Acid Betty

The basics

Quick Facts

Gender
Female
Birth10 December 1977
Age47 years
Star signSagittarius
The details

Biography

The eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on March 7, 2016. Returning judges include RuPaul and Michelle Visage, along with Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley, who shared judging responsibilities on an alternating basis. Twelve drag queens competed for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar". The prizes for the winner are a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000. The full list of contestants was revealed during the NewNowNext Awards on February 1, 2016. The song "U Wear It Well" from RuPaul's album Butch Queen was featured in promotion for the show. On March 31, 2016, it was announced LogoTV renewed the show for a ninth season. It was the last season to solely be played on Logo, as the show moved to VH1 for its ninth season, and RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars Season 2 was broadcast simultaneously on VH1.

The theme song played during the runway segment every episode was "The Realness", and the song played during the closing credits was "Die Tomorrow", both songs from the album Realness. The winner of this season was Bob the Drag Queen. Kim Chi and Naomi Smalls were the runners-up.

Cynthia Lee Fontaine returned to Season 9 as a surprise to compete with the other 13 drag queens. She placed 10th overall for the second time.

Contestants

(Ages and names stated are at time of contest)

ContestantNameAgeHometownOutcome
Bob the Drag QueenChristopher Caldwell29New York, New YorkWinner
Kim ChiSang-Young Shin27Chicago, IllinoisRunner-Up
Naomi SmallsDavis Heppenstall21Redlands, CaliforniaRunner-Up
Chi Chi DeVayneZavion Davenport29Shreveport, Louisiana4th Place
Derrick BarryDerrick Barry32Las Vegas, Nevada5th Place
Thorgy ThorShane Galligan31Brooklyn, New York6th Place
Robbie TurnerJeremy Baird33Seattle, Washington7th Place
Acid BettyJamin Ruhren37Brooklyn, New York8th Place
Naysha LopezFabian Rodriguez31Chicago, Illinois9th Place
Cynthia Lee FontaineCarlos Diaz34Austin, Texas10th Place
Dax ExclamationPointDax Martin31Savannah, Georgia11th/12th Place
Laila McQueenTyler Devlin22Gloucester, MA11th/12th Place

Contestant progress

Contestant12345678910
Bob the Drag QueenWINWINWINWINWINSAFEWINBTM2SAFEWinner
Kim ChiWINLOWSAFEHIGHSAFESAFESAFEWINSAFERunner-Up
Naomi SmallsSAFESAFESAFESAFEBTM2WINSAFESAFESAFERunner-Up
Chi Chi DeVayneSAFEWINSAFEBTM2SAFESAFEBTM2SAFEELIMGuest
Derrick BarrySAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEBTM2WINELIMGuest
Thorgy ThorSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEELIMGuest
Robbie TurnerSAFESAFEBTM2WINSAFEELIMGuest
Acid BettySAFESAFESAFESAFEELIMGuest
Naysha LopezELIMSAFEELIMGuest
Cynthia Lee FontaineSAFESAFEELIMMiss C
Dax ExclamationPointSAFEELIMGuest
Laila McQueenBTM2ELIMGuest

Lip-syncs

EpisodeContestantsSongEliminated
1Laila McQueenvs.Naysha Lopez"Applause"
(Lady Gaga)
Naysha Lopez
2Dax ExclamationPointvs.Laila McQueen"I Will Survive"
(Gloria Gaynor)
Dax ExclamationPoint
Laila McQueen
3Cynthia Lee Fontainevs.Robbie Turner"Mesmerized (Freemasons Radio Edit)"
(Faith Evans)
Cynthia Lee Fontaine
4Chi Chi DeVaynevs.Naysha Lopez"Call Me"
(Blondie)
Naysha Lopez
5Acid Bettyvs.Naomi Smalls"Causing a Commotion"
(Madonna)
Acid Betty
6Derrick Barryvs.Robbie Turner"I Love It"
(Icona Pop ft. Charli XCX)
Robbie Turner
7Chi Chi DeVaynevs.Thorgy Thor"And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"
(Jennifer Holliday)
Thorgy Thor
8Bob The Drag Queenvs.Derrick Barry"You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)"
(Sylvester)
Derrick Barry
9All remaining contestants:
Bob the Drag Queen, Chi Chi DeVayne, Kim Chi, Naomi Smalls
"The Realness"
(RuPaul)
Chi Chi DeVayne

Guest judges

(In chronological order)

  • Nicole Richie (television personality)
  • Ester Dean (singer/songwriter)
  • Jamal Sims (choreographer)
  • Lucian Piane (music producer)
  • Faith Evans (singer)
  • Tasha Smith (actress and comedian)
  • Chris Stein (musician)
  • Debbie Harry (singer)
  • Chanel Iman (model)
  • Gigi Hadid (model)
  • Marc Jacobs (fashion designer)
  • Todrick Hall (singer and internet personality)
  • Thomas Roberts (journalist)
  • Vivica A. Fox (actress)
  • Amy Sedaris (comedian and actress)
  • David Sedaris (writer)

Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage. (In order of appearance)

  • Episode 1:
    • BeBe Zahara Benet (winner of Season 1)
    • Tyra Sanchez (winner of Season 2)
    • Raja (winner of Season 3)
    • Sharon Needles (winner of Season 4)
    • Chad Michaels (runner-up of Season 4, and winner of All Stars Season 1)
    • Jinkx Monsoon (winner of Season 5)
    • Violet Chachki (winner of Season 7)
    • Shannel (contestant on Season 1 and All Stars Season 1)
    • Latrice Royale (contestant and Miss Congeniality of Season 4)
    • Raven (runner-up of Season 2 and All Stars Season 1)
    • Morgan McMichaels (contestant on season 2)
  • Episode 2:
    • AB Soto (musician)
  • Episode 4:
    • The Vivienne (winner of Drag Race's UK Drag Ambassador competition)
  • Episode 5:
    • Charo (musician and comedienne)
  • Episode 6:
    • Marc Snetiker (Entertainment Weekly journalist)
    • Cast of Little Women L.A.
  • Episode 7:
    • Andrew Christian (fashion designer)
  • Episode 9:
    • Jayson Whitmore (director)
    • Bianca Del Rio (winner of Season 6)

    Episodes

    No.
    overall
    No. in
    season
    TitleOriginal air date
    941"Keeping it 100!"March 7, 2016 (2016-03-07)

    Season 8 premieres with the 100th episode and the 100th queen competing to become America's Drag Superstar.

    • Guest Judge: Nicole Richie
    • Special Guests: BeBe Zahara Benet, Shannel, Tyra Sanchez, Raven, Morgan McMichaels, Raja, Sharon Needles, Chad Michaels, Latrice Royale, Jinkx Monsoon, and Violet Chachki
    • Alternating Judge(s): Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews
    • Mini-Challenge: Photoshoot with past winners
    • Mini-Challenge Winner: Robbie Turner
    • Main Challenge: Create an outfit based on a design challenge from seasons past
    • Challenge Winner: Kim Chi
    • Main Challenge Prize: $3,000 from selfieonastick.com
    • Bottom Two: Laila McQueen and Naysha Lopez
    • Lip Sync Song: "Applause" by Lady Gaga
    • Eliminated: Naysha Lopez
    • Farewell message: "Dear Ladies + Monsters. It was a pleasure meeting you all! Play the cards you are dealt + Turn DA PARTY! P.S. I ♥ U Layla [sic] xoxo! The Beauty! Naysha Lopez ♥"
    952"Bitch Perfect"March 14, 2016 (2016-03-14)

    The queens are challenged to perform in a collegiate, all-queen drag-appella sing-off.

    • Guest Judges: Ester Dean, Lucian Piane, and Jamal Sims
    • Special Guest: AB Soto
    • Mini-Challenge: Latin dance-off to "Cha Cha Bitch"
    • Mini-Challenge Winners: Chi Chi DeVayne and Cynthia Lee Fontaine
    • Main Challenge: Perform in a collegiate a cappella sing-off called Bitch Perfect
    • Challenge Winner: Chi Chi DeVayne
    • Main Challenge Prize: 4 night getaway to a bed and breakfast in New England
    • Runway Theme: Movie Premiere Realness
    • Bottom Two: Dax ExclamationPoint and Laila McQueen
    • Lip Sync Song: "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
    • Eliminated: Dax ExclamationPoint and Laila McQueen
    • Farewell Message — Dax ExclamationPoint: "Ladies, You're all Fantastic! I wish I could be here with you! Set the world on fire + Make Everyone EAT IT -DAX! ☠"
    • Farewell Message — Laila McQueen: "You're All the Biggest Pack of freaks and I am so "Happy" to call you "family". But Actually I ♥ you All & can't wait for the future with you! xoxo Laila! PS. 1 less Madonna"
    963"RuCo's Empire"March 21, 2016 (2016-03-21)

    The queens get their Cookie on in two Empire-inspired scenes.

    • Guest Judges: Faith Evans and Tasha Smith
    • Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley
    • Mini-Challenge: Drag up a supreme court judge robe
    • Mini-Challenge Winner: Naomi Smalls
    • Returned: Naysha Lopez
    • Main Challenge: Star in two Empire-inspired acting scenes
    • Challenge Winner: Bob The Drag Queen
    • Main Challenge Prize: $3,500 of Innovative Eyewear from Bradley Kenneth
    • Runway Theme: Roller Girl Realness
    • Bottom Two: Cynthia Lee Fontaine and Robbie Turner
    • Lip Sync Song: "Mesmerized" by Faith Evans (Freemasons Radio Edit)
    • Eliminated: Cynthia Lee Fontaine
    • Farewell message: "Dont give up!!! Fight For Your Dreams!!! Love you Mis Amores #CuCu <(:3"
    974"New Wave Queens"March 28, 2016 (2016-03-28)

    The queens have to sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands.

    • Guest Judges: Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, and Lucian Piane
    • Main Challenge: Sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands
    • Challenge Winner: Robbie Turner
    • Main Challenge Prize: A wig wardrobe from Weaven Steven
    • Runway Theme: Neon Queen Realness
    • Bottom Two: Chi Chi DeVayne and Naysha Lopez
    • Lip Sync Song: "Call Me" by Blondie
    • Eliminated: Naysha Lopez
    • Farewell message: "Dear Ladies, Have a good time and push yourself. I got a 2nd chance, don't blow your first and only! xoxo Da Beauty! Naysha Lopez"
    985"Supermodel Snatch Game"April 4, 2016 (2016-04-04)

    The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show, and dress in iconic Madonna looks for the runway.

    • Guest Judges: Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman
    • Alternating Judge: Carson Kressley
    • Main Challenge: Impersonate celebrities in the Snatch Game
    • Challenge Winner: Bob The Drag Queen
    • Main Challenge Prize: A set of Lux De Ville hand bags
    • Runway Theme: Iconic Madonna looks
    • Bottom Two: Acid Betty and Naomi Smalls
    • Lip Sync Song: "Causing a Commotion" by Madonna
    • Eliminated: Acid Betty
    • Farewell message: "Ladies, You have been touched by fierceness! Now werq it out! -Bob, ♥ you! See jew in new york. -Thorgy you are amazeballs -Acidbetty.com "
    996"Wizards of Drag"April 11, 2016 (2016-04-11)

    The queens give cast members of Little Women: LA drag makeovers in the style of The Wizard of Oz.

    • Guest Judges: Todrick Hall and Marc Jacobs
    • Alternating Judge: Ross Mathews
    • Special Guest: Marc Snetiker
    • Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental
    • Mini-Challenge Winner: Bob The Drag Queen
    • Main Challenge: Give Wizard of Oz-themed makeovers to cast members of Little Women L.A.
    • Challenge Winner: Naomi Smalls
    • Main Challenge Prize: $1,000 worth of spa services from The Spa on Rodeo
    • Bottom Two: Derrick Barry and Robbie Turner
    • Lip Sync Song: "I Love It" by Icona Pop
    • Eliminated: Robbie Turner
    • Farewell message: "My dearest trashbags, I'm sorry to leave you all so soon, but know this, the love I have for you is REAL + quite strong, also whoever wins owes me a tea or a steak dinner! Love you all, Robbie"
    1007"Shady Politics"April 18, 2016 (2016-04-18)

    The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of the USA.

    • Guest Judges: Vivica A. Fox and Thomas Roberts
    • Special Guest: Andrew Christian
    • Alternating Judge(s): Carson Kressley
    • Mini-Challenge: Playing a true or false guessing game with the Pit Crew
    • Mini-Challenge Winner: Derrick Barry
    • Main Challenge: Work in pairs to shoot presidential campaign ads to smear their partner and stake their claim to be the first drag President of the U.S.A.
    • Challenge Winners: Bob the Drag Queen and Derrick Barry
    • Main Challenge Prize: A custom made gown from MountBatten Concepts
    • Runway Theme: Black and White Realness
    • Bottom Two: Chi Chi DeVayne and Thorgy Thor
    • Lip Sync Song: "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls
    • Eliminated: Thorgy Thor
    • Farewell message: "Clowns! All of you!! Come to NY - but please take down Bob! ... She's terrible! - anyway - <3 you guys! top 3?....... Naomi, Bob, Deryk... Let's see.... (that was shady!) <3 thorgy"
    1018"RuPaul Book Ball"April 25, 2016 (2016-04-25)

    The queens compete in a pageant of book inspired couture, and perform a musical tribute to Jerri Blank from Strangers With Candy.

    • Guest Judges: Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris
    • Alternating Judge(s): Ross Mathews
    • Mini Challenge: Everybody Loves Puppets
    • Mini Challenge Winner: Chi Chi DeVayne
    • Main Challenge: Design three outfits for the Book Ball, Baby Drag Realness, That's My Mama Realness and Book Couture, and perform a musical tribute to Jerri Blank from Strangers With Candy
    • Challenge Winner: Kim Chi
    • Main Challenge Prize: $2,500 gift card from Fabric Planet
    • Bottom Two: Bob the Drag Queen and Derrick Barry
    • Lip Sync Song: "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" by Sylvester James
    • Eliminated: Derrick Barry
    • Farewell message: To my top 4, Ru said I won the challenge! What happened? I love you all! <3 Derrick Bitch!
    1029"The Realness"May 2, 2016 (2016-05-02)

    The queens compete in their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit "The Realness."

    • Special Guests: Bianca Del Rio and Jayson Whitmore
    • Alternating Judge(s): Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley
    • Main Challenge: Star in the music video for RuPaul's single "The Realness"
    • Lip-sync Song: "The Realness" by RuPaul
    • Eliminated: Chi Chi DeVayne
    10310"Grand Finale"May 16, 2016 (2016-05-16)

    Wigs fly as the queens discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned.

    • Miss Congeniality: Cynthia Lee Fontaine
    • Runners Up: Kim Chi & Naomi Smalls
    • Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season eight: Bob the Drag Queen
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