# Canada's Drag Race season 5

The fifth season of Canada's Drag Race premiered on November 21, 2024. The season airs on Crave in Canada and on WOW Presents Plus internationally.

## Production

Crave announced that the series was renewed for a fifth season in November 2023, with a casting call taking place from November 9 to 23. Brooke Lynn Hytes, Brad Goreski, and Traci Melchor returned as the main judges.
Eleven contestants were announced on October 23, 2024, with a premiere for the season slated for November 21.
The season sees the return of "The Golden Beaver" twist, which was first introduced in the previous season. The Golden Beaver grants the maxi challenge winner the ability to save one of the bottom three competitors from lip syncing for their life.

## Contestants

Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
Contestants of Canada's Drag Race season 5 and their backgrounds :
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Outcome |
| The Virgo Queen | 25 | Toronto, Ontario | Winner |
| Makayla Couture | 21 | Toronto, Ontario | Runner-up |
| Helena Poison | 32 | Toronto, Ontario | 3rd place |
| Minhi Wang | 39 | Toronto, Ontario | 3rd place |
| Perla | 29 | Toronto, Ontario | 5th place |
| Xana | 26 | Vancouver, British Columbia | 6th place |
| Uma Gahd | 36 | Montreal, Quebec | 7th place |
| Jaylene Tyme | 52 | Vancouver, British Columbia | 8th place |
| Sanjina DaBish Queen | 32 | Toronto, Ontario | 9th place |
| Tiffany Ann Co. | 32 | Vancouver, British Columbia | 10th place |
| Tara Nova | 23 | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | 11th place |

### Notes

* ↑ Jaylene Tyme was voted Miss Congeniality by fellow contestants.

## Contestant progress

Legend:
Contestants progress with placements in each episode :
| Contestant | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode |
| Contestant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| The Virgo Queen | WIN | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | BTM | SAFE | Winner |
| Makayla Couture | TOP2 | SAFE | SAFE | BVR | WIN | BTM | SAFE | BTM | Runner-up |
| Helena Poison | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | BVR | WDN | SAFE | WIN | Eliminated |
| Minhi Wang | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | WDN | WIN | SAFE | Eliminated |
| Perla | SAFE | WIN | BTM | SAFE | SAFE | WDN | SAFE | ELIM | Guest |
| Xana | SAFE | BVR | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | WIN | ELIM | | Guest |
| Uma Gahd | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | SAFE | ELIM | | | Guest |
| Jaylene Tyme | SAFE | SAFE | BVR | SAFE | ELIM | | | | Miss C |
| Sanjina DaBish Queen | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | | | | | Guest |
| Tiffany Ann Co. | SAFE | BTM | ELIM | | | | | | Guest |
| Tara Nova | SAFE | ELIM | | | | | | | Guest |

## Lip syncs

Legend:
| Episode | Top contestants | Top contestants | Top contestants | Song | Winner |
| 1 | Makayla Couture | vs. | The Virgo Queen | "Pretty Girl Era" (Lu Kala) | The Virgo Queen |
| Episode | Bottom contestants | Bottom contestants | Bottom contestants | Song | Eliminated |
| 2 | Tara Nova | vs. | Tiffany Ann Co. | "Fuck the Pain Away" (Peaches) | Tara Nova |
| Episode | Contestants | Contestants | Contestants | Song | Winner |
| 3 | Makayla Couture | vs. | Minhi Wang | "Too Hot" (Alanis Morissette) | Makayla Couture |
| 3 | Helena Poison | vs. | Jaylene Tyme | "San Francisco (Live at Carnegie Hall)" (Rufus Wainwright) | Helena Poison |
| 3 | Uma Gahd | vs. | Xana | "Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix)" (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) | Uma Gahd |
| 3 | The Virgo Queen | vs. | Tiffany Ann Co. | "Exes" (Tate McRae) | The Virgo Queen |
| 3 | Perla | vs. | Sanjina DaBish Queen | "Bad Bitches Don't Cry" (Priyanka ft. Ralph) | Sanjina DaBish Queen |
| 3 | Bottom contestants | Bottom contestants | Bottom contestants | Song | Eliminated |
| 3 | Perla | vs. | Tiffany Ann Co. | "Hot" (Avril Lavigne) | Tiffany Ann Co. |
| 4 | Sanjina DaBish Queen | vs. | Uma Gahd | "Contemporary Love" (Rêve) | Sanjina DaBish Queen |
| 5 | Jaylene Tyme | vs. | Xana | "Here Comes the Sunshine" (Love Inc.) | Jaylene Tyme |
| 6 | Makayla Couture vs. The Virgo Queen vs. Uma Gahd | Makayla Couture vs. The Virgo Queen vs. Uma Gahd | Makayla Couture vs. The Virgo Queen vs. Uma Gahd | "Hello" (Martin Solveig, Dragonette) | Uma Gahd |
| 7 | The Virgo Queen | vs. | Xana | "Taking Chances" (Céline Dion) | Xana |
| 8 | Makayla Couture | vs. | Perla | "Desperate Measures" (Marianas Trench) | Perla |
| Episode | Final contestants | Final contestants | Final contestants | Song | Winner |
| 9 | Makayla Couture | vs. | The Virgo Queen | "From This Moment On" (Shania Twain) | The Virgo Queen |

## Guest judges

On November 1, 2024, it was announced Brooke Lynn Hytes, Traci Melchor, and Brad Goreski would be returning to the judging panel, along with various guest judges. Guest judges listed by order of appearance:
* Lu Kala, singer
* Peaches, feminist musician and producer
* Sarain Fox, activist and filmmaker
* Shea Couleé, American drag queen and contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race season 9, All Stars season 7 and winner of All Stars season 5
* Lauren Chan, model and editor
* Simone Denny, singer-songwriter
* Steph Tolev, comedian and actress
* Ts Madison, actress, activist, and judge on RuPaul's Drag Race
* Orville Peck, musician

### Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage.
Episode 4
* Aleksandar Antonijevic, photographer
* Joanna Griffiths, businesswoman and CEO of Knix Wear Inc.
Episode 7
* Suki Doll, contestant on season 2
Episode 8
* Jimbo, contestant on season 1, RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. The World series 1 and winner of All Stars season 8
Episode 9
* Jimbo, contestant on season 1, RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. The World series 1 and winner of All Stars season 8
* Aleksandar Antonijevic, photographer
* John Diemer, recording engineer
* Hollywood Jade, choreographer
* Kitten Kaboodle, contestant and Miss Congeniality on season 4
* Venus, winner of season 4

## Episodes

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
| 39 | 1 | "Go Off Queen" | November 21, 2024 (2024-11-21) |
| Eleven new queens enter the workroom. For the first main challenge, the queens write, record, and perform verses to "Go Off Queen". The judges reveal that the queens will be awarded thorns and roses based on their entrance and runway looks, as well as for their performance in the main challenge. On the runway, category is You Oughta Know... Me. Jaylene Tyme, Makayla Couture and The Virgo Queen were awarded with roses and receive positive critiques. Perla, Tara Nova and Tiffany Ann Co. were awarded with thorns and receive negative critiques. It is then announced that Makayla Couture and The Virgo Queen are the top two queens of the week and will lip-sync for the win. They lip-sync to "Pretty Girl Era" by Lu Kala. After the lip-sync, The Virgo Queen is announced as the winner of the challenge. Brooke Lynn Hytes then announces that no one is going home. Guest Judges: Lu Kala Main Challenge: Write, record, and perform verses to "Go Off Queen" Runway Theme: You Oughta Know... Me Top Two: Makayla Couture and The Virgo Queen Lip-Sync Song: "Pretty Girl Era" by Lu Kala Challenge Winner: The Virgo Queen Challenge Prize: A $5,000 cash tip courtesy of Gilead Sciences Canada ||||
| 40 | 2 | "Greetings Queenlings" | November 28, 2024 (2024-11-28) |
| For this week's main challenge, the queens team up to film a PSA teaching aliens about life on Earth. Manners - Helena Poison, Minhi Wang and Perla Family - Sanjina DaBish Queen, Tara Nova, Uma Gahd and Xana Sexuality - Jaylene Tyme, Makayla Couture, The Virgo Queen and Tiffany Ann Co. On the runway, category is Time and Place. Helena Poison, Minhi Wang and Perla receive positive critiques, with Perla winning the challenge. Tara Nova, Tiffany Ann Co. and Xana receive negative critiques. Brooke reveals that the twist from the previous season is back: the winner of the main challenge receives the power of the Golden Beaver, granting them the ability to save one of the bottom three queens from lip syncing for their life. Perla uses the Golden Beaver to save Xana from the bottom two. Tara Nova and Tiffany Ann Co. lip-sync to "Fuck the Pain Away" by Peaches. Tiffany Ann Co. wins the lip-sync and Tara Nova is the first queen to sashay away. Guest Judges: Peaches and Sarain Fox Main Challenge: In teams, film a PSA teaching aliens about life on Earth Runway Theme: Time and Place Challenge Winner: Perla Challenge Prize: A $5,000 cash tip courtesy of Safer Six Bottom Two: Tara Nova and Tiffany Ann Co. Lip-Sync Song: "Fuck the Pain Away" by Peaches Eliminated: Tara Nova Farewell Message: "Just like water, I must flow to the next River... We are a family! ♡" ||||
| 41 | 3 | "The Slayoffs: Teams Edition" | December 5, 2024 (2024-12-05) |
| For this week's main challenge, the queens team up to participate in a lip-sync slay off extravaganza. Brooke Lynn Hytes reveals that each team will pick one person to lip-sync to each song. The winner of the lip-sync will earn a point for their team, and would be safe from elimination. The loser of the lip-sync would be eligible for possible elimination. The team who earns the most points at the end will all be safe from elimination. The losing queens on the losing team would then be in the bottom. Team Perla - Jaylene Tyme, Makayla Couture, Perla, Tiffany Ann Co. and Uma Gahd Team The Virgo Queen - Helena Poison, Minhi Wang, Sanjina DaBish Queen, The Virgo Queen and Xana In the first round, Makayla Couture and Minhi Wang lip-sync to "Too Hot" by Alanis Morissette. Makayla Couture wins the lip-sync and earns a point for Team Perla. In the second round, Helena Poison and Jaylene Tyme lip-sync to "San Francisco (Live at Carnegie Hall)" by Rufus Wainwright. Helena Poison wins the lip-sync and earns a point for Team The Virgo Queen. In the third round, Uma Gahd and Xana lip-sync to "Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix)" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Uma Gahd wins the lip-sync and earns a point for Team Perla. In the fourth round, The Virgo Queen and Tiffany Ann Co. lip-sync to "Exes" by Tate McRae. The Virgo Queen wins the lip-sync and earns a point for Team The Virgo Queen. In the final round, Perla and Sanjina DaBish Queen lip-sync to "Bad Bitches Dont Cry" by Priyanka ft. Ralph. Sanjina DaBish Queen wins the lip-sync and earns the final point for Team The Virgo Queen. Team The Virgo Queen is then announced as the winning team, with The Virgo Queen winning the challenge. Team Perla is the losing team, with Jaylene Tyme, Perla and Tiffany Ann Co. being announced as the bottom three, due to them losing their lip-syncs. The Virgo Queen uses the Golden Beaver to save Jaylene Tyme from the bottom two. Perla and Tiffany Ann Co. lip-sync to "Hot" by Avril Lavigne. Perla wins the lip-sync and Tiffany Ann Co. sashays away. Guest Judge: Shea Couleé Main Challenge: In teams, participate in a lip-sync slay off extravaganza Challenge Winner: The Virgo Queen Challenge Prize: A $5,000 cash tip and a $5,000 donation to LGBT Youthline courtesy of Neutrogena Bottom Two: Perla and Tiffany Ann Co. Lip-Sync Song: "Hot" by Avril Lavigne Eliminated: Tiffany Ann Co. Farewell Message: As Tiff! ||||
| 42 | 4 | "Fast Fashion" | December 12, 2024 (2024-12-12) |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens do a boudoir photoshoot. Sanjina DaBish Queen wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens present two looks on the runway: Slow Mo Couture and Fast Fashion. On the runway, Helena Poison, Jaylene Tyme and Minhi Wang receive positive critiques, with Minhi Wang winning the challenge. Makayla Couture, Sanjina DaBish Queen and Uma Gahd receive negative critiques. Minhi Wang uses the Golden Beaver to save Makayla Couture from the bottom two. Sanjina DaBish Queen and Uma Gahd lip-sync to "Contemporary Love" by Rêve. Uma Gahd wins the lip-sync and Sanjina DaBish Queen sashays away. Guest Judge: Lauren Chan Mini-Challenge: Boudoir photoshoot Mini-Challenge Winner: Sanjina DaBish Queen Mini-Challenge Prize: A $2,500 cash tip courtesy of Knix Main Challenge: Present two looks on the runway Runway Themes: Slow Mo Couture and Fast Fashion Challenge Winner: Minhi Wang Challenge Prize: A trip for two to the Montréal Village Bottom Two: Sanjina DaBish Queen and Uma Gahd Lip-Sync Song: "Contemporary Love" by Rêve Eliminated: Sanjina DaBish Queen Farewell Message: "I♡U HOES so so so much! ♡ BUT... Virgo my beautiful mother, bring home the crown. Praaarapp!!!" ||||
| 43 | 5 | "The One Where They Went '90s" | December 19, 2024 (2024-12-19) |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens get into quick drag and audition to be a '90s showcase supermodel. Uma Gahd wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens write, record, and perform verses to "Duh" and "Not". Backdoor Girls - Helena Poison, Jaylene Tyme, Minhi Wang and Uma Gahd performing "Duh" VMXP - Makayla Couture, Perla, The Virgo Queen and Xana performing "Not" On the runway, category is Grunge and Glamour. Makayla Couture, Perla and The Virgo Queen receive positive critiques, with Makayla Couture winning the challenge. Helena Poison, Jalene Tyme and Xana receive negative critiques. Makayla Couture uses the Golden Beaver to save Helena Poison from the bottom two. Jaylene Tyme and Xana lip-sync to "Here Comes the Sunshine" by Love Inc.. Xana wins the lip-sync and Jaylene Tyme sashays away. Guest Judge: Simone Denny Mini-Challenge: Get into quick drag and audition to be a '90s showcase supermodel Mini-Challenge Winner: Uma Gahd Mini-Challenge Prize: A $2,500 cash tip courtesy of Shoefreaks Main Challenge: Write, record, and perform verses to "Duh" and "Not" Runway Theme: Grunge and Glamour Challenge Winner: Makayla Couture Challenge Prize: A $5,000 cash tip courtesy of Gilead Sciences Canada Bottom Two: Jaylene Tyme and Xana Lip-Sync Song: "Here Comes the Sunshine" by Love Inc. Eliminated: Jaylene Tyme Farewell Message: "Fuck you Remember the power inside of you, it is tobe you! All my relations, the mother of Season 5 Jaylene ♡" ||||
| 44 | 6 | "Snatch Game" | December 26, 2024 (2024-12-26) |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. Helena Poison wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Brad Goreski and Traci Melchor star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of: Helena Poison as Jennifer Tilly Makayla Couture as Oprah Winfrey Minhi Wang as Chairman Mao Perla as Mary-Kate Olsen The Virgo Queen as Judge Lynn Toler Uma Gahd as Dee Gruenig Xana as Bettie Page After the Snatch Game, Xana is announced as the winner of the challenge, and will possess the Wooden Beaver. On the runway, category is Alien Superstar. Brooke Lynn Hytes then reveals that Xana will have the power to save one queen with the Wooden Beaver. That queen will then choose another queen to save. This continues until there are three queens left. The three queens who don't receive the Wooden Beaver will be up for elimination. Xana uses the Wooden Beaver to save Perla, Perla uses the Wooden Beaver to save Helena Poison, and Helena Poison uses the Wooden Beaver to save Minhi Wang. As Makayla Couture, The Virgo Queen and Uma Gahd did not receive the Wooden Beaver, they are in the bottom three. They lip-sync to "Hello" by Martin Solveig and Dragonette. Makayla Couture and The Virgo Queen win the lip-sync and Uma Gahd sashays away. Guest Judge: Steph Tolev Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental Mini-Challenge Winner: Helena Poison Mini-Challenge Prize: A $2,500 cash tip courtesy of The Men's Room Main Challenge: Snatch Game Runway Theme: Alien Superstar Challenge Winner: Xana Challenge Prize: A $5,000 cash tip courtesy of Cedars Campground Bottom Three: Makayla Couture, The Virgo Queen and Uma Gahd Lip-Sync Song: "Hello" by Martin Solveig and Dragonette Eliminated: Uma Gahd Farewell Message: "BE SO UNSTOPPABLE... THAT NOBODY CAN STOP YOU! GAHD BLESS! ｡☆°" ||||
| 45 | 7 | "The Devil Wore Custom" | January 2, 2025 (2025-01-02) |
| For the main challenge, the queens have to design an outfit to be worn by Brooke Lynn. In addition, season 2's Suki Doll comes to offer advice and to actually help with constructing their outfits, for a fixed short amount of time each. On the runway, Brooke Lynn models the queen's designs and the girls themselves walk the runway to the theme "Wardrobe Malfunction." Mihi and Helena receive mostly positive critiques, Makayla and Perla receive mixed critiques, and Xana and The Virgo Queen receive more negative critiques. Guest Judge: Sarain Fox Main Challenge: Designing an outfit to be modeled by Brooke Lynn Heights Runway Theme: Wardrobe Malfunction Challenge Winner: Minhi Wang Challenge Prize: A luxury trip for two to Punta Cana courtesy of Air Canada Vacations Bottom Two: Xana and The Virgo Queen Lip-Sync Song:"Taking Chances" by Celine Dion Eliminated: Xana Farewell Message: "Had so much fun antagonizing you. It was an honor. Season 5 sisters for life. heart Bye Slurs!°" ||||
| 46 | 8 | "What Just Happened?!" | January 9, 2025 (2025-01-09) |
| For the mini challenge, the girls get in news anchor and get in front of a green screen to describe the scene being put on the background. The Virgo Queen wins the mini challenge. For the maxi challenge, the queens attend a talk show hosted by Brad which recaps the season. On the runway, the category is Statuesque. Helena Poison and The Virgo Queen receive positive critiques, with Makayla, Minhi Wang and Perla receiving more negative critiques. Makayla and Perla lip-sync to "Desperate Measures by Marianas Trench Guest Judge: TS Madison Mini-Challenge: Reporting in front of a green screen Mini-Challenge Winner: The Virgo Queen Mini-Challenge Prize: A $2,500 cash tip courtesy of Swish Embassy Main Challenge: Recap Talk Show hosted by Brad Goreski Runway Theme: Statuesque Challenge Winner: Helena Poison Challenge Prize: A $5,000 cash tip courtesy of House of Jimbo Bottom Two: Perla and Makayla Couture Lip-Sync Song: "Desperate Measures" by Marianas Trench Eliminated: Perla Farewell Message: "Bye Cunts! JK, I Love You All So Much! Toronto Top 5 Forever! BTW, I Shit In All Your Alcoves heart XO Perla" ||||
| 47 | 9 | "Grand Finale" | January 16, 2025 (2025-01-16) |
| For the final challenge of the season, the queens write, record, and perform their own debut single: Makayla Couture – To The Sky (Limitless) Minhi Wang – Wangderful Helena Poison – Poison The Virgo Queen – The Stars Have Aligned The contestants also do a photoshoot with Season 4 winner Venus . The queens then walk the runway for a final time with the category Coronation Eleganza, and are joined by the eliminated queens. After the runway it is announced that Minhi Wang and Helena Poison are eliminated, making The Virgo Queen and Makayla Couture the top two. They lip-sync to "From This Moment On" by Shania Twain. They then announce that The Virgo Queen is the winner, making Makayla Couture the runner-up. Guest Judge: Orville Peck Main Challenge: Write and record, and perform your own debut single and do a photoshoot with Gisèle Lullaby Runway Theme: Coronation Eleganza Eliminated: Minhi Wang and Helena Poison Lip Sync Song: "From This Moment On" by Shania Twain Runner-up: Makayla Couture Winner of Canada's Drag Race Season Five: The Virgo Queen ||||