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Who Was Eliminated in RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 Episode 1? RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 Contestants

Q: 4. Are there any special twists in Season 16?

Yes, a unique Rate-A-Queen twist was introduced in Episodes 1 and 2, where the queens ranked each other instead of RuPaul making the judgment.

In Season 16 Episode 1 of RuPaul's Drag Race, no queen faced elimination, opting for a lip sync battle to determine a winner. Sapphira Cristal secured victory, immunity, and a unique judging twist unfolded.

by Priyanka P

Updated Jan 06, 2024

Who Was Eliminated in RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 Episode 1? RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 Contestants

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About RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 premiered on January 5, 2024, airing on MTV in the United States. The reality competition series features fourteen drag queens vying for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar." In August 2023, the show, along with its companion series RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked, was officially renewed and continued to be broadcast on MTV.

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Paramount+ also renewed the spin-off, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, for a ninth season. The Meet the Queens presentation, led by Sasha Colby, winner of Season 15, was released on December 6, 2023, providing a glimpse into the contestants and an 8-minute clip from the season premiere where the fourteen competitors entered the Werk Room set.

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Who Was Eliminated in RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 Episode 1?

In RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 Episode 1, no queen was eliminated. The episode followed a split premiere format with seven out of the 14 queens entering the Werk Room for a talent show. Unlike previous seasons, there were no eliminations at this stage. Instead, a lip sync battle took place for the win.

Despite expectations that some contestants might be in danger after judges' critiques, the lip sync determined the winner, and immunity was awarded to the victor. Sapphira Cristal emerged as the winner, securing immunity and the chance to use it in a future episode if needed.

The Rate-A-Queen twist, where the queens ranked each other, added a unique element to the judging process for Episodes 1 and 2, with the regular judging format set to return in Episode 3.

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 Contestants

Contestant	Age	City
Amanda Tori Meating	26	Los Angeles, California
Dawn	24	New York City, New York
Geneva Karr	30	Brownsville, Texas
Hershii LiqCour-Jeté	31	Los Angeles, California
Megami	33	New York City, New York
Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige	34	Miami, Florida
Mirage[a]	29	Las Vegas, Nevada
Morphine Love Dion	25	Miami, Florida
Nymphia Wind	27	New York City, New York
Plane Jane	24	Boston, Massachusetts
Plasma	24	New York City, New York
Q	26	Kansas City, Missouri
Sapphira Cristál	34	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Xunami Muse	33	New York City, New York

RuPaul's Drag Race Season Spin-offs

RuPaul's Drag Race has produced various spin-offs over the years, expanding its global influence. Alongside the main series, popular spin-offs include "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars," where former contestants compete again for the title. International editions such as "RuPaul's Drag Race UK," "Canada's Drag Race," and others showcase drag talent from different countries, contributing to the franchise's worldwide appeal.

Companion series like "RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked" offer behind-the-scenes insights. Additionally, special episodes like "RuPaul's Drag Race: Green Screen Christmas" and "Holi-slay Spectacular" bring festive themes to the drag competition. The diversity of spin-offs reflects the show's success and its ability to celebrate drag culture on a global scale, captivating audiences with unique and entertaining variations of the Drag Race format.

RuPaul's Drag Race Season Broadcast

"RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 16 premiered on January 5, 2024, broadcasting on MTV in the United States. The reality competition series showcases fourteen drag queens competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar." The season started with a split premiere, introducing seven queens to the Werk Room for a talent show.

Notably, there were no eliminations in the first episode, and a lip sync determined the winner, with Sapphira Cristal earning immunity. The Rate-A-Queen twist, unique to the first two episodes, had contestants ranking each other. The show's format often includes companion series like "RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked" for behind-the-scenes content.

The international success of the franchise is evident in various spin-offs, including "RuPaul's Drag Race UK," "Canada's Drag Race," and others, contributing to the show's widespread popularity across the globe.

RuPaul's Drag Race Season Discography

List of soundtrack albums

Title

Album Details

RuPaul's Drag Race: The Rusical

Released: April 22, 2016
Label: World of Wonder Records