bonus scenes
Episodes of Whatcha Packin'
3
Awards and nominations[edit]
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race has been nominated for 23 Emmy Awards, and won nine. It has also been nominated for nine Reality Television Awards, winning three, and nominated for six NewNowNext Awards, winning three.
Critical reception[edit]
Early seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race were criticized for appearing to favor 'glamorous' drag queens over comedic or camp queens. For example, Popbytes commented Drag Race has been accused numerous times of keeping some of the more unpleasant but 'feminine' queens in the competition for the sake of drama[citation needed]. However, Common Sense Media commented, "RuPaul's Drag Race combines the fashion design drama of Project Runway with the modeling excitement of America's Next Top Model to create an entertainingly voyeuristic glimpse into the performance art world of drag queens. There's plenty of over-the-top stuff, but rather than simply treating drag performers as people to be laughed at and/or scorned, the show also focuses on the hard work and talent that goes into drag performances."[73] Entertainment Weekly cited the elimination of comedian and eventual season two fan favorite Pandora Boxx as the season's most controversial.[74]
Controversy[edit]
In March 2014, Drag Race sparked controversy over the use of the term "shemale" in the season 6 mini challenge "Female or She-male?".[13] Logo has since removed the segment from all platforms and has addressed the allegations of transphobia by removing the "You've got she-mail" intro from new episodes of the series. This was replaced with, "She done already done had herses!"[75]
Host RuPaul additionally came under fire for comments made in an interview with The Guardian, in which he stated he would "probably not" allow a transgender contestant to compete on Drag Race.[76] RuPaul compared transgender drag performers to doping athletes on his Twitter,[77] and has since apologized.[78] Season nine winner, Sasha Velour, has expressed her disagreement via Twitter, stating "My drag was born in a community full of trans women, trans men, and gender non-conforming folks doing drag. That’s the real world of drag, like it or not. I thinks it’s fabulous and I will fight my entire life to protect and uplift it".[79]
International broadcast[edit]
Australia: In Australia, lifestyle channel LifeStyle YOU[80] regularly shows and re-screens seasons 1-7, including Untucked. In addition, free-to-air channel SBS2 began screening the first season on August 31, 2013. On March 13, 2017, it was announced that Stan will fast track season 9 (including Untucked). Additionally, Stan streams all episodes from seasons 1-10.[81][82]
Brazil: In January 2011, VH1 Brasil aired season 2 followed by season 1, season 3, and season 4.[83] The season 7 was aired on the Multishow cable network every Monday at 11:30pm in August 2015.[84] The season 8 was premiered on April 2017 in Comedy Central.[85] Only season 8–9 is available on Netflix.
Canada: The series airs on OutTV in Canada at the same time as the US airing. Unlike Logo, OutTV continues to broadcast Untucked immediately after each Drag Race episode.[86]
Finland: In 2010, Finnish channel TVViisi aired the second season, and during fall 2018 Sub will broadcast the show starting from the sixth season, following with the All Stars-seasons.[87]
Germany: During summer 2009, TIMM – a former gay television channel from Germany – aired the first season every Friday night.[88] TLC aired seasons two to six, before the rights for the show went to Netflix. The streaming service has released the show since season seven onwards.
Hungary: In Hungary, the show aired on FEM3 channel as RuPaul – Drag Queen leszek! ("RuPaul – I'll be Drag Queen!").[89]
Ireland: In Ireland, season 2 to season 8 of the programme were available on Netflix; As of the release of Season 10, only seasons 8 & 9 are available. Netflix has started airing season 10 episodes one day after they air in the USA.
Latin America: In January 2011, VH1 Latin America aired season 2 followed by season 1, season 3, and season 4.[90] The season 8 was premiered on April 2017 in Comedy Central.[91]
Spain: On 19 September 2016, free-to-air channel TEN began screening the series from season 5.[92]
Sweden: Season 8 of the series currently airs on OutTV on Thursdays at 20:00.[93]
The Philippines: Season 3 was aired on the ABS-CBN-owned Velvet cable network every Tuesday at 11 pm with RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked, airing directly after the show. Season 4 started airing on April 17, 2012 on the same network.[94]
UK: E4 aired season 1 in 2009, followed by season 2 in 2010.[95] Since its success on Netflix in the UK,[96] TruTV acquired the broadcast rights for all eight seasons of the show including Untucked episodes.[97] In June 2015, TruTV started airing two episodes of the show a week, starting with season 4, followed by All Stars, then season 5. As of May 2018, the series airs on VH1 UK Monday-Thursday at 11pm, beginning with All Stars series 3.[98]
Thailand: Seasons 2–8 are available to stream on LINE TV.
See also[edit]
RuPaul's Drag Race portal
List of reality television programs with LGBT cast members
LGBT culture in New York City
Paris is Burning
Pose (TV series)
References[edit]
Jump up ^ Hughes, Scarlett (May 16, 2008). ""RuPaul's Drag Race"!". Right TV. Right TV. Archived from the original on April 3, 2012. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
Jump up ^ "For 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Mainstream Is Jumping the Shark". Entertainment Tonight.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11: Now Casting!". WOWPresents YouTube Channel.
Jump up ^ Billboard. "'RuPaul's Drag Race's Emmys Win: See The Best Reactions". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
Jump up ^ "Nominees/Winners | Television Academy". Emmys.com. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
Jump up ^ "Nominees/Winners | Television Academy". Emmys.com. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul Leads Hopefuls in 'Drag Race.'". USA Today. December 1, 2008.
Jump up ^ "Ep. 16, Episode 16, Season 3: Reunited!". Logo TV. Archived from the original on 2014-11-07.
Jump up ^ RuPaul's Drag Race Insider Clip (October 8, 2008). "WOW TV". Wow.wowtv.tv. Archived from the original on December 12, 2008. Retrieved March 18, 2009.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1". Retrieved December 31, 2011.
Jump up ^ Corfe, Steven (February 9, 2009). "Under the Hood of RuPaul's Drag Race". The WOW Report. World of Wonder. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
Jump up ^ Fletcher, Carlton. "Kylie 'Sonique' Love transitioning into woman she was born to be". Albany Herald. Retrieved 2017-09-24.
^ Jump up to: a b Nichols, JamesMichael (2014-04-01). "Carmen Carrera And Monica Beverly Hillz Address 'Drag Race' Transphobia Allegations". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2017-09-24.
Jump up ^ Avery, Dan (May 8, 2012). "Drag Race's Carmen Carrera Comes Out As Trans on ABC's What Would You Do". Queerty. Queerty. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
Jump up ^ Lang, Nico (February 22, 2013). "Breaking ground: An interview with Precious Jewel on RuPaul's Drag Race". WBEZ91.5. Chicago Public Media. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
Jump up ^ "Former "Drag Race" Contestant Gia Gunn Comes Out As Trans". LOGO News. Retrieved 2017-09-24.
Jump up ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Trans Queen Peppermint: I Feel 'Loved and Accepted' After Coming Out". EW.com. 2017-04-29. Retrieved 2017-09-24.
Jump up ^ "Gia Gunn Is One of 7 Trans Women of 'RuPaul's Drag Race'". Hornet Stories. 2017-04-01. Retrieved 2017-09-24.
Jump up ^ Nichols, James Michael (2017-04-29). "Peppermint Opens Up About Coming Out As Trans On 'RuPaul's Drag Race'". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
Jump up ^ "How RuPaul's comments on trans women led to a Drag Race revolt — and a rare apology". Vox. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
Jump up ^ "Transgender warriors: making history from Joan of Arc to Rupaul". Choice Reviews Online. 34 (03): 34–1866-34-1866. 1996-11-01. doi:10.5860/choice.34-1866. ISSN 0009-4978.
Jump up ^ Schewe, Elizabeth (2009). "Serious Play: Drag, Transgender, and the Relationship between Performance and Identity in the Life Writing of RuPaul and Kate Bornstein". Biography. 32 (4): 670–695. doi:10.1353/bio.0.0140. ISSN 1529-1456.
Jump up ^ Shumaker, Jason; Jake Slane (August 18, 2013). "Gentlemen, Re-Start Your Engines...and May the Best Woman Win...Again!". Logo Press Room. Logo. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
Jump up ^ "Callie, dear..." RuPaul's Drag Race Facebook page. September 23, 2013. Retrieved August 17, 2015. Callie, dear...
Jump up ^ Kline, Dill. "Rupauls' Drag Race Season 2 Pre-Orders". Retrieved August 17, 2015.
Jump up ^ Brasfield, Billy. "Billy Brasfield Official Biography".
^ Jump up to: a b "Ep. 16, Episode 16, Season 3: Reunited!". Logo TV. Archived from the original on November 7, 2014. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
Jump up ^ Kline, Dill. "RuPauls Drag Race Season 3". Retrieved August 17, 2015.
Jump up ^ Polly, John (October 10, 2011). "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4 Judges: Think Glee, Modern Family!". NewNowNext. Logo. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Rupaul's Drag Race Season 4". Logo. Retrieved November 15, 2011.
Jump up ^ Shumaker, Jason; Jake Slane (November 14, 2011). "HALLELOO! "RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE" RETURNS TO LOGO FOR A NEW SEASON OF OUTRAGEOUS REALITY COMPETITION IN JANUARY 2012". Logo Press Room. Logo. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
Jump up ^ Shumaker, Jason; Jake Slane (December 10, 2012). ""THE QUEENS OF "RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE" SEASON FIVE BEGIN THEIR BATTLE FOR THE CROWN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 28 ON LOGO". Logo Press Room. Logo. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
Jump up ^ Lambe, Stacy (February 19, 2014). "Meet RuPaul's Drag Race's New, Bulgier Pit Crew". out.com, Popnography. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
Jump up ^ Shumaker, Jason; Jake Slane (January 13, 2014). ""LET THE TRANSFORMATIONS BEGIN!..."RUPAULS DRAG RACE" RETURNS TO LOGO TV FOR A SIXTH SEASON ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH AT 9 PM ET/PT". Logo Press Room. Logo. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
Jump up ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Adds New Judges, Will Premiere March 2". Huffington Post. January 28, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
Jump up ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Renewed for Season 8 at Logo". Variety. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
Jump up ^ Avery, Dan (January 14, 2016). "The Cast Of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Will Be Announced At New Now Next Honors". New Now Next. United States: Viacom International Inc. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 1, 2017). "RuPaul's Drag Race Moves From Logo To VH1, More Viacom Show Shifts To Come?". Deadline Hollywood. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
Jump up ^ Gennis, Sadie (March 1, 2017). "RuPaul's Drag Race Gets Season 9 Premiere Date — and a New Network!". TVGuide. United States: CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 13, 2017). "VH1 Renews RuPaul's Drag Race, Picks Up Ricky Martin Reality Series – Upfront". Deadline Hollywood. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on April 14, 2017. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
Jump up ^ Swift, Andy; Swift, Andy (2017-04-22). "Drag Race's Surprise Eliminee: 'I'm Definitely Going Back' for Season 10". TVLine. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
Jump up ^ Nolfi, Joey. "RuPaul's Drag Race season 10 and Untucked will sashay to VH1 in March". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
Jump up ^ Swift, Andy (June 13, 2018). "Drag Race Renewed for Season 11". TVLine. United States. Archived from the original on June 13, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
Jump up ^ "iTunes - Music - RuPaul Presents the CoverGurlz by RuPaul". iTunes.
Jump up ^ "iTunes - Music - RuPaul Presents CoverGurlz2 by RuPaul". iTunes.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul Read U Wrote U Chart History".
Jump up ^ Cite web|url=http://worldofwonder.net/gag-rupauls-drag-race-season-9s-category-is-is-now-available-on-itunes/
Jump up ^ Copsey, Rob (March 19, 2018). "Sales of Rupaul's Kitty Girl surge 1160% after Drag Race All Stars 3 finale". Official Charts.
Jump up ^ "Official Singles Chart Update Top 100". Official Charts. March 19, 2018.
Jump up ^ "Facebook Rupaul's Drag U". April 12, 2010. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
Jump up ^ "Thailand Bought The Rights To Produce Its Own RuPaul's Drag Race". October 19, 2017.
Jump up ^ https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/spotlight/181956-rupaul-drag-race-rodrigo-duterte-donald-trump
Jump up ^ By bluebay700 (2017-06-10). "Philippines Was Well Represented At RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Finale". bluebay700. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
Jump up ^ "Drag RuPaul virá ao país para reality show". Folha de S.Paulo. August 23, 2017.
Jump up ^ Lloyd, Sarah Anne. "Whoa Rupaul Took Alyssa Edwards to the MTV Movie Awards". Wetpaint. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
Jump up ^ "Update on Alyssa Edwards' New Spin-Off 'Beyond Belief'". Drag Official.
Jump up ^ Renzi, Dan. "No T No Shade Alyssa Edwards Takes Her Next Step". Queerty. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
Jump up ^ "'Drag Race's Alyssa Edwards to Star in Netflix Docu-Series: Watch the Trailer". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
Jump up ^ Petski, Denise (2018-08-22). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Alum Alyssa Edwards To Star In 'Dancing Queen' Docuseries On Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
Jump up ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Alyssa Edwards battles angry dance moms in 'Dancing Queen' series trailer". EW.com. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
Jump up ^ "Jonathan Ross starts hunt for Britain's next drag starstar - Wired - Latest Celebrity Gossip, Controversy & News - Daily Star". Dailystar.co.uk.
^ Jump up to: a b Carl Greenwood (21 August 2015). "RuPaul reveals RuPaul's Drag Race MOVIE in new magazine dedicated to all things drag". mirror.
Jump up ^ Carl Greenwood (27 May 2015). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Jonathan Ross joins search for a drag queen superstar to represent us". mirror.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul Crowns First Ever UK Drag Ambassador: The Vivienne". out.com.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 2". LOGOOnline Shop. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 3". LOGOOnline Shop. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 4". LogoTV Shop. Retrieved June 23, 2012.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 5 Uncensored". Amazon.com.
Jump up ^ Spargo, Chris (April 18, 2013). "Get 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 5 On DVD Now Hunties". NewNowNext. newnownext.com. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 6". Amazon.com.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 7". Amazon.com.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 8". Amazon.com.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race". commonsensemedia.org.
Jump up ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' recap: Drag mamas, Cloris Leachman, and the season's most controversial elimination!".
Jump up ^ James Nichols (April 14, 2014). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' To Refrain From Using 'Transphobic Slur' In Wake Of Controversy". Retrieved April 14, 2014.
Jump up ^ Aitkenhead, Decca (2018-03-03). "RuPaul: 'Drag is a big f-you to male-dominated culture'". The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
Jump up ^ Rodriguez, Mathew (5 March 2018). "RuPaul Just Tweeted About 'Performance Enhancing Drugs' After Trans Remarks Controversy". INTO.
Jump up ^ Nolfi, Joel (March 5, 2018). "RuPaul tweets 'regret' over controversial transgender comments". EW.com. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
Jump up ^ Leighton-Dore, Samuel (16 March 2018). "Sasha Velour has more to say on RuPaul's trans comments". SBS.
Jump up ^ RuPaul's Drag Race at lifestyleyou.com.au Archived 2010-04-03 at the Wayback Machine.
Jump up ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 9 is being fast tracked to Australia".
Jump up ^ "Airdate: RuPaul's Drag Race". TV Tonight.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul, a drag queen mais famosa do mundo, apresenta a competição mais colorida da televisão. Quintas, às 21h,". www.facebook.com/vh1brasil.
Jump up ^ "O reality RuPaul's Drag Race chega em agosto no Multishow". multishow.globo.com.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race vem aí!". comedycentral.com.br.
Jump up ^ "New owners, CEO for Canadian LGBT net". TBI Vision, January 12, 2017.
Jump up ^ "Tätä on kysytty ja toivottu! Vihdoin voidaan varmistaa, että syksyllä Subille saapuu: RuPaul's Drag Race!,". www.facebook.com/subsuomi.
Jump up ^ "Burkhard H. Timm - Startseite". Burkhard H. Timm.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul - Drag Queen leszek!". PORT.hu.
Jump up ^ "VH1 SHOWS - RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE". VH1 Latin America.
Jump up ^ "Comedy Central - RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE". Comedy Central Latin America.
Jump up ^ "LA 5ª TEMPORADA DE 'RUPAUL: REINAS DEL DRAG' LLEGA A TEN ESTE LUNES, 19 DE SEPTIEMBRE". El Español.
Jump up ^ "RuPauls dragrace". OUTtv Sverige.
Jump up ^ "Velvet Channel - Timeline Photos - Facebook". facebook.com.
Jump up ^ "Start your engines! RuPaul's Drag Race returns to the UK on truTV". Channel 4.
Jump up ^ "Which RuPaul Drag Queen are you? Find out with our quiz". Telegraph.co.uk. 29 May 2015.
Jump up ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race coming to truTV UK in June". digitalspy.co.uk.
Jump up ^ "VH1 UK Schedule". mtv.co.uk. 1 May 2018.
External links[edit]
Official website
RuPaul's Drag Race on IMDb
RuPaul's Drag Race on Facebook
Edgar, E. (2011). "Xtravaganza!": Drag Representation and Articulation in "RuPaul's Drag Race". Studies in Popular Culture,34(1), 133-146. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/23416354
show
v
t
e
RuPaul
Discography
Studio albums
Supermodel of the World
Foxy Lady
Ho Ho Ho
Red Hot
Champion
Glamazon
Born Naked
Realness
Slay Belles
Butch Queen
Remember Me: Essential, Vol. 1
American
Singles
"Supermodel (You Better Work)"
"House of Love"
"Back to My Roots"
"Snapshot"
"A Little Bit of Love"
"Looking Good, Feeling Gorgeous"
"WorkOut"
"Cover Girl (Put Your Bass In Your Walk)"
"Jealous of My Boogie"
Television
The RuPaul Show
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag U
RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars
Gay for Play Game Show Starring RuPaul
Filmography
RuPaul Is: Starbooty!
Starrbooty
Books
Lettin' It All Hang Out
Book
Category
show
v
t
e
RuPaul's Drag Race
Seasons
Original
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
All Stars
1
2
3
Contestants
Winners
Original
BeBe Zahara Benet
Tyra Sanchez
Raja
Sharon Needles
Jinkx Monsoon
Bianca Del Rio
Violet Chachki
Bob the Drag Queen
Sasha Velour
Aquaria
All Stars
Chad Michaels
Alaska
Trixie Mattel
Other
contestants
Adore Delano
Aja
Alexis Mateo
Alexis Michelle
Alyssa Edwards
Asia O'Hara
BenDeLaCreme
Blair St. Clair
Carmen Carrera
Charlie Hides
Chi Chi DeVayne
Coco Montrese
Courtney Act
Cynthia Lee Fontaine
Delta Work
Derrick Barry
Detox
Eureka
Farrah Moan
Gia Gunn
Ginger Minj
Honey Mahogany
Ivy Winters
Jasmine Masters
Jessica Wild
Jiggly Caliente
Jujubee
Kameron Michaels
Katya
Kelly Mantle
Kennedy Davenport
Kim Chi
Kimora Blac
Laganja Estranja
Latrice Royale
Manila Luzon
Mariah
Mayhem Miller
Milk
Mimi Imfurst
Miss Fame
Miz Cracker
Monét X Change
Monica Beverly Hillz
Morgan McMichaels
Mrs. Kasha Davis
Naomi Smalls
Nina Bo'nina Brown
Nina Flowers
Ongina
Pandora Boxx
Pearl
Peppermint
Phi Phi O'Hara
Raven
Roxxxy Andrews
Sahara Davenport
Shangela
Shannel
Shea Couleé
Tammie Brown
Tatianna
Thorgy Thor
Valentina
Vanessa Vanjie Mateo
Venus D-Lite
Victoria "Porkchop" Parker
The Vixen
Willam
Yara Sofia
Related articles
Awards and Nominations
RuPaul's Drag U
episodes
Drag Race Thailand
1
2
Natalia Pliacam
The Switch Drag Race
Miss Leona
Book
show
v
t
e
VH1 original programming
Current
America's Next Top Model (since 2016)
Baller Wives (since 2017)
Basketball Wives (2010–13; since 2017)
Black Ink Crew (since 2013)
Black Ink Crew: Chicago (since 2015)
Hip Hop Squares (since 2017)
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta (since 2012)
Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood (since 2014)
Love & Hip Hop: Miami (since 2018)
Love & Hip Hop: New York (since 2011)
Leave It to Stevie (since 2016)
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party (since 2016)
Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies (since 2018)
RuPaul's Drag Race (since 2016)
Scared Famous (since 2017)
T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle (since 2018)
Former
2000s debuts
America's Most Smartest Model (2007)
Breaking Bonaduce (2005–06)
Brooke Knows Best (2008–09)
But Can They Sing? (2005)
Celebracadabra (2008)
Celebrity Fit Club (2005–2010)
Celebrity Paranormal Project (2006–07)
Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (2008–2012)
Charm School (2007–09)
The Cho Show (2008)
Confessions of a Teen Idol (2009)
Daisy of Love (2009)
Dice: Undisputed (2007)
Eddie Griffin: Going For Broke (2009)
The Fabulous Life of... (2003–2013)
Flavor of Love (2006–08)
For the Love of Ray J (2009–2010)
Free Radio (2008–09)
Glam God with Vivica A. Fox (2008)
Hogan Knows Best (2005–07)
I Know My Kid's a Star (2008)
I Love Money (2008–2010)
I Love New York (2007–08)
I Want to Work for Diddy (2008–2010)
Kept (2005)
Megan Wants a Millionaire (2009)
Ego Trip's Miss Rap Supreme (2008)
Ego Trip's The (White) Rapper Show (2007)
My Antonio (2009)
My Fair Brady (2005–08)
New York Goes to Hollywood (2008)
New York Goes to Work (2009)
The Pick-up Artist (2007–08)
Real Chance of Love (2008–09)
Rock of Love with Bret Michaels (2007–09)
The Salt-N-Pepa Show (2007–08)
Scott Baio Is 45...and Single (2007)
Scott Baio Is 46...and Pregnant (2008)
Scream Queens (2008–2010)
Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew (2009)
So Notorious (2006)
Celebrity Rehab Presents Sober House (2009–2010)
Strange Love (2005)
The Surreal Life (2004–06)
The Surreal Life: Fame Games (2007)
The T.O. Show (2009–2011)
Tool Academy (2009–2010)
Tough Love (2009–2013)
¡Viva Hollywood! (2008)
2010s debuts
The Amber Rose Show (2016)
Atlanta Exes (2014)
Audrina (2011)
Barely Famous (2015–16)
Basketball Wives LA (2011–16)
Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business (2010–11)
The Breaks (2017)
Bret Michaels: Life as I Know It (2010)
Candidly Nicole (2014–15)
Chrissy & Mr. Jones (2012–13)
Couples Therapy (2012–15)
Dad Camp (2010)
Daytime Divas (2017)
Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn (2016)
Fantasia for Real (2010)
Frank the Entertainer in a Basement Affair (2010)
The Gossip Game (2013)
Hindsight (2015)
Hit the Floor (2013–16)
Hollywood Exes (2012–14)
K. Michelle: My Life (2014–17)
Mario Lopez: Saved by the Baby (2010–11)
Miami Monkey (2013)
My Big Friggin' Wedding (2010)
Mob Wives (2011–16)
Mob Wives Chicago (2012)
Mob Wives: The Sit Down (2012)
Money Hungry (2010)
Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch (2010)
The OCD Project (2010)
Real and Chance: The Legend Hunters (2010)
Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood (2016)
This Is Hot 97 (2014)
T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle (2011–17)
Ton of Cash (2011)
VH1 Live! (2016)
What Chilli Wants (2010–11)
The X-Life (2011)
You're Cut Off! (2010–11)
show
Awards for RuPaul's Drag Race
show
v
t
e
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
The Amazing Race, Race 3 (2003)
The Amazing Race, Race 4 (2004)
The Amazing Race, Race 7 (2005)
The Amazing Race, Race 9 (2006)
The Amazing Race, Race 10 (2007)
The Amazing Race, Race 12 (2008)
The Amazing Race, Race 14 (2009)
Top Chef, season 6 (2010)
The Amazing Race, Race 18 (2011)
The Amazing Race, Race 20 (2012)
The Voice, season 3 / season 4 (2013)
The Amazing Race, Race 23 (2014)
The Voice, season 7 / season 8 (2015)
The Voice, season 9 / season 10 (2016)
The Voice, season 11 / season 12 (2017)
RuPaul's Drag Race, season 10 (2018)
show
v
t
e
GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Program
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (2004–2005)
The Real World: Philadelphia (2005)
"Straight Man in a Gay World" (2006)
Project Runway (2007, 2011)
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (2008)
I Want to Work for Diddy (2009)
Transamerican Love Story (2009)
RuPaul's Drag Race (2010)
Dancing with the Stars (2012)
The Amazing Race (2013)
Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce (2014)
R&B Divas: Atlanta (2015)
I Am Cait (2016)
I Am Jazz (2016)
Strut (2017)
Survivor: Game Changers (2018)
show
v
t
e
TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming
The Amazing Race (2011)
So You Think You Can Dance (2012)
Shark Tank (2013)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (2014)
The Chair (2015)
Making a Murderer (2016)
Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (2017)
Queer Eye (2018)
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=RuPaul%27s_Drag_Race&oldid=865437065"
Categories:
2000s American television series
2010s American television series
2009 American television series debuts
American reality television series
English-language television programs
LGBT-related reality television series
Logo original programs
RuPaul's Drag Race
Television series by World of Wonder (production company)
Transgender in television
VH1 television series
Hidden categories:
Webarchive template wayback links
Articles with short description
All articles with unsourced statements
Articles with unsourced statements from September 2017
Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia
Navigation menu
Personal tools
Not logged in
Talk
Contributions
Create account
Log in
Namespaces
Article
Talk
Variants
Views
Read
Edit
View history
More
Search
Navigation
Main page
Contents
Featured content
Current events
Random article
Donate to Wikipedia
Wikipedia store
Interaction
Help
About Wikipedia
Community portal
Recent changes
Contact page
Tools
What links here
Related changes
Upload file
Special pages
Permanent link
Page information
Wikidata item
Cite this page
Print/export
Create a book
Download as PDF
Printable version
In other projects
Wikimedia Commons
Languages
العربية
Bosanski
Català
Dansk
Deutsch
Español
Euskara
Français
Gaeilge
Hrvatski
Íslenska
Italiano
עברית
Nederlands
日本語
Polski
Português
Русский
Српски / srpski
Suomi
Svenska
Türkçe
Tiếng Việt
14 more
Edit links
This page was last edited on 23 October 2018, at 23:20 (UTC).
Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization.
Privacy policy
About Wikipedia
Disclaimers
Contact Wikipedia
Developers
Cookie statement
Mobile view
Enable previews

values: mw-page-base noprint

values: mw-head-base noprint

values: firstHeading firstHeading en

values: siteSub noprint

values: mw-jump-link #mw-head

values: mw-jump-link #p-search

attrs: class style

values: shortdescription nomobile noexcerpt noprint searchaux

attrs: role class

values:
note
hatnote navigation-not-searchable

values: text-align:center;font-size:125%;font-weight:bold;font-style: italic; background: #CCCCFF; padding: 0.25em 1em; line-height: 1.5em;

values:
/wiki/Reality_competition
mw-redirect
Reality competition

values: text-align:center;background: #CCCCFF; padding: 0.25em 1em; line-height: 1.5em;

values:
nofollow
http://www.rupaulsdragrace.com/
external text

values: checkbox button toctogglecheckbox toctogglecheckbox display:none

values:
/wiki/Immunity_(reality_television)
mw-redirect
Immunity (reality television)

values: background: #ececec; color: #2C2C2C; vertical-align: middle; font-size: smaller; text-align: center;

values: RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars (season 1)

values:
/wiki/Kenya_Michaels
mw-redirect
Kenya Michaels

values:
/wiki/Denver,_Colorado
mw-redirect
Denver, Colorado

values:
/wiki/Cover_Girl_(RuPaul_song)
mw-redirect
Cover Girl (RuPaul song)

values:
/wiki/Logo_(TV_channel)
mw-redirect
Logo (TV channel)

values:
/wiki/Raja_Gemini
mw-redirect
Raja Gemini

values:
/wiki/American_(RuPaul_album)
mw-redirect
American (RuPaul album)

values: This claim needs references to reliable sources. (September 2017)

values:
noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact
white-space:nowrap;

values: Edit section: The Covergurlz & Covergurlz 2

values:
/wiki/Alaska_Thunderfuck_5000
mw-redirect
Alaska Thunderfuck 5000

values:
/wiki/Daily_Star_(British_newspaper)
mw-redirect
Daily Star (British newspaper)

values:
/wiki/LifeStyle_YOU
mw-redirect
LifeStyle YOU

values:
/wiki/OutTV_(Europe)
mw-redirect
OutTV (Europe)

values:
/wiki/E4_(channel)
mw-redirect
E4 (channel)

values: display:table-cell;padding:0.2em 0.2em 0.2em 0.3em;vertical-align:middle

values: margin:0.5em 0 0.5em 1em;border:solid #aaa 1px

values:
/wiki/Paris_is_Burning_(film)
mw-redirect
Paris is Burning (film)

values:
nofollow
external text
//doi.org/10.5860%2Fchoice.34-1866

values:
nofollow
external text
//www.worldcat.org/issn/0009-4978

values:
nofollow
external text
https://muse.jhu.edu/article/374205

values:
nofollow
external text
//doi.org/10.1353%2Fbio.0.0140

values:
nofollow
external text
//www.worldcat.org/issn/1529-1456

values:
/wiki/Viacom_International_Inc.
mw-redirect
Viacom International Inc.

values:
nofollow
external text
http://www.mtv.co.uk/vh1

values: -moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;

values:
nofollow
external text
http://www.rupaulsdragrace.com

values:
nofollow
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1353056/
external text

values:
navbox-abovebelow
2
background: #EEEEEE;

values:
row
navbox-group
width:1%;background: #EEEEEE;

values: nowraplinks vcard collapsible autocollapse navbox-inner mw-collapsible mw-made-collapsible mw-collapsed

values: nowraplinks hlist collapsible autocollapse navbox-inner mw-collapsible mw-made-collapsible mw-collapsed

values: Frank the Entertainer in a Basement Affair

values: nowraplinks collapsible autocollapse navbox-inner mw-collapsible mw-made-collapsible mw-collapsed

values: Template:GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Program

values: Template talk:GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Program (page does not exist)

values:
col
navbox-title
2
background-color: #ebb;

values: Template:TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming

values: Template talk:TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming

values: So You Think You Can Dance (U.S. TV series)

values: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath

values: nowraplinks collapsible collapsed navbox-inner mw-collapsible mw-collapsed mw-made-collapsible

values: Category:2000s American television series

values: Category:2010s American television series

values: Category:2009 American television series debuts

values: Category:American reality television series

values: Category:LGBT-related reality television series

values: Category:Television series by World of Wonder (production company)

values: Category:Webarchive template wayback links

values: Category:Articles with short description

values: Category:All articles with unsourced statements

values: Category:Articles with unsourced statements from September 2017

values: Category:Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia

values: Discussion about edits from this IP address [ctrl-alt-n]

values: A list of edits made from this IP address [ctrl-alt-y]

values: You are encouraged to create an account and log in; however, it is not mandatory

values: You're encouraged to log in; however, it's not mandatory. [ctrl-alt-o]

values:
/wiki/RuPaul%27s_Drag_Race
View the content page [ctrl-alt-c]
c

values: Discussion about the content page [ctrl-alt-t]

values: p-namespaces navigation vectorTabs p-namespaces-label

values:
p-variants
navigation
vectorMenu emptyPortlet
p-variants-label

values: Past revisions of this page [ctrl-alt-h]

values: p-views navigation vectorTabs p-views-label

values:
p-cactions
navigation
vectorMenu emptyPortlet
p-cactions-label

values:
mw-wiki-logo
/wiki/Main_Page
Visit the main page

values:
/wiki/Main_Page
Visit the main page [ctrl-alt-z]
z

values: Featured content – the best of Wikipedia

values: Find background information on current events

values:
/wiki/Special:Random
Load a random article [ctrl-alt-x]
x

values: portal navigation p-navigation p-navigation-label

values: Guidance on how to use and edit Wikipedia

values: About the project, what you can do, where to find things

values: A list of recent changes in the wiki [ctrl-alt-r]

values: portal navigation p-interaction p-interaction-label

values: List of all English Wikipedia pages containing links to this page [ctrl-alt-j]

values: Recent changes in pages linked from this page [ctrl-alt-k]

values:
/wiki/Wikipedia:File_Upload_Wizard
Upload files [ctrl-alt-u]
u

values: A list of all special pages [ctrl-alt-q]

values: Permanent link to this revision of the page

values: Link to connected data repository item [ctrl-alt-g]

values: Printable version of this page [ctrl-alt-p]

values: portal navigation p-wikibase-otherprojects p-wikibase-otherprojects-label

values: روبول دراق ريس – Arabic

values:
interlanguage-link interwiki-bs
display: none;

values:
interlanguage-link interwiki-ca
display: none;

values:
interlanguage-link interwiki-da
display: none;

values:
interlanguage-link interwiki-ga
display: none;

values:
interlanguage-link interwiki-hr
display: none;

values:
interlanguage-link interwiki-is
display: none;

values: המירוץ לדראג של רו פול – Hebrew

values:
interlanguage-link interwiki-he
display: none;

values: ル・ポールのドラァグ・レース – Japanese

values: Королевские гонки РуПола – Russian

values: /static/images/wikimedia-button-1.5x.png 1.5x, /static/images/wikimedia-button-2x.png 2x

values: /static/images/poweredby_mediawiki_132x47.png 1.5x, /static/images/poweredby_mediawiki_176x62.png 2x

values:
suggestions
display: none; font-size: 13px;

values: mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-0 ns-subject page-RuPaul_s_Drag_Race rootpage-RuPaul_s_Drag_Race skin-vector action-view


text:
List of Mount Everest death statistics
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Statue honoring the woman Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the first Nepali woman to summit but did not make it down alive
List of Mount Everest death statistics is a list of statistics about death on Mount Everest. For a list of mountaineering deaths on Mount Everest, see List of people who died climbing Mount Everest
Contents
[hide]
1 Youngest people to die on Mount Everest
2 Named corpses
3 Phd.s, doctor, medical professionals, etc. fatalities
4 Died on descent after summiting
5 Deadliest events at Everest
6 Statistics
7 Astronaut fatality
8 See also
9 References
Youngest people to die on Mount Everest[edit]
Examples of known cases[1][2][3]
Pemba Sherpa, April 25, 2015, 19[1][2][4]
Ang Chuldim, August 31, 1982, 20[5]
Lobsang Sherpa, May 7, 2013, 22[6]
Víctor Hugo Trujillo, August 16, 1986, 22[7]
Andrew Irvine, June 9, 1924, 22[3]
Marco Siffredi, September 8, 2002, 23 [8]
Michael Matthews, May 13, 1999, 23[9]
Named corpses[edit]
The corpse known as Green Boots in its eponymous Everest cave
"The German Woman", Hannelore Schmatz[10]
"Green Boots", possibly Tsewang Paljor[11]
"Sleeping Beauty", Francys Arsentiev[11]
Phd.s, doctor, medical professionals, etc. fatalities[edit]
See also Dr. Beck Weathers, a medical doctor who is famous for narrowly surviving the 1996 Everest Disaster.[12]
Dr. A. M. Kellas (1921, en route to Everest as part of expedition)[3][13]
Dr. Karl G. Henize (Phd in astronomy)(1993)[14]
Dr. Sándor Gárdos (2001), Hungarian team doctor, specialist of high altitude medicine [15]
Dr. Nils Antezana (2004, pathologist)[16]
Dr. Robert Milne (2005, Phd worked on software)[17]
Dr. Eberhard Schaaf (2012), German doctor died high on Everest.[18]
Dr. Charles MacAdams (2016)[19]
Dr. Maria Strydom (2016)[20]
Peter Kinloch had completed a Phd. died in 2010 on M. Everest[21]
Marisa Eve Girawong (2015)[22] (a physician assistant working as camp medic was a base-camp avalanche casualty)[23]
In May 2007 Libor Kozak died, and one source said he was a medical doctor[24][25]
Dr. Roland Yearwood (2017), a medical doctor in Alabama (USA) died in 2017 on Everest.[26]
Died on descent after summiting[edit]
Memorial of Dimitar Ilievski, the first Macedonian to summit Everest but who died descending from the Mountain
Examples of those who, after summiting, died on the descent down or soon after (not counting other climbs, on the same expedition but does not have to be their first summit)
examples only
Dimitar Ilievski-Murato
Francys Arsentiev
Hannelore Schmatz
Hristo Prodanov
Jozef Psotka
Lobsang Tshering
Marco Siffredi
Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
Ray Genet
Shoko Ota (2004)[27]
Shriya Shah-Klorfine (2012)
Tomas Olsson
Vitor Negrete
Yasuko Namba
Deadliest events at Everest[edit]
The history of mountaineering expeditions on Mount Everest has evolved since the first official mountaineering expedition trekked up its slopes in 1921. In the subsequent decades from this point until the 1960s, many expeditions were funded by major organizations and launched in a "siege"-style with large climbing parties. These early campaigns helped overcome the relatively remote nature and uncharted territory of Everest. Additionally, these journeys paved the way for the "lightweight"-style expeditions that would follow (a prime example is the successful 1980 solo ascent by Reinhold Messner, the first without supplemental oxygen). The 80s and 90s saw the emergence and rise in the commercialization of the ascent to Everest's summit. These commercial expeditions range from logistics only (i.e. a permit and some basic base camp supplies) to expensive, professionally-guided expeditions promising even laypeople an increased chance of successfully reaching the summit. The increased access now afforded to scaling the world's tallest mountain, while leading to more people successfully reaching the summit than ever before, has also seen a concomitant and exponential rise in casualties.
Died
Date
Notes / Ref
18-22 2015 2015 Mount Everest avalanches[28]
16 2014 2014 Mount Everest avalanche[29]
8-12 1996 1996 Mount Everest disaster
6 1974 1974 French Mount Everest expedition avalanche[30]
6 1970 1970 Mount Everest disaster
Northern panoramic view of Everest from below the Gyatso La on the Friendship Highway between Lhatse and Shelkar
Another very deadly event was in 1995, when 42 perished near Everest in a large avalanche.[31][32]
Statistics[edit]
A 2013 article in National Geographic noted 19,121 people above a base camp and 6,206 Everest summits up to the year 2012.[33] An example of statistics is that first German woman to summit mount Everest and survive, was Helga Hengge in 1999.[34] However, the first German (from West Germany) to make it to the summit was Hannelore Schmatz but she died on descent, getting down to about 8300 meters altitude.[10] Fatalities may include people who died on Mount Everest that were not trying to summit (such as Everest Base Camp trekkers), or may have been climbing something else on the Everest massif such as Lhotse.
Year
Summiters
Deaths
Notes
2012 547 10 [33]
2013 658 8 [35]
2014 106 19 [36]
2015 0 24 [37]
2016 641 6 + 1 on Lhotse[38] [39][40] [41][42][43]
Astronaut fatality[edit]
Henize had been in space (see STS-51-F space mission) and co-authored many science papers
One of the people claimed by Everest mountaineering was the U.S. astronaut Karl Gordon Henize. He was on a mission to study radiation but came down with a fatal case of HAPE in October 1993 and died at north base camp.[14] At the time he was the oldest astronaut to have flown in space and also had a doctorate in astronomy.[14] He died on October 5, 1993 and was buried on Mount Everest.[44]
See also[edit]
List of Mount Everest records
List of people who died climbing Mount Everest
2014 Nepal snowstorm disaster
References[edit]
^ Jump up to: a b "Everest K2 News ExplorersWeb - Everest: List of Avalanche Victims". Retrieved 6 May 2015.
^ Jump up to: a b Human Edge Tech, Explorersweb Inc. "Adventure Consultants Everest 2015 - Dispatches - By CONTACT5.0". Retrieved 6 May 2015.
^ Jump up to: a b c Ortner 2001, p. 49
Jump up ^ "Adventure Consultants Everest 2015 Expedition Dispatches". adventureconsultants.com. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
Jump up ^ Reuter 1982, p. 3
Jump up ^ "Young Sherpa plunges to his death on Everest - Latest - New Straits Times". Archived from the original on 15 June 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
Jump up ^ Bell 1986
Jump up ^ Smith 2002
Jump up ^ Douglas 2001
^ Jump up to: a b "Helga's Everest nightmare - In English - Abenteuer Sport - DW.COM". blogs.dw.com. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
^ Jump up to: a b Rachel Nuwer (9 October 2015). "BBC - Future - Death in the clouds: The problem with Everest's 200+ bodies". bbc.com. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
Jump up ^ http://www.dallasnews.com/news/metro/20150916-new-life-for-dallas-doctor-came-from-near-death-on-everest.ece
Jump up ^ Ortner 2001, p. 31
^ Jump up to: a b c [1]
Jump up ^ http://mecslaszlo.blogspot.hu/2011/10/gardos-sandor-dr.html
Jump up ^ [2]
Jump up ^ [3]
Jump up ^ [4]
Jump up ^ [5]
Jump up ^ [6]
Jump up ^ [7]
Jump up ^ [8]
Jump up ^ [9]
Jump up ^ [10]
Jump up ^ http://www.himalayandatabase.com/2007%20Season%20Lists/2007%20Spring%20A18.html
Jump up ^ "Body of Indian climber spotted on Everest as weekend's death toll rises to 4". Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
Jump up ^ "Woman dies after ascending Everest | CJOnline.com". cjonline.com. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
Jump up ^ "Avalanche triggered by quake kills 18 on Mount Everest". Retrieved 26 April 2015.
Jump up ^ Krakauer, Jon (21 April 2014). "Death and Anger on Everest". The New Yorker. Retrieved 22 April 2014. Of the twenty-five men hit by the falling ice, sixteen were killed, all of them Nepalis working for guided climbing teams.
Jump up ^ "The West Ridge Direct". everesthistory.com. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
Jump up ^ "12 guides killed in worst ever Mt Everest accident | The Brunei Times". bt.com.bn. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
Jump up ^ Reuters Editorial. "FACTBOX - World's deadliest mountaineering disasters 2008". reuters.com. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
^ Jump up to: a b "Everest Maxed Out". ngm.nationalgeographic.com. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
Jump up ^ "Helga's Everest nightmare - In English - Abenteuer Sport - DW.COM". blogs.dw.com. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
Jump up ^ "Everest 2013: Season Recap: Summits, Records and Fights". alanarnette.com. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
Jump up ^ "Everest 2014: Season Summary - A Nepal Tragedy". alanarnette.com. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
Jump up ^ Peter Holley (12 January 2016). "The Washington Post - For the first time in four decades, nobody made it to the top of Mount Everest last year". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
Jump up ^ [11]
Jump up ^ "Four People Have Died on Everest in as Many Days | Smart News | Smithsonian". smithsonianmag.com. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
Jump up ^ "Mount Everest climbers: Death toll rises to five". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
Jump up ^ [12]
Jump up ^ https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/mt-everest-records-456-south-summits-five-deaths/
Jump up ^ "After 2 deaths, 30 others frostbitten or sick on Everest". The Times of India (22 May 2016). Retrieved 22 May 2016.
Jump up ^ [13]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Mount_Everest_death_statistics&oldid=816154742"
Categories:
Mount Everest
Death
Navigation menu
Personal tools
Not logged in
Talk
Contributions
Create account
Log in
Namespaces
Article
Talk
Variants
Views
Read
Edit
View history
More
Search
Navigation
Main page
Contents
Featured content
Current events
Random article
Donate to Wikipedia
Wikipedia store
Interaction
Help
About Wikipedia
Community portal
Recent changes
Contact page
Tools
What links here
Related changes
Upload file
Special pages
Permanent link
Page information
Wikidata item
Cite this page
Print/export
Create a book
Download as PDF
Printable version
Languages
Add links
This page was last edited on 19 December 2017, at 17:00.
Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization.
Privacy policy
About Wikipedia
Disclaimers
Contact Wikipedia
Developers
Cookie statement
Mobile view
Enable previews

key: html

type: local

value: div

attrs: id class

values: mw-page-base noprint

values: mw-head-base noprint

value: a

attrs: id class lang

values: firstHeading firstHeading en

values: siteSub noprint

values: jump-to-nav mw-jump

value: img

attrs: alt src width height class srcset data-file-width data-file-height

attrs: href class

attrs: href class title

values: /wiki/File:Pasang.jpg internal Enlarge

attrs: href title

value: b

value: p

attrs: role tabindex class

values: button 0 togglelink

value: span

values: Edit section: Youngest people to die on Mount Everest

values: Edit section: Phd.s, doctor, medical professionals, etc. fatalities

values:
/wiki/A._M._Kellas
mw-redirect
A. M. Kellas

values: Edit section: Died on descent after summiting

values: Edit section: Deadliest events at Everest

values:
/wiki/Supplemental_oxygen
mw-redirect
Supplemental oxygen

values: World's tallest mountain (page does not exist)

values:
headerSort
0
columnheader button
Sort ascending

values:
/wiki/2014_Mount_Everest_avalanche
mw-redirect
2014 Mount Everest avalanche

attrs: alt src width height srcset data-file-width data-file-height

values:
/wiki/Friendship_Highway_(China-Nepal)
mw-redirect
Friendship Highway (China-Nepal)

values: margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; overflow:hidden; width:auto; max-width:808px;

values: float: left; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 1em;

values: -moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;

values:
catlinks mw-normal-catlinks
catlinks mw-normal-catlinks
interface

values: Discussion about edits from this IP address [ctrl-alt-n]

values: A list of edits made from this IP address [ctrl-alt-y]

values: You are encouraged to create an account and log in; however, it is not mandatory

values: You're encouraged to log in; however, it's not mandatory. [ctrl-alt-o]

values: Discussion about the content page [ctrl-alt-t]

values: p-namespaces navigation vectorTabs p-namespaces-label

values:
p-variants
navigation
vectorMenu emptyPortlet
p-variants-label

values: Past revisions of this page [ctrl-alt-h]

values: p-views navigation vectorTabs p-views-label

values:
p-cactions
navigation
vectorMenu emptyPortlet
p-cactions-label

values:
mw-wiki-logo
/wiki/Main_Page
Visit the main page

values:
/wiki/Main_Page
Visit the main page [ctrl-alt-z]
z

values: Featured content – the best of Wikipedia

values: Find background information on current events

values:
/wiki/Special:Random
Load a random article [ctrl-alt-x]
x

values: portal navigation p-navigation p-navigation-label

values: Guidance on how to use and edit Wikipedia

values: About the project, what you can do, where to find things

values: A list of recent changes in the wiki [ctrl-alt-r]

values: portal navigation p-interaction p-interaction-label

values: List of all English Wikipedia pages containing links to this page [ctrl-alt-j]

values: Recent changes in pages linked from this page [ctrl-alt-k]

values:
/wiki/Wikipedia:File_Upload_Wizard
Upload files [ctrl-alt-u]
u

values:
uls-settings-trigger
Language settings
0
button
true

values: mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-0 ns-subject page-List_of_Mount_Everest_death_statistics rootpage-List_of_Mount_Everest_death_statistics skin-vector action-view