RuPaul's Drag Race season 7

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 7 burst onto screens with a fresh panel of judges, an unforgettable cast of queens, and a mission to crown America's Next Drag Superstar. This season not only solidified the show's place in pop culture but also introduced groundbreaking artistry and fashion. Join us as we revisit the glamour, drama, and fierce competition that defined this iconic season. The judging panel saw an exciting shake-up with the introduction of new, beloved personalities alongside returning fan favorites. Season 7 showcased a diverse and talented cast of 14 queens, each pushing the boundaries of drag performance and fashion. Violet Chachki triumphed as the winner, bringing a high-fashion, cinched aesthetic that redefined the 'superstar' archetype.

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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 7 burst onto screens with a fresh panel of judges, an unforgettable cast of queens, and a mission to crown America's Next Drag Superstar. This season not only solidified the show's place in pop culture but also introduced groundbreaking artistry and fashion. Join us as we revisit the glamour, drama, and fierce competition that defined this iconic season.

A New Era Begins

On March 2, 2015, RuPaul's Drag Race returned for its seventh season, promising more charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. RuPaul herself, alongside the ever-incisive Michelle Visage, resumed their roles at the head of the judging panel. But this season brought a significant shift...

Shaking Up the Judges' Table

The iconic Santino Rice departed, making way for two beloved new additions: television personality Ross Mathews and fashion guru Carson Kressley. They took turns sharing judging duties throughout the season, bringing fresh perspectives and humor to the critiques. Even the Pit Crew saw changes, with Bryce Eilenberg joining the ranks.

The Grand Prize and Growing Empire

Fourteen new hopefuls competed for the coveted title of "America's Next Drag Superstar." The stakes were high: a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a dazzling cash prize of $100,000. This season marked a significant milestone, opening to a 20% increase in viewership over the previous season, affirming the show's growing cultural footprint and leading to an early renewal for Season 8.

The Soundtrack of a Superstar

Every runway walk was punctuated by the infectious beat of "Sissy That Walk," a track so popular it was reused from Season 6—making Season 7 the only one to bring back a runway song. As the credits rolled, audiences were treated to "Fly Tonight." Both anthems hailed from RuPaul's dynamic album, "Born Naked."

Meet the Queens of Season 7

This season's cast brought a truly diverse array of drag styles and personalities to the competition, each vying for the crown. From seasoned professionals to rising stars, these fourteen queens captivated audiences with their unique talents and unforgettable looks. Their ages and hometowns at the time of filming painted a picture of the vibrant drag scenes across America.

Contestant	Age	Hometown	Outcome
Violet Chachki	22	Atlanta, Georgia	Winner
Ginger Minj	29	Orlando, Florida	Runners-up
Pearl	23	New York City, New York	Runners-up
Kennedy Davenport	33	Dallas, Texas	4th place
Katya	32	Boston, Massachusetts	5th place
Trixie Mattel	24	Milwaukee, Wisconsin	6th place
Miss Fame	29	New York City, New York	7th place
Jaidynn Diore Fierce	25	Nashville, Tennessee	8th place
Max	22	Hudson, Wisconsin	9th place
Kandy Ho	28	Cayey, Puerto Rico	10th place
Mrs. Kasha Davis	43	Rochester, New York	11th place
Jasmine Masters	37	Los Angeles, California	12th place
Sasha Belle	28	Iowa City, Iowa	13th place
Tempest DuJour	46	Tucson, Arizona	14th place

The Ultimate Coronation

After weeks of fierce competition, jaw-dropping runways, and memorable challenges, one queen emerged victorious. Violet Chachki, with her unparalleled aesthetic and captivating stage presence, was crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar," joining a prestigious lineage of winners. Ginger Minj and Pearl also earned the honorable titles of runners-up, having fought valiantly to the very end.

Iconic Challenges and Unforgettable Moments

Season 7 kicked off with a "Born Naked" premiere that set the tone for a season defined by fashion and transformation. The queens strutted their stuff in two runway looks for the mini-challenge, then delivered stunning "nude illusion" tearaway resort wear. Violet Chachki immediately made her mark, snatching the first win, while Tempest DuJour faced the season's first sashay away.

The Art of Impersonation: Snatch Game

One of the most anticipated challenges, "Snatch Game," returned, testing the queens' comedic timing and celebrity impersonation skills. This episode saw a parade of hilarious and often bewildering celebrity portrayals, with Ginger Minj and Kennedy Davenport ultimately winning for their standout performances. It's a true test of a queen's quick wit and ability to embody an icon.

A Twist of Fate: Conjoined Queens

In a truly unique and memorable twist, the queens faced the "Conjoined Queens" makeover challenge. They had to create a conjoined twin look with a previously eliminated queen. The added suspense? The winning pair's eliminated queen would re-enter the competition! This incredible opportunity saw Trixie Mattel make a dramatic return, reigniting the competition.

The Runway to the Finale

As the season drew to a close, challenges became even more intense. The "Hello, Kitty Girls!" challenge saw queens create two Hello Kitty-themed looks, with Violet Chachki once again proving her fashion prowess by winning. Later, the final four stars appeared in RuPaul's "Born Naked" music video, leading to Kennedy Davenport's elimination just before the grand finale.

A Galaxy of Guest Stars

RuPaul's Drag Race has always attracted a glittering array of celebrities, and Season 7 was no exception. The judging panel was graced by an impressive roster of stars from film, music, and comedy, offering their unique insights and opinions on the queens' performances and fashions.

Guest Judge
Kathy Griffin, comedian
Olivia Newton-John, actress and singer
Jessica Alba, actress
Ariana Grande, singer and actress
Demi Lovato, singer and actress
John Waters, director

Special Appearances

Beyond the main judges' table, several other notable personalities made special appearances throughout the season, offering coaching, inspiration, or just a fabulous cameo. These guests often provided invaluable guidance or simply added an extra layer of star power to the challenges.

Special Guest
Bianca Del Rio, Season 6 winner
Latrice Royale, fan-favorite queen
Mathu Andersen, acclaimed photographer and makeup artist
Moby, musician
Jamal Sims, choreographer

The Sound of Success: CoverGurlz 2

In true RuPaul fashion, the season was accompanied by a compilation album, "RuPaul Presents: CoverGurlz 2," released digitally in February 2015. This album featured all fourteen Season 7 contestants putting their unique spin on RuPaul's previously released tracks. It was a fabulous way for fans to enjoy the queens' musical talents and revisit their favorite moments.

Behind the Tracks

Following the tradition of the previous season, "CoverGurlz 2" showcased the queens covering 14 songs from RuPaul's extensive discography. This musical homage spanned tracks from albums like "Born Naked," "Glamazon," and "Red Hot," providing a diverse collection of dance-pop and club anthems, all reinterpreted through the unique voices of the Season 7 cast.

Tuning In: Viewership Highlights

Season 7 consistently drew a strong audience, with its premiere episode attracting 348,000 live and same-day viewers. Viewership peaked with "The DESPY Awards" episode, which garnered 404,000 viewers, demonstrating the growing excitement and engagement of the Drag Race fanbase. The show's ratings affirmed its status as a cultural phenomenon.

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RuPaul's Drag Race season 7

The seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on March 2, 2015. RuPaul and Michelle Visage returned as judges, while the space previously occupied by Santino Rice was filled by new additions Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley. Matthews and Kressley were only both present for the season premiere and took turns sharing judging responsibilities. Shawn Morales, a member of the Pit Crew since the third season and Simon Sherry-Wood, a member in the sixth season, did not appear this season and were replaced by Bryce Eilenberg.

Like the previous two seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race, the season featured 14 contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of 100,000 dollars. The season premiere debuted with a live and same-day viewership of 350,000, a 20% increase from the previous season. On March 20, 2015, it was announced that LogoTV had given the series an early renewal for an eighth season.

The theme song played during the runway segment every episode was "Sissy That Walk". Season 6 also featured "Sissy That Walk" as a runway song, making Season 7 the only season to reuse a runway song. The song played during the closing credits was "Fly Tonight", both songs from the album Born Naked.

The winner of the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Violet Chachki, with Ginger Minj and Pearl being the runners-up.

Contestants

RuPaul's Drag Race season 7

The winner, Violet Chachki.

Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.

<table><thead><tr><th>Contestant</th><th>Age</th><th>Hometown</th><th>Outcome</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Violet Chachki</td><td>22</td><td>Atlanta, Georgia</td><td>Winner</td></tr><tr><td>Ginger Minj</td><td>29</td><td>Orlando, Florida</td><td>Runners-up</td></tr><tr><td>Pearl</td><td>23</td><td>New York City, New York</td></tr><tr><td>Kennedy Davenport</td><td>33</td><td>Dallas, Texas</td><td>4th place</td></tr><tr><td>Katya</td><td>32</td><td>Boston, Massachusetts</td><td>5th place</td></tr><tr><td>Trixie Mattel</td><td>24</td><td>Milwaukee, Wisconsin</td><td>6th place</td></tr><tr><td>Miss Fame</td><td>29</td><td>New York City, New York</td><td>7th place</td></tr><tr><td>Jaidynn Diore Fierce</td><td>25</td><td>Nashville, Tennessee</td><td>8th place</td></tr><tr><td>Max</td><td>22</td><td>Hudson, Wisconsin</td><td>9th place</td></tr><tr><td>Kandy Ho</td><td>28</td><td>Cayey, Puerto Rico</td><td>10th place</td></tr><tr><td>Mrs. Kasha Davis</td><td>43</td><td>Rochester, New York</td><td>11th place</td></tr><tr><td>Jasmine Masters</td><td>37</td><td>Los Angeles, California</td><td>12th place</td></tr><tr><td>Sasha Belle</td><td>28</td><td>Iowa City, Iowa</td><td>13th place</td></tr><tr><td>Tempest DuJour</td><td>46</td><td>Tucson, Arizona</td><td>14th place</td></tr></tbody></table>

Contestant progress

RuPaul's Drag Race season 7

<table><thead><tr><th>Contestant</th><th>Episode</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>6</td><td>7</td><td>8</td><td>9</td><td>10</td><td>11</td><td>12</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Violet Chachki</td><td>WIN</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>WIN</td><td>WIN</td><td>SAFE</td><td>Winner</td></tr><tr><td>Ginger Minj</td><td>SAFE</td><td>WIN</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>WIN</td><td>BTM</td><td>WIN</td><td>BTM</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>Runner-up</td></tr><tr><td>Pearl</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>BTM</td><td>WIN</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>WIN</td><td>BTM</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>Runner-up</td></tr><tr><td>Kennedy Davenport</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>BTM</td><td>WIN</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>WIN</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>BTM</td><td>ELIM</td><td>Guest</td></tr><tr><td>Katya</td><td>SAFE</td><td>BTM</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>WIN</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>WIN</td><td>ELIM</td><td></td><td>Miss C</td></tr><tr><td>Trixie Mattel</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>ELIM</td><td></td><td>IN</td><td>SAFE</td><td>ELIM</td><td></td><td>Guest</td></tr><tr><td>Miss Fame</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>ELIM</td><td></td><td>Guest</td></tr><tr><td>Jaidynn Diore Fierce</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>BTM</td><td>BTM</td><td>ELIM</td><td></td><td>Guest</td></tr><tr><td>Max</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>WIN</td><td>SAFE</td><td>WIN</td><td>SAFE</td><td>ELIM</td><td>LOSS</td><td></td><td>Guest</td></tr><tr><td>Kandy Ho</td><td>BTM</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>BTM</td><td>ELIM</td><td></td><td>LOSS</td><td></td><td>Guest</td></tr><tr><td>Mrs. Kasha Davis</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>ELIM</td><td></td><td>LOSS</td><td></td><td>Guest</td></tr><tr><td>Jasmine Masters</td><td>SAFE</td><td>SAFE</td><td>ELIM</td><td></td><td>LOSS</td><td></td><td>Guest</td></tr><tr><td>Sasha Belle</td><td>SAFE</td><td>ELIM</td><td></td><td>LOSS</td><td></td><td>Guest</td></tr><tr><td>Tempest DuJour</td><td>ELIM</td><td></td><td>LOSS</td><td></td><td>Guest</td></tr></tbody></table>

Lip syncs

RuPaul's Drag Race season 7

<table><thead><tr><th>Episode</th><th>Contestants</th><th>Song</th><th>Eliminated</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Kandy Ho</td><td>vs.</td><td>Tempest DuJour</td><td>"Geronimo" (RuPaul ft. Lucian Piane)</td><td>Tempest DuJour</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Katya</td><td>vs.</td><td>Sasha Belle</td><td>"Twist of Fate" (Olivia Newton-John)</td><td>Sasha Belle</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Jasmine Masters</td><td>vs.</td><td>Kennedy Davenport</td><td>"I Was Gonna Cancel" (Kylie Minogue)</td><td>Jasmine Masters</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Pearl</td><td>vs.</td><td>Trixie Mattel</td><td>"Dreaming" (Blondie)</td><td>Trixie Mattel</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Kandy Ho</td><td>vs.</td><td>Mrs. Kasha Davis</td><td>"Lovergirl" (Teena Marie)</td><td>Mrs. Kasha Davis</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Jaidynn Diore Fierce</td><td>vs.</td><td>Kandy Ho</td><td>"Break Free" (Ariana Grande ft. Zedd)</td><td>Kandy Ho</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Jaidynn Diore Fierce</td><td>vs.</td><td>Max</td><td>"No More Lies" (Michel'le)</td><td>Max</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Ginger Minj (with Sasha Belle)</td><td>vs.</td><td>Jaidynn Diore Fierce (with Tempest DuJour)</td><td>"I Think We're Alone Now" (Tiffany)</td><td>Jaidynn Diore Fierce</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Miss Fame</td><td>vs.</td><td>Pearl</td><td>"Really Don't Care" (Demi Lovato ft. Cher Lloyd)</td><td>Miss Fame</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Ginger Minj</td><td>vs.</td><td>Trixie Mattel</td><td>"Show Me Love" (Robin S.)</td><td>Trixie Mattel</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Katya</td><td>vs.</td><td>Kennedy Davenport</td><td>"Roar" (Katy Perry)</td><td>Katya</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Ginger Minj vs. Kennedy Davenport vs. Pearl vs. Violet Chachki</td><td>"Born Naked" (RuPaul ft. Clairy Browne)</td><td>Kennedy Davenport</td></tr></tbody></table>

Guest judges

RuPaul's Drag Race season 7

• Kathy Griffin, comedian • Olivia Newton-John, actress and singer • Jordin Sparks, singer and actress • Mel B, singer • Kat Dennings, actress • Jessica Alba, actress • Lucian Piane, composer and music producer • Isaac Mizrahi, fashion designer • Merle Ginsberg, journalist • Ariana Grande, singer and actress • Tamar Braxton, singer and television personality • Michael Urie, actor • LeAnn Rimes, singer • Nelsan Ellis, actor • Demi Lovato, singer and actress • John Waters, director • Alyssa Milano, actress • Rachael Harris, actress and comedian • Santino Rice, fashion designer • Rebecca Romijn, actress

Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage:

• Alaska, runner-up of season 5 • Mathu Andersen, photographer and makeup artist • Magnus Hastings, photographer

• Moby, musician • Jamal Sims, choreographer

• Bianca Del Rio, winner of season 6

• Latrice Royale, Miss Congeniality of season 4 and contestant on All Stars season 1

• Kym Johnson, professional dancer

• Candis Cayne, choreographer

• Patti LaBelle, singer and actress (via video message) • Delta Work, contestant on season 3 • Latrice Royale, Miss Congeniality of season 4 and contestant on All Stars season 1 • Alaska, contestant on season 5 • Gia Gunn, contestant on season 6 • BenDeLaCreme, Miss Congeniality of season 6 • Bianca Del Rio, winner of season 6

Episodes

RuPaul's Drag Race season 7

<table><thead><tr><th>No. overall</th><th>No. in season</th><th>Title</th><th>Original release date</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>80</td><td>1</td><td>"Born Naked"</td><td>March 2, 2015 (2015-03-02)</td></tr><tr><td>Fourteen new queens enter the workroom. For the first mini-challenge, the queens walk the runway showing off two looks: one from their spring collection and one from their fall collection. For the main challenge, the queens create a resort-wear tearaway to reveal a nude illusion. On the runway, category is Nude Illusion. Kennedy Davenport, Miss Fame and Violet Chachki receive positive critiques, with Violet Chachki winning the challenge. Jasmine Masters, Kandy Ho, Sasha Belle and Tempest DuJour receive negative critiques, with Jasmine Masters and Sasha Belle being safe. Kandy Ho and Tempest DuJour lip-sync to "Geronimo" by RuPaul. Kandy Ho wins the lip-sync and Tempest DuJour is the first queen to sashay away.</td></tr><tr><td>81</td><td>2</td><td>"Glamazonian Airways"</td><td>March 9, 2015 (2015-03-09)</td></tr><tr><td>For this week's mini-challenge, the queens give face while the pit crew blows them with a leaf blower. Ginger Minj and Trixie Mattel win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens team up and perform a mash-up of spoken word and song for a pre-flight safety video for Glamazonian Airways. On the runway, category is Jet Set Eleganza. Ginger Minj, Mrs. Kasha Davis and Violet Chachki receive positive critiques, with Ginger Minj winning the challenge. Katya, Miss Fame and Sasha Belle receive negative critiques, with Miss Fame being safe. Katya and Sasha Belle lip-sync to "Twist of Fate" by Olivia Newton-John. Katya wins the lip-sync and Sasha Belle sashays away.</td></tr><tr><td>82</td><td>3</td><td>"ShakesQueer"</td><td>March 16, 2015 (2015-03-16)</td></tr><tr><td>For this week's mini-challenge, the queens dress up in "granny drag" and dance with walkers and canes. Kennedy Davenport and Max win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens team up and star in two twisted Shakespeare classics: MacBitch and Romy and Juliet. On the runway, category is Bearded and Beautiful. Team Romy and Juliet is the winning team, with Max winning the challenge. Team MacBitch is the losing team. Jasmine Masters, Kennedy Davenport and Pearl receive negative critiques, with Pearl being safe. Jasmine Masters and Kennedy Davenport lip-sync to "I Was Gonna Cancel" by Kylie Minogue. Kennedy Davenport wins the lip-sync and Jasmine Masters sashays away.</td></tr><tr><td>83</td><td>4</td><td>"Spoof! (There It Is)"</td><td>March 23, 2015 (2015-03-23)</td></tr><tr><td>For this week's main challenge, the queens team up and create a music video parody to one of RuPaul's songs. On the runway, category is Green. Jaidynn Diore Fierce, Katya and Kennedy Davenport receive positive critiques, with Kennedy Davenport winning the challenge. Kando Ho, Pearl and Trixie Mattel receive negative critiques, with Kando Ho being safe. Pearl and Trixie Mattel lip-sync to "Dreaming" by Blondie. Pearl wins the lip-sync and Trixie Mattel sashays away.</td></tr><tr><td>84</td><td>5</td><td>"The DESPY Awards"</td><td>March 30, 2015 (2015-03-30)</td></tr><tr><td>For this week's mini-challenge, the queens pair up and make their own paper versions of classic celebrity red carpet outfits. Katya and Mrs. Kasha Davis win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens have to come up with funny banter and take jabs at the other queens while presenting awards for different categories at the first ever DESPY Awards. The awards were as follows: On the runway, Jaidynn Diore Fierce, Kennedy Davenport, Max and Pearl receive positive critiques, with Max and Pearl both winning the challenge. Kandy Ho, Mrs. Kasha Davis and Violet Chachki receive negative critiques, with Violet Chachki being safe. Kandy Ho and Mrs. Kasha Davis lip-sync to "Lovergirl" by Teena Marie. Kandy Ho wins the lip-sync and Mrs. Kasha Davis sashays away.</td></tr><tr><td>85</td><td>6</td><td>"Ru Hollywood Stories"</td><td>April 6, 2015 (2015-04-06)</td></tr><tr><td>For this week's mini-challenge, the queens have to gain points by selecting pit crew members while avoiding the one with a monster in his pants. Ginger Minj wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens have to re-enact "Whatever Happened to Merle Ginsberg" from the point of view of Merle Ginsberg, Michelle Visage and RuPaul. On the runway, category is Death Becomes Her. Team Merle Ginsberg is the winning team, with Katya winning the challenge. Team Michelle Visage and RuPaul are the losing teams. Jaidynn Diore Fierce, Kandy Ho and Miss Fame receive negative critiques, with Miss Fame being safe. Jaidynn Diore Fierce and Kandy Ho lip-sync to "Break Free" by Ariana Grande. Jaidynn Diore Fierce wins the lip-sync and Kandy Ho sashays away.</td></tr><tr><td>86</td><td>7</td><td>"Snatch Game"</td><td>April 13, 2015 (2015-04-13)</td></tr><tr><td>For this week's main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Michael Urie and Tamar Braxton star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of: On the runway, category is Leather and Lace. Ginger Minj, Katya and Kennedy Davenport receive positive critiques, with Ginger Minj and Kennedy Davenport both winning the challenge. Jaidynn Diore Fierce, Max and Miss Fame receive negative critiques, with Miss Fame being safe. Jaidynn Diore Fierce and Max lip-sync to "No More Lies" by Michel'le. Jaidynn Diore Fierce wins the lip-sync and Max sashays away.</td></tr><tr><td>87</td><td>8</td><td>"Conjoined Queens"</td><td>April 20, 2015 (2015-04-20)</td></tr><tr><td>For this week's mini-challenge, the queens recreate prison uniforms as "Orange is the new Drag" fashion looks. Kennedy Davenport wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create a conjoined twin makeover with a previously eliminated queen. RuPaul then reveals whichever pair wins the challenge, the eliminated queen will officially return to the competition. On the runway, Katya, Pearl and Violet Chachki receive positive critiques, with Pearl winning the challenge, meaning Trixie Mattel has returned to the competition. Ginger Minj, Jaidynn Diore Fierce and Miss Fame receive negative critiques, with Miss Fame being safe. Ginger Minj and Jaidynn Diore Fierce lip-sync to "I Think We're Alone Now" by Tiffany along with their conjoined twins Sasha Belle and Tempest DuJour, respectively. Ginger Minj wins the lip-sync and Jaidynn Diore Fierce sashays away.</td></tr><tr><td>88</td><td>9</td><td>"Divine Inspiration"</td><td>April 27, 2015 (2015-04-27)</td></tr><tr><td>For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. Trixie Mattel wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens star in musical versions of iconic films by John Waters. On the runway, category is Ugliest Dress. Ginger Minj, Katya and Kennedy Davenport receive positive critiques, with Ginger Minj winning the challenge. Miss Fame, Pearl and Violet Chachki receive negative critiques, with Violet Chachki being safe. Miss Fame and Pearl lip-sync to "Really Don't Care" by Demi Lovato ft. Cher Lloyd. Pearl wins the lip-sync and Miss Fame sashays away.</td></tr><tr><td>89</td><td>10</td><td>"Prancing Queens"</td><td>May 4, 2015 (2015-05-04)</td></tr><tr><td>For this week's mini-challenge, the queens create a "Fake Housewives of Drag Race" look using tape. Violet Chachki wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens pair up and dance in a live drag dance spectacular. On the runway, category is Half Man, Half Queen. Katya and Violet Chachki receive positive critiques, with both queens winning the challenge. Ginger Minj and Trixie Mattel receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Show Me Love" by Robin S. Ginger Minj wins the lip-sync and Trixie Mattel sashays away.</td></tr><tr><td>90</td><td>11</td><td>"Hello, Kitty Girls!"</td><td>May 11, 2015 (2015-05-11)</td></tr><tr><td>For this week's mini-challenge, the queens have a bitchfest with puppets. Ginger Minj wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create two looks for The Hello Kitty Ball: Hello Kitty BFF and Hello Kitty Eleganza. On the runway, Ginger Minj, Pearl and Violet Chachki receive positive critiques, with Violet Chachki winning the challenge. Katya and Kennedy Davenport receive negative critiques, are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Roar" by Katy Perry. Kennedy Davenport wins the lip-sync and Katya sashays away.</td></tr><tr><td>91</td><td>12</td><td>"And the Rest Is Drag"</td><td>May 18, 2015 (2015-05-18)</td></tr><tr><td>For the final challenge of the season, the queens star in RuPaul's music video "Born Naked". On the runway, category is Best Drag. The four remaining queens lip-sync to "Born Naked" by RuPaul ft. Clairy Browne. Kennedy Davenport is then eliminated, with Ginger Minj, Pearl and Violet Chachki being the finalists of the season.</td></tr><tr><td>92</td><td>13</td><td>"Countdown to the Crown"</td><td>May 25, 2015 (2015-05-25)</td></tr><tr><td>This episode took a look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season using various countdowns. The show included commentary from past contestants including Adore Delano, Alaska, Alyssa Edwards, Bianca Del Rio, Jinkx Monsoon, Jujubee, Latrice Royale, Raja, Raven and Sharon Needles.</td></tr><tr><td>93</td><td>14</td><td>"Grand Finale"</td><td>June 1, 2015 (2015-06-01)</td></tr><tr><td>All the queens return for the live grand finale. The finalists all lip-sync to a song specifically written for them. Ginger Minj lip-syncs to "Pray and Slay", Pearl lip-syncs to "Sleep Walker" and Violet Chachki lip-syncs to "Too Many Daddies". It is then announced that Katya is this season's Miss Congeniality. It is then announced that Violet Chachki is the winner, leaving Ginger Minj and Pearl as the runners-up.</td></tr></tbody></table>

Soundtrack

RuPaul's Drag Race season 7

The trailers for this season featured clips of the songs "Geronimo" and "Modern Love", both of the album Born Naked.

RuPaul Presents: CoverGurlz 2

RuPaul Presents: CoverGurlz 2 is a 2015 compilation album by entertainer RuPaul, featuring the season 7 cast of his show RuPaul's Drag Race. The album was released digitally on February 3, 2015.

Background

Similar to last season, the compilation consists of 14 covers of songs previously released by RuPaul, performed by all of the RuPaul's Drag Race season seven contestants. It features tracks originally from RuPaul's albums Born Naked, Glamazon, Red Hot, Starrbooty: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, SuperGlam DQ.

Track listing

All songs were written by RuPaul Charles and Lucian Piane, with the exception of tracks fifteen and sixteen, which were written solely by Charles himself.

Ratings

RuPaul's Drag Race season 7

<table><thead><tr><th>Episode no.</th><th>Title</th><th>Airdate</th><th>Rating (18–49)</th><th>Total viewers</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>"Born Naked"</td><td>March 2, 2015 (2015-03-02)</td><td>0.19</td><td>348,000</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>"Glamazonian Airways"</td><td>March 9, 2015 (2015-03-09)</td><td>0.21</td><td>374,000</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>"ShakesQueer"</td><td>March 16, 2015 (2015-03-16)</td><td>0.15</td><td>265,000</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>"Spoof! (There It Is)"</td><td>March 23, 2015 (2015-03-23)</td><td>0.18</td><td>325,000</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>"The DESPY Awards"</td><td>March 30, 2015 (2015-03-30)</td><td>0.23</td><td>404,000</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>"Ru Hollywood Stories"</td><td>April 6, 2015 (2015-04-06)</td><td>0.16</td><td>285,000</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>"Snatch Game"</td><td>April 13, 2015 (2015-04-13)</td><td>0.19</td><td>340,000</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>"Conjoined Queens"</td><td>April 20, 2015 (2015-04-20)</td><td>0.19</td><td>367,000</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>"Divine Inspiration"</td><td>April 27, 2015 (2015-04-27)</td><td>0.17</td><td>320,000</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>"Prancing Queens"</td><td>May 4, 2015 (2015-05-04)</td><td>0.16</td><td>263,000</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>"Hello, Kitty Girls!"</td><td>May 11, 2015 (2015-05-11)</td><td>0.16</td><td>266,000</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>"And the Rest Is a Drag"</td><td>May 18, 2015 (2015-05-18)</td><td>0.17</td><td>310,000</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>"Countdown to the Crown"</td><td>May 25, 2015 (2015-05-25)</td><td>0.09</td><td>229,000</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>"Grand Finale"</td><td>June 1, 2015 (2015-06-01)</td><td>0.18</td><td>387,000</td></tr></tbody></table>