The first season saw nine contestants – eight drag queens and one drag king – undertake a series of "awkwardly fabulous" challenges. The contestant who won each week had the power to select two fellow contestants who they believe should be in the bottom for that week. Kita Mean and Anita Wigl'it then decided who would "have their light dimmed" and be sent home. The contestants competed to be crowned the winner of The House of Drag, take home a prize of $10,000, a 55" LG Smart LED TV and one year of free broadband, courtesy of the show's sponsor Chorus Limited.[1][2]
New Series: Kita and Anita bring in 9 dragsters from all over New Zealand to live under one roof. A series of challenges will be set where only one dragster will take home the ultimate prize pack and be crowned New Zealand's first dragster.[4]
The remaining stars prepare for comedy night at the House of Drag. Who will rise to the top? And who will have their light dimmed and be sent packing?[5]
The Comedy Is Gold Challenge: Perform a Stand-Up Routine
The competition gets tough when a DIY costume challenge leaves one drag-star shaken up amongst the chaos. Which drag star will shine the brightest? And whose light will be dimmed?[6]
Costume Chaos Challenge: Design a look out of "Crap"
The competition amps up as the drag-stars are forced to work in teams of three and devise a skit that's inspired by Kita and Anita's drag careers. Who will light up the stage? And whose light will be dimmed? [7]
Shit Skit Challenge: Work in teams of 3 and devise a skit inspired by Kita and Anita's careers
The drag-stars compete in a dance challenge. Plus, negative vibes surround the house as the rift between the Aucklanders and Wellingtonians continues.[8]
Dance Days Challenge: Devise and perform a dance to an assigned genre
Season Finale: Only three drag-stars remain and they have one last chance to battle it out for the title of Brightest Star and winner of the first ever season of House of Drag.[17]
Lip Before They Sync Challenge: Perform a Lip-Sync to "Cherry Blossom" by Sal Valentine
Eliminated: Leidy Lei
Runner-up: Lola Blades
Winner of House of Drag Season 1: Hugo Grrrl
Season 2
Contestants
Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.[3]
Contestants of House of Drag season 2 and their backgrounds
New Series: Kita and Anita welcome a brand new group of Drag Stars to the mansion. A series of challenges will be set where only one dragster will take home the ultimate prize pack and be crowned New Zealand's next dragster.
Costume Challenge: Design a look from Kita and Anita's old outfits.
Challenge Winner: Flor
Bottom Two: Stabitha and Willy SmacknTush
Eliminated: Stabitha
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"Episode 2"
February 8, 2020 (2020-02-08)
The Drag Stars pair up to compete in a fabulous dance challenge.
Twinkle Toes Dance Challenge: Pair up and choreograph a dance for a song.
Challenge Winner: Bionica and Elektra Shock
Bottom Two: Rhubarb Rouge and Willy SmacknTush
Eliminated: Rhubarb Rouge
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"Episode 3"
February 15, 2020 (2020-02-15)
Alliances begin to form, and the Drag Stars are challenged to create animal inspired make up looks.
Animal Themed Make-up Challenge: Using a onesie as inspiration, create an animal themed outfit.
Challenge Winner: Elektra Shock
Bottom Two: Kelly Fornia and Jen Tre Fire
Eliminated: Kelly Fornia
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"Episode 4"
February 22, 2020 (2020-02-22)
Kita and Anita arrive to drop a bombshell - three new Drag Stars will be joining the competition! The stars had to impersonate a celebrity at the dinner table.
New Entry: Lilly Loca, Miss Geena and Spankie Jackzon
Celebrity Impersonation Challenge: Dress up like a famous celebrity and have a dinner party.
Challenge Winner: Elektra Shock and Spankie Jackzon
Bottom Two: Bionica and Lilly Loca
Eliminated: Bionica
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"Episode 5"
February 29, 2020 (2020-02-29)
Kita and Anita set the Drag Stars an acting challenge. The remaining stars had to get divided into 2 teams and had to perform a skit. Plus, one contestant makes a shock exit.
Acting Challenge: Split into teams and prepare a scene for an acting challenge.
Quit: Jen Tre Fire
Challenge Winner: Miss Geena
Bottom Two: Flor and Spankie Jackzon
Eliminated: Flor
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"Episode 6"
March 7, 2020 (2020-03-07)
Bionica makes a surprise return, and the Drag Stars are challenged to prepare an MC routine to use while hosting Drag Bingo.
Re-entry: Bionica
Hosting Challenge: Prepare content for and host a game of Drag Bingo.
Challenge Winner: Spankie Jackzon
Bottom Two: Bionica and Willy SmacknTush
Eliminated: Willy SmacknTush
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"Episode 7"
March 14, 2020 (2020-03-14)
The Drag Stars are each challenged to become drag 'parents' to a group of fresh-faced clients, giving them full-on drag makeovers!
Make-over Challenge: Drag up a client and initiate them into your Drag Family
Challenge Winner: Claire Voyant
Bottom Two: Lilly Loca and Spankie Jackzon
Eliminated: Lilly Loca
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"Episode 8"
March 21, 2020 (2020-03-21)
We're down to the final five, and the pressure is really starting to sink in! This time, the Drag Stars have the opportunity to show off their personalities in a live performance.
Drag Performance Freestyle Challenge: Create a live performance
Challenge Winner: Spankie Jackzon
Bottom Two: Claire Voyant and Miss Geena
Eliminated: Miss Geena
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"Episode 9"
March 28, 2020 (2020-03-28)
The remaining Drag Stars have just two hours to write a verse for Kita and Anita's new song!
Writing & Recording Challenge: Write your own verse for Kita and Anita's new song.
Challenge Winner: Elektra Shock
Bottom Two: Bionica and Spankie Jackzon
Eliminated: Bionica
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"Episode 10"
April 4, 2020 (2020-04-04)
Season Finale: The final three contestants must lip sync, to songs provided by Kita and Anita, in the observatory to determine who will win House of Drag Season 2!
Lip Sync Extravaganza Challenge: Perform a Lip-Sync.
