The second season of Drag Den premiered on 18 January 2024, through Amazon Prime Video. The second season showcased a total of ten contestants competing for the title of the "Filipino's Next Drag Supreme".
Casting calls for the season were opened in April 2023, and the cast was officially revealed in a teaser trailer in December 2023.
Production Throughout social media, Amazon Prime Video joined the trend involving promotional material from the film, Barbie (2023). They posted an image of Manila Luzon's doll, with the tagline: "May pasabog na announcement ang doll na 'to very soon." Fans speculated that the show is yet to announce a season two. On 14 April 2023, the streaming service announced the renewal of the reality competition series. Manila Luzon and Rod Singh announced a casting call for season two on social media. The casting call was open until 30 April 2023.
Format Contestants are instructed to participate in two challenges in the series. The judges will critique based on both challenges and choose their winner. Before they announce the highest-ranking contestant, the Drag Lord chooses three names from fate and they will participate in the Dragdagulan. The winner of the lip-sync challenge will gain immunity and have the opportunity to give to the lowest-ranking contestant from elimination.
Promotion On 1 December 2023, Sassa Gurl, Nicole Cordoves, and Manila Luzon came back as the judging panel for the second season. Additionally, it revealed the official premiere date, which is slated for 18 January 2024, and will be available through Amazon Prime Video. On 7 December 2023, ten contestants were shown in the new trailer heading down the new set of the series.
Manila Luzon announced a song collaboration with Sassa Gurl. They released the new official theme song of the series named, "Pom Pom (Take Me High)" on 12 January 2024, through Republic Records Philippines. The streaming service held a grand opening night at Ayala Malls Trinoma, on 17 January in celebration of the second season. It featured a red carpet, a media conference, and performances.
Contestants Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming. + Contestants from the second season of Drag Den and their backgrounds Contestant Age Hometown Outcome Deja 22 Baguio, Benguet Mrs. Tan 23 Laguna, Calabarzon Moi 22 Bacolod, Negros Occidental Feyvah Fatalé 24 Bulacan, Central Luzon 4th place Russia Fox 38 Daraga, Albay Margaux 24 Tondo, Metro Manila 6th place Jean Vilogue 21 Batangas City, Batangas 7th place Elvira 22 Quezon City, Metro Manila 8th place 27 Pasay, Metro Manila 9th place Maria Lava 28 Mandaue, Cebu 10th place
Contestant progress Legend:
+ Contestant Episode 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Deja TOP SAFE SAFE SAFE TOP SAFE Winner Mrs. Tan SAFE SAFE SAFE Runner-up Moi SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE TOP Runner-up Feyvah Fatalé SAFE TOP Guest Russia Fox SAFE SAFE TOP SAFE SAFE Margaux SAFE SAFE Guest Jean Vilogue SAFE SAFE Guest Elvira SAFE Guest Marlyn Guest Maria Lava Guest
Rankings + Progress of contestants including rank in each episode Rank Round 1 2 3 4 5 6Final 1 Deja Feyvah Fatalé Russia Fox Mrs. Tan Deja MoiDeja 2 Russia Fox Russia Fox Mrs. Tan Russia Fox Russia Fox Mrs. TanMoiMrs. Tan 3 Mrs. Tan Mrs. Tan Moi Margaux Moi Deja 4 Margaux Deja Deja Deja Mrs. TanFeyvah FataléRussia Fox 5 Feyvah Fatalé Moi Feyvah Fatalé Moi Margaux 6 Moi Elvira Jean Vilogue Feyvah Fatalé Feyvah Fatalé 7 Jean Vilogue Jean Vilogue Margaux Jean Vilogue 8 Marlyn Margaux Elvira 9 Maria Lava Marlyn 10 Elvira
Guest judges On 14 December 2023, the guest judges for this season were revealed. Guest judges are known as the "Drag Enforcer" in the series, and are listed in chronological order.
Yeng Constantino, singer and songwriter Bini (Aiah, Mikha, Stacey), girl group Rufa Mae Quinto, actress and comedian Alaska Thunderfuck, American drag queen and singer Megan Young, actress, model, and beauty queen Alodia Gosiengfiao, cosplayer and singer Andrea Brillantes, actress and model Dolly de Leon, actress
Special guests Guests who appeared in episodes, but not judge on the main stage.
Episode 8: Eva Papaya, drag queen Racing Chat, drag queen Jolina Padilla, drag queen Naia, winner on the first season of Drag Den
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