# Canada's Drag Race season 2

The second season of Canada's Drag Race premiered on October 14, and concluded on December 16, 2021. The season aired on Crave in Canada and WOW Presents Plus internationally.
Casting for the second season started early 2021 and the twelve contestants were announced on September 14, 2021.
The winner of the second season of Canada’s Drag Race was Icesis Couture, with Kendall Gender and Pythia as runners-up.

## Contestants

Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
Contestants of Canada's Drag Race season 2 and their backgrounds :
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Outcome |
| Icesis Couture | 34 | Ottawa, Ontario | Winner |
| Kendall Gender | 30 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Runners-up |
| Pythia | 26 | Montreal, Quebec | Runners-up |
| Gia Metric | 29 | Vancouver, British Columbia | 4th place |
| Adriana | 29 | Quebec City, Quebec | 5th place |
| Kimora Amour | 34 | Scarborough, Ontario | 6th place |
| Synthia Kiss | 29 | Vancouver, British Columbia | 7th place |
| Eve 6000 | 29 | Toronto, Ontario | 8th place |
| Suki Doll | 27 | Montreal, Quebec | 9th place |
| Stephanie Prince | 23 | Calgary, Alberta | 10th place |
| Océane Aqua-Black | 35 | Quebec City, Quebec | 11th place |
| Beth | 24 | Vancouver, British Columbia | 12th place |

### Notes

* ↑ Adriana Schatzi is referred to as Adriana on the show.
* ↑ Suki Doll was voted Miss Congeniality.

## Contestant progress

Legend:
Progress of contestants including placements in each episode :
| Contestant | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode |
| Contestant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Icesis Couture | WIN | BTM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | BTM | STAY | Winner |
| Kendall Gender | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | WIN | SAFE | STAY | Runner-up |
| Pythia | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | STAY | Runner-up |
| Gia Metric | BTM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | BTM | SAFE | ELIM | Guest |
| Adriana | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | Guest | Guest |
| Kimora Amour | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | | Guest | Guest |
| Synthia Kiss | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | WIN | BTM | ELIM | | | Guest | Guest |
| Eve 6000 | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | ELIM | | | | Guest | Guest |
| Suki Doll | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | | | | | Miss C | Guest |
| Stephanie Prince | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | | | | | | Guest | Guest |
| Océane Aqua-Black | SAFE | ELIM | | | | | | | Guest | Guest |
| Beth | ELIM | | | | | | | | Guest | Guest |

## Lip syncs

Legend:
| Episode | Contestants | Contestants | Contestants | Song | Eliminated |
| 1 | Beth | vs. | Gia Metric | "Maneater" (Nelly Furtado) | Beth |
| 2 | Icesis Couture | vs. | Océane Aqua-Black | "Stupid Shit" (Girlicious) | Océane Aqua-Black |
| 3 | Stephanie Prince | vs. | Synthia Kiss | "Ghost" (Fefe Dobson) | Stephanie Prince |
| 4 | Eve 6000 | vs. | Suki Doll | "Happiness" (KAPRI) | Suki Doll |
| 5 | Eve 6000 | vs. | Synthia Kiss | "I Love Myself Today" (Bif Naked) | Eve 6000 |
| 6 | Kendall Gender | vs. | Synthia Kiss | "Heaven" (DJ Sammy, Yanou ft. Do) | Synthia Kiss |
| 7 | Gia Metric | vs. | Kimora Amour | "Get Down" (B4-4) | Kimora Amour |
| 8 | Adriana | vs. | Icesis Couture | "Everybody Say Love" (Mitsou) | Adriana |
| Episode | Contestants | Contestants | Contestants | Song | Winner |
| 9 | Gia Metric | vs. | Kendall Gender | "Main Event" (RuPaul) | Kendall Gender |
| 9 | Icesis Couture | vs. | Pythia | "Born Naked" (RuPaul ft. Clairy Browne) | Icesis Couture |
| 9 | Contestants | Contestants | Contestants | Song | Eliminated |
| 9 | Gia Metric | vs. | Pythia | "Call Me Mother" (RuPaul) | Gia Metric |
| Episode | Final contestants | Final contestants | Final contestants | Song | Winner |
| 10 | Icesis Couture vs. Kendall Gender vs. Pythia | Icesis Couture vs. Kendall Gender vs. Pythia | Icesis Couture vs. Kendall Gender vs. Pythia | "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" (Céline Dion) | Icesis Couture |

## Guest judges

In June 2021, new judges for the second season were announced. Brad Goreski, Amanda Brugel, and Traci Melchor replace Stacey McKenzie and Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman behind the judging table. The season also included several guest judges. Listed in chronological order:
* Caitlin Cronenberg, photographer
* Hollywood Jade, dancer and choreographer
* Fefe Dobson, singer
* Connor Jessup, actor
* Bif Naked, singer
* Gigi Gorgeous, YouTuber and model
* Emma Hunter, actress and comedian
* Mitsou, singer and actress

### Special guests

Episode 2
* Thom Allison, actor
Episode 3
* Jimbo, contestant on season 1
Episode 4
* Boman "Bomanizer" Martinez-Reid, TikToker and influencer
Episode 10
* Priyanka, winner of season 1
* Irvin Washington, assistant choreographer

## Episodes

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
| 11 | 1 | "Lost and Fierce" | October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14) |
| Twelve new queens enter the workroom. For the first mini-challenge, the queens do a photoshoot while jumping off a platform. Suki Doll wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create a look made from coat check items. On the runway, Icesis Couture, Stephanie Prince and Suki Doll receive positive critiques, with Icesis Couture winning the challenge. Beth, Eve 6000 and Gia Metric receive negative critiques, with Eve 6000 being safe. Beth and Gia Metric lip-sync to "Maneater" by Nelly Furtado. Gia Metric wins the lip-sync, and Beth is the first queen to sashay away. Guest Judge: Caitlin Cronenberg Alternating Judge: Amanda Brugel Mini-Challenge: Photoshoot while jumping off a platform Mini-Challenge Winner: Suki Doll Mini-Challenge Prize: A shoe collection from House of Hayla and a $2,500 cash tip Main Challenge: Create a look made from coat check items Challenge Winner: Icesis Couture Challenge Prize: A home entertainment package valued at $5,000 from The Source Bottom Two: Beth and Gia Metric Lip-Sync Song: "Maneater" by Nelly Furtado Eliminated: Beth Farewell Message: "BYE!" ||||
| 12 | 2 | "Under the Big Top" | October 21, 2021 (2021-10-21) |
| For this weeks mini-challenge, the queens compete in the Queen of My Neighborhood Pageant. Océane Aqua-Black wins the mini-challenge. For this week's main challenge, the queens perform in Under the Big Top, Live. Adriana plays Bang Eve 6000 plays Revealiana Gia Metric plays Himbo Icesis Couture plays Lace Kendall Gender plays Ring Mistress Kimora Amour plays Bianca Océane Aqua-Black plays Bong Pythia plays Hennywise Stephanie Prince plays Leather Suki Doll plays Bing Synthia Kiss plays Corsette On the runway, category is Circus Bezerkus. Gia Metric, Kendall Gender and Pythia receive positive critiques, with Pythia winning the challenge. Eve 6000, Icesis Couture, Océane Aqua-Black and Suki Doll receive negative critiques, with Eve 6000 and Suki Doll being safe. Icesis Couture and Océane Aqua-Black lip-sync to "Stupid Shit" by Girlicious. Icesis Couture wins the lip-sync, and Océane Aqua-Black sashays away. Guest Judge: Hollywood Jade Alternating Judge: Traci Melchor Mini-Challenge: Queen of My Neighborhood Pageant Mini-Challenge Winner: Océane Aqua-Black Mini-Challenge Prize: A $1,000 gift card to DoorDash and a $5,000 cash tip to donate to a charity of their choice Main Challenge: Under the Big Top, Live Runway Theme: Circus Bezerkus Challenge Winner: Pythia Challenge Prize: $5,000 gift certificate from Peoples Jewellers Bottom Two: Icesis Couture and Océane Aqua-Black Lip-Sync Song: "Stupid Shit" by Girlicious Eliminated: Océane Aqua-Black Farewell Message: "Thanks for this amazing time with you girls Love you Icesis. Snatch that crown I hope to see you all succeed. Eve you're sexy, give me your number. Stephanie be careful how you come across when you talk to people Love you though x Gia omg that bulge!!!!!" ||||
| 13 | 3 | "Screech" | October 28, 2021 (2021-10-28) |
| For this week's main challenge, the queens overact in the slasher film parody "Screech". Adriana plays Blood 'N' Goreski Eve 6000 plays Nara Hater Gia Metric plays Blue Scarymore Icesis Couture plays Jocklyn Straps Kendall Gender plays Hookin' Hytes Kimora Amour plays Frontelle Lobe Pythia plays Fairuzah Chalk Stephanie Prince plays Clitney Lezcoff Suki Doll plays Emmy Dumpah Synthia Kiss plays A-Martha On the runway, category is Good Girl Gone Bad. Adriana, Eve 6000 and Gia Metric receive positive critiques, with Adriana winning the challenge. Kendall Gender, Stephanie Prince and Synthia Kiss receive negative critiques, with Kendall Gender being safe. Stephanie Prince and Synthia Kiss lip-sync to "Ghost" by Fefe Dobson. Synthia Kiss wins the lip-sync, and Stephanie Prince sashays away. Guest Judge: Fefe Dobson Alternating Judge: Amanda Brugel Main Challenge: Overact in the slasher film parody "Screech" Runway Theme: Good Girl Gone Bad Challenge Winner: Adriana Challenge Prize: A $5,000 gift certificate courtesy of Fabricland Bottom Two: Stephanie Prince and Synthia Kiss Lip-Sync Song: "Ghost" by Fefe Dobson Eliminated: Stephanie Prince Farewell Message: "Just letting you guys know that I love y'all and that you should be so proud of yourself. Back to being a bitch. I hate y'all. JK, I'm so horny. -Steph" ||||
| 14 | 4 | "Snatch Game" | November 4, 2021 (2021-11-04) |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. Icesis Couture wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Brad Goreski and Boman "Bomanizer" Martinez-Reid star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of: Adriana as Sofía Vergara Eve 6000 as Bernie Sanders Gia Metric as Jim Carrey Icesis Couture as La Veneno Kendall Gender as Kris Jenner Kimora Amour as Leslie Jones Pythia as Grimes Suki Doll as Yoko Ono Synthia Kiss as Rachel Zoe On the runway, category is Made in Canada. Kimora Amour, Pythia and Synthia Kiss receive positive critiques, with Synthia Kiss winning the challenge. Adriana, Eve 6000 and Suki Doll receive negative critiques, with Adriana being safe. Eve 6000 and Suki Doll lip-sync to "Happiness" by KAPRI. Eve 6000 wins the lip-sync, and Suki Doll sashays away. Guest Judge: Connor Jessup Alternating Judge: Traci Melchor Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental Mini-Challenge Winner: Icesis Couture Mini-Challenge Prize: A $2,000 cash tip courtesy of Tan on the Run Main Challenge: Snatch Game Runway Theme: Made in Canada Challenge Winner: Synthia Kiss Challenge Prize: A $5,000 cash tip courtesy of Made / Nous Bottom Two: Eve 6000 and Suki Doll Lip-Sync Song: "Happiness" by KAPRI Eliminated: Suki Doll Farewell Message: "My Dolls, No matter where you come from... Be proud, be loud. Take life by its throat. Mwahhh Suki XOX" ||||
| 15 | 5 | "Bye Flop" | November 11, 2021 (2021-11-11) |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens pair up to give a lesson on safe sex. Gia Metric and Synthia Kiss win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens write, record, and perform verses to "Bye Flop". Team The Dosey Hoes - Eve 6000, Kendall Gender, Kimora Amour and Synthia Kiss Team The Giddy Girls - Adriana, Gia Metric, Icesis Couture and Pythia On the runway, category is Monochromatica: Drag Pop Princess. Team "The Giddy Girls" is the winning team, with Gia Metric winning the challenge. Team "The Dosey Hoes" is the losing team. Eve 6000, Kendall Gender and Synthia Kiss receive negative critiques, with Kendall Gender being safe. Eve 6000 and Synthia Kiss lip-sync to "I Love Myself Today" by Bif Naked. Synthia Kiss wins the lip-sync and Eve 6000 sashays away. Guest Judge: Bif Naked Alternating Judge: Traci Melchor Mini-Challenge: In pairs, give a lesson on safe sex Mini-Challenge Winners: Gia Metric and Synthia Kiss Mini-Challenge Prize: A $1,000 cash tip and $500 worth of products from Trojan Main Challenge: Write, record, and perform verses to "Bye Flop" Runway Theme: Monochromatica: Drag Pop Princess Challenge Winner: Gia Metric Challenge Prize: A $5,000 cash tip courtesy of JJ Malibu Bottom Two: Eve 6000 and Synthia Kiss Lip-Sync Song: "I Love Myself Today" by Bif Naked Eliminated: Eve 6000 Farewell Message: "I love you all. This sisterhood is worth more than $100k. PS, you're all blocked." ||||
| 16 | 6 | "The Sinner's Ball" | November 19, 2021 (2021-11-19) |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens get into quick drag to paint an evocative "twerk of art" resembling their inner saboteur. Icesis Couture wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create three looks for The Sinner's Ball: Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll, Ugly as Sin and Seven Deadly Sins Adriana - Lust Gia Metric - Sloth Icesis Couture - Wrath Kendall Gender - Pride Kimora Amour - Envy Pythia - Gluttony Synthia Kiss - Greed On the runway, Gia Metric, Icesis Couture, Kimora Amour and Pythia receive positive critiques, with Icesis Couture winning the challenge. Adriana, Kendall Gender and Synthia Kiss receive negative critiques, with Adriana being safe. Kendall Gender and Synthia Kiss lip-sync to "Heaven" by DJ Sammy, Yanou ft. Do. Kendall Gender wins the lip-sync, and Synthia Kiss sashays away. Guest Judge: Gigi Gorgeous Alternating Judge: Amanda Brugel Mini-Challenge: Get into quick drag and paint an evocative "twerk of art" resembling their inner saboteur Mini-Challenge Winner: Icesis Couture Mini-Challenge Prize: A $2,000 gift card courtesy of Indochino Main Challenge: The Sinner's Ball Runway Themes: Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll, Ugly as Sin and Seven Deadly Sins Challenge Winner: Icesis Couture Challenge Prize: A $5,000 cash tip courtesy of Palm Holdings Bottom Two: Kendall Gender and Synthia Kiss Lip-Sync Song: "Heaven" by DJ Sammy, Yanou ft. Do Eliminated: Synthia Kiss Farewell Message: "Kiss it! Love u all sooo much!" ||||
| 17 | 7 | "The Roast of Brooke Lynn Hytes" | November 26, 2021 (2021-11-26) |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens sound off on the highs and lows of this season's fashion on Brad Goreski's new show "Fashion Puh-Leeze". Kendall Gender wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens perform a roast of Brooke Lynn Hytes. On the runway, category is Dungeons and Drag Queens. Icesis Couture and Kendall Gender receive positive critiques, with Kendall Gender winning the challenge. Adriana, Gia Metric, Kimora Amour and Pythia receive negative critiques, with Adriana and Pythia being safe. Gia Metric and Kimora Amour lip-sync to "Get Down” by B4-4. Gia Metric wins the lip-sync, and Kimora Amour sashays away. Guest Judge: Emma Hunter Alternating Judge: Amanda Brugel Mini-Challenge: Sound off on the highs and lows of this season's fashion on Brad Goreski's new show "Fashion Puh-Leeze" Mini-Challenge Winner: Kendall Gender Mini-Challenge Prize: A $2,500 cash tip courtesy of The Men's Room Main Challenge: Perform a roast of Brooke Lynn Hytes Runway Theme: Dungeons and Drag Queens Challenge Winner: Kendall Gender Challenge Prize: A $2,500 gift certificate and a $5,000 cash tip courtesy of Vitaly Bottom Two: Gia Metric and Kimora Amour Lip-Sync Song: "Get Down” by B4-4 Eliminated: Kimora Amour Farewell Message: "Mutha Out!!!" ||||
| 18 | 8 | "Prom" | December 3, 2021 (2021-12-03) |
| For this week's main challenge, the queens makeover LGBTQ+ teenagers. On the runway, category is Cool Mom and Prom Queen. Gia Metric and Pythia receive positive critiques, with Pythia winning the challenge. Adriana, Icesis Couture and Kendall Gender receive negative critiques, with Kendall Gender being safe. Adriana and Icesis Couture lip-sync to "Everybody Say Love” by Mitsou. Icesis Couture wins the lip-sync, and Adriana sashays away. Guest Judge: Mitsou Alternating Judge: Traci Melchor Main Challenge: Makeover LGBTQ+ teenagers Runway Theme: Cool Mom and Prom Queen Challenge Winner: Pythia Challenge Prize: A $2,500 beauty gift card and $5,000 donated to It Gets Better Canada courtesy of Shoppers Drug Mart Bottom Two: Adriana and Icesis Couture Lip-Sync Song: "Everybody Say Love” by Mitsou Eliminated: Adriana Farewell Message: "Bye, Chao Putas!" ||||
| 19 | 9 | "The Reunion" | December 9, 2021 (2021-12-09) |
| The queens all return for the reunion. Suki Doll is announced as this season's Miss Congeniality. Brad Goreski then reveals that the top 4 queens will participate in a lip-sync smackdown to guarantee a spot in the top 3. In the first round, Kendall Gender and Gia Metric lip-sync to "Main Event" by RuPaul. Kendall Gender wins the lip-sync. In the second round, Icesis Couture and Pythia lip-sync to "Born Naked" by RuPaul. Icesis Couture wins the lip-sync. In the final round, Gia Metric and Pythia lip-sync to "Call Me Mother" by RuPaul. Pythia wins the lip-sync, and Synthia Kiss sashays away. Miss Congeniality: Suki Doll Alternating Judges: Traci Melchor and Amanda Brugel Main Challenge: Perform a Lip-Sync Smackdown for a spot in the top 3 Lip-Sync Smackdown #1: Kendall Gender vs. Gia Metric Lip-Sync Song: "Main Event" by RuPaul Winner: Kendall Gender Lip-Sync Smackdown #2: Icesis Couture vs. Pythia Lip-Sync Song: "Born Naked" by RuPaul Winner: Icesis Couture Lip-Sync Smackdown #3: Gia Metric vs. Pythia Lip-Sync Song: "Call Me Mother" by RuPaul Winner: Pythia Eliminated: Gia Metric Farewell Message: "I left my heart and soul on that stage! I love you all!" ||||
| 20 | 10 | "Queen of the North" | December 16, 2021 (2021-12-16) |
| For the final challenge of the season, the queens write, record, and perform their own verses to Brooke Lynn Hytes' song "Queen of the North". On the runway, category is Coronation Eleganza. The eliminated queens all return to the runway. The three finalists are told that they will be lip-syncing to "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" by Céline Dion. It is announced that Icesis Couture is the winner, leaving Kendall Gender and Pythia as the runners-up. Alternating Judges: Traci Melchor and Amanda Brugel Main Challenge: Write, record and perform their own verses to Brooke Lynn Hytes' song "Queen of the North" Runway Theme: Coronation Eleganza Lip Sync Song: "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" by Céline Dion Runners-up: Kendall Gender and Pythia Winner of Canada's Drag Race Season Two: Icesis Couture ||||

## Awards

| Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Nominees | Result |
| Canadian Screen Awards | April 10, 2022 | Best Reality/Competition Program or Series | Pam McNair, Betty Orr, Trevor Boris, Laura Michalshyshyn, Michael Kot, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, RuPaul Charles, Justin Stockman, Jen Markowitz, Spencer Fritz | Won |
| Canadian Screen Awards | April 10, 2022 | Best Direction, Reality/Competition | Shelagh O'Brien — "Under the Big Top" | Won |
| Canadian Screen Awards | April 10, 2022 | Best Writing, Lifestyle or Reality/Competition | Brandon Ash-Mohammed — "Screech" | Won |
| Canadian Screen Awards | April 10, 2022 | Best Picture Editing, Reality/Competition | Lindsay Ragone — "Screech" | Nominated |
| Canadian Screen Awards | April 10, 2022 | Best Picture Editing, Reality/Competition | Baun Mah — "The Snatch Game" | Won |
| Canadian Screen Awards | April 10, 2022 | Best Picture Editing, Reality/Competition | Peter Topalovic — "Under the Big Top" | Nominated |
| Canadian Screen Awards | April 10, 2022 | Best Sound, Non-Fiction | John Diemer, Rob Taylor, Phil Nagy, Eric Leigh, Dane Kelly, Sarah Labadie — "Under the Big Top" | Nominated |
| Canadian Screen Awards | April 10, 2022 | Best Casting, Non-Fiction | Heather Muir | Won |
| Canadian Screen Awards | April 10, 2022 | Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition | Brooke Lynn Hytes, Traci Melchor, Amanda Brugel, Brad Goreski | Won |