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RuPaul's Drag Race season 8

The eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on March 7, 2016. Returning judges include RuPaul and Michelle Visage, along with Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley, who shared judging responsibilities on an alternating basis. Twelve drag queens competed for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar". The prizes for the winner are a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000. The full list of contestants was revealed during the NewNowNext Awards on February 1, 2016. The song "U Wear It Well" from RuPaul's album Butch Queen was featured in promotion for the show. On March 31, 2016, it was announced LogoTV renewed the show for a ninth season. It was the last season to solely be played on Logo, as the show moved to VH1 for its ninth season.

Contestants
Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming. Notes: ==Contestant progress==
Guest judges
Listed in chronological order: • Nicole Richie, television personality • Ester Dean, singer/songwriter • Jamal Sims, choreographer • Lucian Piane, music producer • Faith Evans, singer • Tasha Smith, actress and comedian • Chris Stein, musician • Debbie Harry, singer • Chanel Iman, model • Gigi Hadid, model • Marc Jacobs, fashion designer • Todrick Hall, singer and internet personality • Thomas Roberts, journalist • Vivica A. Fox, actress • Amy Sedaris, comedian and actress • David Sedaris, writer Special guests Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage. ;Episode 1 • BeBe Zahara Benet, winner of season 1Tyra Sanchez, winner of season 2Raja, winner of season 3Sharon Needles, winner of season 4Chad Michaels, runner-up of season 4 and winner of All Stars season 1Jinkx Monsoon, winner of season 5Violet Chachki, winner of season 7Shannel, contestant on season 1 and All Stars season 1Latrice Royale, contestant and Miss Congeniality of season 4 and contestant on All Stars season 1Raven, runner-up of season 2 and All Stars season 1Morgan McMichaels, contestant on season 2 ;Episode 2 • AB Soto, musician ;Episode 4 • The Vivienne, ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' UK Ambassador ;Episode 5 • Charo, musician and comedian ;Episode 6 • Marc Snetiker, Entertainment Weekly journalist • Cast of Little Women: LA ;Episode 7 • Andrew Christian, fashion designer ;Episode 9 • Jayson Whitmore, director • Bianca Del Rio, winner of season 6 ;Episode 10 • BeBe Zahara Benet, winner of season 1Tyra Sanchez, winner of season 2Raja, winner of season 3Sharon Needles, winner of season 4Chad Michaels, runner-up of season 4 and winner of All Stars season 1Jinkx Monsoon, winner of season 5Bianca Del Rio, winner of season 6Violet Chachki, winner of season 7Shangela, contestant on season 2 and season 3Carol Channing, actress and comedian (via video message) • Trixie Mattel, contestant on season 7Margaret Cho, comedian and actress (via video message) • Lena Headey, actress (via video message) • Gia Gunn, contestant on season 6Nancy Grace, legal commentator and television journalist (via video message) • Jennifer Holliday, singer and actress (via video message) • Katya, contestant and Miss Congeniality on season 7 == Episodes ==
Reception
In August 2022, Time listed season 8 of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' as among the Top 50 Most Influential Reality TV Seasons. Ratings == See also ==
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