RuPaul's Drag Race (USA) 2009 - Present

ABOUT THE SHOW ABOUT THE SHOW

RuPaul's Drag Race is an American reality competition television series, RuPaul's Drag Race is an American reality competition television series, the first in the Drag Race franchise, produced by World of Wonder for the first in the Drag Race franchise, produced by World of Wonder for Logo TV, WOW Presents Plus, and, beginning with the ninth season, VH1. Logo TV, WOW Presents Plus, and, beginning with the ninth season, VH1. The show documents RuPaul in the search for "America's next drag The show documents RuPaul in the search for "America's next drag superstar". RuPaul plays the role of host, mentor, and head judge for this superstar". RuPaul plays the role of host, mentor, and head judge for this series, as contestants are given different challenges each week. series, as contestants are given different challenges each week. RuPaul's Drag Race employs a panel of judges, including RuPaul, Michelle RuPaul's Drag Race employs a panel of judges, including RuPaul, Michelle Visage, an alternating third main judge of either Carson Kressley or Ross Visage, an alternating third main judge of either Carson Kressley or Ross Mathews, and a host of other guest judges, who critique contestants' Mathews, and a host of other guest judges, who critique contestants' progress throughout the competition. The title of the show is a play on progress throughout the competition. The title of the show is a play on drag queen and drag racing, and the title sequence and song "Drag Race" drag queen and drag racing, and the title sequence and song "Drag Race" both have a drag-racing theme. both have a drag-racing theme.

RuPaul's Drag Race has spanned fourteen seasons and inspired the spin-off shows RuPaul's Drag Race has spanned fourteen seasons and inspired the spin-off shows RuPaul's Drag U, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, and RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race; RuPaul's Drag U, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, and RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race; the companion series RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked; and numerous international the companion series RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked; and numerous international franchises including British and Australian and New Zealand versions hosted by RuPaul franchises including British and Australian and New Zealand versions hosted by RuPaul as well as Chilean, Thai, Canadian, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French, and Philippine as well as Chilean, Thai, Canadian, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French, and Philippine editions, upcoming Belgian, Swedish, Mexican, German, and Brazilian installments, and editions, upcoming Belgian, Swedish, Mexican, German, and Brazilian installments, and international all star competitions hosted in The U.K. and Canada. international all star competitions hosted in The U.K. and Canada. The show has become the highest-rated television program on Logo TV, and airs The show has become the highest-rated television program on Logo TV, and airs internationally, including in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and internationally, including in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and Israel. The show earned RuPaul six consecutive Emmys (2016 to 2021) for Outstanding Israel. The show earned RuPaul six consecutive Emmys (2016 to 2021) for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program. The show itself has been awarded as Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program. The show itself has been awarded as

times (2018 to 2021),

21st GLAAD Media Awards. It has been

Choice Television 21st GLAAD Media Awards. It has been nominated for four Critics' Choice Television Award including Best Reality Series – Competition and Best Reality Show Host for Award including Best Reality Series – Competition and Best Reality Show Host for RuPaul, and was nominated for a Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Make-up RuPaul, and was nominated for a Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Make-up for a Multi-Camera Series or Special (Non-Prosthetic). Later in 2018, the show became for a Multi-Camera Series or Special (Non-Prosthetic). Later in 2018, the show became the first show to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition the first show to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality- Program and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or RealityCompetition Program in the same year, a feat it has since repeated three times. Competition Program in the same year, a feat it has since repeated three times.

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The first season of RuPaul's Drag Race, later The first season of RuPaul's Drag Race, later referred to as The Lost Season, premiered in the referred to as The Lost Season, premiered in the United States on February 2, 2009, on Logo Nine United States on February 2, 2009, on Logo. Nine contestants were selected to compete in the contestants were selected to compete in the running of becoming "America's Next Drag running of becoming "America's Next Drag Superstar." Superstar "

The winner of the first season won a lifetime The winner of the first season won a lifetime supply of MAC Cosmetics, was featured in an LA supply of MAC Cosmetics, was featured in an LA Eyeworks campaign, joined the Logo Drag Race Eyeworks campaign, joined the Logo Drag Race tour, and won a cash prize of $20,000 One of the tour, and won a cash prize of $20,000. One of the nine contestants to compete on RuPaul's Drag nine contestants to compete on RuPaul's Drag Race was determined by an audience vote via the Race was determined by an audience vote via the show's official website. The results were show's official website The results were announced in early September 2008. The announced in early September 2008. The contestant to win this honor was Nina Flowers contestant to win this honor was Nina Flowers from Bayamón, Puerto Rico (currently Denver, from Bayamón, Puerto Rico (currently Denver, Colorado). The theme song playing during the Colorado). The theme song playing during the runway every episode was "Cover Girl" from runway every episode was "Cover Girl" from RuPaul's album Champion RuPaul's album Champion

The winner of the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race was BeBe Zahara Benet, with Nina The winner of the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race was BeBe Zahara Benet, with Nina Flowers placing as runner-up as well as winning Miss Congeniality Flowers placing as runner-up as well as winning Miss Congeniality.

In Late 2013, Logo re-aired the first season, which was titled RuPaul's Drag Race: The Lost In Late 2013, Logo re-aired the first season, which was titled RuPaul's Drag Race: The Lost Season Ru-Vealed, and featured commentary from RuPaul. Season Ru-Vealed, and featured commentary from RuPaul.

In 2012, Nina Flowers, Shannel, and Tammie Brown returned to compete for a spot in the Drag In 2012, Nina Flowers, Shannel, and Tammie Brown returned to compete for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame in the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Nina and Tammie placed Race Hall of Fame in the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Nina and Tammie placed 9th/10th overall, while Shannel placed 3rd/4th overall alongside Season 2 contestant 9th/10th overall, while Shannel placed 3rd/4th overall alongside Season 2 contestant Jujubee Jujubee

In the third season of All Stars, it was revealed that BeBe Zahara Benet would be competing In the third season of All Stars, it was revealed that BeBe Zahara Benet would be competing as the surprise tenth queen She placed 3rd/4th overall, alongside Season 2 and 3 as the surprise tenth queen. She placed 3rd/4th overall, alongside Season 2 and 3 contestant, Shangela, due to a jury vote contestant, Shangela, due to a jury vote

In 2020, Ongina returned to compete in the fifth season of All Stars for a spot in the Drag In 2020, Ongina returned to compete in the fifth season of All Stars for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame She placed 9th overall Race Hall of Fame She placed 9th overall

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The second season of The second season of RuPaul's Drag Race RuPaul's Drag Race premiered premiered on February 1, 2010 and aired its final episode on April on February 1, 2010 and aired its final episode on April 26, 2010. On May 1, 2009, the casting website for 26, 2010 On May 1, 2009, the casting website for series opened, allowing prospective contestants to series opened, allowing prospective contestants to create user profiles and upload videos of themselves create user profiles and upload videos of themselves to be voted on by viewers; the applicant collecting the to be voted on by viewers; the applicant collecting the most votes being invited to become a contestant of most votes being invited to become a contestant of the second season At the end of the online casting the second season. At the end of the online casting period, period, Jessica Wild Jessica Wild had collected the most votes and had collected the most votes and was announced as being a season two contestant. was announced as being a season two contestant

For season two, the number of contestants was For season two, the number of contestants was increased from nine to twelve, and the prizes were increased from nine to twelve, and the prizes were slightly modified: a lifetime supply of NYX Cosmetics slightly modified: a lifetime supply of NYX Cosmetics and be the face of nyxcosmetics com, an exclusive and be the face of nyxcosmetics.com, an exclusive one-year public relations contract with Logo Drag one-year public relations contract with Logo Drag Race tour, and a cash prize of $25,000. A new Race tour, and a cash prize of $25,000 A new tradition of writing a farewell message in lipstick on tradition of writing a farewell message in lipstick on their workstation mirror was started by the first their workstation mirror was started by the first eliminated queen of the season. Beginning with this eliminated queen of the season Beginning with this season, each week's episode is followed by a behind- season, each week's episode is followed by a behindthe-scenes show, the-scenes show, RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked.

The winner of the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race was The winner of the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Tyra Sanchez Tyra Sanchez, with , with Raven Raven placing as runner-up placing as runner-up and and Pandora Boxx Pandora Boxx winning winning Miss Congeniality Miss Congeniality First out, First out, Shangela Shangela returned in the first episode of returned in the first episode of Season 3 Season 3 for a second chance to win the crown She for a second chance to win the crown She ended up placing 6th ended up placing 6th In 2012 In 2012 Jujubee Jujubee, Pandora Boxx and Raven returned to compete for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame on , Pandora Boxx and Raven returned to compete for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame on All Stars All Stars Pandora placed 11th/12th, Jujubee 3rd/4th, and Raven as Runner Up placed 11th/12th, Jujubee 3rd/4th, and Raven as Runner Up In 2016 In 2016 Tatianna Tatianna returned to compete on returned to compete on All Stars 2 All Stars 2, where she placed 6th , where she placed 6th In January 2018 In January 2018 Morgan McMichaels Morgan McMichaels and Shangela returned to compete on and Shangela returned to compete on All Stars 3 All Stars 3 Morgan placed 5th Morgan placed 5th and Shangela placed 3rd/4th alongside and Shangela placed 3rd/4th alongside Season 1 Season 1 winner winner Bebe Zahara Benet Bebe Zahara Benet Sahara Davenport Sahara Davenport passed away on October 1, 2012 due to health complications The first episode of passed away on October 1, 2012 due to health complications The first episode of All All Stars, Stars,which featured several of her fellow Season 2 contestants as well as her partner, which featured several of her fellow Season 2 contestants as well as her partner, Season 3 Season 3 rrunner-up unner-up Manila Luzon Manila Luzon, was dedicated in her memory , was dedicated in her memory In May 2020, it was confirmed that In May 2020, it was confirmed that Jujubee Jujubee would return to compete for a third time, in would return to compete for a third time, in All Stars 5 All Stars 5 She was She was runner-up, alongside runner-up, alongside Season 10 Season 10 contestant, contestant, Miz Cracker Miz Cracker In November 2021, In November 2021, Jujubee Jujubee participated in the participated in the first season of first season of Queen of the Universe Queen of the Universe She was eliminated in the first round of the show placing 10th-14th She eliminated in the first round of the show placing 10th-14th In January 2022, In January 2022, Jujubee Jujubee went on to return to compete for a fifth time in went on to return to compete for a fifth time in RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. World (2022) World (2022), where she would compete for the title of , where she would compete for the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World Queen of the Mothertucking World, she placed , she placed 3rd/4th 3rd/4th.

In May 2021 it was announced that In May 2021 it was announced that Kylie Sonique Love Kylie Sonique Love (formerly known as just Sonique) and (formerly known as just Sonique) Pandora Boxx Pandora Boxx will be returning to compete on will be returning to compete on All Stars 6 All Stars 6 Kylie won the season, while Pandora placed sixth after being sent . Kylie won the season, while Pandora placed sixth after being sent home by home by Ginger Minj Ginger Minj.

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The third season of The third season of RuPaul's Drag Race RuPaul's Drag Race began began airing on January 24, 2011. Twelve new airing on January 24, 2011 Twelve new contestants and contestants and one returning contestant one returning contestant competed for the title of "America's Next Drag competed for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a headlining spot on the Absolut Tour, Superstar", a headlining spot on the Absolut Tour, a lifetime supply of Kryolan makeup, and a cash a lifetime supply of Kryolan makeup, and a cash prize of $75,000 prize of $75,000.

This season saw This season saw Michelle Visage Michelle Visage rreplacing eplacing Merle Merle Ginsberg Ginsberg at the judge's table and at the judge's table and Billy B Billy B, , Mike Ruiz Mike Ruiz, , and Jeffrey Moran filling in for and Jeffrey Moran filling in for Santino Rice Santino Rice's 's absence during several episodes. (Billy B filled in absence during several episodes. (Billy B filled in for four episodes, Mike Ruiz for two, and Jeffrey for four episodes, Mike Ruiz for two, and Jeffrey Moran for one) Other changes made were the Moran for one) Other changes made were the introduction of a wildcard contestant from the introduction of a wildcard contestant from the past season, an episode with no elimination, and a past season, an episode with no elimination, and a contestant was brought back into the contestant was brought back into the competition after having been eliminated a few competition after having been eliminated a few episodes prior. A new pit crew was also episodes prior A new pit crew was also iintroduced. ntroduced.

As with the previous season, each week's episode was followed by a behind-the-scenes show, RuPaul's Drag As with the previous season, each week's episode was followed by a behind-the-scenes show, RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked. Race: Untucked

At the end of the fifteenth episode, At the end of the fifteenth episode, Raja Raja was crowned as the winner, with Manila Luzon placing as Runner Up and was crowned as the winner, with Manila Luzon placing as Runner Up and Yara Sofia being crowned Ms Congeniality Yara Sofia being crowned Ms Congeniality

On December 6, 2011, Amazon com released this season on DVD via their CreateSpace program On December 6, 2011, Amazon.com released this season on DVD via their CreateSpace program.

Manila Luzon Manila Luzon, , Alexis Mateo Alexis Mateo, , Mimi Imfurst Mimi Imfurst and and Yara Sofia Yara Sofia returned to compete on returned to compete on All Stars 1 All Stars 1 Competing in pairs, . Competing in pairs, Manila placed 7th/8th alongside Manila placed 7th/8th alongside Latrice Royale Latrice Royale as Team Latrila and Mimi placed 12th/11th alongside as Team Latrila and Mimi placed 12th/11th alongside Pandora Pandora Boxx Boxx as Team Mandora Alexis and Yara placed 5th/6th as Team Yarlexis as Team Mandora Alexis and Yara placed 5th/6th as Team Yarlexis

In January 2018 In January 2018 Shangela Shangela returned to compete on returned to compete on All Stars 3 All Stars 3 She placed 3rd/4th place alongside She placed 3rd/4th place alongside BeBe Zahara BeBe Zahara Benet Benet

In December 2018 In December 2018 Manila Luzon Manila Luzon returned to compete on returned to compete on All Stars 4 All Stars 4, she placed 6th overall. , she placed 6th overall In May 2020 it was announced that In May 2020 it was announced that India Ferrah India Ferrah, , Alexis Mateo Alexis Mateo and and Mariah Balenciaga Mariah Balenciaga will be returning to compete will be returning to compete on on All Stars 5 All Stars 5 Mariah placed 8th, India placed 6th, and Alexis placed 5th Mariah placed 8th, India placed 6th, and Alexis placed 5th In May 2021 it was announced that In May 2021 it was announced that Yara Sofia Yara Sofia will be returning to compete on will be returning to compete on All Stars 6 All Stars 6 Yara placed 10th Yara placed 10th In April 2022 it was announced that In April 2022 it was announced that Raja Raja will be returning to compete on will be returning to compete on All Stars 7 All Stars 7, the first All Winners season , the first All Winners season of Drag Race Raja placed 5th-8th and won the title of Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses of Drag Race. Raja placed 5th-8th and won the of Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses.

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The fourth season of The fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 30, 2012, with cast began airing on January 30, 2012, with cast members announced November 13, 2011. members announced November 13, 2011.

The winner of season four headlined Logo's The winner of season four headlined Logo's Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut Vodka, Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut Vodka, won a one-of-a-kind trip, a lifetime supply of won a one-of-a-kind trip, a lifetime supply of NYX Cosmetics, a cash prize of $100,000, NYX Cosmetics, a cash prize of $100,000, and the title of "America's Next Drag and the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" Superstar".

Like the last season, Like the last season, Santino Rice Santino Rice and and Billy B Billy B (Billy Brasfield), celebrity makeup artist and (Billy Brasfield), celebrity makeup artist and star of the HGTV mini-series Hometown star of the HGTV mini-series Hometown Renovation, shared the same seat at the Renovation, shared the same seat at the judges table alternatively, Brasfield filling in judges table alternatively, Brasfield filling in for Rice when needed. Both judges appeared for Rice when needed Both judges appeared side-by-side in the audience during the side-by-side in the audience during the "Reunited" episode. "Reunited" episode.

The theme song playing during the runway every episode was "Glamazon" and the song The theme song playing during the runway every episode was "Glamazon" and the song played during the credits was "The Beginning", both from RuPaul's album Glamazon played during the credits was "The Beginning", both from RuPaul's album Glamazon.

In the season finale, In the season finale, Sharon Needles Sharon Needles was crowned the season's winner, beating runners- was crowned the season's winner, beating runnersup up Chad Michaels Chad Michaels and and Phi Phi O'Hara Phi Phi O'Hara. . Latrice Royale Latrice Royale was awarded this season's Miss was awarded this season's Miss Congeniality. Congeniality.

In October 2012, In October 2012, Chad Michaels Chad Michaels and and Latrice Royale Latrice Royale competed on competed on All Stars 1 All Stars 1 Chad won Chad won the competition and Latrice placed 7th/8th alongside teammate the competition and Latrice placed 7th/8th alongside teammate Manila Luzon Manila Luzon.

In 2016, Phi Phi O'Hara competed on In 2016, Phi Phi O'Hara competed on All Stars 2 All Stars 2, where she placed 7th. , where she placed 7th.

In 2018, Latrice Royale competed on In 2018, Latrice Royale competed on All Stars 4 All Stars 4, where she placed 5th , where she placed 5th

In May 2021, it was announced that In May 2021, it was announced that Jiggly Caliente Jiggly Caliente would be returning to compete on would be returning to compete on All All Stars 6 Stars 6, where she placed 12th , where she placed 12th.

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The fifth season of The fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race RuPaul's Drag Race premiered premiered on January 28, 2013 with a 90-minute premiere on January 28, 2013 with a 90-minute premiere episode. It had the most contestants since the episode. It had the most contestants since the creation of the show with fourteen. creation of the show with fourteen.

As this season's winner, As this season's winner, Jinkx Monsoon Jinkx Monsoon walked walked away with the title of "America's Next Drag away with the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar," along with a lifetime supply of Superstar," along with a lifetime supply of Colorevolution Cosmetics, a one of a kind trip Colorevolution Cosmetics, a one of a kind trip courtesy of AlandChuck.travel, a headlining spot courtesy of AlandChuck.travel, a headlining spot on Logo's Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut on Logo's Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut Vodka, and a cash prize of $100,000. Alaska and Vodka, and a cash prize of $100,000. Alaska and Roxxxy Andrews placed as co-runners-up with Ivy Roxxxy Andrews placed as co-runners-up with Ivy Winters being crowned Miss Congeniality Winters being crowned Miss Congeniality.

Santino Rice Santino Rice and and Michelle Visage Michelle Visage were back as were back as judges at the panel. The theme song playing judges at the panel The theme song playing during the runway every episode is "I Bring the during the runway every episode is "I Bring the Beat", while the song playing during the credits is Beat", while the song playing during the credits is "The Beginning", both songs are from "The Beginning", both songs are from RuPaul RuPaul's 's album Glamazon. album Glamazon.

In August 2016, In August 2016, Alaska Alaska, , Alyssa Edwards Alyssa Edwards, , Coco Montrese Coco Montrese, , Detox Detox, and , and Roxxxy Andrews Roxxxy Andrews returned to compete on returned to compete on All Stars 2 All Stars 2 Coco placed 10th, Alyssa 5th, Roxxxy 4th, Detox Coco placed 10th, Alyssa 5th, Roxxxy 4th, Detox as co-runner-up and Alaska won the competition. as co-runner-up and Alaska won the competition

In May 2021, it was announced that In May 2021, it was announced that Serena ChaCha Serena ChaCha will be returning to compete on will be returning to compete on All All Stars 6 Stars 6 and placed 13th, being sent home by lipsync assassin and fellow season 5 and placed 13th, being sent home by lipsync assassin and fellow season 5 castmate castmate Coco Montrese Coco Montrese. .

In September 2021, it was announced that In September 2021, it was announced that Jade Jolie Jade Jolie would be a contestant on the would be a contestant on the fourth season fourth season of of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula The Boulet Brothers' Dragula Her placement is 6th Her placement is 6th

In April 2022 it was announced that In April 2022 it was announced that Jinkx Monsoon Jinkx Monsoon will be returning to compete on will be returning to compete on All All Stars 7 Stars 7, the first All Winners season of Drag Race. Jinkx went on to win the season. , the first All Winners season of Drag Race. Jinkx went on to win the season.

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The sixth season of The sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race RuPaul's Drag Race began began airing February 24, 2014. Like airing February 24, 2014. Like Season 5 Season 5, this , this season featured 14 contestants competing for season featured 14 contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar". For the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar". For the first time in the show's history, the season the first time in the show's history, the season premiere was split into two episodes; the premiere was split into two episodes; the fourteen queens were split into two groups and fourteen queens were split into two groups and competed against each other before being competed against each other before being reunited as one group for the third episode. reunited as one group for the third episode

Santino Rice Santino Rice and and Michelle Visage Michelle Visage came back as came back as judges at the panel. Two new pit crew members, judges at the panel. Two new pit crew members, Miles Moody and Simon Sherry-Wood, also were Miles Moody and Simon Sherry-Wood, also were introduced as joining the current pit crew introduced as joining the current pit crew members, Jason Carter and Shawn Morales The members, Jason Carter and Shawn Morales The winner of this season was winner of this season was Bianca Del Rio Bianca Del Rio, who , who walked away with a prize package that included a walked away with a prize package that included a supply from Colorevolution Cosmetics and a cash supply from Colorevolution Cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000. prize of $100,000. BenDeLaCreme BenDeLaCreme was chosen as was chosen as this season's this season's Miss Congeniality Miss Congeniality. .

The theme song played during the runway segment of every episode is "Sissy That The theme song played during the runway segment of every episode is "Sissy That Walk" from RuPaul's album Born Naked. Walk" from RuPaul's album Born Naked.

In 2016 In 2016 Adore Delano Adore Delano competed on competed on All Stars 2 All Stars 2. She quit the competition and placed . She quit the competition and placed 9th overall 9th overall.

In 2018 In 2018 BenDeLaCreme BenDeLaCreme and and Milk Milk competed on competed on All Stars 3 All Stars 3 Milk placed 9th, while Milk placed 9th, while BenDeLaCreme quit the competition and placed 6th overall. BenDeLaCreme quit the competition and placed 6th overall

In March 2018 In March 2018 Gia Gunn Gia Gunn competed in the Chilean version of RuPaul's Drag Race, competed in the Chilean version of RuPaul's Drag Race, The The Switch 2 Switch 2, where she placed as a co-runner up. , where she placed as a co-runner up.

In December 2018 In December 2018 Gia Gunn Gia Gunn returned to compete on returned to compete on All Stars 4 All Stars 4 She placed 8th . She placed 8th overall overall.

In May 2021 it was announced that In May 2021 it was announced that Trinity K. Bonet Trinity K Bonet will be returning to compete on will be returning to compete on All All Stars 6 Stars 6. Trinity placed 5th overall. Trinity placed 5th overall

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The seventh season of The seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race RuPaul's Drag Race began began airing on March 2, 2015 Returning judges airing on March 2, 2015 Returning judges included RuPaul and included RuPaul and Michelle Visage Michelle Visage, while the , while the space previously occupied by space previously occupied by Santino Rice Santino Rice was was filled by new additions filled by new additions Ross Mathews Ross Mathews and and Carson Carson Kressley Kressley. Matthews and Kressley were only both . Matthews and Kressley were only both present for the season premiere and took turns present for the season premiere and took turns sharing judging responsibilities thereafter Shawn sharing judging responsibilities thereafter. Shawn Morales, a member of the Morales, a member of the Pit Crew Pit Crew since the third since the third season, and Simon Sherry-Wood, a member in the season, and Simon Sherry-Wood, a member in the sixth season, do not appear this season and were sixth season, do not appear this season and were replaced by Bryce Eilenberg. replaced by Bryce Eilenberg

Like the previous two seasons of RuPaul's Drag Like the previous two seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race, the season featured 14 contestants Race, the season featured 14 contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics, and a cash prize of Beverly Hills cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000. The season debuted with a live and $100,000 The season debuted with a live and same-day viewership of 350,000, with a 20% same-day viewership of 350,000, with a 20% increase from the previous season. increase from the previous season.

Violet Chachki Violet Chachki was declared the winner of the season, with was declared the winner of the season, with Ginger Minj Ginger Minj and and Pearl Pearl placing placing as co-runners-up while as co-runners-up while Katya Katya was voted Miss Congeniality by fans. was voted Miss Congeniality by fans.

In 2016, In 2016, Ginger Minj Ginger Minj and and Katya Katya competed on competed on All Stars 2 All Stars 2 Ginger placed 8th overall and Ginger placed 8th overall and Katya was runner-up with Katya was runner-up with Season 5 Season 5 contestant contestant Detox Detox.

In 2018, In 2018, Kennedy Davenport Kennedy Davenport and and Trixie Mattel Trixie Mattel competed on competed on All Stars 3 All Stars 3. Kennedy was the . Kennedy was the runner-up, while Trixie won the competition runner-up, while Trixie won the competition.

In 2018, In 2018, Kandy Ho Kandy Ho competed on the Chilean version of RuPaul's Drag Race, competed on the Chilean version of RuPaul's Drag Race, The Switch 2 The Switch 2, , where she placed 8th overall. where she placed 8th overall.

In December 2018, In December 2018, Jasmine Masters Jasmine Masters competed on competed on All Stars 4 All Stars 4, where she placed 10th , where she placed 10th overall overall

In May 2021 it was announced that In May 2021 it was announced that Ginger Minj Ginger Minj will be returning to compete on will be returning to compete on All Stars 6 All Stars 6. . Ginger was a runner-up along Ginger was a runner-up along Eureka! Eureka! and and Ra'Jah O'Hara Ra'Jah O'Hara. .

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The eighth season of The eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on March 7, 2016, with returning began airing on March 7, 2016, with returning jjudges udges RuPaul RuPaul and and Michelle Visage Michelle Visage, and , and Carson Kressley Carson Kressley and and Ross Mathews Ross Mathews alternating as they did in alternating as they did in Season 7 Season 7. Twelve . Twelve queens will be competing for the title of queens will be competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" and a cash "America's Next Drag Superstar" and a cash prize of $100,000 this season, which was the prize of $100,000 this season, which was the fewest amount of contestants since fewest amount of contestants since Season Season 2 2. The cast members were revealed during . The cast members were revealed during the NewNowNext Awards on February 1st, the NewNowNext Awards on February 1st, 2016. 2016.

This season marks one-hundred episodes of This season marks one-hundred episodes of Drag Race, with the premiere being the one- Drag Race, with the premiere being the onehundredth episode. It also marks one-hundred hundredth episode It also marks one-hundred contestants to enter the competition, contestants to enter the competition, ffeaturing eaturing Derrick Barry Derrick Barry as the one-hundredth as the one-hundredth queen to enter the work room queen to enter the work room

The winner of this season was Bob The Drag Queen. Miss Congeniality was Cynthia The winner of this season was Bob The Drag Queen. Miss Congeniality was Cynthia Lee Fontaine Lee Fontaine.

In 2017 during the second episode of Season 9 Cynthia Lee Fontaine returned to the In 2017 during the second episode of Season 9 Cynthia Lee Fontaine returned to the competition, where she placed 10th. competition, where she placed 10th

In January 2018 Chi Chi DeVayne and Thorgy Thor competed on All Stars 3. Thorgy In January 2018 Chi Chi DeVayne and Thorgy Thor competed on All Stars 3. Thorgy placed 10th and Chi Chi placed 8th overall. placed 10th and Chi Chi placed 8th overall.

In December 2018 Naomi Smalls competed on All Stars 4, where she placed 3rd/4th, In December 2018 Naomi Smalls competed on All Stars 4, where she placed 3rd/4th, alongside Season 10 contestant Monique Heart alongside Season 10 contestant Monique Heart.

In May 2020 Derrick Barry competed on All Stars 5, where she placed 10th. In May 2020 Derrick Barry competed on All Stars 5, where she placed 10th On August 20, 2020, Chi Chi DeVayne tragically passed away after being hospitalized On August 20, 2020, Chi Chi DeVayne tragically passed away after being hospitalized with pneumonia. with pneumonia.

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The ninth season of The ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race RuPaul's Drag Race began airing began airing on March 24, 2017. Fourteen queens are competing on March 24, 2017 Fourteen queens are competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" and for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" and a cash prize of $100,000. The cast members were a cash prize of $100,000. The cast members were revealed on February 2, 2017 The premiere date revealed on February 2, 2017. The premiere date was announced on the official Drag Race Twitter was announced on the official Drag Race Twitter account on March 1, 2017. This season is the first account on March 1, 2017 This season is the first to not air on Logo, as it has been moved to VH1. to not air on Logo, as it has been moved to VH1.

The winner of this season is The winner of this season is Sasha Velour Sasha Velour, with , with Peppermint Peppermint placing as runner up while placing as runner up while Valentina Valentina won the title of Miss Congeniality. won the title of Miss Congeniality

In 2018 In 2018 Aja Aja competed on competed on All Stars 3 All Stars 3 and placed 7th and placed 7th overall overall.

Also in 2018, contestant Also in 2018, contestant Eureka Eureka returned to returned to compete on compete on Season 10 Season 10, after leaving Season 9 due , after leaving Season 9 due to medical reasons She ended up as runner-up, to medical reasons. She ended up as runner-up, making her the first returning queen to make it to making her the first returning queen to make it to the finale the finale

In December 2018, Eureka returned to compete on the spin-off RuPaul's Drag Race Holi- In December 2018, Eureka returned to compete on the spin-off RuPaul's Drag Race HoliSlay Spectacular, and, as everyone won, she became the first queen to win a 'season' on Slay Spectacular, and, as everyone won, she became the first queen to win a 'season' on their third attempt. their third attempt.

In December 2018, Trinity the Tuck, Farrah Moan, and Valentina returned to compete on In December 2018, Trinity the Tuck, Farrah Moan, and Valentina returned to compete on All Stars 4. Farrah placed 9th, and Valentina placed 7th. Trinity went on to win the season All Stars 4 Farrah placed 9th, and Valentina placed 7th Trinity went on to win the season alongside Season 10 contestant and Miss Congeniality, Monét X Change. alongside Season 10 contestant and Miss Congeniality, Monét X Change.

In May 2020, it was announced that Shea Couleé was going to be competing on All Stars In May 2020, it was announced that Shea Couleé was going to be competing on All Stars

5 She went on to win the season, making her the third Season 9 queen to win a season 5 She went on to win the season, making her the third Season 9 queen to win a season In May 2021 it was announced that Eureka! (formerly known as just Eureka) would be In May 2021 it was announced that Eureka! (formerly known as just Eureka) would be returning to compete on All Stars 6. Eureka originally placed 5th, but returned and ended returning to compete on All Stars 6. Eureka originally placed 5th, but returned and ended up as a runner-up. up as a runner-up.

In April 2022 it was announced that Trinity the Tuck, winner of All Stars 4, and Shea In April 2022 it was announced that Trinity the Tuck, winner of All Stars 4, and Shea Couleé, winner of All Stars 5, will be returning to compete on All Stars 7, the first All Couleé, winner of All Stars 5, will be returning to compete on All Stars 7, the first All Winners season of Drag Race. Trinity and Shea both placed as 3rd/4th in the competition. Winners season of Drag Race. Trinity and Shea both placed as 3rd/4th in the competition.

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The tenth season of The tenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race RuPaul's Drag Race was was announced on April 13, 2017, and began airing on announced on April 13, 2017, and began airing on March 22, 2018 This season was the first in having the March 22, 2018 This season was the first in having the premiere of Untucked in VH1 next to the main show. premiere of Untucked in VH1 next to the main show

Season 10's promo theme was Neon Promos were Season 10's promo theme was Neon. Promos were released on February 22, 2018. released on February 22, 2018.

The season 10 queen crowned "America's Next Drag The season 10 queen crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar" was Superstar" was Aquaria Aquaria, while , while Monét X Change Monét X Change won the won the title of Miss Congeniality. title of Miss Congeniality

This season was nominated for This season was nominated for 12 Emmys at the 2018 12 Emmys at the 2018 Emmys Emmys including "Outstanding Reality-Competition including "Outstanding Reality-Competition Program" and "Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Program" and "Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Program " The show won the Nonfiction, or Reality Program." The show won the award for "Outstanding Reality Show Program " award for "Outstanding Reality Show Program "

In December 2018, In December 2018, Monique Heart Monique Heart and and Monét X Change Monét X Change competed on the competed on the All Stars 4 All Stars 4 Monique placed as a . Monique placed as a runner-up alongside runner-up alongside Season 8 Season 8 contestant, contestant, Naomi Naomi Smalls Smalls. Monét went on to win the season, alongside Monét went on to win the season, alongside Season 9 Season 9 contestant, contestant, Trinity The Tuck Trinity The Tuck.

In February 2019, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo returned to compete on Season 11 and placed 5th In February 2019, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo returned to compete on Season 11 and placed 5th overall overall

In May 2020 it was announced that Miz Cracker, Blair St. Clair and Mayhem Miller would be In May 2020 it was announced that Miz Cracker, Blair St. Clair and Mayhem Miller would be competing on All Stars 5. Mayhem placed 7th, Blair placed 4th, and Miz Cracker was the runner-up, competing on All Stars 5 Mayhem placed 7th, Blair placed 4th, and Miz Cracker was the runner-up, alongside Season 2 and All Stars 1 contestant, Jujubee. alongside Season 2 and All Stars 1 contestant, Jujubee

In May 2021 it was announced that Eureka! (formerly known as just Eureka) will be competing on In May 2021 it was announced that Eureka! (formerly known as just Eureka) will be competing on All Stars 6 Eureka originally placed 5th, but returned and ended up as a runner-up Mayhem All Stars 6. Eureka originally placed 5th, but returned and ended up as a runner-up. Mayhem returned as a lipsync assassin against Ginger Minj. returned as a lipsync assassin against Ginger Minj.

In January 2022, it was confirmed that Mo Heart would return to compete for a third time in UK vs. In January 2022, it was confirmed that Mo Heart would return to compete for a third time in UK vs The World, where she would compete for the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World when she The World, where she would compete for the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World when she placed as a runner-up placed as a runner-up.

In April 2022 it was announced that Monét X Change, winner of All Stars 4 and Miss Congeniality In April 2022 it was announced that Monét X Change, winner of All Stars 4 and Miss Congeniality of this season, will be returning to compete on All Stars 7, the first All Winners season of Drag of this season, will be returning to compete on All Stars 7, the first All Winners season of Drag Race. Monét placed as first runner-up. Race Monét placed as first runner-up

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The eleventh season of The eleventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race RuPaul's Drag Race was announced in January 2018. Casting was announced in January 2018. Casting began soon after, and later it was began soon after, and later it was announced that fifteen queens will compete announced that fifteen queens will compete for the crown this season Filming began in for the crown this season Filming began in late May 2018, with the season premiere late May 2018, with the season premiere airing on Thursday, February 28, 2019. airing on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

The promos for this season were released The promos for this season were released during the airing of during the airing of All Stars 4 All Stars 4 in January in January 2019. Season 11's promo theme was 2019. Season 11's promo theme was "Larger than Life" with color blocked looks. "Larger than Life" with color blocked looks.

A RuVealed Special featuring A RuVealed Special featuring Adam Rippon Adam Rippon & & Aquaria Aquaria aired on January 24th, 2019 to aired on January 24th, 2019 to announce the cast of this season on announce the cast of this season on VH1's VH1's YouTube Channel YouTube Channel, but has since been , but has since been deleted due to its lack of planning. deleted due to its lack of planning.

The Season 11 queen crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar" was Yvie Oddly, The Season 11 queen crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar" was Yvie Oddly, while Nina West was awarded the title of Miss Congeniality by her fellow while Nina West was awarded the title of Miss Congeniality by her fellow castmates. castmates.

In May 2021 it was announced that A'keria C. Davenport, Ra'Jah O'Hara, Scarlet In May 2021 it was announced that A'keria C. Davenport, Ra'Jah O'Hara, Scarlet Envy, and Silky Nutmeg Ganache would return to compete on All Stars 6. A'keria Envy, and Silky Nutmeg Ganache would return to compete on All Stars 6. A'keria placed 8th, Ra'Jah placed as a runner-up, Scarlet placed 9th, and Silky placed 11th placed 8th, Ra'Jah placed as a runner-up, Scarlet placed 9th, and Silky placed 11th.

In April 2022 it was announced that Yvie Oddly will be returning to compete on All In April 2022 it was announced that Yvie Oddly will be returning to compete on All Stars 7, the first All Winners season of Drag Race Yvie placed 5th-8th Stars 7, the first All Winners season of Drag Race. Yvie placed 5th-8th.

In October 2022 it was announced that Ra'Jah O'Hara and Silky Nutmeg Ganache In October 2022 it was announced that Ra'Jah O'Hara and Silky Nutmeg Ganache would return to compete on Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World (Season 1) would return to compete on Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World (Season 1) Ra'Jah placed TBA and Silky placed TBA Ra'Jah placed TBA and Silky placed TBA

The twelfth season of The twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race RuPaul's Drag Race was announced January 22, 2019. was announced January 22, 2019. Casting opened that same day with a Casting opened that same day with a submission deadline of March 1st and submission deadline of March 1st and later it was announced that thirteen later it was announced that thirteen queens will compete for the crown this queens will compete for the crown this season. season.

Filming began in late July 2019 and the Filming began in late July 2019 and the cast was officially revealed on January 23, cast was officially revealed on January 23, 2020 on Twitter with a pre-recorded 2020 on Twitter with a pre-recorded event showcasing the queens with event showcasing the queens with Yvie Yvie Oddly Oddly as the host. The promo theme was as the host The promo theme was Red, White, and Blue since 2020 is an Red, White, and Blue since 2020 is an American presidential election year. At American presidential election year. At the end of each episode, queens are seen the end of each episode, queens are seen holding signs that read "Register to Vote". holding signs that read "Register to Vote"

The season 12 queen crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar" was Jaida The season 12 queen crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar" was Jaida Essence Hall, while Heidi N Closet was awarded the title of Miss Congeniality Essence Hall, while Heidi N Closet was awarded the title of Miss Congeniality by her fellow eliminated castmates. by her fellow eliminated castmates.

In October 2020, the season 12 cast returned for the halloween special In October 2020, the season 12 cast returned for the halloween special "Bring Back My Ghouls" "Bring Back My Ghouls".

In May 2021 it was announced that Jan will be returning to compete on All In May 2021 it was announced that Jan will be returning to compete on All Stars 6. Jan placed 7th. Stars 6. Jan placed 7th.

In April 2022 it was announced that Jaida Essence Hall will be returning to In April 2022 it was announced that Jaida Essence Hall will be returning to compete on All Stars 7, the first All Winners season of Drag Race. Jaida compete on All Stars 7, the first All Winners season of Drag Race. Jaida placed 5th-8th. placed 5th-8th

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The thirteenth season of The thirteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race RuPaul's Drag Race was officially announced on August 20, 2020. was officially announced on August 20, 2020. Filming began on July 20, 2020 with production Filming began on July 20, 2020 with production officially ending on August 31, when the officially ending on August 31, when the contestants resumed social media activity contestants resumed social media activity

On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the first On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the first promo for Season 13 was accidentally leaked promo for Season 13 was accidentally leaked on the official YouTube channel revealing the on the official YouTube channel revealing the season would premiere on Friday, January 1, season would premiere on Friday, January 1, 2021 and revealing several queens 2021 and revealing several queens

On December 9, 2020 (the birthday of the On December 9, 2020 (the birthday of the reigning queen, reigning queen, Jaida Essence Hall Jaida Essence Hall), the cast ), the cast was officially announced on Twitter and was officially announced on Twitter and promos were released. The promo theme for promos were released. The promo theme for the season was "Pasteloquence", featuring the the season was "Pasteloquence", featuring the queens in a pin-up silhouette modified for their queens in a pin-up silhouette modified for their drag style in pastel colors drag style in pastel colors

On February 26, 2021, VH1 aired a documentary entitled "RuPaul's Drag Race: On February 26, 2021, VH1 aired a documentary entitled "RuPaul's Drag Race:

Corona Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down" which revealed how Season 13 was Corona Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down" which revealed how Season 13 was filmed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The documentary featured the filmed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The documentary featured the queens' experiences, never-before-seen footage and casting reels, and how they queens' experiences, never-before-seen footage and casting reels, and how they managed to produce it safely during the pandemic. The documentary aired in place managed to produce it safely during the pandemic. The documentary aired in place of Episode 9 that was originally set to air that date, with the Snatch Game episode of Episode 9 that was originally set to air that date, with the Snatch Game episode airing on March 5, 2021 instead. airing on March 5, 2021 instead.

The final episode was in part dedicated to Chi Chi DeVayne, who passed away in The final episode was in part dedicated to Chi Chi DeVayne, who passed away in August 2020 August 2020.

The Winner of Season 13 was Symone, with Kandy Muse placing as Runner-Up and The Winner of Season 13 was Symone, with Kandy Muse placing as Runner-Up and Rosé and Gottmik placing as 3rd/4th Place The Winner of the Miss Congeniality Rosé and Gottmik placing as 3rd/4th Place. The Winner of the Miss Congeniality title was LaLa Ri title was LaLa Ri

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The fourteenth season of The fourteenth season of RuPaul's RuPaul's Drag Race Drag Race was unofficially was unofficially announced on November 23, 2020 announced on November 23, 2020 when World of Wonder announced when World of Wonder announced Season 14's casting period Season 14's casting period had had begun and would end January 15, begun and would end January 15, 2021. 2021.

Production of Season 14 began in Production of Season 14 began in early-May 2021 with early-May 2021 with quarantine quarantine ffor or the contestants beginning on May the contestants beginning on May 12, 2021. Filming for the season 12, 2021. Filming for the season lasted until late-June with the lasted until late-June with the queens returning to social media on queens returning to social media on July 2, 2021. July 2, 2021.

The cast of Season 14 was officially announced on December 2, 2021 in a The cast of Season 14 was officially announced on December 2, 2021 in a special RuVeal hosted by Season 13 winner Symone that aired on VH1.[1] special RuVeal hosted by Season 13 winner Symone that aired on VH1.[1] The promo theme was Candy Land, and the RuVeal theme was Arcade. The The promo theme was Candy Land, and the RuVeal theme was Arcade. The same day, Season 14's premiere date of January 7, 2022 was announced. same day, Season 14's premiere date of January 7, 2022 was announced.

On April 7, 2022, it was announced that the cash prize the Winner would On April 7, 2022, it was announced that the cash prize the Winner would receive would be upped from $100,000 to $150,000, while the Runner-up receive would be upped from $100,000 to $150,000, while the Runner-up would receive $50,000.[2] It marks the first time the prize money has been would receive $50,000.[2] It marks the first time the prize money has been increased since Season 4, which aired 10 years before Season 14. increased since Season 4, which aired 10 years before Season 14.

On April 22, 2022, Willow Pill was crowned as the Winner of Season 14, with On April 22, 2022, Willow Pill was crowned as the Winner of Season 14, with Lady Camden placing as Runner Up and Angeria Paris VanMicheals, Bosco, Lady Camden placing as Runner Up and Angeria Paris VanMicheals, Bosco, and Daya Betty being eliminated at the finale. Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté and Daya Betty being eliminated at the finale Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté won the title of Miss Congeniality, as voted by her fellow contestants won the title of Miss Congeniality, as voted by her fellow contestants.

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In November 2021, RuPaul In November 2021, RuPaul announced a casting call for the announced a casting call for the fifteenth season of Drag Race fifteenth season of Drag Race on social media. The casting call on social media. The casting call was open until January 7, 2022, was open until January 7, 2022, the day season 14 premiered. In the day season 14 premiered. In August 2022, VH1 officially August 2022, VH1 officially announced the show's renewal, announced the show's renewal, as well as that of its companion as well as that of its companion series, RuPaul's Drag Race: series, RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked. This season will Untucked. This season will include the milestone 200th include the milestone 200th episode of the series. episode of the series.

In December 2022, it was announced that season 15 would In December 2022, it was announced that season 15 would begin with a special two-part premiere on January 6, 2023, on begin with a special two-part premiere on January 6, 2023, on MTV instead of VH1. Later that month, season 14 winner MTV instead of VH1. Later that month, season 14 winner Willow Pill revealed the season's cast, with a record-breaking Willow Pill revealed the season's cast, with a record-breaking sixteen queens competing. The drag racing themed sixteen queens competing. The drag racing themed promotional images accompanying the cast announcement promotional images accompanying the cast announcement drew comparisons to the promotion for the show's debut drew comparisons to the promotion for the show's debut season. season.

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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars is an American reality competition spin RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars is an American reality competition spin off edition of the original RuPaul's Drag Race, which is produced by off edition of the original RuPaul's Drag Race, which is produced by World of Wonder, for Logo TV and later VH1. The show premiered on World of Wonder, for Logo TV and later VH1. The show premiered on October 22, 2012, on Logo TV, before relocating to VH1. However, it October 22, 2012, on Logo TV, before relocating to VH1. However, it was announced on February 20, 2020, on the show's official Twitter was announced on February 20, 2020, on the show's official Twitter account that the fifth season would premiere on June 5, 2020, on account that the fifth season would premiere on June 5, 2020, on Showtime.Following the cast announcement on May 8, 2020, Showtime.Following the cast announcement on May 8, 2020, producers announced that the show would remain airing on VH1 producers announced that the show would remain airing on VH1 instead of Showtime due to the COVID-19 pandemic which caused instead of Showtime due to the COVID-19 pandemic which caused "various scheduling and programming adjustments". On February 24, "various scheduling and programming adjustments". On February 24, 2021, Paramount+ announced via Twitter that the streaming service 2021, Paramount+ announced via Twitter that the streaming service would be the new home to the series for the sixth season. would be the new home to the series for the sixth season.

The show documents RuPaul inviting past queens that proved themselves The show documents RuPaul inviting past queens that proved themselves to have had the most successful careers once leaving the original show. to have had the most successful careers once leaving the original show. Like the original show, RuPaul plays the role of host, mentor, and head judge Like the original show, RuPaul plays the role of host, mentor, and head judge for this series, as contestants are given different challenges each week. for this series, as contestants are given different challenges each week. RuPaul's Drag Race employs a panel of judges, currently including RuPaul, RuPaul's Drag Race employs a panel of judges, currently including RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews and a host of other Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews and a host of other guest judges, who critique contestants' progress throughout the guest judges, who critique contestants' progress throughout the competition. In seasons 1-6 the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars was competition. In seasons 1-6 the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars was awarded $100,000 and a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. In season 7 the awarded $100,000 and a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. In season 7 the winner was awarded $200,000 and crowned as "Queen of All Queens". winner was awarded $200,000 and crowned as "Queen of All Queens".

The format of the seasons vary. For the first season, the queens had to The format of the seasons vary. For the first season, the queens had to compete in teams of two, pairing up with another fellow All Star. From the compete in teams of two, pairing up with another fellow All Star. From the second through the sixth season, the queens decided eliminations instead second through the sixth season, the queens decided eliminations instead of the judges. In the seventh season, queens were not eliminated and of the judges. In the seventh season, queens were not eliminated and instead competed to win Legendary Legend Stars, which were awarded to instead competed to win Legendary Legend Stars, which were awarded to the winners of each challenge. the winners of each challenge.

All Stars is an All Star spin-off of is an All Star spin-off of RuPaul's Drag Race RuPaul's Drag Race The first season premiered on . The first season premiered on the Logo network on October 22, 2012. Cast the Logo network on October 22, 2012.

The show featured twelve returning contestants The show featured twelve returning contestants representing all four previous seasons for a chance representing all four previous seasons for a chance to be inducted into the " to be inducted into the "Drag Race Hall of Fame Drag Race Hall of Fame". This " This series aired six hour-length episodes Contestants series aired six hour-length episodes Contestants were judged on their "Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve were judged on their "Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent" and, since they competed in teams of and Talent" and, since they competed in teams of two, also 'Synergy'. The winner of this season, two, also 'Synergy' The winner of this season, Chad Chad Michaels Michaels, received a supply of MAC cosmetics, a , received a supply of MAC cosmetics, a "one of a kind trip," and a cash prize of $100,000 The "one of a kind trip," and a cash prize of $100,000. The theme song playing during the runway every episode theme song playing during the runway every episode was "Sexy Drag Queen" (dootdoot Remix). was "Sexy Drag Queen" (dootdoot Remix)

The first episode introduced several changes to the rules for the All Stars competition. Queens The first episode introduced several changes to the rules for the All Stars competition Queens competed in teams of two, determined by the contestants themselves. Both members of the team competed in teams of two, determined by the contestants themselves Both members of the team would be eliminated The bottom two teams chose one member to "lip sync for their lives" The non-lip would be eliminated The bottom two teams chose one member to "lip sync for their lives" The non-lip syncing teammates had the option during the first minute of the performance to declare a "she- syncing teammates had the option during the first minute of the performance to declare a "shemergency", hit a panic button and "tag in" to complete the performance mergency", hit a panic button and "tag in" to complete the performance

On October 19, 2012, Logo's Facebook page released to users who liked the page a 44-minute On October 19, 2012, Logo's Facebook page released to users who liked the page a 44-minute preview of episode one preview of episode one.

RuPaul dedicated the first episode in memory of Sahara Davenport, a former competitor and the RuPaul dedicated the first episode in memory of Sahara Davenport, a former competitor and the partner of All Star contestant Manila Luzon who passed away prior to the Season airing. partner of All Star contestant Manila Luzon who passed away prior to the Season airing

After 6 episodes of competition the final two teams, Shad and Rujubee, split up to compete solo in the After 6 episodes of competition the final two teams, Shad and Rujubee, split up to compete solo in the final challenge In the end Chad Michaels was declared the winner with Raven placing as runner-up final challenge In the end Chad Michaels was declared the winner with Raven placing as runner-up

In December 2018 Latrice Royale & Manila Luzon returned to compete on All Stars 4 Latrice originally In December 2018 Latrice Royale & Manila Luzon returned to compete on All Stars 4 Latrice originally placed 7th, but won re-entry into the competition Manila placed 6th, while Latrice ultimately placed placed 7th, but won re-entry into the competition Manila placed 6th, while Latrice ultimately placed 5th overall 5th overall.

In May 2020 it was announced that Jujubee & Alexis Mateo would be returning compete on All Stars 5 In May 2020 it was announced that Jujubee & Alexis Mateo would be returning compete on All Stars 5. Alexis placed 5th overall and Jujubee was runner-up, alongside Season 10 contestant, Miz Cracker Alexis placed 5th overall and Jujubee was runner-up, alongside Season 10 contestant, Miz Cracker. In May 2021 it was announced that Pandora Boxx & Yara Sofia would be returning to compete on All In May 2021 it was announced that Pandora Boxx & Yara Sofia would be returning to compete on All Stars 6. Yara placed 10th and Pandora placed 6th overall. Stars 6 Yara placed 10th and Pandora placed 6th overall

In January 2022, it was confirmed that Jujubee would return to compete for a fourth time in RuPaul's In January 2022, it was confirmed that Jujubee would return to compete for a fourth time in RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World (2022), where she would compete for the title of Queen of the Drag Race UK vs The World (2022), where she would compete for the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World, she placed 3rd/4th Mothertucking World, she placed 3rd/4th

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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 2, also RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 2, also known as All Stars 2, is the second known as All Stars 2, is the second season of the All Star spin-off of RuPaul's season of the All Star spin-off of RuPaul's Drag Race. On June 17, 2016, the cast Drag Race. On June 17, 2016, the cast was announced. The official trailer was announced. The official trailer announced a new twist to this season of announced a new twist to this season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: the top two RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: the top two queens in each challenge will have to "lip- queens in each challenge will have to "lipsync for their legacy". The queen who sync for their legacy". The queen who wins that lip-sync will receive the wins that lip-sync will receive the opportunity to eliminate a fellow queen. It opportunity to eliminate a fellow queen. It premiered on the Logo network on premiered on the Logo network on August 25, 2016, at 8 pm. August 25, 2016, at 8 pm.

The season featured 10 contestants competing for a coveted spot into The season featured 10 contestants competing for a coveted spot into the "Drag Race Hall of Fame", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills the "Drag Race Hall of Fame", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000. cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000.

The winner of this All Stars season was Alaska. The winner of this All Stars season was Alaska.

The song playing during the runway every episode is "Sexy Drag Queen The song playing during the runway every episode is "Sexy Drag Queen (doot doot 'doot-swift' Remix)", while the song playing during the credits is (doot doot 'doot-swift' Remix)", while the song playing during the credits is "Throw Ya Hands Up", from RuPaul's album Realness. Also, for RuPaul's "Throw Ya Hands Up", from RuPaul's album Realness. Also, for RuPaul's walk on the runway, the classic version of "Cover Girl" was changed to the walk on the runway, the classic version of "Cover Girl" was changed to the "Macutchi's Taterz Deep Edit". "Macutchi's Taterz Deep Edit".

In June 2021, Ginger Minj returned to compete on All Stars 6. In June 2021, Ginger Minj returned to compete on All Stars 6.

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The third season of RuPaul's Drag The third season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premiered on January Race All Stars premiered on January 25, 2018 on VH1. The filming of the 25, 2018 on VH1. The filming of the series was said to start on July 28th series was said to start on July 28th and ended in late August. The and ended in late August. The season was first officially teased season was first officially teased across social media on Friday, across social media on Friday, October 13, 2017, with the official October 13, 2017, with the official cast being revealed as an hour-long cast being revealed as an hour-long TV special, hosted by RuPaul, on TV special, hosted by RuPaul, on Friday, October 20, on VH1. Friday, October 20, on VH1.

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winner of this All Stars season was Trixie Mattel.

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Kennedy Davenport Kennedy Davenport Kennedy Davenport Bebe Zahara Benet Bebe Zahara Benet Bebe Zahara Benet

Shangela Shangela Shangela Morgan

The renewal of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars for The renewal of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars for Season 4 was officially announced on August Season 4 was officially announced on August 22, 2018, on social media. The official cast was 22, 2018, on social media. The official cast was announced was on November 9th, 2018, along announced was on November 9th, 2018, along with the season premiere date of December 14, with the season premiere date of December 14, 2018. 2018.

A RuVealed Special entitled Trixie's Playhouse, A RuVealed Special entitled Trixie's Playhouse, featuring Trixie Mattel, Katya, and Detox, was featuring Trixie Mattel, Katya, and Detox, was set to air November 8, 2018, to announce the set to air November 8, 2018, to announce the cast of this season on VH1's YouTube Channel, cast of this season on VH1's YouTube Channel, as well as Drag Race's Twitter & Facebook as well as Drag Race's Twitter & Facebook However, due to the shooting at Borderline Bar However, due to the shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, the RuVeal & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, the RuVeal was postponed to Friday, November 9, 2018. was postponed to Friday, November 9, 2018

All Stars 4's promo theme was 'Icy Iridescence'. Promos were released on November All Stars 4's promo theme was 'Icy Iridescence'. Promos were released on November 9th, 2018 accompanying Trixie's Playhouse. It is currently available to watch on VH1's 9th, 2018 accompanying Trixie's Playhouse. It is currently available to watch on VH1's YouTube channel. Announced August 22, 2018, on social media. The official cast was YouTube channel. Announced August 22, 2018, on social media. The official cast was announced was on November 9th, 2018, along with the season premiere date of announced was on November 9th, 2018, along with the season premiere date of December 14, 2018 December 14, 2018

For the first time, there were two winners of a single season. The winners of this All For the first time, there were two winners of a single season The winners of this All Stars season were Monét X Change and Trinity The Tuck. Both winners received their Stars season were Monét X Change and Trinity The Tuck. Both winners received their own set of Fierce Drag Jewels crown and scepter, a year supply of Anastasia Beverly own set of Fierce Drag Jewels crown and scepter, a year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics, and $100,000 each. Hills Cosmetics, and $100,000 each.

In January 2022, it was confirmed that Mo Heart would return to compete in RuPaul's In January 2022, it was confirmed that Mo Heart would return to compete in RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World (2022), where she would compete for the title of Queen of Drag Race UK vs The World (2022), where she would compete for the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World where she placed as a runner-up the Mothertucking World where she placed as a runner-up

In April 2022 it was announced that Monét X Change and Trinity The Tuck would both In April 2022 it was announced that Monét X Change and Trinity The Tuck would both be returning to compete on All Stars 7, the first All Winners season of Drag Race. be returning to compete on All Stars 7, the first All Winners season of Drag Race. Mónet placed as first runner-up, and Trinity placed 3rd/4th. Mónet placed as first runner-up, and Trinity placed 3rd/4th.

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Monique Heart Monique Heart Monique Heart

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The fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

The fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars was officially announced on August 19, 2019, via was officially announced on August 19, 2019, via Social Media and VH1's Press Website The press- Social Media and VH1's Press Website. The pressrelease noted that this season will feature the release noted that this season will feature the "franchise's most notable queens to prove to "franchise's most notable queens to prove to Mama Ru why they deserve the crown and a Mama Ru why they deserve the crown and a coveted spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame". coveted spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame"

No promos were shot for All Stars 5 due to No promos were shot for All Stars 5 due to lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, therefore the RuVeal consisted of the queens' therefore the RuVeal consisted of the queens' entrance looks to the Werk Room Promos were entrance looks to the Werk Room. Promos were released on May 8th, 2020 along with the official released on May 8th, 2020 along with the official cast via YouTube. It is currently available to watch cast via YouTube It is currently available to watch on Drag Race's YouTube channel. on Drag Race's YouTube channel

The official trailer announced a new twist to this season of All Stars: the Top All Star of The official trailer announced a new twist to this season of All Stars: the Top All Star of the Week will lip sync for her legacy against a Lip Sync Assassin from a previous the Week will lip sync for her legacy against a Lip Sync Assassin from a previous season; if the All Star wins the lip sync, she’ll get the power to eliminate a fellow season; if the All Star wins the lip sync, she’ll get the power to eliminate a fellow queen, if the Assassin wins, the eliminated queen will be determined after a majority queen, if the Assassin wins, the eliminated queen will be determined after a majority vote by the rest of the contestants, and the $10,000 tip rolls over to further vote by the rest of the contestants, and the $10,000 tip rolls over to further episodes, until an All Star queen wins a lip sync episodes, until an All Star queen wins a lip sync

The season was originally set to air on Showtime, but was later moved back to VH1. The season was originally set to air on Showtime, but was later moved back to VH1. Concluding the run of All Stars 5, Shea Couleé was inducted into the Drag Race Hall of Concluding the run of All Stars 5, Shea Couleé was inducted into the Drag Race Hall of Fame. She received a custom crown and sceptre from Fierce! Drag Jewels, a cash Fame. She received a custom crown and sceptre from Fierce! Drag Jewels, a cash prize of $100,000, and a year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics. prize of $100,000, and a year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics.

In January 2022, it was confirmed that Jujubee would return to compete for a fourth In January 2022, it was confirmed that Jujubee would return to compete for a fourth time in RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World (2022), where she would compete for the time in RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World (2022), where she would compete for the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World, she placed 3rd/4th. title of Queen of the Mothertucking World, she placed 3rd/4th

In April 2022 it was announced that Shea Couleé will be returning to compete on All In April 2022 it was announced that Shea Couleé will be returning to compete on All Stars 7, the first All Winners season of Drag Race. Shea placed 3rd/4th. Stars 7, the first All Winners season of Drag Race. Shea placed 3rd/4th.

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Jujubee Jujubee Jujubee Miz Cracker Miz Cracker Miz Cracker Blair St. Clair Blair St. Clair Blair St. Clair

Alexis Mateo Alexis Mateo Alexis Mateo India Ferrah India Ferrah India Ferrah

Mayhem Miller Mayhem Miller Mayhem Miller

Mariah Paris Balenciaga Mariah Paris Balenciaga Mariah Paris Balenciaga Ongina Ongina Ongina

Derrick Barry Derrick Barry Derrick Barry

The sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars The sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars was officially announced on August 20, 2020 via was officially announced on August 20, 2020 via social media. It was also announced that social media It was also announced that Untucked for All Stars would return. Untucked for All Stars would return

In February 2021, it was announced that All Stars In February 2021, it was announced that All Stars 6 would be available on the newly rebranded 6 would be available on the newly rebranded Paramount+, making it the first season of a Paramount+, making it the first season of a United States Drag Race competition to premiere United States Drag Race competition to premiere on a streaming platform on a streaming platform

The season is available to stream on WOW The season is available to stream on WOW Presents Plus outside of the US, excluding Presents Plus outside of the US, excluding Canada and Down Under. The season is available Canada and Down Under. The season is available to stream on Netflix in the UK and Canada. to stream on Netflix in the UK and Canada.

The cast of All Stars 6 was officially announced on May 26, 2021, along with the The cast of All Stars 6 was officially announced on May 26, 2021, along with the Werkroom entrances and Meet The Queens videos The promo theme was Sunrise, Werkroom entrances and Meet The Queens videos The promo theme was Sunrise, with the queens wearing red, orange, yellow, pink and purple looks with the queens wearing red, orange, yellow, pink and purple looks

On September 2, 2021, Kylie Sonique Love was crowned the winner of All Stars 6 and On September 2, 2021, Kylie Sonique Love was crowned the winner of All Stars 6 and was inducted into the Drag Race Hall of Fame, making herstory as the first was inducted into the Drag Race Hall of Fame, making herstory as the first transgender winner of the US series. Eureka!, Ginger Minj, and Ra'Jah O'Hara placed as transgender winner of the US series. Eureka!, Ginger Minj, and Ra'Jah O'Hara placed as rrunners-up. unners-up.

In October 2022 it was announced that Ra'Jah O'Hara and Silky Nutmeg Ganache In October 2022 it was announced that Ra'Jah O'Hara and Silky Nutmeg Ganache would return to compete on Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World (Season 1) would return to compete on Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World (Season 1) Ra'Jah placed TBA and Silky placed TBA Ra'Jah placed TBA and Silky placed TBA

The seventh season of RuPaul's Drag The seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars was officially Race All Stars was officially announced on February 15, 2022. announced on February 15, 2022. The season streams on Paramount+ The season streams on Paramount+ in the United States and notably in the United States and notably features a cast of only previous features a cast of only previous winners of the Drag Race franchise winners of the Drag Race franchise competing for a grand prize of competing for a grand prize of $200,000, a one-year supply of $200,000, a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and the title of "Queen of All Queens." and the title of "Queen of All Queens."

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