Series synopsis
Drag Race Down Under is an Australian reality television series that premiered on Stan on May 1, 2021. It was created by RuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato. It stars RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Rhys Nicholson.
Drag queen contestants compete in an elimination-style contest and strut their stuff in a variety of challenges - all to prove that they’ve got what it takes to be Down Under's next Drag Queen Superstar!
Premise
Drag queen contestants compete in an elimination-style contest and strut their stuff in a variety of challenges - all to prove that they’ve got what it takes to be Down Under's next Drag Queen Superstar!
Premise: It's her house now.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- RuPaul as Self - Host / Judge
- Michelle Visage as Self - Judge
- Rhys Nicholson as Self - Judge
Guest cast
- Taika Waititi as Self - Special Guest
- Jojo Zaho as Self - Contestant
- Kylie Minogue as Self - Special Guest
- Dannii Minogue as Self - Special Guest
- Coco Jumbo as Self - Contestant
- Troye Sivan as Self - Special Guest
- Leland as Self - Special Guest
- Elz Carrad as Self - Guest Judge
- Etcetera Etcetera as Self - Contestant
- Suzanne Paul as Self - Special Guest
- Rena Owen as Self - Guest Judge
- Mark Bonanno as Self - Special Guest
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 38 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 6 | March 5, 2021 | October 9, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 8 | May 1, 2021 | June 19, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 8 | July 30, 2022 | September 17, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 8 | July 28, 2023 | September 15, 2023 |
| Season 4 | 8 | November 1, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Queen Reveal - Season 1 Meet the queens from RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under! |
March 5, 2021 |
| 2 |
Get to Know the Queens of Season 1 - Part 1 Get ready for the first-ever season of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under! These queens are bringing the charm, the glam, the comedy, and all the shade—and they've got their eyes on the prize. |
April 5, 2021 |
| 3 |
Get to Know the Queens of Season 1 - Part 2 Get ready for the first-ever season of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under! These queens are bringing the charm, the glam, the comedy, and all the shade—and they've got their eyes on the prize. |
April 12, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 We meet the Australian and New Zealand Drag Queens who will be competing to become Down Under’s first Drag Race Superstar. It’s a hometown homage this week, as the Queens showcase their personalities in the ‘get to know you’ Ball. |
May 1, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The queens don their best celebrity get-up to compete in the infamous celebrity impression Olympics. It’s Snatch Game, baby! |
May 8, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 RuPaul announced the queens will be working together to debut a brand new drag anthem, "Queens Down Under". Drama flared up between Elektra and her teammates, Karen, Kita and Maxi, just to psyche the others. The queens received a video message from Troye Sivan and Leland for songwriting tips. |
May 15, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Grand Opening The queens are thrown in at the deep end as they’re tasked with creating fashion forward garments out of recyclable and natural materials. |
July 30, 2022 |
| 2 |
Cagey Queens The queens are split into two groups before their acting chops are put to the test in original screenplay ‘Caged Queens’, a prison-based dramedy. |
August 6, 2022 |
| 3 |
A Bottomless Brunch The queens pair up as they harness their hosting skills in a Drag Brunch style challenge. |
August 13, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mardi Gras Pride Mama Ru returns as ten new queens from all across Australia and New Zealand compete for the title of Down Under's Next Drag Superstar. For their first challenge, the queens throw a Mardi Gras Pride-themed celebration on the main stage. |
July 28, 2023 |
| 2 |
Muriel's Bedding The queens are invited to Muriel’s Wedding – but without a thing to wear, they must design their wedding couture from leftover bedding materials. |
August 4, 2023 |
| 3 |
Fake Housewives of Down Under The queens split into teams as they improv their way through a reunion special of The Fake Housewives of Down Under. |
August 11, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Doubling Down Drag Race Down Under returns with new host Michelle Visage. Ten new queens from all across Australia & New Zealand compete for the title of Down Under’s Next Drag Superstar. The queens must double up and double down as they compete in their first challenge. |
November 1, 2024 |
| 2 |
Mr. Right or Mr. Right Now? In Olivia Newton-John inspired rival Girl Groups, the queens must record their own verses and learn choreography to entertain on the main stage. |
November 8, 2024 |
| 3 |
Snatch Me Out Of Here The queens impersonate celebrities in the legendary Snatch Game with an adventurous outback twist. |
November 15, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Stan |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 1, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 20, 2024 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday at 16:00:00 |