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The thirteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on January 1 and concluded on April 23, 2021. The cast was announced via Twitter on December 9, 2020. [1] The competition is broadcast on VH1 in the United States and showcases 13 new queens competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar". VH1 renewed both RuPaul's Drag Race and ...
- Ruvealing the Look - Gottmik. Exclusive S13. While recreating a black-and-white dotted lewk with her signature white mug, Gottmik explains how she became a renowned makeup artist.
- Ruvealing the Look - Rose. Exclusive S13. Transforming her bushy brows and sharp features, Rose relives her pink rocker fantasy as she breaks down her entrance look.
- Ruvealing the Look - Olivia Lux. Exclusive S13. Olivia Lux recreates her "mad scientist" mug from the Fascinating Fascinators runway, complete with Kandy Muse-inspired highlighter and leafy metallic accents.
- Ruvealing the Look - Utica Queen. Exclusive S13. As Utica recreates her strawberry dreams Season 13 entrance makeup, she reveals why the look is near and dear to her heart, and how watercolor and pointillism techniques inspired it.
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The thirteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race was officially announced on August 20, 2020. Filming began on July 20, 2020 with production officially ending on August 31, when the contestants resumed social media activity.
On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the first promo for Season 13 was accidentally leaked on the official YouTube channel revealing the season would premiere on Friday, January 1, 2021 and revealing several queens.
On December 9, 2020 (the birthday of the reigning queen, Jaida Essence Hall), the cast was officially announced on Twitter and promos were released. The promo theme for the season was "Pasteloquence", featuring the queens in a pin-up silhouette modified for their drag style in pastel colors.
On February 26, 2021, VH1 aired a documentary entitled "RuPaul's Drag Race: Corona Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down" which revealed how Season 13 was filmed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The documentary featured the queens' experiences, never-before-seen footage and casting reels, and how they managed to produce it safely during the pandemic. The documentary aired in place of Episode 9 that was originally set to air that date, with the Snatch Game episode airing on March 5, 2021 instead.
The final episode was in part dedicated to Chi Chi DeVayne, who passed away in August 2020.
The Winner of Season 13 was Symone, with Kandy Muse placing as Runner-Up and Rosé and Gottmik placing as 3rd/4th Place. The Winner of the Miss Congeniality title was LaLa Ri.
█ The contestant won RuPaul's Drag Race.
█ The contestant lost the third "Lip Sync For The Crown" round and placed as a runner-up.
█ The contestant lost the second "Lip Sync For The Crown" round.
█ The contestant lost the first "Lip Sync For The Crown" round.
█ The contestant appeared on the reunion episode and was still in the running.
█ The contestant won the maxi challenge or was in the Top 2 of the week and won the "Lip Sync For The Win".
Episode 1: "The Pork Chop"
•Maxi Challenge: The queens face off in Lip Sync For Your Life battles
Episode 2: "Condragulations"
•Guest Judge: Jamal Sims •Mini Challenge: Show off two runway ready looks in the categories Day Time Drama Mama and •Maxi Challenge: Write original lyrics and perform them for RuPaul's song "Condragulations" •Runway Theme: Lamé you Stay •Top 2 of the Week: Olivia Lux and Symone •Lip Sync Song: "Break My Heart" by Dua Lipa •Maxi Challenge Winner: Symone •Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000
Episode 3: "Phenomenon"
•Guest Judge: Nicole Byer •Mini Challenge: Show off two runway ready looks in the categories •Maxi Challenge: Write original lyrics and perform them for RuPaul's song "Phenomenon" •Runway Theme: We're Here, We're Sheer, Get Used To It •Top 2 of the Week: Denali and Rosé •Lip Sync Song: "If U Seek Amy" by Britney Spears •Maxi Challenge Winner: Denali •Maxi Challenge Prize: $5,000
•Season 13 is the first season...
•... where the trailer was leaked by the Drag Race YouTube channel.
•... to begin the season with a lip sync showdown, a challenge usually done at the finale.
•... part of the Drag Race Franchise to air in 2021.
•... to have the same amount of contestants as there are American regular seasons (13 seasons, 13 contestants).
•... to feature a transgender man, Gottmik.
- The Pork Chop. S13 E1. Jan 2, 2021. After making their werk room entrances, the queens face off in a series of Lip Sync for Your Life battles.
- Condragulations. S13 E2. Jan 9, 2021. After the first contestant of the season is voted out, the queens stomp the runway in a fashion show, then perform a special version of RuPaul's song "Condragulations."
- Phenomenon. S13 E3. Jan 16, 2021. The previously chopped queens return to walk in a fashion runway show, then perform a choreographed number to RuPaul's song "Phenomenon," and comedian Nicole Byer guest judges.
- RuPaulmark Channel. S13 E4. Jan 23, 2021. After the queens come together for the first time, RuPaul hosts a holiday movie marathon featuring Hallmark Channel-inspired parodies, and Loni Love sits in with the judges.
The thirteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on January 1 and concluded on April 23, 2021. The cast was announced via Twitter on December 9, 2020. The competition is broadcast on VH1 in the United States and showcases 13 new queens competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar".
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