“RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” season 9 premieres exclusively on Paramount+ starting this Friday, May 17, with its first and second episodes released simultaneously.
Those interested in watching the show for free can sign up for a 7-day-long free trial through Paramount+. The show is only available for streaming through Paramount+.
The 12 returning queens for “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” season 8 are:
- Angeria Paris VanMichaels (Season 14) — Charity: National Black Justice Collective
- Gottmik (Season 13) — Charity: Trans Lifeline
- Jorgeous (Season 14) — Charity: National Alliance of Mental Illness
- Nina West (Season 11) — Charity: The Trevor Project
- Plastique Tiara (Season 11) — Charity: The Asian American Foundation
- Roxxxy Andrews (Season 5, All Stars 2) — Charity: Miracle of Love
- Shannel (Season 1, All Stars 1) — Charity: Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- Vanessa Vanjie (Season 10, 11) — Charity: ASPCA
Paramount said this season eight fan-favorite queens are using their “drag superpowers for good” by competing to win a “supersized donation of $200,000″ for a charity of their choosing. This represent a first in the franchise.
New episodes of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked” also premiere simultaneously as new episodes of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” allowing viewers to see behind-the-scenes interactions and drama between cast members as they await their fates and the judges’ decisions on the main stage, according to Paramount.
Guest judges this season include Aleca Mapa, Anitta, Brothers Osborne (T.J. & John), Colton Haynes, Connie Britton, Jeremy Scott, Keke Palmer, Kristine W, Ruta Lee and Stephanie Hsu, Paramount said.
You can watch a “first lewk” of the new season with introductions of each of this season’s competing queens below, or by clicking here to watch on the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” YouTube channel.
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