The first season of ''

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and

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as runners-up. Casting occurred in end 2021 with production starting in early 2022. On March 4, 2022, it was announced that the judges panel would include

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contestant

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, TV host and columnist

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and DJ and dancer

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. The season consisted of eight one-hour episodes. The season was broadcast on the digital channel

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every Thursday, but also aired on

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every Saturday night. It was available simultaneously on Crave in Canada, and on

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internationally.

Contestants

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

Future ''Drag Race'' appearances

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.'' * In 2025 Elips, La Big Bertha, Kam Hugh, and Soa de Muse all competed on ''

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''.

Contestant progress

Lip syncs

Legend: ;Notes

Guest judges

Listed in chronological order: *

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, fashion designer *

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, singer, actress and TV host *, fashion designer *, journalist and ''

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s managing editor *

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, singer-songwriter and

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French representative *

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, singer * Yanis Marshall, dancer and choreographer *, fashion designer * Yseult, singer-songwriter and model *Raya Martigny, model *, fashion journalist and documentary filmmaker *

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, fashion designer and creative director of Balmain *Nicolas Huchard, choreographer

Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage. Episode 1 *Jean Ranobrac, photographer Episode 2 *Chico, drag king *Jésus La Vidange, drag king *Juda La Vidange, drag king Episode 4 *

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, actress and comedian Episode 5 *Anthonin Fabre, YouTuber *Mark Weld, singer-songwriter and comedian *Thoj, musician

Episodes

References

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