''Whatcha Packin'' is an

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for ''

RuPaul's Drag Race ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' is an American reality competition television series, the first in the ''Drag Race'' franchise, produced by World of Wonder for Logo TV (season 1–8), WOW Presents Plus, VH1 (season 9–14) and, beginning with the f ...

'' and its ''All Stars'' and ''Down Under'' spin-offs, hosted by

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, who acts as a main judge for all three series. Its first season was aired in conjunction with the sixth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race''.

Format

''Whatcha Packin features Visage interviewing each contestant on a particular season as they are eliminated, or, in the case of finalists, before the season finale airs. The show is an opportunity for the contestant to discuss their drag, their journey in the competition, and their experience after filming the show, as well as showcase some runway looks they were unable to wear on the show. The series is sometimes known by alternative names. For the second season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'' it was called ''The Final Lap'', whereas for the

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seasons of ''RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under'' it was known as ''How's Your Head, Queen?''.

Episodes

Accolades

''Whatcha Packin received a nomination at the

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for Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series in 2022. Visage was nominated as a producer of the series.

References

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