Canada's Drag Race season 5

The fifth season of Canada's Drag Race premiered on November 21, 2024. The season airs on Crave in Canada and on WOW Presents Plus internationally.

Production

Crave announced that the series was renewed for a fifth season in November 2023, with a casting call taking place from November 9 to 23. Brooke Lynn Hytes, Brad Goreski, and Traci Melchor returned as the main judges.

Eleven contestants were announced on October 23, 2024, with a premiere for the season slated for November 21.

The season sees the return of "The Golden Beaver" twist, which was first introduced in the previous season. The Golden Beaver grants the maxi challenge winner the ability to save one of the bottom three competitors from lip syncing for their life.

Contestants

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

Notes

Contestant progress

Lip syncs

Legend:

Beaver Progress

Legend:

Guest judges

On November 1, 2024, it was announced Brooke Lynn Hytes, Traci Melchor, and Brad Goreski would be returning to the judging panel, along with various guest judges. Guest judges listed by order of appearance:

• Lu Kala, singer
• Peaches, feminist musician and producer
• Sarain Fox, activist and filmmaker
• Shea Couleé, contestant from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 and All Stars 7, and winner of All Stars 5
• Lauren Chan, model and editor
• Simone Denny, singer-songwriter
• Steph Tolev, comedian and actress
• Ts Madison, actress, activist, and judge on RuPaul's Drag Race
• Orville Peck, musician

Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage.

Episode 4

• Aleksandar Antonijevic, photographer
• Joanna Griffiths, businesswoman and CEO of Knix Wear Inc.

Episode 7

• Suki Doll, contestant from Canada's Drag Race Season 2

Episode 8

• Jimbo, contestant from Canada's Drag Race Season 1 and , and winner of All Stars 8

Episode 9

• Jimbo, contestant from Canada's Drag Race Season 1 and UK vs. the World Series 1, and winner of All Stars 8
• Aleksandar Antonijevic, photographer
• John Diemer, recording engineer
• Hollywood Jade, choreographer
• Kitten Kaboodle, contestant and Miss Congeniality from Canada's Drag Race Season 4
• Venus, winner of Canada's Drag Race Season 4

Episodes

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References