# House of Drag

House of Drag is a New Zealand reality competition television series produced by Warner Bros. International TV Production New Zealand for TVNZ OnDemand and OutTV. It debuted on 15 November 2018 on TVNZ OnDemand. It is hosted by New Zealand drag queens, Kita Mean and Anita Wigl'it. Season 2 premiered on 1 February 2020.
The first season saw nine contestants – eight drag queens and one drag king – undertake a series of "awkwardly fabulous" challenges. The contestant who won each week had the power to select two fellow contestants who they believe should be in the bottom for that week. Kita Mean and Anita Wigl'it then decided who would "have their light dimmed" and be sent home. The contestants competed to be crowned the winner of The House of Drag, take home a prize of $10,000, a 55" LG Smart LED TV and one year of free broadband, courtesy of the show's sponsor Chorus Limited.

## Series overview

| Season | Premiere | Finale | Winner | Runner-up | No. of contestants | Winner's prizes |
| 1 | November 15, 2018 | December 20, 2018 | Hugo Grrrl | Lola Blades | 9 | $10,000 55" LG Smart LED TV One year of free broadband internet provided by Chorus |
| 2 | February 1, 2020 | April 4, 2020 | Spankie Jackzon | Elektra Shock | 12 | $10,000 Body bits from BodyFX |

## Season 1
### Contestants

Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
Contestants of House of Drag season 1 and their backgrounds :
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Outcome |
| Hugo Grrrl | 27 | Wellington, New Zealand | Winner |
| Lola Blades | 28 | Auckland, New Zealand | Runner-up |
| Leidy Lei | 23 | Auckland, New Zealand | 3rd place |
| Bunny Holiday | 23 | Wellington, New Zealand | 4th place |
| Vulga Titz | 20 | Wellington, New Zealand | 5th place |
| Medulla Oblongata | 32 | Auckland, New Zealand | 6th place |
| Trinity Ice | 28 | Auckland, New Zealand | 7th place |
| Luna Queen of the Moon | 24 | Auckland, New Zealand | 8th place |
| Shavorn Aborealis | 21 | Auckland, New Zealand | 9th place |

### Contestant progress

Legend:
Progress of contestants including placements in each episode :
| Contestant | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode |
| Contestant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Hugo Grrrl | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | Winner |
| Lola Blades | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | Runner-up |
| Leidy Lei | SAFE | BTM | SAFE | BTM | WIN | BTM | Eliminated |
| Bunny Holiday | BTM | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | ELIM | |
| Vulga Titz | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | ELIM | | |
| Medulla Oblongata | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | | | |
| Trinity Ice | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | | | | |
| Luna Queen of the Moon | SAFE | ELIM | | | | | |
| Shavorn Aborealis | ELIM | | | | | | |

### Episodes

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | November 15, 2018 (2018-11-15) |
| New Series: Kita and Anita bring in 9 dragsters from all over New Zealand to live under one roof. A series of challenges will be set where only one dragster will take home the ultimate prize pack and be crowned New Zealand's first dragster. The Glamour-puss Challenge: Photoshoot Challenge Winner: Medulla Oblongata Bottom Two: Bunny Holiday and Shavorn Aborealis Eliminated: Shavorn Aborealis ||||
| 2 | 2 | "Episode 2" | November 15, 2018 (2018-11-15) |
| The remaining stars prepare for comedy night at the House of Drag. Who will rise to the top? And who will have their light dimmed and be sent packing? The Comedy Is Gold Challenge: Perform a Stand-Up Routine Challenge Winner: Bunny Holiday Bottom Two: Leidy Lei and Luna Queen of the Moon Eliminated: Luna Queen of the Moon ||||
| 3 | 3 | "Episode 3" | November 22, 2018 (2018-11-22) |
| The competition gets tough when a DIY costume challenge leaves one drag-star shaken up amongst the chaos. Which drag star will shine the brightest? And whose light will be dimmed? Costume Chaos Challenge: Design a look out of "Crap" Challenge Winner: Hugo Grrrl Bottom Two: Lola Blades and Trinity Ice Eliminated: Trinity Ice ||||
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 4" | November 29, 2018 (2018-11-29) |
| The competition amps up as the drag-stars are forced to work in teams of three and devise a skit that's inspired by Kita and Anita's drag careers. Who will light up the stage? And whose light will be dimmed? Shit Skit Challenge: Work in teams of 3 and devise a skit inspired by Kita and Anita's careers Challenge Winner: Vulga Titz Bottom Two: Leidy Lei and Medulla Oblongata Eliminated: Medulla Oblongata ||||
| 5 | 5 | "Episode 5" | December 6, 2018 (2018-12-6) |
| The drag-stars compete in a dance challenge. Plus, negative vibes surround the house as the rift between the Aucklanders and Wellingtonians continues. Dance Days Challenge: Devise and perform a dance to an assigned genre Challenge Winner: Leidy Lei Bottom Two: Bunny Holiday and Vulga Titz Eliminated: Vulga Titz ||||
| 6 | 6 | "Episode 6" | December 13, 2018 (2018-12-13) |
| The final four drag-stars are challenged to write raps about each other and battle it out to stay in the competition. That's a Rap Challenge: Devise and perform a rap in the "House of Drag Rap Battle" about the other contestants Challenge Winner: Lola Blades Bottom Two: Bunny Holiday & Leidy Lei Eliminated: Bunny Holiday ||||
| 7 | 7 | "Episode 7" | December 20, 2018 (2018-12-20) |
| Season Finale: Only three drag-stars remain and they have one last chance to battle it out for the title of Brightest Star and winner of the first ever season of House of Drag. Lip Before They Sync Challenge: Perform a Lip-Sync to "Cherry Blossom" by Sal Valentine Eliminated: Leidy Lei Runner-up: Lola Blades Winner of House of Drag Season 1: Hugo Grrrl ||||

## Season 2
### Contestants

Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
Contestants of House of Drag season 2 and their backgrounds :
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Outcome |
| Spankie Jackzon | 34 | Palmerston North, New Zealand | Winner |
| Elektra Shock | 26 | Auckland, New Zealand | Runner-up |
| Claire Voyant | 27 | Hershey, United States | 3rd place |
| Bionica | 22 | Auckland, New Zealand | 4th place |
| Miss Geena | 29 | Auckland, New Zealand | 5th place |
| Lilly Loca | 32 | Auckland, New Zealand | 6th place |
| Willy SmacknTush | 32 | Wellington, New Zealand | 7th place |
| Flor | 21 | Auckland, New Zealand | 8th place |
| Jen Tre Fire | 23 | Auckland, New Zealand | 9th place |
| Kelly Fornia | 25 | Wellington, New Zealand | 10th place |
| Rhubarb Rouge | 32 | Palmerston North, New Zealand | 11th place |
| Stabitha | 34 | Wellington, New Zealand | 12th place |
* 1 2 3 Lilly Loca, Miss Geena and Spankie Jackzon entered the competition in the fourth episode.
* ↑ Jen Tre Fire quit the competition on the fifth episode, placing ninth.

### 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 |
| Spankie Jackzon | | | | WIN | BTM | WIN | BTM | WIN | BTM | Winner |
| Elektra Shock | SAFE | WIN | WIN | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | Runner-up |
| Claire Voyant | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | BTM | SAFE | Eliminated |
| Bionica | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | ELIM | | BTM | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | |
| Miss Geena | | | | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | | |
| Lilly Loca | | | | BTM2 | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | | | |
| Willy SmacknTush | BTM | BTM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | | | | |
| Flor | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | | | | | |
| Jen Tre Fire | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | SAFE | QUIT | | | | | |
| Kelly Fornia | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | | | | | | | |
| Rhubarb Rouge | SAFE | ELIM | | | | | | | | |
| Stabitha | ELIM | | | | | | | | | |

### Episodes

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
| 8 | 1 | "Episode 1" | February 1, 2020 (2020-2-1) |
| New Series: Kita and Anita welcome a brand new group of Drag Stars to the mansion. A series of challenges will be set where only one dragster will take home the ultimate prize pack and be crowned New Zealand's next dragster. Costume Challenge: Design a look from Kita and Anita's old outfits. Challenge Winner: Flor Bottom Two: Stabitha and Willy SmacknTush Eliminated: Stabitha ||||
| 9 | 2 | "Episode 2" | February 8, 2020 (2020-2-8) |
| The Drag Stars pair up to compete in a fabulous dance challenge. Twinkle Toes Dance Challenge: Pair up and choreograph a dance for a song. Challenge Winner: Bionica and Elektra Shock Bottom Two: Rhubarb Rouge and Willy SmacknTush Eliminated: Rhubarb Rouge ||||
| 10 | 3 | "Episode 3" | February 15, 2020 (2020-2-15) |
| Alliances begin to form, and the Drag Stars are challenged to create animal inspired make up looks. Animal Themed Make-up Challenge: Using a onesie as inspiration, create an animal themed outfit. Challenge Winner: Elektra Shock Bottom Two: Kelly Fornia and Jen Tre Fire Eliminated: Kelly Fornia ||||
| 11 | 4 | "Episode 4" | February 22, 2020 (2020-2-22) |
| Kita and Anita arrive to drop a bombshell - three new Drag Stars will be joining the competition! The stars had to impersonate a celebrity at the dinner table. New Entry: Lilly Loca, Miss Geena and Spankie Jackzon Celebrity Impersonation Challenge: Dress up like a famous celebrity and have a dinner party. Challenge Winner: Elektra Shock and Spankie Jackzon Bottom Two: Bionica and Lilly Loca Eliminated: Bionica ||||
| 12 | 5 | "Episode 5" | February 29, 2020 (2020-2-29) |
| Kita and Anita set the Drag Stars an acting challenge. The remaining stars had to get divided into 2 teams and had to perform a skit. Plus, one contestant makes a shock exit. Acting Challenge: Split into teams and prepare a scene for an acting challenge. Quit: Jen Tre Fire Challenge Winner: Miss Geena Bottom Two: Flor and Spankie Jackzon Eliminated: Flor ||||
| 13 | 6 | "Episode 6" | March 7, 2020 (2020-3-7) |
| Bionica makes a surprise return, and the Drag Stars are challenged to prepare an MC routine to use while hosting Drag Bingo. Re-entry: Bionica Hosting Challenge: Prepare content for and host a game of Drag Bingo. Challenge Winner: Spankie Jackzon Bottom Two: Bionica and Willy SmacknTush Eliminated: Willy SmacknTush ||||
| 14 | 7 | "Episode 7" | March 14, 2020 (2020-3-14) |
| The Drag Stars are each challenged to become drag 'parents' to a group of fresh-faced clients, giving them full-on drag makeovers! Make-over Challenge: Drag up a client and initiate them into your Drag Family Challenge Winner: Claire Voyant Bottom Two: Lilly Loca and Spankie Jackzon Eliminated: Lilly Loca ||||
| 15 | 8 | "Episode 8" | March 21, 2020 (2020-3-21) |
| We're down to the final five, and the pressure is really starting to sink in! This time, the Drag Stars have the opportunity to show off their personalities in a live performance. Drag Performance Freestyle Challenge: Create a live performance Challenge Winner: Spankie Jackzon Bottom Two: Claire Voyant and Miss Geena Eliminated: Miss Geena ||||
| 16 | 9 | "Episode 9" | March 28, 2020 (2020-3-28) |
| The remaining Drag Stars have just two hours to write a verse for Kita and Anita's new song! Writing & Recording Challenge: Write your own verse for Kita and Anita's new song. Challenge Winner: Elektra Shock Bottom Two: Bionica and Spankie Jackzon Eliminated: Bionica ||||
| 17 | 10 | "Episode 10" | April 4, 2020 (2020-4-4) |
| Season Finale: The final three contestants must lip sync, to songs provided by Kita and Anita, in the observatory to determine who will win House of Drag Season 2! Lip Sync Extravaganza Challenge: Perform a Lip-Sync. Eliminated: Claire Voyant Runner-up: Elektra Shock Winner of House of Drag Season 2: Spankie Jackzon ||||