RuPaul's Drag Race — Season 17
Get ready for a fresh batch of fierce queens! Season 17 of *RuPaul’s Drag Race* sashayed onto screens January 3rd, 2025, with RuPaul leading the charge as host and head judge. Fan favorites Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ts Madison, and Ross Mathews returned to the judging panel, alongside a very special addition: fashion icon Law Roach! This season promises all-out glamour and unforgettable moments as these talented queens battle it out for a life-changing prize – $200,000 in cash and a year’s supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics.
The competition returns, once again skewering the most talked-about reality programs on television. A fresh cohort of queens now faces a perilous iteration of "RuPaul's Drag Race," navigating a treacherous game of "Ru Light, Green Light" be…
The remaining fourteen queens vying for the title of America's Next Drag Superstar face their first major test: a talent showcase. They will have the opportunity to demonstrate their artistry, with rapper and singer Doechii serving as guest…
Drawing inspiration from the iconic board game Monopoly, the queens are challenged to design ensembles that embody absolute ownership. Each look must project a sense of possessing everything. Joining them as guest judge is actress and comed…
The queens are tasked with performing songs inspired by iconic moments from *RuPaul's Drag Race* history, with actress Julia Schlaepfer serving as guest judge.
From Tuckahoe, here's RDR Live! The queens face a challenge: to deliver laughter in a spirited parody of the celebrated sketch comedy program. Joining as guest judge is Paul W. Downs, an actor, writer, and director known for his work on *Ha…
A palpable tension filled the air as the queens demonstrated their design prowess in a dazzling display of ocean-inspired couture, presenting three distinctly aquatic ensembles. Among them were actress and model Hunter Schafer and her styli…
In the familiar format of the high-energy comedy game show, the queens embody famous figures. Global All Stars champion Alyssa Edwards makes a visit to the werkroom, while actress and comedian Quinta Brunson (of *Abbott Elementary*) lends h…
This season’s musical draws inspiration from a vibrant blend of *Wicked*, *The Wizard of Oz*, and *The Wiz*. Choreography for the ensemble is by Jamal Sims, and the esteemed singer Adam Lambert will serve as a guest judge.
Following the celebrated Reading Challenge, the contestants showcase their style, crafting ensembles that would grace a Betsey Johnson collection. The designer herself, Betsey Johnson, serves as guest judge.
The queens offer a comedic tribute to three of the most notorious figures in *RuPaul's Drag Race* history: Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane. Comedian Whitney Cummings returns as guest judge.
In homage to Truman Capote and his celebrated circle, these performers deliver dazzlingly theatrical performances within a story steeped in high camp and deceit. Cheyenne Jackson (of *American Horror Story*) directs, with singer Sam Smith l…
In a playful performance challenge, the queens share amusing and touching personal anecdotes, each accompanied by a unique stipulation: their partners must embody the stories through interpretive dance. Adding to the entertainment, Jerrod C…
The queens bestow a truly remarkable transformation upon a select group of newcomers: their parents. Joining them as guest judge is June Diane Raphael (of *Grace and Frankie*).
Queens are vying for a spot in the live production of RuPaul's Drag Race, premiering at Flamingo Las Vegas. The panel of judges will include Tracee Ellis Ross (of *black-ish* fame).
The banished queens will face a final showdown in a Lip Sync Lalaparuza, a battle of vocal prowess encompassing eight performances, for a prize of fifty thousand dollars.
The most accomplished queens will clash in a spectacular evening of performance and lip-sync battles, vying for a grand prize of two hundred thousand dollars. Joining RuPaul on stage will be the legendary Liza Minnelli.
