Morgyn's Drag Race (Season 1)

In autumn of 2020 it was announced that the first ever season of Morgyn's Drag Race would premiere, with a cast of twelve queens all competing for a crown and the coveted title of *"Magical Queen"*. The series officially premiered on Sunday, August 30th at 12 P.M. on youtube and ended on October 25 of that year, nominating Galaxia as the series' first ever Magical Queen.

## Season Chronology

### Contestants

*(Stage names, ages and locations stated from during time of contest)*

█ The contestant won *Morgyn's Drag Race*.
█ The contestant was the first runner up of *Morgyn's Drag Race*.
█ The contestant was eliminated in 3rd place & did not compete in final lip sync.
█ The contestant won the maxi challenge.
█ The contestant quit the competition.
█ The contestant departed the competition.
█ The contestant was one of the best but did not win the maxi challenge.
█ The contestant was a member of a winning team but did not win the maxi challenge.
█ The contestant was one of the worst but did not place in the bottom two.
█ The contestant placed in the bottom two but was not eliminated.
█ The contestant placed in the bottom two & was eliminated.
█ After being eliminated, the contestant was voted Ms. Congeniality
█ The contestant appeared as a guest on the "Reunion" episode, but was out of the running.
█ The contestant did not participate in this episode.
█ The contestant returned to the competition.
█ The contestant broke the rules of the competition and was disqualified.

## Episodes

### Episode 1.1: "Trash to Treasure"

*Airdate: August 30, 2020*

*Synopsis: Meet twelve ambitious Drag Queens all competing for a crown and the coveted title of "Magical Queen," hosted and presented by Morgyn Ember himself. The premiere of this campy drag series literally takes a trashy turn, as the queens are tasked with foraging through local refuse repositories, reclaiming one man's trash and then transforming it into treasure for the runway.*

* **Mini Challenge**: Dumpster Dive for your Life
* **Mini Challenge Winner**: Galaxia
* **Maxi Challenge**: Transform rubbish into fashion for the runway
* **Runway Theme**: Trash to Treasure
* **Maxi Challenge Winner**: Galaxia
* **Bottom Two**: Jackqleen Qkuweeen and Tara Ryzen
* **Lip Sync Song**: "Trash" by The Whip
* **Eliminated**: Tara Ryzen
* **Farewell Message**: "It sucks that Tara Ryzen's got to leave the stage so early [but] it is what it is."

**Entrance Order**

### Episode 1.2: "Makeover Magic"

*Airdate: September 6, 2020*

*Synopsis: The queens are tasked with giving free makeovers to the people of San Myshuno, Del Sol Valley & Strangerville.*

* **Mini Challenge**: None
* **Mini Challenge Winner**: None
* **Maxi Challenge**: Pedestrian Makeover
* **Maxi Challenge Winner**: Caliente & Exxtra
* **Runway Theme:**: Big City, Little Girl
* **Bottom Two**: Parsleigh and Velvetta Baggins
* **Lip Sync Song**: "I'm So Beautiful" by Divine
* **Eliminated**: No One
* **Farewell Message**: None

### Episode 1.3: "Queens will Vary"

*Airdate: September 13, 2020*

*Synopsis: The remaining eleven queens put on a makeshift variety show for the judges.*

* **Mini Challenge**: Talented Tartan
* **Mini Challenge Winner**: Icy
* **Maxi Challenge**: Variety show
* **Maxi Challenge Winner**: Exxtra
* **Runway Theme**: Talented Queens
* **Bottom Two**: Fortuna Kookie and Baga Trash
* **Lip Sync Song**: "It's Magic" by Doris Day
* **Eliminated**: Baga Trash
* **Farewell Message**: "Hopefully I can get called back for all-stars perhaps."

**Talent Show Performances**

### Episode 1.4: "What's up Beaches?"

*Airdate: September 20, 2020*

*Synopsis: The remaining ten queens must partake in a video postcard for the beaches of Sulani, where the proceeds will go to towards the coral reef foundation*.

* **Mini Challenge**: Swimsuit Eleganza
* **Mini Challenge Winner**: Crow
* **Maxi Challenge**: Sulani Video Postcard
* **Maxi Challenge Winner**: Lapis
* **Runway Theme**: Beachside Beauties
* **Bottom Two**: Jackqleen Qkuweeen and Velvetta Baggins
* **Lip Sync Song**: "California Gurls" by Katy Perry
* **Eliminated**: Jackqleen Qkuweeen & Velvetta Baggins
* **Farewell Message**: "Drag Race I bid you adieu, mon ami." (Jackqleen Qkwueeen) "Reality TV is garbage, TV in general rots your brain but, reality TV is far more worse!" (Velvetta Baggins)

### Episode 1.5: "Snatch Game"

*Airdate: September 27, 2020*

*Synopsis: The remaining eight queens take part in a long-standing drag-race tradition of the 'Snatch Game', where the queens will impersonate celebrities and often other queens themselves*.

* **Mini Challenge**: Walk of Fame Fashion
* **Mini Challenge Winner**: Lapis
* **Maxi Challenge**: Snatch Game
* **Maxi Challenge Winner**: Crow
* **Runway Theme**: Designer Dresses
* **Bottom Two**: Galaxia and Fortuna Kookie

**Snatch Game Characters**

* **Lip Sync Song**: "What You Waiting For?" by Gwen Stefani
* **Eliminated**: Fortuna Kookie
* **Farewell Message**: "I hope [though] that whoever does win is courteous, and genuine, and open-minded and kind-hearted [to the other girls]."

### Episode 1.6: "Just Book It!"

*Airdate: October 4, 2020*

*Synopsis: The seven remaining queens are tasked with writing and launching their very own books to the judges in a literary-inspired runway presentation*.

* **Mini Challenge**: Reading is Fundamental
* **Mini Challenge Winner**: Lapis
* **Maxi Challenge**: Book Presentation
* **Maxi Challenge Winner**: Galaxia and Crow
* **Bottom Two**: Caliente, Icy and Parsleigh
* **Lip Sync Song**: "You and Me" by Tiffany
* **Eliminated**: Parsleigh
* **Farewell Message**: "I hate losing and I hope the winner gets an eye-infection!"

### Episode 1.7: "Frozen Fantasy"

*Airdate: October 11, 2020*

*Synopsis: The remaining six queens pair off to photograph each other in a Christmas-themed holiday photoshoot challenge, and bring extra holiday cheer to the runway*.

* **Mini Challenge**: Holiday Hotties Photoshoot
* **Mini Challenge Winner**: Icy
* **Maxi Challenge**: Frozen Fantasy Eleganza
* **Maxi Challenge Winner**: Lapis
* **Bottom Two**: Caliente and Exxtra
* **Lip Sync Song**: "Catch Me I'm Falling" by Pretty Poison
* **Eliminated**: No One

### Episode 1.8: "Maskueraid"

*Airdate: October 18, 2020*

*Synopsis: The remaining five queens are tasked to film an informative PSA on the benefits of 'masking up' in a society plagued with Rabid Rodent Fever or 'RRF'.*

* **Mini Challenge**: Masquerade on the Runway
* **Mini Challenge Winner**: Galaxia
* **Maxi Challenge**: Mask up PSA
* **Maxi Challenge Winner**: Galaxia, & Lapis
* **Bottom Two**: Crow and Icy
* **Lip Sync Song**: "He Loves U Not" by Dream
* **Eliminated**: Icy
* **Farewell Message**: "I am not done with drag, and I am certainly not done with drag race. [So we will] see what the future holds. [I'm] not going to be a hater; [I'm] gonna fix up my drag, fix up my look and come back stronger and better than ever!"

### Episode 1.9: "Wedding Wonders"

*Airdate: October 25, 2020*

*Synopsis: The top five queens must makeover couples for a wedding-themed runway*.

* **Mini Challenge**: Makeup in the Dark
* **Mini Challenge Winner**: Crow
* **Maxi Challenge**: Wedding Wonders
* **Maxi Challenge Winner**: Crow
* **Bottom Two**: Caliente and Exxtra
* **Lip Sync Song**: "Love is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar
* **Eliminated**: Exxtra

### Episode 1.10: "The Grand Finale"

*Airdate: October 30, 2020*

*Synopsis: The top four remaining queens meet with Morgyn Ember herself to discuss their past experiences within the LGBT+ community and their hopes and aspirations for Drag Race, while rehearsing for a group dance routine*.

* **Special Guest**: Caerulus Blood & The Smithbergsons (Musical Intermission)
* **Main Challenge**: Girl Group Dance Troupe
* **Mini Challenge**: TBA
* **Mini Challenge Winner**: TBA
* **Maxi Challenge**: Wedding Belles
* **Runway Theme**: Fun & Flirty, Ravishing in Red, and Drag Royalty
* **Lip Sync Song**: "Open Your Heart" by Madonna
* **Winner of Morgyn's Drag Race**: Galaxia
* **Runners-Up**: Lapis, Shadow & Caliente"

### Episode 1.11: "Reunited!"

*Airdate: October 30, 2020*

*Synopsis: The contestants of Morgyn's Drag Race reunite to discuss challenges, wins, losses and drama*.

## Gallery

Judges Episode 1 looksJudges Episode 2 looksJudges Episode 3 looksJudges Episode 4 looksJudges Episode 5 looksJudges Episode 6 looksJudges Episode 7 looksJudges Episode 8 looksJudges Episode 9 looks
## Videos

Morgyn's Drag Race AnnouncementMorgyn's Drag Race - Super TrailerMorgyn's Drag Race - TeaserMorgyn's Drag Race Episode 2 Sneak Peak
### Meet the Queens

Meet the Queens - Baga TrashMeet the Queens - CalienteMeet the Queens - CrowMeet the Queens - ExxtraMeet the Queens - Fortuna KookieMeet the Queens - GalaxiaMeet the Queens - IcyMeet the Queens - Jackqleen QkwueeenMeet the Queens - LapisMeet the Queens - ParsleyMeet the Queens - Tara RyzenMeet the Queens - Velvetta Baggins
## Trivia

* Season 1 of Morgyn's Drag Race is the first season...
	+ ...To have an alien Sixam contestant (Galaxia).
	+ ...To have a contestant with blue hair (Lapis).
	+ ...To have a plus-sized contestant (Jackqleen Qkwueeen).
	+ ...To have a contestant from Del Sol Valley (Exxtra).
	+ ...To have a contestant from Evergreen Harbor (Parsleigh).
	+ ...To have a contestant from Newcrest (Caliente).
	+ ...To have a contestant from Oasis Springs (Shadow).
	+ ...To have a contestant from San Myshuno (Lapis).
	+ ...To have a contestant from Strangerville (Fortuna Kookie and Tara Ryzen).
	+ ...To have a contestant from Willow Creek (Icy).
	+ ...To have a contestant from Windenburg (Baga Trash and Velvetta Baggins).
	+ ...To feature dumpster diving as part of the main challenge ("Episode 1.1: Trash to Treasure").
	+ ...To feature a makeover challenge ("Episode 1.2: Makeover Magic").
	+ ...To have a non-elimination episode ("Episode 1.2: Makeover Magic").
	+ ...To feature a variety show as a main challenge ("Episode 1.3: Queens will Vary").
	+ ...To eliminate a queen whom others consider "robbed" (Baga Trash in Episode 3).
	+ ...To have a double-elimination ("Episode 1.4: What's up Beaches!")
	+ ...To feature the 'Snatch Game' as a main challenge ("Episode 1.5: Snatch Game").
	+ ...To have 'reading is fundamental' as a mini challenge ("Episode 1.6: Just Book It!")
	+ ...With a bottom three lip sync ("Episode 1.6: Just Book It!")
	+ ...With a Christmas-themed Runway and main challenge ("Episode 1.7: Frozen Fantasy").
	+ ...With an episode featuring a PSA on Rabid Rodent Fever awareness as a main challenge ("Episode 1.8: Maskueraid").
	+ ...To feature a group dance routine as part of the main challenge ("Episode 1.9: The Grand Finale").
	+ ...With three runway categories as part of the main runway ("Episode 1.9: The Grand Finale").
	+ ...To feature a final for lip sync for the crown ("Episode 1.9: The Grand Finale").
	+ ...To crown an alien Sixam Queen as winner (Galaxia).
	+ ...With a direct-sequel mini season (Redemption).
	+ ...Of Drag Race to have a contestant win four main challenges (Galaxia and Lapis).
	+ ...To have the same two contestants be in the top in three consecutive episodes (Galaxia and Lapis in Episodes 7 and 8).
	+ ...To have multiple pun-named queens (Baga Trash, Fortuna Kookie, Exxtra, and Velvetta Baggins).
	+ ...To nominate a 'Miss Congeniality' at the post-season reunion (Lapis).
	+ ...For the promotional shots, production originally wanted to do a rainbow-themed shoot, but the Queens showed up wearing mostly the same colored dresses.
	+ ...The first series of promotional images for Season 1 had a 'black & white' theme, with every other queen wearing black or white outfit.
	+ ...The final theme for the promotional pictures ended up being whatever the Queens had on hand. The best outfits were chosen from the selection of the Queens' wardrobes to film for the promotional shots.