<P> The eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on March 7, 2016 . Returning judges include RuPaul and Michelle Visage, along with Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley, who shared judging responsibilities on an alternating basis . Twelve drag queens competed for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar". The prizes for the winner are a one - year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000 . The full list of contestants was revealed during the NewNowNext Awards on February 1, 2016 . The song "U Wear It Well" from RuPaul's album Butch Queen was featured in promotion for the show . On March 31, 2016, it was announced LogoTV renewed the show for a ninth season . It was the last season to solely be played on Logo, as the show moved to VH1 for its ninth season, and RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars Season 2 was broadcast simultaneously on VH1 . </P> <P> The theme song played during the runway segment every episode was "The Realness", and the song played during the closing credits was "Die Tomorrow", both songs from the album Realness . </P> <P> The winner of the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Bob the Drag Queen, with Kim Chi and Naomi Smalls being the runners - up . </P> <P> Cynthia Lee Fontaine returned on the ninth season as a surprise contestant to compete with the other 13 drag queens . She placed 10th overall for the second time . </P>

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