Canada's Drag Race (Σεζόν 1)

Η **πρώτη σεζόν** του *Canada's Drag Race* ανακοινώθηκε επίσημα μέσω του World of Wonder's Instagram στις 27 Ιουνίου 2019. Η εκπομπή προβλήθηκε στο CraveCanada, στο OutTV και σε επιλεγμένες περιοχές στο WOW Presents Plus.

Στις 26 Σεπτεμβρίου 2019 οι κριτές της εκπομπής αποκαλύφθηκαν μέσω των social media. Περιλαμβάνουν τη στυπτηρία του RuPaul's Drag Race, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman και Stacey McKenzie με τον Traci Melchor να παίζει ως "squirrel friend"."

Αυτή τη σεζόν συμμετέχουν διαγωνιζόμενοι που διαγωνίζονται για τον τίτλο του "Canada's First Drag Superstar", ένα χρηματικό έπαθλο 100.000 $ CAD (≈ $ 76.110 USD), ένα στέμμα και σκήπτρο από την Amped Accessories και ένα χρόνο για διακοπές με το Hilton. Η νικήτρια αυτής της σεζόν ήταν η Priyanka.

Αν και δεν υπήρχε επίσημη Miss Congeniality, η Tynomi Banks στέφθηκε ανεπίσημα Miss Congeniality από τους συναδέλφους της και την Brooke Lynn Hytes.

Στις 24 Αυγούστου 2021, ανακοινώθηκε μια επετειακή ειδική, όπου και οι 12 βασίλισσες θα επιστρέψουν για να ανατρέξουν σε αξέχαστες στιγμές από τη σεζόν. Το special θα περιλαμβάνει επίσης αποκλειστικές συνεντεύξεις με τους κριτές της Σεζόν 2. Με οικοδεσπότη τη νικήτρια της σεζόν 1, Priyanka, το special είναι διαθέσιμο στα Αγγλικά και τα Γαλλικά και θα κάνει πρεμιέρα τη Δευτέρα 6 Σεπτεμβρίου στις 9 μ.μ. ET.

## Σχετικά με το Show

Ακολουθούν 12 Καναδούς καλλιτέχνες drag καθώς διαγωνίζονται για τον τίτλο του "Canada's Next Drag Superstar". Κάθε επεισόδιο δοκιμάζει τα ταλέντα τους και τους προκαλεί να κατακτήσουν το τραγούδι, το χορό, την υποκριτική, την προσωποποίηση, την κατασκευή κοστουμιών και τον αυτοσχεδιασμό. Κρίνουν τη σειρά μια ομάδα ειδικών της βιομηχανίας ψυχαγωγίας, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των Brooke Lynn Hytes, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman και Stacey McKenzie, μαζί με μια εβδομαδιαία διασημότητα καλεσμένη. Ένας διαγωνιζόμενος αποκλείεται στο τέλος κάθε επεισοδίου, έως ότου μείνει μία Βασίλισσα με το στέμμα, το σκήπτρο και τον τίτλο. Σε όλο αυτό το ταξίδι, οι Queens μοιράζονται τους προσωπικούς αγώνες, τις επιτυχίες τους και δείχνουν τη σημασία του να γιορτάζουν το χάρισμα, τη μοναδικότητα, το νεύρο και το ταλέντο του καθενός.

## Διαγωνιζόμενοι

*(Biographical information stated from during time of contest)*

█ The contestant won *Canada's Drag Race*.
█ The contestant was a runner-up.
█ The contestant won the maxi challenge.
█ The contestant was part of the winning team, but did not win the maxi challenge.
█ The contestant received positive critiques, but did not win the maxi challenge.
█ The contestant received negative critiques, but was not up for elimination.
█ The contestant placed in the bottom two and won the lip sync for your life.
█ The contestant placed in the bottom two, lost the lip sync for your life, and was eliminated.
█ The contestant returned and appeared on the Grande Finale, but was out of the running.
1. ↑ Post by worldofwonder | Instagram – June 27, 2019
2. ↑ All Rise! Judging Panel and More Announced for new Crave Original CANADA’S DRAG RACE | Bell Media – September 26, 2019
3. ↑ Welcome Back Hunties! Crave Presents the CANADA’S DRAG RACE ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA, Available on September 6 | Bell Media – August 24, 2021

## Επεισόδια

### **Episode 1: "Eh-Leganza Eh-Xtravaganza"**

*Airdate: July 2, 2020*

*Synopsis: "Twelve of Canada’s fiercest Queens sashay into the werkroom and size each other up as they compete for the Canada's Drag Race crown."*

* **Guest Host:** Elisha Cuthbert
* **Mini Challenge:** Photoshoot with a high speed fan and snow blowing in their faces.
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Kyne
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $1,000 of latex couture from Polymorphe & assign the "O, Canada" boxes to the other queens.
* **Maxi Challenge:** Canuck Couture Fantasy: Create a high-fashion look using materials from "O, Canada" boxes.
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Rita Baga**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** $5,000 shopping spree from Roots
* **Bottom Two:** Juice Boxx and Lemon
* **Lip Sync Song:** "I Really Like You" by Carly Rae Jepson
* **Eliminated:** Juice Boxx
* **Farewell Message:** "Hey cunts. Season 1!!! I love you all so much. Don't let the comp get to you. We are ALL! sickening. lots of love sisters. xoxo Juice Boxx"

**Entrance Order**

**Canuck Couture Fantasy**

**Fierce Blizzard Photoshoot**

Anastarzia AnaquwayBOAIlona VerleyJimboJuice BoxxKiaraKyneLemonPriyankaScarlett BoBoRita BagaTynomi Banks
### **Episode 2: "Her-Itage Moments"**

*Airdate: July 9, 2020*

*Synopsis: "The Queens divide into teams to act their way into Canada's drag her-story books."*

* **Guest Host:** Jade Hassouné
* **Mini Challenge:** The Nutsmacker: a crash course in ballet
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** BOA and Anastarzia Anaquway
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $1,000 gift certificate from Wigs and Grace
* **Maxi Challenge:** Acting Challenge inspired by Heritage Minutes short films.
* **Runway Theme:** Not My First Time
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Lemon**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** $5,000 worth of Anastasia Beverly Hills makeup
* **Bottom Two:** Kyne and Tynomi Banks
* **Lip Sync Song:** "If You Could Read My Mind" by Ultra Naté, Amber, and Jocelyn Enriquez
* **Eliminated:** Kyne
* **Farewell Message:** "I love you Tynomi. I love you all. Think of me fondly, now that I've said goodbye. ♡ -Kyne"

**Her-itage Moments**

 AnastarziaAnaquway
 Kiara
 Rita Baga
 Tynomi Banks

### **Episode 3: "Not Sorry Aboot It"**

*Airdate: July 16, 2020*

*Synopsis: "Setting the trademark Canadian niceties aside, the queens do a battle in a song and dance diss track showdown."*

* **Guest Host:** Deborah Cox
* **Mini Challenge:** Canada Gay-M: Be co-anchors for Canada's premier gay morning show and read off a teleprompter in English, French, and "Gay-lish"
* **Mini Challenge Winners:** Lemon and Priyanka
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $2,000 worth of jewels from Amped Accessories
* **Maxi Challenge:** Write, record and perform in a song and dance track showdown
* **Runway Theme:** Québec-ky With The Good Hair
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Priyanka**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** A luxury stay at the Hilton Lac-Leamy
* **Bottom Two:** Anastarzia Anaquway and Tynomi Banks
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Absolutely Not (Chanel Club Mix)" by Deborah Cox
* **Eliminated:** Anastarzia Anaquway
* **Farewell Message:** N/A

**Not Sorry Aboot It**

 Jimbo
 Kiara

### **Episode 4: "Single Use Queens"**

*Airdate: July 23, 2020*

*Synopsis: "The Queen's turn trash into treasure in an eco-inspired design challenge. Evan Biddell joins Brooke Lynn Hytes, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, and Stacey McKenzie on the judging panel."*

* **Guest Host:** Biddell
* **Mini Challenge:** Underwear Memory Matching
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Jimbo
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** A VIP stay and culinary experience at the Hilton Toronto
* **Maxi Challenge:** Design and create a fashion line using recyclable material in teams of three.
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Rita Baga**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** $5,000 shopping spree at Fabricland
* **Bottom Two:** Ilona Verley and Tynomi Banks
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Girlfriend" by Avril Lavigne
* **Eliminated:** Tynomi Banks
* **Farewell Message:** "Sisters 4 Life. Love life. Be you! Tynomi Banks"

**Single Use Fashion Line Teams**

 Queens
 Jimbo

### **Episode 5: "The Snatch Game"**

*Airdate: July 30, 2020*

*Synopsis: "The snatch game arrives to test the remaining queens. Guest host Mary Walsh joins judges Brooke Lynn Hytes, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, and Stacey McKenzie on the judging panel."*

* **Special Guests:** Colin and Justin
* **Guest Host:** Mary Walsh
* **Mini Challenge:** Reading is Fundamental
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Lemon
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $1,000 Gift Certificate from LAGconcepts
* **Maxi Challenge:** Snatch Game
* **Runway Theme:** Night of a 1000 Céline Dions
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Jimbo**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** A 7 day Caribbean Cruise for two courtesy of Pitbull Events
* **Bottom Two:** Kiara and Priyanka
* **Lip Sync Song:** "I Drove All Night" by Céline Dion
* **Eliminated:** Kiara
* **Farewell Message:** "**KIARA** Love you guys, have fun cleaning"

**Snatch Game**

### **Episode 6: "Star Sixty-Nine"**

*Airdate: August 6, 2020*

*Synopsis: "The queens' creative marketing skills are put to the test as they write and produce commercials for fictional drag queen law firms. Comedian Tom Green is this week's guest host."*

* **Special Guest:** Crystal
* **Guest Host:** Tom Green
* **Mini Challenge:** Psychic Hotline Operators
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Lemon
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $1,000 of Bailey Nelson eye-ware
* **Maxi Challenge:** In teams, write and produce commercials for late-night drag law advice
* **Runway Theme:** Canadian Tux-She-Do: Denim on Denim on Denim
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Rita Baga**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** Custom wardrobe valued at $10,000 from North Bound Leather
* **Bottom Two:** BOA and Ilona Verley
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Scars To Your Beautiful" by Alessia Cara
* **Eliminated:** BOA
* **Farewell Message:** "NICE ~BOA♡"

**Star Sixty-Nine Groups**

 The B.E.L.L.E.S.
 Kitty & Kat
 Priyanka

### **Episode 7: "Miss Loose Jaw"**

*Airdate: August 13, 2020*

*Synopsis: "This week the queens' looks and improv skills are fully tested. If they are to stay, the queens need to slay with both improv and beauty queen looks. Singer-songwriter Allie X is this week’s guest host joining Brooke Lynn Hytes, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Stacey McKenzie on the judging panel."*

* **Special Guests:** Stefan Brogren, Michelle DuBarry
* **Guest Host:** Allie X
* **Maxi Challenge:** Compete in Drag Race's very first pageant:
the Miss Loose Jaw Pageant
* **Runway Theme:** Pageant Perfection
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Lemon**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** An all inclusive luxury vacation for two to Island, courtesy of Pink Island
* **Bottom Two:** Ilona Verley and Priyanka
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Hello" by Allie X
* **Eliminated:** Ilona Verley
* **Farewell Message:** "Our world is changing for the better and I'm blessed to be a part of that change. ♡Ilona♡"

**Miss Loose Jaw Pageant**

 Jimbo
 Priyanka
 Rita Baga
 Scarlett BoBo

### **Episode 8: "Welcome to the Family"**

*Airdate: August 20, 2020*

*Synopsis: "The Queens are paired up with newcomers from LGBTQI charity Rainbow Railroad for the makeover challenge.This week’s guest host is actress Amanda Brugel."*

* **Guest Host:** Amanda Brugel
* **Mini Challenge:** Everybody Loves Puppets
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Scarlett BoBo
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** A trip for two to Cuba and assign the makeover pairs
* **Maxi Challenge:** Makeover Rainbow Railroad newcomers
* **Runway Theme:** A Family Affair
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Priyanka**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** A $10,000 donation to Rainbow Railroad in Priyanka's name
* **Bottom Two:** Lemon and Rita Baga
* **Lip Sync Song:** "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette
* **Eliminated:** Lemon
* **Farewell Message:** "To my Top 4: I LOVE YOU, I'M PROUD OF YOU, & YOU'RE ALL DUMB + UGLY ♡ xoxo, Lemon"

**Makeover Pairs**

 Jimbo
 Rita Baga
 Scarlett BoBo

### **Episode 9: "The Snow Ball"**

*Airdate: August 27, 2020*

*Synopsis: "It’s time to throw a ball & the Queens get frosty as the search for Canada's First Drag Superstar reaches the semi-final. This week’s extra special guest host is Michelle Visage*.*"*

* **Guest Host:** Michelle Visage
* **Mini Challenge:** Sing Canada's National Anthem as a local chanteuse
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Rita Baga
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $1,000 gift certificate courtesy of Dirt Squirrel
* **Maxi Challenge:** Showcase 3 frozen looks in The Snow Ball
* **Runway Themes:** Executive Holiday Party Realness, Icy Walk of Shame, & Ice Queen Eleganza
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Scarlett BoBo**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** 7 day trip for two to Vienna, courtesy of Air Canada Vacations
* **Bottom Two:** Jimbo and Rita Baga
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Closer" by Tegan and Sara
* **Eliminated:** Jimbo
* **Farewell Message:** "LIFE IS THE TRUE DRAG COMPETITION BE REAL, SPREAD ~~YOUR LEGS~~ LOVE AND WIN XOXO JIMBO"

**Top Three of Season 1**

### **Episode 10: "U Wear It Well"**

*Airdate: September 3, 2020*

*Synopsis: "The final three Queens write, record, and perform an all-new remix of a RuPaul classic, and the winner of Canada’s Drag Race is crowned. This week’s guest host is TV personality Traci Melchor who joins judges Brooke Lynn Hytes, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, and Stacey McKenzie to crown the winner."*

* **Guest Host:** Traci Melchor
* **Main Challenge:** Write and record a verse for a performance of RuPaul's song "U Wear It Well".
* **Runway Theme:** Coronation Eleganza
* **Lip Sync for the Crown Song:** "You're A Superstar" by Love Inc.
* **Winner of Canada's Drag Race Season 1: Priyanka**
* **Runners-Up:** Rita Baga and Scarlett BoBo

### **Special Episode: "Canada's Drag Race Anniversary Extravaganza"**

*Airdate: September 6, 2021*

*Synopsis: "In Canada’s Drag Race Anniversary Extravaganza, Priyanka, the queen herself, hosts an exciting hour to celebrate a year since its premier with her sissies. All twelve contestants look back at the first season exposing their thoughts on gag-worthy moments, weekly challenges, runway looks, snarly werkroom fights and memorable eliminations. Who brought the greatest looks? Who put on the best lip-syncing performance? Who’s the biggest diva? All will be revealed - no tea, no shade."*

* **Discussions:** Each of the queens' performances throughout the season, Juice Boxx being the first ever eliminated queen from Canada's Drag Race, Kyne being shady, Anastarzia's story shared on the show, the reaction from viewers and her trajectory, Tynomi not going further into the competition and being a well-known queen prior the show, Ilona representing two-spirit indigenous and non-binary people, Kiara's verse in "Sorry Aboot It" and lip sync against Priyanka, "what's Dusted or Busted?", Lemon and her run on the season and how fellow castmates felt about her, Ilona, Kyne and Lemon's first impressions of BOA, Jimbo's journey and her heated argument with Rita, Rita's performance throughtout the season and future projects, Scarlett BoBo being safe, Priyanka coming out to her father, a quick interview to meet the new judges from the second season, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Amanda Brugel, Brad Goreski and Traci Melchor, Scarlett's relationship with BOA and Ilona before and after the show, BOA calling out Priyanka for not being present anymore, "I RuPologize for...", highlight moments from the Top 3 and final thoughts on the first season.

**Performances**

 Tynomi Banks
 BOA
 Priyanka & Lemon

**Queens' Votes for Miss Congeniality**

## Gallery

CDRJudgesS1.jpegSeason Promo PosterJudges Group ShotJudges Group Shot
### Guest Hosts Promos

Episode 2 – Jade HassounéEpisode 3 – Deborah CoxEpisode 4 – BiddellEpisode 5 – Mary WalshEpisode 6 – Tom GreenEpisode 7 – Allie XEpisode 8 – Amanda BrugelEpisode 9 – Michelle VisageEpisode 10 – Traci Melchor

## Trivia

* Canada's Drag Race Season 1 is the first season in herstory...
	+ ... with a contestant of Guyanese descent (Priyanka).
	+ ... with a contestant of Jamaican descent (Tynomi Banks).
	+ ... with a Bahamian contestant (Anastarzia Anaquway).
	+ ... with an indigenous First Nations contestant (Ilona Verley: Nlaka'pamux).
	+ ... with two contestants that are native french speakers (Rita Baga and Kiara).
	+ ... to have guest judges that are exclusively Canadian, with the exception of Michelle Visage.
	+ ... to have six mononymous contestants.
		- The first and second seasons of the American series previously held this record, both with four mononymous contestants.
	+ ... to have an unofficially crowned Miss Congeniality, Tynomi Banks.
	+ ... where a contestant (Anastarzia Anaquway) didn't leave a farewell lipstick message on the Werk Room mirror after getting sent home since the tradition started in Season 2. Prior to that, queens did not leave lipstick messages.
* Canada's Drag Race Season 1 is the third season in herstory...
	+ ... without a Latin American contestant or contestant of Latin descent, after Drag Race Thailand.
* Canada's Drag Race Season 1 is the fourth season in herstory...
	+ ... with french native speakers, after Season 1 (BeBe Zahara Benet), The Switch 2 (Miss Leona) and Season 12 (Nicky Doll).

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