: The remaining All Stars ran a gauntlet through Los Angeles, including a group interview and a stand-up routine at the Comedy Store, before the final crowning. The Winner's Circle
: Chad Michaels & Shannel (The eventual powerhouses). RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Reality 2012 0h 43...
: Chad Michaels ’ victory set the standard for "professionalism" in the Hall of Fame, while the mixed reception to the team format led the show to revert to individual competition in all subsequent All Stars seasons. : The remaining All Stars ran a gauntlet
: Unlike the individual competition of regular seasons, the 12 returning queens had to compete in teams of two . : Unlike the individual competition of regular seasons,
The first season of All Stars introduced a unique ruleset that hasn't been seen since:
The 2012 premiere of was a high-stakes "wig-to-wig" battle that forever changed the franchise. While the season is famously remembered for its controversial "teams" format, it brought together some of the most iconic queens in drag history. The Format That Shook the Fandom