This season introduced the Lip Sync for the Crown tournament, where the Top 4 competed in sudden-death lip-syncs to determine the winner. Episode Guide Main Challenge Guest Judges Oh. My. Gaga! Miss Charisma pageant (hometown & Gaga looks)
, Nina Bo'nina Brown , Valentina , Farrah Moan , Aja , Cynthia Lee Fontaine , Eureka O'Hara , Charlie Hides , Kimora Blac , and Jaymes Mansfield . Key Highlights & Episodes RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 9
Lady Gaga guest judged in " Oh. My. Gaga! " (E1), where no one was eliminated. This season introduced the Lip Sync for the
14 queens competed for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" and a $100,000 cash prize. Cast List The season featured 14 contestants: Sasha Velour (Winner) Peppermint (Runner-up) Trinity Taylor & Shea Couleé (Finalists) My. Gaga! " (E1)
Eureka O'Hara was forced to withdraw in episode 5 due to a torn ACL sustained during the cheerleading challenge in episode 2.