| abstract | - Rupaul's Drag Race is a Reality Show in which a group of talented drag queens compete to be crowned as the next drag superstar. It is hosted by the world's most famous drag queen, Rupaul. The amount of queens competing varies by season, but so far the range has been between 9-13 contestants. With each challenge episode, a queen is eliminated, until the Grand Finale where one of the final three competitors is crowned as the next drag superstar. Each weekly challenge typically consists of the queens putting together an outfit based on a theme, but then tweaking the theme in order to put their signature on the dress. One of the defining elements of the show is the lip sync. After every challenge, the two competitors that have preformed the weakest must compete to stay on the show with a lip sync for their lives. In the Grand Finale the final two competitors must also compete for the crown with a final lip sync. These have resulted in wigs falling off, splits, and even a kiss. The show has helped to bring the Drag Queen into mainstream, revitalizing interest in drag shows. Almost all of the contestants have found success after the show, which is more than we can say about some shows.
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