The second season of ''

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'' premiered on October 14, and concluded on December 16, 2021. The season aired on Crave in Canada and

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internationally. Casting for the second season started early 2021 and the twelve contestants were announced on September 14, 2021. The winner of the second season of ''Canada’s Drag Race'' was

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, with Kendall Gender and

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as runners-up.Russ Martin
"Shantay she slayed! Icesis Couture is the winner of ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2"
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'', December 17, 2021.

Contestants

''Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.'' Notes:

Contestant progress

Lip syncs

Legend:

Guest judges

In June 2021, new judges for the second season were announced.

Brad Goreski Brad Goreski (born August 15, 1977) is a Canadian-American celebrity fashion stylist and television personality. In 2015, he joined ''Fashion Police'' as a new co-host. Since 2021, he has been one of the regular judges on ''Canada's Drag Race''. ...

Amanda Brugel Amanda Brugel (born March 24, 1978) is a Canadian actress. Born and raised in Pointe-Claire (a suburb of Montreal), Quebec, she made her acting debut in the drama film ''Vendetta'' (1999). This was followed by roles in the comedy film '' A Diva's ...

, and

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replace

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and

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (born October 21, 1984) is a Canadian actor, model, and television personality. He is known for appearances in films and television, most notably as Jay in the Lifetime dark comedy-drama series ''Unreal'' (2015–2018) and ...

behind the judging table. The season also included several guest judges. Listed in chronological order: *

Caitlin Cronenberg Caitlin Cronenberg (born October 27, 1984) is a Canadian photographer and filmmaker, known for her celebrity portraits and editorials. She is David Cronenberg's daughter and Brandon Cronenberg's sister. Early life Cronenberg was born in Toronto ...

, photographer *

Hollywood Jade Jade Anderson (born January 4, 1984), known professionally as Hollywood Jade, is a Canadian dancer and choreographer best known for his regular appearances on the reality television series ''Canada's Drag Race''. He began his career as a choreog ...

, dancer and choreographer *

Fefe Dobson Felicia Lily Dobson (born February 28, 1985) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Born in Toronto, Ontario, she began performing as a teenager, during which time she received and refused an offer from Jive Records for a recording contract. Dobso ...

, singer *

Connor Jessup Connor William Jessup (born June 23, 1994) is a Canadian actor, writer, and director. He is known for his roles as Ben Mason on the TNT science fiction television series '' Falling Skies'' (2011–2015), Taylor Blaine and Coy Henson in the ABC ...

, actor *

Bif Naked Beth Torbert is a Canadian singer best known by her stage name Bif Naked. Between 1996 and 2016, she was among the top 150 selling Canadian artists in Canada. Early life and education Bif Naked was born in New Delhi, India, to teenage parents a ...

, singer *

Gigi Gorgeous Gigi Loren Lazzarato Getty (born Gregory Allan Lazzarato; April 20, 1992), known professionally as Gigi Gorgeous Getty, is a Canadian YouTuber, socialite, actress, and model. In 2008, Lazzarato began uploading video blogs onto streaming platfo ...

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and model *

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, actress and comedian *

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, singer and actress

Special guests

Episode 2 *

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, actor Episode 3 *

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, contestant on the first season of ''

'' Episode 4 * Boman "Bomanizer" Martinez-Reid,

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and influencer Episode 10 *

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, winner of the first season of ''

'' *Irvin Washington, assistant choreographer

Episodes

Awards

References

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