Snatch Game

Snatch Game is a challenge held each season (starting with the second)[1] of the American reality competition television series RuPaul's Drag Race, as well as its all-star and spin-off series RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, Drag Race Thailand, RuPaul's Drag Race UK, RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race, Canada's Drag Race,[2] Drag Race Holland, RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under, and Drag Race España. The challenge is a parody of the game show Match Game (known as Blankety Blanks in Australia and Blankety Blank in the UK), except in seasons four, five and six of All Stars, when the format was changed to parody the game show The Dating Game (known as Blind Date in the UK) under the name Snatch Game of Love. The challenge tests the contestants' skills at celebrity impersonation and improvisational comedy. It is normally staged approximately halfway through the season, although the number of contestants still in the race at the time of a Snatch Game challenge may vary from season to season.

Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Eartha Kitt, Whitney Houston, Cardi B, Cher, and RuPaul are the most impersonated celebrities on "Snatch Game", a frequent challenge on RuPaul's Drag Race and its spin-offs, having been portrayed three times each.

Snatch Game is commonly perceived as one of the most important and memorable challenges of the show and, in RuPaul's own words, the challenge separates "the basic bitches from the fierce-ass queens."[3] It is rare, although not unprecedented, for a queen to win the entire season without having placed at least high in the Snatch Game challenge: across 28 iterations of the game to date, only five contestants have ever won the season after not receiving any critiques (i.e. being safe) in the Snatch Game episode, and only four contestants have ever won a season after being placed in the bottom for their Snatch Game performance.

Due to the show's format, impersonated celebrities are usually female, although there have been several instances of contestants choosing male celebrities whose public images were sufficiently flamboyant to fit in with a drag aesthetic;[4] two contestants chose to create the character of male public figures' fictional twin sisters, and several contestants have chosen to impersonate other people directly associated with the show, such as other past or present contestants, Michelle Visage or even RuPaul himself.[5] For copyright reasons, queens cannot officially choose film or television characters,[6] although some have selected real-world actresses while actually basing their portrayal on one of the celebrity's film or television performances rather than her real-world personality.[4]

The challenge also typically brings in celebrity guests to serve as answer providers in the Match Game versions or bachelors in the Dating Game versions; the celebrity guests sometimes but not always also serve as mainstage guest judges at the end of the episode. However, some seasons have also used members of the show's regular judging panel, such as Michelle Visage, Ross Matthews, Carson Kressley or Rhys Nicholson, in lieu of outside guests.

RuPaul's Drag Race

Season 2

Tatianna won for her portrayal of Britney Spears (pictured).

The second season was the first to include the "Snatch Game" challenge. Alec Mapa and Phoebe Price were the guest celebrity contestants.

QueenImpersonationResult
TatiannaBritney SpearsWIN
Jessica WildRuPaulSAFE
JujubeeKimora LeeSAFE
Pandora BoxxCarol ChanningSAFE
RavenParis HiltonSAFE
Sahara DavenportWhitney HoustonSAFE
Tyra SanchezBeyoncéSAFE
Morgan McMichaelsPinkBTM
SoniqueLady GagaELIM

Season 3

Stacy Layne Matthews won for her portrayal of Mo'Nique (pictured).

The guest celebrity contestants for the third season's installment of "Snatch Game" were Amber Rose and Aisha Tyler, both of whom served as guest judges during the main stage competition later in the episode.

QueenImpersonationResult
Stacy Layne MatthewsMo'Nique[lower-alpha 1]WIN
Alexis MateoAlicia KeysSAFE
Carmen CarreraJennifer LopezSAFE
Manila LuzonImelda MarcosSAFE
RajaTyra BanksSAFE
ShangelaTina TurnerSAFE
Yara SofiaAmy WinehouseSAFE
Delta WorkCherBTM
MariahJoan Crawford[lower-alpha 2]ELIM
  1. played as her character Mary Lee Johnston from Precious.
  2. based on Faye Dunaway's portrayal of Crawford in Mommie Dearest.

Season 4

Chad Michaels (left) won the challenge in season 4 for her portrayal of Cher (right).

The guest celebrity contestants for the fourth season's installment of "Snatch Game" were Loretta Devine and Ross Matthews, both of whom served as guest judges during the main stage competition later in the episode.

QueenImpersonationResult
Chad MichaelsCherWIN
DiDa RitzWendy WilliamsSAFE
Jiggly CalienteSnookiSAFE
Latrice RoyaleAretha FranklinSAFE
Phi Phi O'HaraLady GagaSAFE
Sharon NeedlesMichelle VisageSAFE
WillamJessica SimpsonSAFE
MilanDiana RossBTM
Kenya MichaelsBeyoncéELIM

Season 5

Jinkx Monsoon won the challenge in season 5 for her portrayal of Edith "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale (pictured).

The guest celebrity contestants for the fifth season's installment of "Snatch Game" were Julie Brown and Downtown Julie Brown, both of whom served as guest judges during the main stage competition later in the episode. Jinkx Monsoon went on to win the season becoming the first contestant to win both "Snatch Game" and the show.[7] Alyssa Edwards was criticized by RuPaul for her performance as Katy Perry, but was safe due to immunity she had gained the previous week. RuPaul later made her tweet an apology to Katy Perry.[8]

QueenImpersonationResult
Jinkx MonsoonLittle EdieWIN
AlaskaLady BunnySAFE
Alyssa EdwardsKaty PerrySAFE
Coco MontreseJanet JacksonSAFE
Ivy WintersMarilyn MonroeSAFE
Jade JolieTaylor SwiftSAFE
Roxxxy AndrewsTamar BraxtonSAFE
DetoxKe$haBTM
Lineysha SparxCelia CruzELIM

Season 6

BenDeLaCreme (left) won the challenge in season 6 for her portrayal of Maggie Smith (right).

The guest celebrity contestants for the sixth season's installment of "Snatch Game" were Gillian Jacobs and Heather McDonald, both of whom served as guest judges during the main stage competition later in the episode.[9][10]

QueenImpersonationResult
BenDeLaCremeMaggie Smith[lower-alpha 1]WIN
Adore DelanoAnna Nicole SmithSAFE
Bianca Del RioJudge JudySAFE
Courtney ActFran Drescher[lower-alpha 2]SAFE
Darienne LakePaula DeenSAFE
Joslyn FoxTeresa GiudiceSAFE
MilkJulia ChildSAFE
Trinity K. BonetNicki MinajSAFE
Laganja EstranjaRachel ZoeBTM
Gia GunnKim KardashianELIM
  1. played as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham of Downton Abbey
  2. played as her character Fran Fine from The Nanny.

Season 7

Ginger Minj and Kennedy Davenport won the challenge in season 7 as Adele (left) and Little Richard (right).

The guest celebrity contestants for the seventh season's installment of "Snatch Game" were Tamar Braxton and Michael Urie, both of whom served as guest judges during the main stage competition later in the episode. This edition of the "Snatch Game" marked the first time that there were two winners of the challenge, Kennedy Davenport and Ginger Minj. It was also the first time that a male character (not in drag) was impersonated when Kennedy portrayed Little Richard.[11]

QueenImpersonationResult
Ginger MinjAdeleWIN
Kennedy DavenportLittle RichardWIN
KatyaSuze OrmanSAFE
Miss FameDonatella VersaceSAFE
PearlBig AngSAFE
Violet ChachkiAlyssa EdwardsSAFE
Jaidynn Diore FierceRaven-SymonéBTM
MaxSharon NeedlesELIM

Season 8: Supermodel Snatch Game

Bob the Drag Queen won the challenge in season 8 for her portrayals of Uzo Aduba (left) and Carol Channing (right).

The guest celebrity contestants for the eighth season's installment of "Snatch Game" were Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman, both of whom served as guest judges during the main stage competition later in the episode. This episode marked the first time a contestant portrayed two different celebrities as Bob the Drag Queen played both Uzo Aduba and Carol Channing. Bob went on to win the season and became the second queen to win "Snatch Game" and the show.

QueenImpersonationResult
Bob the Drag QueenUzo Aduba[lower-alpha 1] & Carol ChanningWIN
Chi Chi DeVayneEartha KittSAFE
Derrick BarryBritney SpearsSAFE
Kim ChiKimmy Jong-UnSAFE
Robbie TurnerDiana VreelandSAFE
Thorgy ThorMichael JacksonSAFE
Naomi SmallsTiffany PollardBTM
Acid BettyNancy GraceELIM

Season 9

Alexis Michelle (left) won the challenge in season 9 for her portrayal of Liza Minnelli (right).

The guest celebrity contestants for the ninth season's installment of "Snatch Game" were Candis Cayne and Denis O'Hare, both of whom served as guest judges during the main stage competition later in the episode.

QueenImpersonationResult
Alexis MichelleLiza MinnelliWIN
AjaAlyssa EdwardsSAFE
Farrah MoanGigi GorgeousSAFE
Nina Bo'nina BrownJasmine MastersSAFE
Sasha VelourMarlene DietrichSAFE
Shea CouleéNaomi CampbellSAFE
Trinity TaylorAmanda LeporeSAFE
ValentinaAriadna Gutiérrez[lower-alpha 1]SAFE
PeppermintNeNe LeakesBTM
Cynthia Lee FontaineSofia VergaraELIM

Season 10

Aquaria (left) won the challenge in season 10 for her portrayal of Melania Trump (right).

The guest celebrity contestants for the tenth season's installment of "Snatch Game" were Audra McDonald and Kate Upton, both of whom served as guest judges during the main stage competition later in the episode. Aquaria went on to win the season and became the third contestant to win "Snatch Game" and the show.

QueenImpersonationResult
AquariaMelania TrumpWIN
Asia O'HaraBeyoncéSAFE
EurekaAlana "Honey Boo Boo" ThompsonSAFE
Kameron MichaelsChynaSAFE
Miz CrackerDorothy ParkerSAFE
Monét X ChangeMaya AngelouSAFE
The VixenBlue Ivy CarterBTM
Monique HeartMaxine WatersELIM

Season 11: Snatch Game at Sea

Silky Nutmeg Ganache (left) won the challenge in season 11 for her portrayal of Ts Madison (right).

For season 11, the challenge was called "Snatch Game at Sea".[12] The title change reflected a branding agreement with advertiser Vacaya, a cruise ship tourism operator, but the format of gameplay remained unchanged.[13] The guest celebrity contestants for the eleventh season's installment of "Snatch Game" were Clea Duvall and Tony Hale, both of whom served as guest judges during the main stage competition later in the episode. This marked the second time a contestant portrayed two different celebrities as Nina West played both Harvey Fierstein and Jo Anne Worley. It also marked the first time no one was eliminated during the Snatch Game episode, and the first regular season where a queen who placed in the bottom (Yvie Oddly) went on to win the season.

Queen Impersonation Result
Silky Nutmeg Ganache Ts Madison WIN
A'Keria C. Davenport Tiffany Haddish SAFE
Nina West Harvey Fierstein & Jo Anne Worley SAFE
Plastique Tiara Lovely Mimi SAFE
Shuga Cain Charo SAFE
Vanessa Vanjie Mateo Danielle Bregoli SAFE
Brooke Lynn Hytes Celine Dion BTM
Yvie Oddly Whoopi Goldberg BTM

Season 12

Gigi Goode won the challenge for her impersonation of Maria the Robot, based on the humanoid robot Sophia (pictured).

The guest celebrity contestants for the twelfth season's installment of "Snatch Game" were Daniel Franzese and Jonathan Bennett, both of whom served as guest judges during the main stage competition later in the episode. This marked the third time a contestant portrayed two different celebrities as Widow Von'Du played both Tina and Ike Turner. Aiden Zhane's portrayal of Patricia Quinn received backlash from the actress and her supporters for implying she was a substance abuser. Aiden Zhane was eliminated for her performance.

Queen Impersonation Result
Gigi Goode Maria the Robot WIN
Crystal Methyd Poppy SAFE
Heidi N Closet Leslie Jones SAFE
Jackie Cox Lisa Rinna SAFE
Jaida Essence Hall Cardi B SAFE
Jan Bernadette Peters SAFE
Sherry Pie Katharine Hepburn SAFE
Widow Von'Du Tina Turner & Ike Turner SAFE
Brita Jennifer Holliday BTM
Aiden Zhane Patricia Quinn ELIM

Season 13

Gottmik won the challenge for her impersonation of Paris Hilton (pictured).

The guest celebrities for the 13th season of "Snatch Game" were Raven and Victoria "Porkchop" Parker while Ts Madison guest judged the contestants' performances later in the episode.

Queen Impersonation Result
Gottmik Paris Hilton WIN
Denali Jonathan Van Ness SAFE
Kandy Muse Patrick Starrr SAFE
Olivia Lux Tabitha Brown SAFE
Rosé Mary, Queen of Scots SAFE
Symone Harriet Tubman SAFE
Tina Burner Richard Simmons SAFE
Utica Queen Bob Ross BTM
Elliott with 2 Ts Rue McClanahan[lower-alpha 1] ELIM

Season 14

DeJa Skye won for impersonating Lil Jon (pictured)

The guest celebrities for the 14th season of "Snatch Game" were Raven and Dove Cameron with Dove serving as guest judge during the main stage competition later in the episode. It was the first iteration of the game in which almost every performance, save for that of DeJa Skye's Lil Jon, was criticized as being inadequate, resulting in the most bottom placements (seven) and requiring a special lipsync tournament to determine an eliminee.

Queen Impersonation Result
DeJa Skye Lil Jon WIN
Angeria Paris VanMichaels Tammie Brown BTM
Bosco Gwyneth Paltrow BTM
Daya Betty Ozzy Osbourne BTM
Jorgeous Ilana Glazer BTM
Lady Camden William Shakespeare BTM
Willow Pill Drew Barrymore BTM
Jasmine Kennedie Betsy DeVos ELIM

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

Season 2

Alaska and Katya won the challenge in season 2 for impersonating Mae West (left) and Björk (right), respectively.

The guest celebrity contestants for the second season's installment of "Snatch Game" were former RuPaul's Drag Race contestants Jujubee and Raven. Alaska and Katya were named the top two All Stars of the week and after lipsyncing for their legacy Alaska was declared the winner of the episode giving her the power to eliminate a member of the bottom three and she chose Tatianna.[14] Adore Delano quit the competition just before Snatch Game but in a prior conversation with RuPaul, she revealed she was going to impersonate Jan Crouch for the challenge.

QueenImpersonationResult
AlaskaMae WestWIN
KatyaBjörkTOP2
Alyssa EdwardsJoan Crawford[lower-alpha 1]SAFE
Ginger MinjTammy FayeSAFE
Phi Phi O'HaraTheresa CaputoSAFE
DetoxNancy GraceBTM
Roxxxy AndrewsAlaskaBTM
TatiannaAriana GrandeELIM
  1. based on Faye Dunaway's portrayal of Crawford in Mommie Dearest.

Season 3

Shangela and BenDeLaCreme won the challenge in season 3 for their portrayals of Jenifer Lewis (left) and Paul Lynde (right) respectively.

The guest celebrity contestants for the third season's installment of "Snatch Game" were RuPaul's Drag Race judges Carson Kressley and Michelle Visage. In addition, Kristin Chenoweth joined the drag queens as an additional panelist, portraying herself. BenDeLaCreme and Shangela were named the top two All Stars of the week and after lipsyncing for their legacy they were both declared the winner of the episode, in doing so BenDeLaCreme became the first contestant in the series to win the Snatch Game twice.[15][16][17][18][19]

QueenImpersonationResult
BenDeLaCremePaul LyndeWIN
ShangelaJenifer LewisWIN
AjaCrystal LaBeijaSAFE
BeBe Zahara BenetGrace JonesSAFE
Kennedy DavenportPhaedra ParksBTM
Trixie MattelRuPaulBTM
Chi Chi DeVayneMaya AngelouELIM

    Season 4: Snatch Game of Love

    Manila Luzon and Trinity the Tuck won the challenge in season 4 as Barbra Streisand (left) and Caitlyn Jenner (right), respectively.

    For the fourth season's installment, the format of the challenge was changed and was titled "Snatch Game of Love". Instead of parodying the television show Match Game as in previous seasons, this installment parodied the television show The Dating Game. Gus Kenworthy and Keiynan Lonsdale played as bachelors looking for love, and each interviewed four celebrity contestants (who were actually the queens doing celebrity impersonations). The bachelors could not see the celebrities as they were separated by a wall. After reading a series of questions and hearing their responses, each bachelor selected the celebrity of his choice. Kenworthy chose Jenner (portrayed by Trinity the Tuck) and Lonsdale chose Streisand (portrayed by Manila Luzon). Kenworthy and Lonsdale served as guest judges during the main stage competition later in the episode, where Trinity and Manila were named the top two All Stars of the week. After lipsyncing for their legacy Manila was declared the winner of the episode, and she eliminated Gia Gunn, making her the first contestant to be twice eliminated due to a Snatch Game performance.[20][21]

    Celebrities interviewed by Kenworthy:

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Trinity the TuckCaitlyn JennerTOP2
    Monét X ChangeWhitney HoustonSAFE
    Naomi SmallsWendy WilliamsSAFE
    ValentinaEartha KittBTM

    Celebrities interviewed by Lonsdale:

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Manila LuzonBarbra StreisandWIN
    Latrice RoyaleDella ReeseSAFE
    Monique HeartTiffany HaddishSAFE
    Gia GunnJenny BuiELIM

    Season 5: Snatch Game of Love

    Shea Couleé (left) won the challenge in All Stars season 5 for her portrayal of Flavor Flav (right).

    The fifth season of All Stars continued the Snatch Game of Love format from season 4, with celebrity guests Tommy Dorfman and Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman portraying this year's bachelors. Dorfman chose Walter Mercado (played by Alexis Mateo) and Bowyer-Chapman chose Flavor Flav (played by Shea Couleé). On the main stage, Couleé was named the winner of the challenge and owing to a twist in the judging format, all 5 of the other contestants were up for elimination, in spite of Jujubee and Alexis receiving positive critiques. India Ferrah was eliminated for her portrayal of Jeffree Star.

    Celebrities interviewed by Dorfman:

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Alexis MateoWalter MercadoBTM
    Miz CrackerLady GagaBTM
    India FerrahJeffree StarELIM

    Celebrities interviewed by Bowyer-Chapman:

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Shea CouleéFlavor FlavWIN
    Blair St. ClairEllen DeGeneresBTM
    JujubeeEartha KittBTM

    Season 6: Snatch Game of Love

    Ginger Minj (left) won the challenge in All Stars season 6 for her portrayal of Phyllis Diller (right).

    The sixth season of All Stars once again used the Snatch Game of Love format, with celebrity guests Cheyenne Jackson and Fortune Feimster portraying this year's bachelors. Jackson chose Phyllis Diller (played by Ginger Minj) while Feimster chose none of the contestants, picking Cheyenne Jackson instead. On the main stage, Ginger was named the winner of the challenge (becoming the second contestant to win the Snatch Game twice, alongside BenDeLaCreme) while Pandora and Trinity were named the bottom queens. After winning the lip sync against lip sync assassin Heidi N Closet, Ginger chose to eliminate Pandora.

    Celebrities interviewed by Jackson:

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Ginger MinjPhyllis DillerWIN
    Kylie Sonique LoveDolly PartonSAFE
    Trinity K. BonetWhitney HoustonBTM

    Celebrities interviewed by Feimster:

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Eureka!DivineSAFE
    Ra'Jah O'HaraLa Toya JacksonSAFE
    Pandora BoxxKim Cattrall[lower-alpha 1]ELIM
    1. played as her character Samantha Jones from Sex and the City.

    Drag Race Thailand

    Season 1

    Natalia Pliacam won "Snatch Game" and the runway challenge, while Année Maywong, JAJA, and Petchra lost the challenge with Petchra being eliminated.[22]

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Natalia PliacamSumanee GunakasemWIN
    B EllaLeena JungSAFE
    AmadivaCherprang AreekulSAFE
    Dearis DollJintara PoonlarpSAFE
    Année MaywongLukkade MetineeBTM
    JAJANicki MinajBTM
    PetchraAmy WinehouseELIM

    Season 2

    Tormai won the snatch game. Srimala lost the "Snatch Game." The bottom two, however, were Srimala and Tormai. Angele won the runway challenge. The winner of the "Snatch Game," Tormai, was eliminated.

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Angele AnangVatanikaWIN
    BanditOrnapha KrisadeeSAFE
    Vanda Miss JoaquimCardi BSAFE
    SrimalaSophia LaBTM
    TormaiThapanee IetsrichaiELIM

    RuPaul's Drag Race UK

    Series 1

    Baga Chipz and The Vivienne were the winners of the first Snatch Game of the UK series, portraying Margaret Thatcher (left) and Donald Trump (right), respectively.

    The guest celebrity contestants for the first series' installment of "Snatch Game" were Lorraine Kelly and Stacey Dooley.

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Baga ChipzMargaret ThatcherWIN
    The VivienneDonald TrumpWIN
    Blu HydrangeaMary BerrySAFE
    Cheryl HoleGemma CollinsSAFE
    Divina de CampoJulia ChildSAFE
    CrystalRue McClanahan[lower-alpha 1]BTM
    Sum Ting WongDavid AttenboroughELIM

    Series 2

    Bimini was the winner of the Snatch Game of the second UK series, portraying Katie Price. (pictured)

    The guest celebrity contestants for the second series' installment of "Snatch Game" were Gemma Collins and Michelle Visage.

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Bimini Bon BoulashKatie PriceWIN
    A'WhoraLouie SpenceSAFE
    Ellie DiamondMatt Lucas[lower-alpha 1]SAFE
    Sister SisterSally Morgan[lower-alpha 2]SAFE
    TayceJane Turner[lower-alpha 3]SAFE
    Lawrence ChaneyMiriam MargolyesBTM
    Tia KofiMel BELIM
    1. played as Vicky Pollard of Little Britain
    2. credited as Psychic Sally
    3. played as Kath Day-Knight of Kath & Kim

    Series 3

    Ella Vaday was the winner of the Snatch Game of the third UK series, portraying Nigella Lawson. (pictured)

    The guest celebrity contestants for the third series' installment of "Snatch Game" were Nadine Coyle and Judi Love.

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Ella VadayNigella LawsonWIN
    Kitty Scott-ClausGemma CollinsSAFE
    Krystal VersaceSelina Mosinski[lower-alpha 1]SAFE
    Scarlett HarlettMacaulay Culkin[lower-alpha 2]SAFE
    Vanity MilanJocelyn Jee Esien[lower-alpha 3]SAFE
    Choriza MayMargarita PracatanELIM
    River MedwayAmy ChildsELIM
    1. played as Charity Shop Sue
    2. played as Kevin McCallister from the Home Alone films
    3. played as her character Gladys Kingston from Little Miss Jocelyn

    Canada's Drag Race

    Season 1

    Jimbo was the winner of the first Snatch Game of the Canada series, portraying Joan Rivers (pictured)

    The first "Snatch Game" on Canada's Drag Race differentiated itself from other iterations of the franchise with a short introductory segment which depicted the characters arriving at the Snatch Game studio and being interviewed on the red carpet by Traci Melchor in a parody of her role on eTalk.[23]

    The guest celebrity contestants were Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan.

    QueenImpersonationResult
    JimboJoan RiversWIN
    BOAGypsy Rose BlanchardSAFE
    Ilona VerleyRebecca MoreSAFE
    LemonJoJo SiwaSAFE
    Rita BagaÉdith PiafSAFE
    Scarlett BoBoLiza MinnelliSAFE
    PriyankaMiss CleoBTM
    KiaraMariah CareyELIM

    Season 2

    Synthia Kiss was the winner of the second Snatch Game of the Canada series, portraying Rachel Zoe (pictured)

    As in the first season, the second "Snatch Game" on Canada's Drag Race again depicted the characters arriving at the Snatch Game studio and being interviewed on the red carpet by Traci Melchor.

    The guest celebrity contestants were Brad Goreski and Boman "Bomanizer" Martinez-Reid.

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Synthia KissRachel ZoeWIN
    AdrianaSofia Vergara[lower-alpha 1]SAFE
    Gia MetricJim Carrey[lower-alpha 2]SAFE
    Icesis CoutureLa VenenoSAFE
    Kendall GenderKris JennerSAFE
    Kimora AmourLeslie JonesSAFE
    PythiaGrimesSAFE
    Eve 6000Bernie SandersBTM
    Suki DollYoko OnoELIM

    Drag Race Holland

    Season 1

    The guest celebrity contestants were Carlo Boszhard and Monica Geuze.

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Envy PeruPatty BrardWIN
    ChelseaBoyJoe ExoticSAFE
    Janey JackéAnny SchilderSAFE
    Ma'Ma QueenRaven van DorstSAFE
    Miss Abby OMGMichella KoxBTM
    SederginneMega Mega MindyELIM

    Season 2

    Keta Minaj and Vivaldi were the winners of the second Snatch Game of the Holland series, portraying Sophie Anderson (left) and Nikkie Plessen (right), respectively.

    The guest celebrity contestants were Carlo Boszhard and Elise Schaap.

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Keta MinajSophie AndersonWIN
    VivaldiNikkie PlessenWIN
    My Little PunyMarijke HelwegenSAFE
    TabithaKim HollandSAFE
    The CountessLouis XIVSAFE
    Vanessa Van CartierQueen MathildeSAFE
    Ivy-ElyseCardi BBTM
    Love MasisiGrace JonesELIM

    RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under

    Season 1

    Anita Wigl'it won the Snatch Game episode for her impersonation of Queen Elizabeth II (pictured).

    Due to filming restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the first Snatch Game in RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under featured regular judges Michelle Visage and Rhys Nicholson as the celebrity contestants, instead of bringing in outside celebrities. Most queens received negative critiques for their impersonations.

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Anita Wigl'itQueen Elizabeth IIWIN
    Elektra ShockCatherine O'Hara[lower-alpha 1]SAFE
    Etcetera Etcetera Lindy Chamberlain-CreightonSAFE
    Karen from FinanceDolly PartonSAFE
    Kita MeanDr. SeussSAFE
    Maxi ShieldMagda Szubanski[lower-alpha 2]SAFE
    Scarlet AdamsJennifer CoolidgeSAFE
    Coco JumboLizzoBTM
    Art SimoneBindi IrwinELIM
    1. played as Moira Rose of Schitt's Creek
    2. played as Lynne Postlethwaite of The D-Generation

    On the British broadcast, a joke regarding Prince Philip was removed due to his death weeks before the broadcast, while one of the jokes regarding Prince Andrew was removed for unknown reasons.[24][25]

    Drag Race España

    Season 1

    Killer Queen won the Snatch Game episode for her impersonation of Isabel Díaz Ayuso (pictured).

    The guest celebrity contestants were Samantha Hudson and Kika Lorace.

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Killer QueenIsabel Díaz AyusoWIN
    Carmen FaralaDakota TárragaSAFE
    Dovima NurmiCayetana Fitz-James StuartSAFE
    Pupi PoissonKarinaSAFE
    SagittariaEncarnita RojasSAFE
    Hugáceo CrujienteMona LisaBTM
    Arantxa Castilla-La ManchaBelén EstebanELIM

    Season 2

    The guest celebrity contestants were Eva Hache and Jedet.

    QueenImpersonationResult
    SharonneVerónica ForquéWIN
    Drag SethlasCarmen LomanaSAFE
    Estrella XtravaganzaPaquita SalasSAFE
    Juriji Der KleeIsabel, 'vecinas de Valencia'SAFE
    MarinaAntonia Dell'AtteSAFE
    Venedita Von DäshMiguel BoséSAFE
    Diamante MerybrownRuPaulBTM
    OnyxJoanna of CastileELIM

    Drag Race Italia

    Season 1

    Le Riche won the Snatch Game episode for her impersonation of Valeria Marini (pictured).

    Main judge Tommaso Zorzi hosted the Snatch Game, while Chiara Francini and Priscilla (out of drag, as Mariano) were the contestants. Vincenzo de Lucia also made a guest appearance in character as Barbara d'Urso.

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Le RicheValeria MariniWIN
    Elecktra BionicFrancesca CiprianiSAFE
    Farida KantAlessandra CelentanoSAFE
    Luquisha LubambaElettra LamborghiniSAFE
    Ava HangarAlice and Ellen KesslerBTM
    DivinityBelén RodríguezELIM
    Enorma JeanRita Levi-MontalciniDISQ[lower-alpha 1]
    1. Before the runway and the judges' critiques, both Ava Hangar and Enorma Jean are summoned to the main stage. Rather than disqualifying them outright for their behavior in last week’s Untucked, Priscilla offers them the chance to lip-sync to RuPaul’s “Champion” in order to stay in the competition. Ava Hangar is declared safe, while Enorma Jean is disqualified.

    RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World

    Season 1

    Blu Hydrangea and Baga Chipz won the challenge for impersonating Mike Myers (left) and Kathy Bates (right), respectively.

    For this season, the format was changed and titled "Snatch Game: Family Edition". Instead of parodying the television show Match Game, this installment parodied the television show Family Feud. The celebrities played in two families, captained by Katie Price and Michelle Visage. The contestants had to match the number one reply from a survey done to 69 drunk squirrel friends. After all three members of their family had answered, Price and Visage had to give their definitive answer, which could be from one of their family members, or a totally new one. Blu Hydrangea and Baga Chipz were named the top two queens of the week, and the rest were up for elimination. Blu and Baga lipsynced for the world, with Blu winning the lip sync and eliminating Pangina.

    Price Family:

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Baga ChipzKathy Bates[lower-alpha 1]TOP2
    JujubeeCherBTM
    Pangina HealsMariah CareyELIM

    Visage Family:

    QueenImpersonationResult
    Blu HydrangeaMike Myers[lower-alpha 2]WIN
    Janey JackéJames CharlesBTM
    Mo HeartBilly Porter[lower-alpha 3]BTM
    1. played as Annie Wilkes from Misery
    2. played as Austin Powers and Dr. Evil from the Austin Powers series of films
    3. played as Pray Tell from Pose

    Most frequent impersonations

    ImpersonationsCelebrityQueenSeasonResult
    3BeyoncéTyra SanchezSeason 2SAFE
    Kenya MichaelsSeason 4ELIM
    Asia O'HaraSeason 10SAFE
    Cardi BVanda Miss JoaquimThailand 2SAFE
    Jaida Essence HallSeason 12SAFE
    Ivy-ElyseHolland 2BTM
    CherDelta WorkSeason 3BTM
    Chad MichaelsSeason 4WIN
    JujubeeUK vs The WorldBTM
    Eartha KittChi Chi DeVayneSeason 8SAFE
    ValentinaAll Stars 4BTM
    JujubeeAll Stars 5BTM
    Lady GagaSoniqueSeason 2ELIM
    Phi Phi O'HaraSeason 4SAFE
    Miz CrackerAll Stars 5BTM
    RuPaul Jessica WildSeason 2SAFE
    Trixie MattelAll Stars 3BTM
    Diamante MerybrownEspaña 2BTM
    Whitney HoustonSahara DavenportSeason 2SAFE
    Monét X ChangeAll Stars 4SAFE
    Trinity K. BonetAll Stars 6BTM
    2Alyssa EdwardsViolet ChachkiSeason 7SAFE
    AjaSeason 9SAFE
    Amy WinehouseYara SofiaSeason 3SAFE
    PetchraThailand 1ELIM
    Britney SpearsTatiannaSeason 2WIN
    Derrick BarrySeason 8SAFE
    Carol ChanningPandora BoxxSeason 2SAFE
    Bob the Drag QueenSeason 8WIN
    Dolly PartonKaren From FinanceDown Under 1SAFE
    Kylie Sonique LoveAll Stars 6SAFE
    Gemma CollinsCheryl HoleUK 1SAFE
    Kitty Scott-ClausUK 3SAFE
    Grace JonesBeBe Zahara BenetAll Stars 3SAFE
    Love MasisiHolland 2ELIM
    Joan CrawfordMariahSeason 3ELIM
    Alyssa EdwardsAll Stars 2SAFE
    Julia ChildMilkSeason 6SAFE
    Divina de CampoUK 1SAFE
    Leslie JonesHeidi N ClosetSeason 12SAFE
    Kimora AmourCanada 2SAFE
    Liza MinnelliAlexis MichelleSeason 9WIN
    Scarlett BoBoCanada 1SAFE
    Mariah CareyKiaraCanada 1ELIM
    Pangina HealsUK vs The WorldELIM
    Maya AngelouChi Chi DeVayneAll Stars 3ELIM
    Monét X ChangeSeason 10SAFE
    Nancy GraceAcid BettySeason 8ELIM
    DetoxAll Stars 2BTM
    Nicki MinajTrinity K. BonetSeason 6SAFE
    JAJAThailand 1BTM
    Paris HiltonRavenSeason 2SAFE
    GottmikSeason 13WIN
    Rachel ZoeLaganja EstranjaSeason 6BTM
    Synthia KissCanada 2WIN
    Rue McClanahanCrystalUK 1BTM
    Elliott with 2 TsSeason 13ELIM
    Sofia VergaraCynthia Lee FontaineSeason 9ELIM
    AdrianaCanada 2SAFE
    Tina TurnerShangelaSeason 3SAFE
    Widow Von'DuSeason 12SAFE
    Tiffany HaddishMonique HeartAll Stars 4SAFE
    A'Keria C. DavenportSeason 11SAFE
    Wendy WilliamsDiDa RitzSeason 4SAFE
    Naomi SmallsAll Stars 4SAFE

    Reception

    The "Snatch Game" challenge has been called the signature challenge on the show.[26] Kevin O'Keeffe from Into discusses that the challenge isn't only about the celebrity impersonation and RuPaul looks for accuracy, humor and the idea of the character. He also states that the challenge tests a lot of different skills, such as the queens' ability to put on a different look from their signature one, and also their ability to be "funny on a dime".[27] RuPaul states each year, as the challenge is introduced, that the cardinal rule of the challenge is to make him laugh.[5]

    Writing for Vulture, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers state that "Snatch Game" is "the mother of all comedy challenges on a reality show" despite the varied results over the years.[15] On a more critical reception of the challenge, Josh Lee, for PopBuzz, argues that while the annual challenge has given viewers some of the best moments from RuPaul's Drag Race, it is starting to feel stale overall. He comments that recent celebrity impersonations in the challenge have been lackluster and the show should adapt and retire "Snatch Game" in future seasons of the series.[28]

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