Drag Dash! Season 5

## Season 5

The **fifth season** of ***Drag Dash!*** was officially announced on September 21st, 2023.

At the finale, Rhonda Bout was crowned the winner, Explosiva was awarded Drama Diva by fan vote, Liza Lot was awarded Lip Sync Diva by the judges, Lady Products was awarded Nice Diva by the judges, Maya Pinyin was awarded Popular Diva by fan vote and Lily Of The Valley was awarded Robbed Diva by fan vote.

## Contestants

### Contestant's Winning Earnings

█ The contestant was awarded AUD $250,000 for winning *Drag Dash!*.

█ The contestant was awarded AUD $15,000 for being awarded Drama Diva.

█ The contestant was awarded AUD $15,000 for being awarded Lip Sync Diva.

█ The contestant was awarded AUD $15,000 for being awarded Nice Diva.

█ The contestant was awarded AUD $15,000 for being awarded Popular Diva.

█ The contestant was awarded AUD $15,000 for being awarded Robbed Diva.

## Lip Syncs

█ The contestant placed in the bottom two, but was not eliminated.

█ The contestant placed in the bottom two & was eliminated.

█ The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the bottom.

█ The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the bottom.

█ The contestant was eliminated after their third time in the bottom.

█ The contestant was eliminated after their fourth time in the bottom.

█ The contestant won *Drag Dash!*

█ The contestant was a Runner-Up.
## Episodes

### **Episode 1: "From The Undergrowth Pt. 1"**

*Airdate: December 1st, 2023*

*Synopsis: 7 All new drag artists enter the workroom as they compete to be crowned the next Drag Dash! Winner! As customary, their first challenge is the season's promo shoot. But, to shake things up, someone is going home already! Wait, hold on... only 7? That can't be right...*

* **Mini Challenge:** Best Entrance Line
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Liza Lot
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $3,000
* **Maxi Challenge:** The Season's Promo Shoot
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Rhonda Bout
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** $7,500
* **Bottom Two:** BigBootyBianca and Meth Doll
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Tension" by Kylie Minogue
* **Eliminated:** BigBootyBianca

**Entrance Order**

### **Episode 2: "From The Undergrowth Pt. 2"**

*Airdate: December 3rd, 2023*

*Synopsis: The first 6 remaining artists leave a message for whoever precedes them... Then, the second group of 7 artists enter and tackle the same challenge as the other group. This group dont "click" as well as the other does, though...*

* **Mini Challenge:** Best Entrance Line
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Maya Pinyin
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $3,000
* **Maxi Challenge:** The Season's Promo Shoot
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Hunty Divois
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** $7,500
* **Bottom Two:** Aphro Desiak and Geri Hattrick
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" by Kylie Minogue
* **Eliminated:** Geri Hattrick

**Entrance Order**

### **Episode 3: "Stunt"**

*Airdate: December 5th, 2023*

*Synopsis: The two groups collide, then must compete in a Girl Group challenge! A labourious challenge results in heightened emotions for some, and someone's anger boils over in Untucked...*

* **Mini Challenge:** Prison Break Dance-Off
* **Mini Challenge Winners:** Explosiva and Lady Products
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $3,000
* **Maxi Challenge:** Compete as Girl Groups, writing verses and performing the original song "Stunt".
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Lady Products
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** $7,500
* **Bottom Two:** Meth Doll and Rhonda Bout
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Levitating" by Dua Lipa
* **Eliminated:** Meth Doll

**Girl Groups**

### **Episode 4: "Make It Fashion Hun!"**

*Airdate: December 7th, 2023*

*Synopsis: Now it's truly time to see these artists show their artistry and fashion. Stress levels are high as the delicate art of sewing tests some minds, and others are burdened by their chic reputations...*

* **Mini Challenge:** Bank Robbery Improv
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Aphro Desiak
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $3,000
* **Maxi Challenge:** Present 2 looks and sew a third, in the Silhouette Ball.
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Lily Of The Valley
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** $7,500
* **Bottom Two:** Explosiva and Rose Waltz
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Theatre!" by Hey, Baby
* **Eliminated:** Rose Waltz

### **Episode 5: "Family Gal & Clevelinda"**

*Airdate: December 9th, 2023*

*Synopsis: Another teams challenge faces the artists, and thing go terribly for one team... Disagreements are abundant and it's an all around disaster. The critiques leave some a little shook.*

* **Mini Challenge:** Drag Up outfits inspired by The Sims 4 Townies
* **Mini Challenge Winners:** Lily Of The Valley and Smokescreen
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $3,000 & Team Captains
* **Maxi Challenge:** In teams, overact in scenes parodying Family Guy and The Cleveland Show.
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Vincenzo Salvatore Peruggia
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** $7,500
* **Bottom Two:** Aphro Desiak and Liza Lot
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Price Tag" by Jessie J feat. B.o.B
* **Eliminated:** Aphro Desiak

**Girl Groups**

### **Episode 6: "Proof In The Pudding"**

*Airdate: December 11th, 2023*

*Synopsis: After such a tough week, everyone is recuperating from how rough it was, but now a staple Drag Dash! challenge stares them in the face.*

* **Mini Challenge:** Vogue Battle!
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Liza Lot
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $3,000
* **Maxi Challenge:** Perform and entertain in the One Night Show Hosting Extravaganza
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Explosiva
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** $7,500
* **Bottom Two:** Hunty Divois and Lady Products
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Super Bass" by Nicki Minaj
* **Eliminated:** Lady Products

### **Episode 7: "No Deal"**

*Airdate: December 13th, 2023*

*Synopsis: Someone is shaken about narrowly avoiding the bottom, someone else is even madder about being in the bottom. A THIRD person is upset about feeling ignored. Dramatic girls...*

* **Mini Challenge:** Reading is Fundamental
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Explosiva
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $3,000
* **Maxi Challenge:** Impersonate celebrities while playing Deal or No Deal
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Hunty Divois
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** $7,500
* **Bottom Two:** Explosiva and Vincenzo Salvatore Peruggia
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Because of You" by Kelly Clarkson
* **Eliminated:** Vincenzo Salvatore Peruggia

### **Episode 8: "Drag Dash! High School"**

*Airdate: December 15th, 2023*

*Synopsis: One contestant has truly reached her breaking point, she feels it's her last chance... Everyone is feeling heat as the final lap of the dash approaches...*

* **Mini Challenge:** Guess the Drag essential using only smell
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Liza Lot
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $3,000
* **Maxi Challenge:** Improv through a day at Drag Dash! High School
* **Maxi Challenge Winners:** Liza Lot and Rhonda Bout
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** $7,500
* **Bottom Two:** Lily Of The Valley and Smokescreen
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Double Lariat" by Agoaniki P feat. Megurine Luka
* **Eliminated:** Lily Of The Valley

### **Episode 9: "Shapely Marketing"**

*Airdate: December 17th, 2023*

*Synopsis: A few sharp tongued artists are confronted about their treatment of others and are rather surprised with the harsh words of the others. Though, things are getting even further down to the wire now that there are no more "SAFE" placements.*

* **Mini Challenge:** Bouncy Castle race in heels
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Rhonda Bout
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $3,000
* **Maxi Challenge:** Create and advertise a shapewear brand
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Maya Pinyin
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** $7,500
* **Bottom Two:** Liza Lot and Smokescreen
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Lgbt" by Cupcakke
* **Eliminated:** Smokescreen

### **Episode 10: "Bring Burn Heal"**

*Airdate: December 19th, 2023*

*Synopsis: A few sharp tongued artists are confronted about their treatment of others and are rather surprised with the harsh words of the others. Though, things are getting even further down to the wire now that there are no more "SAFE" placements.*

* **Mini Challenge:** Do a full face of makeup using only eyeshadow
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Hunty Divois
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $3,000
* **Maxi Challenge:** Roast the judges and other competitors in a comedy roast
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Rhonda Bout
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** $7,500
* **Bottom Two:** Hunty Divois and Liza Lot
* **Lip Sync Song:** "To Be Alive" by Rina Sawayama
* **Eliminated:** Liza Lot

### **Episode 11: "Renewed"**

*Airdate: December 21st, 2023*

*Synopsis: The Top 4 realize they must become a Top 3 before the finale, and so face a final challenge. With a competition so close, any fuck up could spell the end for each of these artists.*

* **Mini Challenge:** Everybody Loves Puppets!
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Explosiva
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** $3,000
* **Maxi Challenge:** Make Over queer youth into your Drag Sibling
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Hunty Divois
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** $7,500
* **Bottom Two:** Maya Pinyin and Rhonda Bout
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Fantasize" by Ariana Grande
* **Eliminated:** Maya Pinyin

**Top Three of Season 5:**

 Hunty Divois
 Rhonda Bout

### **Episode 12: "Triumphant Bloom"**

*Airdate: December 23rd, 2023*

*Synopsis: Everything comes down to this! The eliminated artists return to hash their drama out, the 5 Diva Awards are given out and a winner is crowned!*

* **Drama Diva:** Explosiva
* **Lip Sync Diva:** Liza Lot
* **Nice Diva:** Lady Products
* **Popular Diva:** Maya Pinyin
* **Robbed Diva:** Lily Of The Valley
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Set Fire to the Rain" by Adele
* **Runners-Up:** Explosiva and Hunty Divois
* **Winner of Drag Dash! Season 5:** Rhonda Bout