Snatch Game is a comedy challenge recurring across the Drag Race television franchise and a fixture of the reality competition series.[1] Since the second season of the original American RuPaul's Drag Race series in 2010, the challenge has returned for every subsequent season. Typically arranged as a parody of Match Game (known as Blankety Blank in the UK, Blankety Blanks in Australia, and Jogo dos Pontinhos in Brazil), the challenge is a test of the contestants' skills at celebrity impersonation and improvisational comedy.

The Snatch Game as seen in season 10 of RuPaul's Drag Race

The challenge similarly recurs on various spin-offs, including All Stars and Secret Celebrity Drag Race, as well as the international adaptations for Thai, British, Canadian,[2] Dutch, Australian-New Zealand, Spanish, Italian, French, Philippine, Belgian, Swedish, Mexican, Brazilian, and German audiences.

Usually occurring midway through each Drag Race season, Snatch Game is widely considered among the most important and memorable challenges of the show and, in RuPaul's own words, separates "the basic bitches from the fierce-ass queens."[3] Winners of the show are often amongst the top performers in the Snatch Game,[a] though there are a few exceptions.[b]

The drag queen contestants typically impersonate women, though several contestants choose male celebrities with sufficiently flamboyant public images to fit a drag aesthetic.[4] Several contestants have chosen to impersonate other people directly associated with the show, such as other past or present contestants, Michelle Visage, or RuPaul.[5] Queens cannot choose copyrighted characters,[6] although some celebrity portrayals have been closely based on a specific screen performance.[4]

The challenge often relies on special celebrity guests to participate in game play, who frequently double as the episode's guest judges. Other seasons feature the show's regular production team—Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews, Carson Kressley, Rhys Nicholson, or members of the Pit Crew—in lieu of outside guests.

Eight queens have won Snatch Game multiple times: BenDeLaCreme, Ginger Minj, Baga Chipz, Jinkx Monsoon, Trinity the Tuck, Jimbo, Hannah Conda, and Gottmik. Two queens have been eliminated multiple times for their Snatch Game performances: Gia Gunn and Onyx Unleashed.

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Legend:

  WIN indicates that the contestant won the challenge and, for the All Stars format, the Lip Sync for Your Legacy too.
  TOP2 indicates that the contestant won the challenge, but lost the Lip Sync for Your Legacy.
  Win (Winner) indicates that the contestant won the challenge and the Lip Sync for the Crown.
  R-up (Runner-up) indicates that the contestant was the runner-up.
  SAFE indicates that the contestant was declared safe by the judges.
  BLK (Blocked) indicates that the contestant was blocked by the lip sync winner from earning a Legendary Legend Star.
  BTM (Bottom) indicates that the contestant was up for elimination
  ELIM (Eliminated) indicates that the contestant was eliminated.

RuPaul's Drag Race

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Tatianna (left) won on season 2 for her portrayal of Britney Spears (right).
Stacy Layne Matthews (left) won on season 3 for her portrayal of Mo'Nique (right).
Chad Michaels (left) won on season 4 for his portrayal of Cher (right).
Jinkx Monsoon (left) won on season 5 for her portrayal of Edith "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale (right).
BenDeLaCreme (left) won on season 6 for her portrayal of Maggie Smith (right).
Ginger Minj (left) won on season 7 for her portrayal of Adele (right).
Kennedy Davenport (left) also won on season 7 for her portrayal of Little Richard (right).
Bob the Drag Queen (left) won on season 8 for her portrayals of Uzo Aduba (middle) and Carol Channing (right).
Alexis Michelle (left) won on season 9 for her portrayal of Liza Minnelli (right).
Aquaria (left) won on season 10 for her portrayal of Melania Trump (right).
Silky Nutmeg Ganache (left) won on season 11 for her portrayal of Ts Madison (right).
Gigi Goode (left) won on season 12 for her impersonation of Maria the Robot, a parody of the humanoid robot Sophia (right).
Gottmik (left) won on season 13 for her impersonation of Paris Hilton (right).
Loosey LaDuca (left) won on season 15 for her portrayal of Joan Rivers (right).
Plane Jane (left) won on season 16 for her portrayal of Jelena Karleuša (right).
Contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race and their imitations
Season Guest celebrities Contestant Impersonation Result
2 Alec Mapa
Phoebe Price
Tatianna Britney Spears WIN
Jessica Wild RuPaul SAFE
Jujubee Kimora Lee SAFE
Pandora Boxx Carol Channing SAFE
Raven Paris Hilton SAFE
Sahara Davenport Whitney Houston SAFE
Tyra Sanchez Beyoncé SAFE
Morgan McMichaels Pink BTM
Sonique Lady Gaga ELIM
3 Amber Rose
Aisha Tyler
Stacy Layne Matthews Mo'Nique[c] WIN
Alexis Mateo Alicia Keys SAFE
Carmen Carrera Jennifer Lopez SAFE
Manila Luzon Imelda Marcos SAFE
Raja Tyra Banks SAFE
Shangela Tina Turner SAFE
Yara Sofia Amy Winehouse SAFE
Delta Work Cher BTM
Mariah Joan Crawford[d] ELIM
4 Loretta Devine
Ross Mathews
Chad Michaels Cher WIN
DiDa Ritz Wendy Williams SAFE
Jiggly Caliente Snooki SAFE
Latrice Royale Aretha Franklin SAFE
Phi Phi O'Hara Lady Gaga SAFE
Sharon Needles Michelle Visage SAFE
Willam Jessica Simpson SAFE
Milan Diana Ross BTM
Kenya Michaels Beyoncé ELIM
5[7] Julie Brown
Downtown Julie Brown
Jinkx Monsoon Little Edie WIN
Alaska Lady Bunny SAFE
Alyssa Edwards Katy Perry SAFE
Coco Montrese Janet Jackson SAFE
Ivy Winters Marilyn Monroe SAFE
Jade Jolie Taylor Swift SAFE
Roxxxy Andrews Tamar Braxton SAFE
Detox Ke$ha BTM
Lineysha Sparx Celia Cruz ELIM
6[8][9] Gillian Jacobs
Heather McDonald
BenDeLaCreme Maggie Smith[e] WIN
Adore Delano Anna Nicole Smith SAFE
Bianca Del Rio Judge Judy SAFE
Courtney Act Fran Drescher[f] SAFE
Darienne Lake Paula Deen SAFE
Joslyn Fox Teresa Giudice SAFE
Milk Julia Child SAFE
Trinity K. Bonet Nicki Minaj SAFE
Laganja Estranja Rachel Zoe BTM
Gia Gunn Kim Kardashian ELIM
7[10] Tamar Braxton
Michael Urie
Ginger Minj Adele WIN
Kennedy Davenport Little Richard WIN
Miss Fame Donatella Versace SAFE
Katya Suze Orman SAFE
Pearl Big Ang SAFE
Violet Chachki Alyssa Edwards SAFE
Jaidynn Diore Fierce Raven-Symoné BTM
Max Sharon Needles ELIM
8
Supermodel Snatch Game
Gigi Hadid
Chanel Iman
Bob the Drag Queen Uzo Aduba[g] WIN
Carol Channing
Chi Chi DeVayne Eartha Kitt SAFE
Derrick Barry Britney Spears SAFE
Kim Chi Kimmy Jong-Un[h] SAFE
Robbie Turner Diana Vreeland SAFE
Thorgy Thor Michael Jackson SAFE
Naomi Smalls Tiffany Pollard BTM
Acid Betty Nancy Grace ELIM
9 Candis Cayne
Denis O'Hare
Alexis Michelle Liza Minnelli WIN
Aja Alyssa Edwards SAFE
Farrah Moan Gigi Gorgeous SAFE
Nina Bo'nina Brown Jasmine Masters SAFE
Sasha Velour Marlene Dietrich SAFE
Shea Couleé Naomi Campbell SAFE
Trinity Taylor Amanda Lepore SAFE
Valentina Ariadna Gutiérrez SAFE
Peppermint NeNe Leakes BTM
Cynthia Lee Fontaine Sofia Vergara ELIM
10 Audra McDonald
Kate Upton
Aquaria Melania Trump WIN
Asia O'Hara Beyoncé SAFE
Eureka Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson SAFE
Kameron Michaels Chyna SAFE
Miz Cracker Dorothy Parker SAFE
Monét X Change Maya Angelou SAFE
The Vixen Blue Ivy Carter BTM
Monique Heart Maxine Waters ELIM
11[11][12]
Snatch Game at Sea
Clea DuVall
Tony Hale
Silky Nutmeg Ganache Ts Madison WIN
A'keria C. Davenport Tiffany Haddish SAFE
Nina West Harvey Fierstein SAFE
Jo Anne Worley
Plastique Tiara Lovely Mimi SAFE
Shuga Cain Charo SAFE
Vanessa Vanjie Mateo Danielle Bregoli SAFE
Brooke Lynn Hytes Celine Dion BTM
Yvie Oddly Whoopi Goldberg BTM
12 Daniel Franzese
Jonathan Bennett
Gigi Goode Maria the Robot WIN
Crystal Methyd Poppy SAFE
Heidi N Closet Leslie Jones SAFE
Jackie Cox Lisa Rinna SAFE
Jaida Essence Hall Cardi B SAFE
Jan Bernadette Peters SAFE
Sherry Pie Katharine Hepburn SAFE
Widow Von'Du Tina Turner SAFE
Ike Turner
Brita Jennifer Holliday BTM
Aiden Zhane Patricia Quinn ELIM
13 Raven
Victoria "Porkchop" Parker
Gottmik Paris Hilton WIN
Denali Jonathan Van Ness SAFE
Kandy Muse Patrick Starrr SAFE
Olivia Lux Tabitha Brown SAFE
Rosé Mary, Queen of Scots SAFE
Symone Harriet Tubman SAFE
Tina Burner Richard Simmons SAFE
Utica Queen Bob Ross BTM
Elliott with 2 Ts Rue McClanahan[i] ELIM
14 Raven
Dove Cameron
DeJa Skye Lil Jon WIN
Angeria Paris VanMicheals Tammie Brown BTM
Bosco Gwyneth Paltrow BTM
Daya Betty Ozzy Osbourne BTM
Jorgeous Ilana Glazer BTM
Lady Camden William Shakespeare BTM
Willow Pill Drew Barrymore BTM
Jasmine Kennedie Betsy DeVos ELIM[j]
15[k]
Supersized Snatch Game
Bruno Alcantara
Calixto Quan
Anetra Gorgena Ramsay[l] SAFE
Luxx Noir London Amanda Lepore SAFE
Malaysia Babydoll Foxx Saucy Santana SAFE
Marcia Marcia Marcia Tim Gunn SAFE
Mistress Isabelle Brooks Rosie O'Donnell SAFE
Robin Fierce Karen Huger SAFE
Salina EsTitties Virgin Mary SAFE
Asaf Goren
Bryce Eilenberg
Loosey LaDuca Joan Rivers WIN
Amethyst Patricia "Tan Mom" Krentcil SAFE
Aura Mayari Bretman Rock SAFE
Jax Mona Lisa SAFE
Sasha Colby Jan Crouch SAFE
Spice Miley Cyrus BTM
Sugar Trisha Paytas ELIM
16 Laith Ashley
Jesse Pattison
Plane Jane Jelena Karleuša WIN
Dawn Meghan McCain SAFE
Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige Shaquita[m] SAFE
Nymphia Wind Jane Goodall SAFE
Plasma Patti LuPone SAFE
Q Amelia Earhart SAFE
Sapphira Cristál James Brown SAFE
Morphine Love Dion Anna Delvey BTM
Xunami Muse Gold Tooth Fairy ELIM

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

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Alaska (left) won on season 2 for her portrayal of Mae West (right).
Katya (left) also won on season 2 for her portrayal of Björk (right).
BenDeLaCreme (left) won on season 3 for her portrayal of Paul Lynde (right), becoming the first contestant to win the challenge twice.
Shangela (left) also won on season 3 for her portrayal of Jenifer Lewis (right).
Manila Luzon (left) won on season 4 for her portrayal of Barbra Streisand (right).
Trinity the Tuck (left) also won on season 4 for her portrayal Caitlyn Jenner (right).
Shea Couleé (left) won on season 5 for her portrayal of Flavor Flav (right).
Ginger Minj (left) won on season 6 for her portrayal of Phyllis Diller (right), becoming the second contestant to win the challenge twice.
Jinkx Monsoon (left) won on season 7 for her portrayals of Natasha Lyonne (middle) and Judy Garland (right), becoming the fourth contestant (tied with Trinity the Tuck) to win the challenge twice.
Trinity the Tuck (left) also won on season 7 for her portrayals of Lucifer (middle) and Leslie Jordan (right), becoming the fourth contestant (tied with Jinkx Monsoon) to win the challenge twice.
Jimbo (left) won on season 8 for her portrayal of Shirley Temple (right), becoming the sixth contestant to win the challenge twice.
Gottmik (left) won on season 9 for her portrayal of Pal (right), becoming the eighth contestant to win the challenge twice.
Nina West (left) also won on season 9 for her portrayal of Liberace (right).
Contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars and their imitations
Season Type Guest celebrities Contestant Impersonation Result
2 Jujubee
Raven
Alaska Mae West WIN
Katya Björk TOP2
Alyssa Edwards Joan Crawford[d] SAFE
Ginger Minj Tammy Faye Messner SAFE
Phi Phi O'Hara Theresa Caputo SAFE
Detox Nancy Grace BTM
Roxxxy Andrews Alaska BTM
Tatianna Ariana Grande ELIM
3[13] Carson Kressley
Michelle Visage
BenDeLaCreme Paul Lynde WIN
Shangela Jenifer Lewis WIN
Aja Crystal LaBeija SAFE
BeBe Zahara Benet Grace Jones SAFE
Kennedy Davenport Phaedra Parks BTM
Trixie Mattel RuPaul BTM
Chi Chi DeVayne Maya Angelou ELIM
Kristin Chenoweth[n]
4[14] Snatch Game of Love Gus Kenworthy Trinity the Tuck Caitlyn Jenner TOP2
Monét X Change Whitney Houston SAFE
Naomi Smalls Wendy Williams SAFE
Valentina Eartha Kitt BTM
Keiynan Lonsdale Manila Luzon Barbra Streisand WIN
Latrice Royale Della Reese SAFE
Monique Heart Tiffany Haddish SAFE
Gia Gunn Jenny Bui ELIM
5 Tommy Dorfman Alexis Mateo Walter Mercado BTM
Miz Cracker Lady Gaga BTM
India Ferrah Jeffree Star ELIM
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Shea Couleé Flavor Flav WIN
Blair St. Clair Ellen DeGeneres BTM
Jujubee Eartha Kitt BTM
6 Cheyenne Jackson Ginger Minj Phyllis Diller WIN
Kylie Sonique Love Dolly Parton SAFE
Trinity K. Bonet Whitney Houston BTM
Fortune Feimster Eureka! Divine SAFE
Ra'Jah O'Hara La Toya Jackson SAFE
Pandora Boxx Kim Cattrall[o] ELIM
7[p] Snatch Game: Double-Header Michelle Visage
Ross Mathews
Jinkx Monsoon Natasha Lyonne WIN
Judy Garland
Trinity the Tuck Lucifer TOP2
Leslie Jordan
Jaida Essence Hall Prince SAFE
The Lady Chablis
Monét X Change Mike Tyson SAFE
Martin Lawrence[q]
Raja Madame SAFE
Diana Vreeland
The Vivienne Joanna Lumley[r] SAFE
Catherine Tate[s]
Yvie Oddly Rico Nasty SAFE
The Boogieman
Shea Couleé Elsa Majimbo BLK
J. Alexander
8 Snatch Game of Love Matt Rogers Jaymes Mansfield Jennifer Coolidge SAFE
Jessica Wild Iris Chacón BTM
Kahanna Montrese Coco Montrese BTM
Heidi N Closet Blackbeard QUIT
Bowen Yang Jimbo Shirley Temple WIN
Alexis Michelle Bea Arthur SAFE
Kandy Muse Renee Graziano SAFE
LaLa Ri Sukihana SAFE
9 Kevin Bertin Angeria Paris VanMicheals Marla Gibbs SAFE
Roxxxy Andrews Tasha Salad[t] SAFE
Shannel Liberace SAFE
Jorgeous John Leguizamo[u] CUT
David Petruschin Gottmik Pal WIN
Nina West Liberace TOP2
Plastique Tiara Ali Wong SAFE
Vanessa Vanjie Cleopatra SAFE

RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars

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Kitty Scott-Claus (left) won on season 1 for her portrayal of Diana, Princess of Wales (right).
Contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars and their imitations
Season Type Guest celebrities Contestants Impersonation Result
1 Snatch Game of Love Javier Calvo Kitty Scott-Claus Diana, Princess of Wales WIN
Kween Kong King Schlong[v] SAFE
Nehellenia Valentino SAFE
Gala Varo Laura León ELIM
Javier Ambrossi Alyssa Edwards Annie Oakley SAFE
Pythia Zeus SAFE
Tessa Testicle Susanne Bartsch SAFE
Vanity Vain Loreen BTM

RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race

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Contestants of RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race and their imitations
Season Guest celebrities Celebrity Drag name Impersonation Result
1 Monét X Change
Trixie Mattel
Jordan Connor Babykins La Roux Chrissy Teigen Win
Jermaine Fowler Miss Mimi Teapot Kevina Hart[w] R-up
Nico Tortorella Olivette Isyou Lucille Ball[x] R-up
Bob the Drag Queen[y]
2 Brooke Lynn Hytes
Monét X Change
Mark Indelicato Thirsty Von Trap Erika Jayne
Tatyana Ali Chakra 7 Eartha Kitt
AJ McLean Poppy Love David Bowie[z]
Kevin McHale Chic-Li-Fay Celine Dion

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Legend:

  WIN indicates that the contestant won the challenge and, for the All Stars format, the Lip Sync for Your Legacy.
  TOP2 indicates that the contestant won the challenge, but lost the Lip Sync for Your Legacy.
  RW (Runway win) indicates that the contestant won the runway challenge.
  SAFE indicates that the contestant was declared safe by the judges.
  BVR (Beaver) indicates that the contestant received the Golden Beaver from the challenge winner and was saved from the bottom three.
  BTM (Bottom) indicates that the contestant was up for elimination.
  ELIM (Eliminated) indicates that the contestant was eliminated.
  WEL (Winner eliminated) indicates that although the contestant won the challenge, they were the worst in the runway challenge and were subsequently eliminated.
  DISQ (Disqualified) indicates that the contestant was disqualified after losing a lip sync to stay in the competition.

Canada's Drag Race

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Jimbo (left) won on season 1 for her portrayal of Joan Rivers (right).
Synthia Kiss (left) won on season 2 for her portrayal of Rachel Zoe (right).
Gisèle Lullaby (left) won on season 3 for her portrayal of Marie Curie (right).
Melinda Verga (left) won on season 4 for her portrayal of Manny Pacquiao (right).
Contestants of Canada's Drag Race and their imitations
Season Guest celebrities Contestant Impersonation Result
1 Colin McAllister
Justin Ryan
Jimbo Joan Rivers WIN
BOA Gypsy Rose Blanchard SAFE
Ilona Verley Rebecca More SAFE
Lemon JoJo Siwa SAFE
Rita Baga Édith Piaf SAFE
Scarlett BoBo Liza Minnelli SAFE
Priyanka Miss Cleo BTM
Kiara Mariah Carey ELIM
2 Brad Goreski
Boman "Bomanizer" Martinez-Reid
Synthia Kiss Rachel Zoe WIN
Adriana Sofía Vergara SAFE
Gia Metric Jim Carrey[aa] SAFE
Icesis Couture La Veneno SAFE
Kendall Gender Kris Jenner SAFE
Kimora Amour Leslie Jones SAFE
Pythia Grimes SAFE
Eve 6000 Bernie Sanders BTM
Suki Doll Yoko Ono ELIM
3 Brad Goreski
Traci Melchor
Gisèle Lullaby Marie Curie WIN
Bombae Aziz Ansari SAFE
Miss Fiercalicious Kourtney Kardashian SAFE
Irma Gerd Marilyn Monroe SAFE
Vivian Vanderpuss Tammy Faye Messner SAFE
Jada Shada Hudson Saucy Santana SAFE
Kimmy Couture Ariana Grande BTM
Lady Boom Boom Mado Lamotte ELIM
4 Brad Goreski
Traci Melchor
Melinda Verga Manny Pacquiao WIN
Aimee Yonce Shennel Jesus Christ SAFE
Denim Julia Fox SAFE
Kitten Kaboodle Jennifer Coolidge SAFE
Nearah Nuff Jennifer Coolidge SAFE
Venus Joe Exotic SAFE
Kiki Coe Elizabeth Taylor BVR
Aurora Matrix Zhao Bing BTM
Luna DuBois Mary Cosby ELIM

Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World

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Icesis Couture (left) won on season 1 for her portrayal of Donatella Versace (right).
Ra'Jah O'Hara (left) also won on season 1 for her portrayal of Big Freedia (right).
Lemon (left) won on season 2 for her portrayal of Susan Boyle (right).
Contestants of Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World and their imitations
Season Type Guest celebrities Contestant Impersonation Result
1 Snatch Summit Traci Melchor
Sarain Fox
Icesis Couture Donatella Versace WIN
Ra'Jah O'Hara Big Freedia TOP2
Rita Baga Guilda SAFE
Silky Nutmeg Ganache Lizzo SAFE
Vanity Milan Spice SAFE
Victoria Scone Kim Woodburn SAFE
Anita Wigl'it Adele BTM
Stephanie Prince Cardi B ELIM
2 Snatch Game: The Rusical Lemon Susan Boyle WIN
Cheryl Queen Victoria SAFE
Kennedy Davenport Tabitha Brown BVR
Alexis Mateo Ron DeSantis[ab] BTM
Miss Fiercalicious Mother Teresa ELIM

Drag Race Belgique

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Contestants of Drag Race Belgique and their imitations
Season Guest celebrities Contestant Impersonation Result
1 Plastic Bertrand
Juriji der Klee
Mademoiselle Boop Amélie Nothomb WIN
Athena Sorgelikis Serge Gainsbourg SAFE
Drag Couenne Michel Daerden SAFE
Susan Sœur Sourire SAFE
Peach Dominique Lehmann BTM
Valenciaga Vanessa Paradis ELIM
2 Cécile Djunga [fr]
Charles [fr]
Chloe Clarke Golluma[ac] WIN
Alvilda Anne Dorval[ad] SAFE
"Anne Onimous"[ae]
La Veuve Joan of Arc SAFE
Loulou Velvet Yolande Moreau SAFE
Gabanna Frida Kahlo BTM
Star Little Red Riding Hood ELIM

Drag Race Brasil

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Contestants of Drag Race Brasil and their imitations
Season Guest celebrities Contestant Impersonation Result
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Bruna Braga
Dudu Bertholini
Hellena Malditta Narcisa Tamborindeguy [pt] WIN
Betina Polaroid Regina Rouca SAFE
Dallas de Vil Dilma Rousseff SAFE
Miranda Lebrão Paola Carosella SAFE
Organzza Maria Bethânia SAFE
Shannon Skarllet Inês Brasil SAFE
Naza Márcia Sensitiva [pt] BTM
Rubi Ocean Marília Gabriela ELIM

Drag Race España

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Killer Queen (left) won on season 1 for her portrayal of Isabel Díaz Ayuso (right).
Sharonne (left) won on season 2 for her portrayal of Verónica Forqué (right).
Pink Chadora (left) won on season 3 for her portrayal of Lola Flores (right).
Contestants of Drag Race España and their imitations
Season Guest celebrities Contestant Impersonation Result
1 Samantha Hudson
Kika Lorace [es]
Killer Queen Isabel Díaz Ayuso WIN
Carmen Farala Dakota Tárraga SAFE
Dovima Nurmi Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart SAFE
Pupi Poisson Karina SAFE
Sagittaria Encarnita Rojas SAFE
Hugáceo Crujiente Mona Lisa BTM
Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha Belén Esteban ELIM
2 Eva Hache
Jedet
Sharonne Verónica Forqué WIN
Drag Sethlas Carmen Lomana SAFE
Estrella Xtravaganza Paquita Salas SAFE
Juriji Der Klee Isabel[af] SAFE
Marina Antonia Dell'Atte [es] SAFE
Venedita Von Däsh Miguel Bosé SAFE
Diamante Merybrown RuPaul BTM
Onyx Joanna of Castile ELIM
3 Karina
Pupi Poisson[ag]
Pink Chadora Lola Flores WIN
Bestiah La Hierbas SAFE
Clover Bish Maite Galdeano SAFE
Hornella Góngora Juan Carlos I SAFE
Pitita Sara Montiel SAFE
Vania Vainilla Bárbara Rey SAFE
Visa Paulina Rubio SAFE
Pakita Peppa Pig[ah] BTM
The Macarena Paca la Piraña ELIM
4 Ger
LalaChus
Mariana Stars Ana María Polo WIN
Chloe Vittu Amaia Romero SAFE
La Niña Delantro El Neng de Castefa [es] SAFE
Le Cocó Ana Locking SAFE
Megui Yeillow Yurena SAFE
Vampirashian Mario Vaquerizo SAFE
Angelita La Perversa Glòria Serra [es] BTM
Miss Khristo Ylenia Padilla ELIM

Drag Race España All Stars

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Pupi Poisson (left) won on season 1 for her portrayal of Tamara Falcó (right).
Contestants of Drag Race España All Stars and their imitations
Season Guest celebrities Contestant Impersonation Result
1 Yurena
Yola Berrocal
Pupi Poisson Tamara Falcó WIN
Drag Sethlas Aless Gibaja TOP2
Hornella Góngora José Luis Moreno [es] SAFE
Juriji Der Klee Aramis Fuster SAFE
Pakita Carmen de Mairena SAFE
Samantha Ballentines Raphael SAFE
Sagittaria Rosario Flores BTM
Onyx Unleashed Lorenzo Caprile [es] ELIM

Drag Race France

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La Grande Dame (left) won on season 1 for her portrayal of Alexandra Rosenfeld (right).
Punani (left) won on season 2 for her portrayal of Amanda Lear (right).
Contestants of Drag Race France and their imitations
Season Guest celebrities Contestant Impersonation Result
1 Bérengère Krief
Bilal Hassani
La Grande Dame Alexandra Rosenfeld WIN
Elips Chantal Ladesou SAFE
Lolita Banana Rossy de Palma SAFE
Paloma Fanny Ardant SAFE
Soa de Muse Félindra SAFE
La Big Bertha Jean-Pierre Coffe BTM
Kam Hugh Mireille Mathieu ELIM
2 Amanda Lear
Eddy de Pretto
Punani Amanda Lear WIN
Cookie Kunty Johnny Halliday SAFE
Keiona Afida Turner SAFE
Mami Watta Shauna Sand SAFE
Moon Brigitte Fontaine SAFE
Sara Forever Françoise Sagan SAFE
Ginger Bitch Victoria Silvstedt BTM
Piche Geneviève de Fontenay ELIM
3[ai] Cristina Córdula
Tahnee [fr]
Ruby on the Nail Jul WIN
Isabelle Adjani
Leona Winter Ève Angeli SAFE
Armande Altaï [fr]
Lula Strega Barbara SAFE
Chantal Goya
Misty Phoenix Lolo Ferrari SAFE
Sylvie Tellier
Perseo La Veneno SAFE
Katy Perry
Le Filip Dalida BTM
Arielle Dombasle
Norma Bell Cristina Córdula ELIM
Père Fouras

Drag Race Germany

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Contestants of Drag Race Germany and their imitations
Season Type Guest celebrities Contestants Impersonation Result
1 Snatch Game at Sea Dianne Brill
Gianni Jovanovic
Kelly Heelton Bruce Darnell WIN
Metamorkid Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart SAFE
Pandora Nox Arnold Schwarzenegger[aj] SAFE
Yvonne Nightstand Vincent Raven [de] SAFE
Loreley Rivers Ludwig van Beethoven BTM
Victoria Shakespears Inês Brasil BTM
Nikita Vegaz Silvia Wollny [de][ak] ELIM

Drag Race Holland

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Envy Peru (left) won on season 1 for her portrayal of Patty Brard (right).
Keta Minaj (left) won on season 2 for her portrayal of Sophie Anderson (right).
Contestants of Drag Race Holland and their imitations
Season Guest celebrities Contestant Impersonation Result
1 Carlo Boszhard
Monica Geuze
Envy Peru Patty Brard WIN
ChelseaBoy Joe Exotic SAFE
Janey Jacké Anny Schilder SAFE
Ma'Ma Queen Raven van Dorst SAFE
Miss Abby OMG Michella Kox [nl] BTM
Sederginne Mega Mindy[al] ELIM
2 Carlo Boszhard
Elise Schaap
Keta Minaj Sophie Anderson WIN
Vivaldi Nikkie Plessen [nl] WIN
My Little Puny Marijke Helwegen [nl] SAFE
Tabitha Kim Holland [nl] SAFE
The Countess Louis XIV SAFE
Vanessa Van Cartier Queen Mathilde SAFE
Ivy-Elyse Cardi B BTM
Love Masisi Grace Jones ELIM

Drag Race Italia

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Contestants of Drag Race Italia and their imitations
Season Guest celebrities Contestant Impersonation Result
1 Chiara Francini
Mariano Gallo
Vincenzo De Lucia[am]
Le Riche Valeria Marini WIN
Elecktra Bionic Francesca Cipriani SAFE
Farida Kant Alessandra Celentano [it] SAFE
Luquisha Lubamba Elettra Lamborghini SAFE
Ava Hangar Alice and Ellen Kessler BTM
Divinity Belén Rodríguez ELIM
Enorma Jean Rita Levi-Montalcini DISQ
2 Chiara Francini
Mariano Gallo
La Diamond Cristiano Malgioglio WIN
Aura Eternal Pamela Prati SAFE
Gioffré Pingu[an] SAFE
Nehellenia Elenoire Ferruzzi SAFE
La Petite Noire Chiara Ferragni SAFE
Skandalove Jill Cooper SAFE
Panthera Virus Asia Argento BTM
Obama Barbara D'Urso ELIM
3 Chiara Francini
Mariano Gallo
Paolo Camilli [it]
Tiziano Ferro[ao]
Silvana Della Magliana Sabrina Ferilli WIN
Leila Yarn The Head[ap] SAFE
Lina Galore Amanda Lear SAFE
Melissa Bianchini Giacomo Urtis SAFE
La Prada Follettina Creation SAFE
La Sheeva Wanna Marchi [it] SAFE
Sypario Thing[aq] BTM
Sissy Lea Patrizia Reggiani ELIM

Drag Race México

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Cristian Peralta (left) won on season 1 for portraying Verónica Castro (right).
Contestants of Drag Race México and their imitations
Season Guest celebrities Contestants Impersonation Result
1 Valentina
Oscar Madrazo
Cristian Peralta Verónica Castro WIN
Lady Kero Luna Gil SAFE
Margaret Y Ya Martha Debayle [es] SAFE
Matraka Adela Micha SAFE
Regina Voce Walter Mercado SAFE
Gala Varo La Llorona BTM
Argennis Gloria Trevi ELIM
2 Turbulence
Burrita Burrona
Luna Lansman José José WIN
Eva Blunt Jesus of Iztapalapa SAFE
Horacio Potasio Paco de Miguel SAFE
Jenary Bloom Katy Perry SAFE
Leexa Fox La Veneno SAFE
Suculenta El Perro Bermúdez [es] SAFE
Unique Pedro Sola SAFE
Elektra Vandergeld La Campu BTM
Ava Pocket Paulina Rubio ELIM

Drag Race Philippines

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Captivating Katkat (left) won on season 2 for portraying Joy Belmonte (right).
Contestants of Drag Race Philippines and their imitations
Season Type Guests Contestant Impersonation Result
1 Snatch Game KNB? Jon Santos
Jojie Dingcong
Xilhouete Vicki Belo WIN
Eva Le Queen Rufa Mae Quinto SAFE
Marina Summers Gloria Macapagal Arroyo SAFE
Precious Paula Nicole Charo Santos-Concio SAFE
Viñas DeLuxe Kris Aquino SAFE
Boy Abunda
Brigiding Elizabeth Ramsey BTM
Minty Fresh Maria Sofia Love BTM
2 Jon Santos
Kim Molina
Captivating Katkat Joy Belmonte WIN
Arizona Brandy Adele SAFE
Bernie Madam Inutz SAFE
Hana Beshie Jessica Soho SAFE
M1ss Jade So Queen Dura SAFE
ØV Cünt Zenaida Seva SAFE
DeeDee Marié Holliday Meryl Streep[ar] BTM
Jennifer Coolidge
Matilduh Sassa Gurl BTM
Veruschka Levels Dionisia Dapidran-Pacquiao ELIM
3 Jon Santos
Kyle Echarri
Angel Maria Clara WIN
John Fedellaga Angel Locsin SAFE
Tita Baby Kamatayan SAFE
Khianna Baron Geisler SAFE
Maxie Babae sa Balete Drive SAFE
Popstar Bench Sarah Geronimo SAFE
Myx Chanel Rufa Mae Quinto SAFE
Zymba Ding Wilma Doesnt BTM
J Quinn Confucius ELIM

Drag Race Sverige

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Admira Thunderpussy (left) won on season 1 for her portrayal of Anita Ekberg (right).
Contestants of Drag Race Sverige and their imitations
Season Guest celebrities Contestant Impersonation Result
1 Arantxa Alvarez
Omar Rudberg
Admira Thunderpussy Anita Ekberg WIN
Elecktra Anna Anka SAFE
Fontana Britney Spears SAFE
Santana Sexmachine Gunilla Persson SAFE
Vanity Vain Anna Book SAFE
Antonina Nutshell Sandra Dahlberg BTM
Imaa Queen Carola ELIM

Drag Race Thailand

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Contestants of Drag Race Thailand and their imitations
Season Guest celebrities Contestant Impersonation Result
1 Metinee Kingpayom
Polpat Asavaprapha
Natalia Pliacam Sumanee Gunakasem WIN
B Ella Leena Jung SAFE
Amadiva Cherprang Areekul SAFE
Dearis Doll Jintara Poonlarp SAFE
Année Maywong Lukkade Metinee BTM
JAJA Nicki Minaj BTM
Petchra Amy Winehouse ELIM
2 Metinee Kingpayom
Khemanit "Pancake" Jamikorn
Angele Anang Vatanika [th] RW
Bandit Ornapha Krisadee SAFE
Vanda Miss Joaquim Cardi B SAFE
Srimala Sophia La BTM
Tormai Thapanee Ietsrichai WEL
3 Metinee Kingpayom
Cindy Bishop
Spicy Sunshine Pa Tue WIN
Frankie Wonga Aang Terdterng SAFE
Gawdland Bryan Tan SAFE
Nane Sphera Chao Korkaew SAFE
Siam Phusri Pumpuang Duangjan SAFE
Zepee Tik Klinsee SAFE
Gigi Ferocious Rihanna BTM
Benze Diva Marilyn Monroe ELIM

RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under

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Anita Wigl'it (left) won on season 1 for her portrayal of Elizabeth II (right).
Hannah Conda (left) won on season 2 for her portrayal of Liza Minnelli (right).
Ashley Madison (left) won on season 3 for her portrayal of Jesus (right).
Contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under and their imitations
Season Type Guest celebrities Contestant Impersonation Result
1 Michelle Visage
Rhys Nicholson
Anita Wigl'it Queen Elizabeth II WIN
Elektra Shock Catherine O'Hara[as] SAFE
Etcetera Etcetera Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton SAFE
Karen from Finance Dolly Parton SAFE
Kita Mean Dr. Seuss SAFE
Maxi Shield Magda Szubanski[at] SAFE
Scarlet Adams Jennifer Coolidge SAFE
Coco Jumbo Lizzo BTM
Art Simone Bindi Irwin ELIM
2 Michelle Visage
Raven
Hannah Conda Liza Minnelli WIN
Kween Kong NeNe Leakes SAFE
Molly Poppinz Orville Peck SAFE
Spankie Jackzon Barry Humphries[au] SAFE
Yuri Guaii Courtney Love SAFE
Beverly Kills Val Garland BTM
Minnie Cooper Ellen DeGeneres ELIM
3 Keiynan Lonsdale
Max Currie
Ashley Madison Jesus Christ WIN
Bumpa Love Kiri Te Kanawa SAFE
Gabriella Labucci Emma Watkins SAFE
Hollywould Star Naomi Campbell SAFE
Isis Avis Loren Donatella Versace SAFE
Flor Charo BTM
Rita Menu Cardi B ELIM
4 I'm a Celebrity Impersonator – Snatch Me Outta Here! Rhys Nicholson
Kita Mean
Brenda Bressed Gina Riley[av] WIN
Freya Armani Ms Claus SAFE
Lazy Susan Lindsay Lohan SAFE
Lucina Innocence Tabatha Coffey SAFE
Mandy Moobs Jane Turner[aw] SAFE
Vybe Julia Child SAFE
Max Drag Queen Reese Witherspoon[ax] BTM
Nikita Iman Mother Nature BTM
Karna Ford Eddie Murphy[ay] ELIM

RuPaul's Drag Race UK

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Baga Chipz (left) won on series 1 for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher (right).
The Vivienne (left) also won on series 1 for her portrayal of Donald Trump (right).
Bimini Bon-Boulash (left) won on series 2 for her portrayal of Katie Price (right).
Ella Vaday (left) won on series 3 for her portrayal of Nigella Lawson (right).
Cheddar Gorgeous (left) won on series 4 for her portrayal of Elizabeth I (right).
Contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and their imitations
Series Type Guest celebrities Contestant Impersonation Result
1 Lorraine Kelly
Stacey Dooley
Baga Chipz Margaret Thatcher WIN
The Vivienne Donald Trump WIN
Blu Hydrangea Mary Berry SAFE
Cheryl Hole Gemma Collins SAFE
Divina de Campo Julia Child SAFE
Crystal Rue McClanahan[i] BTM
Sum Ting Wong David Attenborough ELIM
2 Gemma Collins
Michelle Visage
Bimini Bon-Boulash Katie Price WIN
A'Whora Louie Spence SAFE
Ellie Diamond Matt Lucas[az] SAFE
Sister Sister Sally Morgan[ba] SAFE
Tayce Jane Turner[bb] SAFE
Lawrence Chaney Miriam Margolyes BTM
Tia Kofi Mel B ELIM
3 Nadine Coyle
Judi Love
Ella Vaday Nigella Lawson WIN
Kitty Scott-Claus Gemma Collins SAFE
Krystal Versace Selina Mosinski[bc] SAFE
Scarlett Harlett Macaulay Culkin[bd] SAFE
Vanity Milan Jocelyn Jee Esien[be] SAFE
Choriza May Margarita Pracatan ELIM
River Medway Amy Childs ELIM
4 Strictly Come Snatch Game AJ Odudu
Tess Daly
Cheddar Gorgeous Queen Elizabeth I WIN
Dakota Schiffer Pete Burns SAFE
Danny Beard Cilla Black SAFE
Jonbers Blonde Saint Patrick[bf] SAFE
Pixie Polite Shirley Bassey SAFE
Black Peppa Lil Nas X BTM
Le Fil Marie Kondo ELIM
5 Alexandra Burke
Carol Vorderman
Ginger Johnson Barbara Cartland WIN
Cara Melle Dionne Warwick SAFE
Kate Butch Kate Bush SAFE
Michael Marouli Catherine Tate[bg] SAFE
Tomara Thomas Robin Williams[bh] SAFE
DeDeLicious Lady Colin Campbell BTM
Vicki Vivacious Fanny Cradock ELIM
6 Jon Lee
Rachel Stevens
Kyran Thrax Elvis Presley WIN
La Voix Liza Minnelli WIN
Actavia Welsh Dragon SAFE
Charra Tea Nadine Coyle[bi] SAFE
Lill Queen Victoria SAFE
Marmalade Marie Antoinette SAFE
Rileasa Slaves Rihanna BTM
Chanel O'Conor Miss Coco Peru ELIM

RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World

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Baga Chipz (left) won on series 1 for her portrayal of Kathy Bates (right), becoming the third contestant to win the challenge twice.
Blu Hydrangea (left) also won on series 1 for her portrayal of Mike Myers (right).
Hannah Conda (left) won on series 2 for her portrayal of Shirley Temple (right), becoming the seventh queen to win the challenge twice.
Tia Kofi (left) also won on series 2 for her portrayal of Anne Boleyn (right).
Contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World and their imitations
Series Type Family Contestant Impersonation Result
1 Snatch Game: Family Edition Katie Price Baga Chipz Kathy Bates[bj] TOP2
Jujubee Cher BTM
Pangina Heals Mariah Carey ELIM
Michelle Visage Blu Hydrangea Mike Myers[bk] WIN
Janey Jacké James Charles BTM
Mo Heart Billy Porter[bl] BTM
2 Jane McDonald La Grande Dame Carla Bruni SAFE
Marina Summers Manny Pacquiao SAFE
Gothy Kendoll Kim Woodburn BTM
Keta Minaj Fran Drescher ELIM
Sinitta Tia Kofi Anne Boleyn WIN
Hannah Conda Shirley Temple TOP2
Choriza May Catherine of Aragon SAFE
Scarlet Envy Statue of Liberty SAFE

Most frequent impersonations

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Cardi B and Jennifer Coolidge are the most frequently impersonated celebrities, with Coolidge as the only celebrity to be simultaneously impersonated by two competing queens in the same Snatch Game. Both queens who impersonated Mariah Carey and two of the five queens who impersonated Cardi B were eliminated, making them the only choices of impersonation subject to lead to multiple contestants' eliminations. Both of the queens to impersonate Ariana Grande, Celine Dion, Ellen DeGeneres, Nancy Grace, and Rue McClanahan, respectively, and two of the three queens to impersonate Lady Gaga were up for elimination due to their performances, but only one queen was eliminated for each. Two of the four queens to impersonate Eartha Kitt, and two of the three queens to impersonate Cher and RuPaul, respectively, landed in the bottom, but none of them were eliminated. Three of the four queens to impersonate Liza Minnelli won the Snatch Game, making her the first impersonation subject to earn multiple queens a win, while Joan Rivers became the second following season 15 of RuPaul's Drag Race.

Number Celebrity Contestant Season
5 Cardi B Vanda Miss Joaquim Thailand 2
Jaida Essence Hall Season 12
Ivy-Elyse Holland 2
Stephanie Prince Canada vs. the World 1
Rita Menu Down Under 3
Jennifer Coolidge Scarlet Adams Down Under 1
Jaymes Mansfield All Stars 8
DeeDee Marié Holliday Philippines 2
Kitten Kaboodle Canada 4
Nearah Nuff
4 Eartha Kitt Chi Chi DeVayne Season 8
Valentina All Stars 4
Jujubee All Stars 5
Chakra 7 Celebrity 2
Liza Minnelli Alexis Michelle Season 9
Scarlett BoBo Canada 1
Hannah Conda Down Under 2
La Voix UK 6
3 Adele Ginger Minj Season 7
Anita Wigl'it Canada vs. the World 1
Arizona Brandy Philippines 2
Beyoncé Tyra Sanchez Season 2
Kenya Michaels Season 4
Asia O'Hara Season 10
Britney Spears Tatianna Season 2
Derrick Barry Season 8
Fontana Sverige 1
Cher Delta Work Season 3
Chad Michaels Season 4
Jujubee UK vs. the World 1
Donatella Versace Miss Fame Season 7
Icesis Couture Canada vs. the World 1
Isis Avis Loren Down Under 3
Jesus Christ Ashley Madison Down Under 3
Aimee Yonce Shennel Canada 4
Eva Blunt México 2
Julia Child Milk Season 6
Divina de Campo UK 1
Vybe Down Under 4
Katy Perry Alyssa Edwards Season 5
Perseo France 3
Jenary Bloom México 2
La Veneno Icesis Couture Canada 2
Perseo France 3
Leexa Fox México 2
Lady Gaga Sonique Season 2
Phi Phi O'Hara Season 4
Miz Cracker All Stars 5
Marilyn Monroe Ivy Winters Season 5
Irma Gerd Canada 3
Benze Diva Thailand 3
RuPaul Jessica Wild Season 2
Trixie Mattel All Stars 3
Diamante Merybrown España 2
Whitney Houston Sahara Davenport Season 2
Monét X Change All Stars 4
Trinity K. Bonet All Stars 6
2 Alyssa Edwards Violet Chachki Season 7
Aja Season 9
Amanda Lear Punani France 2
Lina Galore Italia 3
Amanda Lepore Trinity Taylor Season 9
Luxx Noir London Season 15
Amy Winehouse Yara Sofia Season 3
Petchra Thailand 1
Ariana Grande Tatianna All Stars 2
Kimmy Couture Canada 3
Carol Channing Pandora Boxx Season 2
Bob the Drag Queen Season 8
Catherine Tate The Vivienne All Stars 7
Michael Marouli UK 5
Celine Dion Brooke Lynn Hytes Season 11
Chic-Li-Fay Celebrity 2
Charo Shuga Cain Season 11
Flor Down Under 3
Diana Vreeland Robbie Turner Season 8
Raja All Stars 7
Dolly Parton Karen from Finance Down Under 1
Kylie Sonique Love All Stars 6
Ellen DeGeneres Blair St. Clair All Stars 5
Minnie Cooper Down Under 2
Fran Drescher Courtney Act Season 6
Keta Minaj UK vs. the World 2
Gemma Collins Cheryl Hole UK 1
Kitty Scott-Claus UK 3
Grace Jones BeBe Zahara Benet All Stars 3
Love Masisi Holland 2
Inês Brasil Shannon Skarlett Brasil 1
Victoria Shakespears Germany 1
Jane Turner Tayce UK 2
Mandy Moobs Down Under 4
Joan Crawford Mariah Season 3
Alyssa Edwards All Stars 2
Joan Rivers Jimbo Canada 1
Loosey LaDuca Season 15
Joe Exotic ChelseaBoy Holland 1
Venus Canada 4
Kim Woodburn Victoria Scone Canada vs. the World 1
Gothy Kendoll UK vs. the World 2
Leslie Jones Heidi N Closet Season 12
Kimora Amour Canada 2
Liberace Nina West All Stars 9
Shannel
Lizzo Coco Jumbo Down Under 1
Silky Nutmeg Ganache Canada vs. the World 1
Manny Pacquiao Melinda Verga Canada 4
Marina Summers UK vs. the World 2
Mariah Carey Kiara Canada 1
Pangina Heals UK vs. the World 1
Maya Angelou Chi Chi DeVayne All Stars 3
Monét X Change Season 10
Mona Lisa Hugáceo Crujiente España 1
Jax Season 15
Nancy Grace Acid Betty Season 8
Detox All Stars 2
Naomi Campbell Shea Couleé Season 9
Hollywould Star Down Under 3
NeNe Leakes Peppermint Season 9
Kween Kong Down Under 2
Nicki Minaj Trinity K. Bonet Season 6
JAJA Thailand 1
Paris Hilton Raven Season 2
Gottmik Season 13
Paulina Rubio Visa España 3
Ava Pocket México 2
Rachel Zoe Laganja Estranja Season 6
Synthia Kiss Canada 2
Rihanna Rileasa Slaves UK 6
Gigi Ferocious Thailand 3
Rue McClanahan Crystal UK 1
Elliott with 2 Ts Season 13
Rufa Mae Quinto Eva Le Queen Philippines 1
Myx Chanel Philippines 3
Saucy Santana Jada Shada Hudson Canada 3
Malaysia Babydoll Foxx Season 15
Shirley Temple Jimbo All Stars 8
Hannah Conda UK vs. the World 2
Sofía Vergara Cynthia Lee Fontaine Season 9
Adriana Canada 2
Tabitha Brown Olivia Lux Season 13
Kennedy Davenport Canada vs. the World 2
Tammy Faye Messner Ginger Minj All Stars 2
Vivian Vanderpuss Canada 3
Tiffany Haddish Monique Heart All Stars 4
A'keria C. Davenport Season 11
Tina Turner Shangela Season 3
Widow Von'Du Season 12
Queen Victoria Cheryl Canada vs. the World 2
Lill UK 6
Walter Mercado Alexis Mateo All Stars 5
Regina Voce México 1
Wendy Williams DiDa Ritz Season 4
Naomi Smalls All Stars 4

Reception

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Snatch Game is considered the signature challenge on the show.[15] Kevin O'Keeffe from Into discusses that the challenge isn't only about the celebrity impersonation and RuPaul looks for accuracy, humor, and the idea of the character. He also states that the challenge tests a lot of different skills, such as the queens' ability to put on a different look from their signature one, and also their ability to be "funny on a dime".[16] RuPaul states each year, as the challenge is introduced, that the cardinal rule of the challenge is to make him laugh.[5]

Writing for Vulture, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers state that "Snatch Game" is "the mother of all comedy challenges on a reality show" despite the varied results over the years.[17] On a more critical reception of the challenge, Josh Lee, for PopBuzz, argues that while the annual challenge has given viewers some of the best moments from RuPaul's Drag Race, it is starting to feel stale overall. He comments that recent celebrity impersonations in the challenge have been lackluster and the show should adapt and retire "Snatch Game" in future seasons of the series.[18]

Notes

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  1. ^ In the 54 seasons to include the Snatch Game, seventeen queens (Jinkx Monsoon [twice], Bob the Drag Queen, Aquaria, Alaska, Trinity the Tuck, Shea Couleé, Natalia Pliacam, The Vivienne, Envy Peru, Sharonne, Blu Hydrangea, Gisèle Lullaby, La Diamond, Ra'Jah O'Hara, Admira Thunderpussy, Jimbo, Cristian Peralta, Captivating Katkat, and Ginger Johnson) who won the Snatch Game went on to win their seasons.
  2. ^ In the 54 seasons to include the Snatch Game, only five queens (Yvie Oddly, Willow Pill, Trixie Mattel, Priyanka, and Lawrence Chaney) who placed in the bottom for the Snatch Game went on to win their seasons.
  3. ^ as Mary Lee Johnston from Precious
  4. ^ a b as Faye Dunaway's portrayal of Crawford in Mommie Dearest
  5. ^ as Violet Crawley from Downton Abbey
  6. ^ as Fran Fine from The Nanny
  7. ^ as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren from Orange is the New Black
  8. ^ a parodic Kim Jong-un's sister
  9. ^ a b as Blanche Devereaux from The Golden Girls
  10. ^ was eliminated in the following episode due to seven queens landing in the bottom.
  11. ^ As a twist, the contestants were split in two groups to compete in two separate Snatch Games.
  12. ^ a parodic Gordon Ramsay's sister
  13. ^ a parodic Trina's cousin
  14. ^ Kristin Chenoweth joined the contestants as an additional panelist, portraying herself.
  15. ^ as Samantha Jones from Sex and the City
  16. ^ As a twist, the contestants were asked to portray two separate celebrities in two separate Snatch Games.
  17. ^ as Sheneneh Jenkins from Martin
  18. ^ as Patsy Stone from Absolutely Fabulous
  19. ^ as Joanie Taylor from The Catherine Tate Show
  20. ^ a fictional character Roxxxy portrayed on RuPaul's Drag Race season 5 and All Stars 2
  21. ^ as Manny the Fanny from Leguizamo's one-man show Mambo Mouth
  22. ^ a satirical version of King Kong
  23. ^ A parodic Kevin Hart's sister
  24. ^ as Lucille Esmeralda "Lucy" McGillicuddy Ricardo from I Love Lucy
  25. ^ Bob the Drag Queen joined the contestants as an additional panelist, portraying herself.
  26. ^ as Ziggy Stardust from Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
  27. ^ as Ace Ventura from Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
  28. ^ as an infant
  29. ^ a parodic Gollum's cousin
  30. ^ as Criquette Rockwell from Le cœur a ses raisons
  31. ^ a woman from a La Manif pour tous protest famously mocked on Le Petit Journal
  32. ^ from the viral video Las vecinas de Valencia
  33. ^ Special guest Pupi Poisson reenacted her season one impersonation of Karina, who was also a celebrity guest alongside Pupi.
  34. ^ Credited as Pepa Pink.
  35. ^ As a twist, the contestants were asked to switch to a second character mid-Snatch Game.
  36. ^ as Terminator from the Terminator franchise
  37. ^ Credited as Frau Wollny.
  38. ^ Credited as Mega Mega Mindy.
  39. ^ Special guest Vincenzo De Lucia took part in the Snatch Game portraying Barbara D'Urso, intervening in various sketches making parodies about the character and the show Pomeriggio Cinque.
  40. ^ Credited as Pinguino.
  41. ^ Guest judge Tiziano Ferro took part in the Snatch Game as the host.
  42. ^ Credited as Il Testone.
  43. ^ Credited as Mano Drag.
  44. ^ as Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada
  45. ^ as Moira Rose from Schitt's Creek
  46. ^ as Lynne Postlethwaite from The D-Generation
  47. ^ as Humphries' drag character Dame Edna Everage
  48. ^ as Trude from Kath & Kim
  49. ^ as Kath Day-Knight from Kath & Kim
  50. ^ as Elle Woods from Legally Blonde
  51. ^ as Rasputia Latimore from Norbit
  52. ^ as Vicky Pollard from Little Britain
  53. ^ Credited as Psychic Sally.
  54. ^ as Kath Day-Knight from Kath & Kim
  55. ^ as Sue Tuke from Charity Shop Sue
  56. ^ as Kevin McCallister from the Home Alone films
  57. ^ as Gladys Kingston from Little Miss Jocelyn
  58. ^ Credited as Sainty Paddy.
  59. ^ as Bernie and Derek Faye from The Catherine Tate Show
  60. ^ as Mrs. Doubtfire from Mrs. Doubtfire
  61. ^ portrayed as having just auditioned for the role of Mary Poppins played by Julie Andrews
  62. ^ as Annie Wilkes from Misery
  63. ^ first as Austin Powers and then as Dr. Evil from the Austin Powers series of films
  64. ^ as Pray Tell from Pose

References

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  1. ^ "Where Are Your Favorite Queens from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1?". TV Guide. February 2, 2019. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  2. ^ Joey Nolfi, "Canada's Drag Race first look serves Canadian bacon with a side of fish". Entertainment Weekly, May 19, 2020.
  3. ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' episode 6 recap: Which queen won Snatch Game?" Archived 2019-04-19 at the Wayback Machine. Mic, April 28, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "The 10 Tightest Snatch Game Characters on RuPaul's Drag Race" Archived 2019-03-27 at the Wayback Machine. Vulture, May 4, 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Bob the Drag Queen on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 9's Snatch Game". Teen Vogue, May 1, 2017.
  6. ^ RuPaul, "Characters are copyrighted. RT @SickeningHunty: Why are "characters" not allowed in Snatch Game?". Twitter, April 12, 2015.
  7. ^ Rezsnyak, Eric. ""RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 5: Snatch Game Wrap-Up". City Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2019-04-05.
  8. ^ Reid, Alexander Abad-Santos, Joe (2014-03-25). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Power Rankings: The Snatch Game Edition". The Atlantic. Archived from the original on 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2019-04-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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  10. ^ Carpentier, Megan; Rushe, Dominic (2015-04-14). "RuPaul's Drag Race recap – season seven, episode seven: Snatch Game". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2019-04-05.
  11. ^ Megarry, Daniel (April 4, 2019). "Drag Race season 11 is doing Snatch Game with a twist…". Gay Times. Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  12. ^ "A stellar lip-sync bails out RuPaul's Drag Race's rocky “Snatch Game At Sea”"
  13. ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3' Episode 4 Recap: Who Won Snatch Game?". HuffPost. February 16, 2018. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  14. ^ Kulzick, Kate (December 29, 2018). "Drag Race's latest twist pays off as the All Stars play the "Snatch Game Of Love"". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
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