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What is RuPaul's Drag Race?

  • A talk show
  • A drama series
  • A reality competition television series (correct)
  • A documentary

Who serves as the host, mentor, and head judge of RuPaul's Drag Race?

  • Michelle Visage
  • RuPaul (correct)
  • Ross Mathews
  • Carson Kressley

What is the format of RuPaul's Drag Race?

  • A talent show
  • A quiz show
  • A cooking show
  • Mini and maxi challenges, a runway walk, and a lip sync for your life (correct)

Which network has aired RuPaul's Drag Race?

<p>Logo TV, WOW Presents Plus, VH1, and MTV (D)</p>
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How many seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race have aired?

<p>15 (D)</p>
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What are some of the companion series of RuPaul's Drag Race?

<p>RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked, Whatcha Packin', Fashion Photo Ruview, and The Pit Stop (A)</p>
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What is the controversy surrounding RuPaul's Drag Race?

<p>The use of the term 'shemale' and transphobic comments made by RuPaul (D)</p>
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What is the impact of RuPaul's Drag Race on popular culture?

<p>It has been described as 'the closest gay culture gets to a sports league' (D)</p>
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How many transgender contestants were there in season 14 of RuPaul's Drag Race?

<p>5 (A)</p>
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Flashcards

RuPaul's Drag Race

An American reality competition series searching for "America's Next Drag Superstar,"

Host, mentor, and head judge

RuPaul's roles on the show

RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked

Companion series

WOW Presents Plus

Platform where Drag Race seasons are available

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Willow Pill

The winner of Season 14

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Lady Camden

Season 14 runner-up

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Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté

Important figure in season 14, named miss congeniality

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RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race

A show that features celebrities competing in drag

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Five

The number of transgender contestants featured in season 14

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Study Notes

RuPaul's Drag Race is an American television series that documents RuPaul's search for "America's next drag superstar" and has inspired numerous international versions and spin-off shows. The show has aired on Logo TV, WOW Presents Plus, VH1, and MTV. RuPaul serves as host, mentor, and head judge, alongside a panel of judges that includes Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, and Ts Madison. The show has won numerous awards, including seven consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program for RuPaul and four consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program. The show's format includes mini and maxi challenges, a runway walk, and a lip sync for your life. The judging panel includes rotating celebrity guest judges. Companion series include RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked, Whatcha Packin', Fashion Photo Ruview, and The Pit Stop. The show has aired fifteen seasons and has been filmed in four weeks. Seasons 1-8 aired on Logo TV, and seasons 9-14 aired on VH1.A Brief History of RuPaul's Drag Race

  • RuPaul's Drag Race is a reality competition television series produced by World of Wonder for Logo TV and, beginning with the ninth season, VH1.
  • The show features RuPaul in search for "America's Next Drag Superstar."
  • The first season premiered on February 2, 2009, and the most recent season, season 14, premiered on January 7, 2022.
  • The show has had more than 150 contestants and has sparked controversy over the use of the term "shemale" and transphobic comments made by RuPaul.
  • The show has been nominated for 39 Emmy Awards and has won 24.
  • The show has been ranked 93rd on The Guardian's list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century.
  • The show has featured notable queer celebrities as guest judges including Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
  • The show has multiple spin-offs including RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race, and RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
  • Full seasons of shows in the Drag Race franchise are available to stream on WOW Presents Plus in over 200 territories.
  • The winner of season 14 was Willow Pill, with Lady Camden as runner-up and Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté as Miss Congeniality.
  • The show has had a significant impact on popular culture and has been described as "the closest gay culture gets to a sports league."
  • The show has had five transgender contestants in season 14, and RuPaul has since updated his catchphrase to promote inclusivity.

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