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
: If one partner failed a challenge or lost a lip sync, both members of the team were eliminated. 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 2012 premiere of was a high-stakes "wig-to-wig"