14 queens competed for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" and a $100,000 cash prize. Cast List The season featured 14 contestants: Sasha Velour (Winner) Peppermint (Runner-up) Trinity Taylor & Shea Couleé (Finalists)
One of the most famous lip-syncs in "Drag Race" history occurred in episode 9 when Valentina was eliminated after being asked to remove her mask. RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 9
Lady Gaga guest judged in " Oh. My. Gaga! " (E1), where no one was eliminated. 14 queens competed for the title of "America's
Eureka O'Hara was forced to withdraw in episode 5 due to a torn ACL sustained during the cheerleading challenge in episode 2. Eureka O'Hara was forced to withdraw in episode
This season introduced the Lip Sync for the Crown tournament, where the Top 4 competed in sudden-death lip-syncs to determine the winner. Episode Guide Main Challenge Guest Judges Oh. My. Gaga! Miss Charisma pageant (hometown & Gaga looks)
, Nina Bo'nina Brown , Valentina , Farrah Moan , Aja , Cynthia Lee Fontaine , Eureka O'Hara , Charlie Hides , Kimora Blac , and Jaymes Mansfield . Key Highlights & Episodes
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 (2017) marked the show's high-profile move from Logo TV to VH1 and is often remembered for its shocking finale and high-fashion cast. Winner: Sasha Velour . Runner-up: Peppermint . Miss Congeniality: Valentina .
