Many longtime fans may have been disappointed with “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 18, but Paramount and World of Wonder are hoping the new “All Stars” season is a palate cleanser. “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” season 11 will debut Friday, May 8, on Paramount+ and brings back last season 10’s “Tournament of All Stars” format, but with a twist.
Last “All Stars” season, three queens from each of the three competitive brackets made it to the “merge,” where they battled over the remaining three episodes for the crown. This time, just two queens move on, making the competition even more cutthroat. Each bracket will feature six all-stars who have three episodes to rack up wins and points to make it ot the “merge.” The season finale will feature a Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown, where the finalists will battle it out for a grand prize of $200,000 and a place in the coveted Drag Race Hall of Fame. Last year’s winner, Ginger Minj, appears alongside RuPaul in“Stop! That! Train!” in theaters this June.
Additionally, new episodes of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked” will take viewers “behind the scenes to the backstage drama as the queens anxiously await their fate each week.” “Untucked” will also only be available on Paramount+ in the U.S.
As for this year’s cast, the 18 contestants feature some highly anticipated first-timers such as Sam Star (Season 17), Morphine Love Dion (Season 16), Jasmine Kennedy (Season 14), Crystal Method (Season 12), Dawn (Season 16), Salina EsTitties (Season 16), Lucky Starzzz (Season 17), and, surprise, Joey Jay (Season 13). Returning All Stars include Kennedy Davenport, A’Keria C. Davenport, Morgan McMichaels, and Silky Nutmeg Ganache. O.G. meme queen Mystique Summers (“B**ch I’m from Chicago!”) finally returns to the franchise after appearing on “Drag Race” season 2, as does legendary house mother Vivacious from season 6.
Other contestants include April Carrión (Season 6), Aura Mayari (Season 15), and Hershii LiqCour-Jeté (Season 16).
You can watch the annual Meet the Queens video embedded in this post.
Paramount did not reveal any of the celebrity guest judges this season, but Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Matthews, TS Madison, and Law Roach are expected to return as rotating “permanent” judges.
The entire cast and their bios are as follows:
A’Keria C. Davenport (Season 11, All Stars 6), @mizakeriachanel
Ms. Ass Almighty, A’keria C. Davenport, is back, serving up her signature sass, class, and, of course, all that ass! This Davenport family femme fatale made a big impression on Season 11 and All Stars 6. Now, this pageant powerhouse is ready to conquer the competition and bring the coveted All Stars champion title home to Texas.
April Carrión (Season 6), @aprilcarrion
Since serving sizzle and sass on Season 6, the Puerto Rican princess April Carrión has evolved into a picante powerhouse serving gorgeous looks and body-ody-ody. A veteran of the L.A. stages who’s also toured internationally, April plans to keep calm and “Carrión” all the way to the Drag Race Hall of Fame!
Aura Mayari (Season 15), @auramayari
The Filipina moon goddess from Season 15, Aura Mayari has re-emerged on a quest for All Stars Glory. An otherworldly, high-energy Chicago performer who’s been wowing L.A. stages, Aura is primed and poised to light up the Main Stage and collect the ultimate cash tip of $200,000!
Crystal Methyd (Season 12), @crystalmethyd
Crystal Methyd is back to make America glitter again! Crystal’s colorful aesthetics, kooky personality, and screwball performances have made her a staple on stages all over the world. Always surprising, the Season 12 finalist has proven there’s a method to her madness, which may just take her all the way to the top!
Hershii LiqCour-Jeté (Season 16), @hershiiliqcour
Hershii Liqcour-Jeté is bringing her signature glam auntie drag back to the Main Stage, claiming the first time was a trial run. The dazzling down-to-earth L.A. mama who sashayed into our hearts in Season 16 is clocking in to work, and will do anything it takes to collect the ultimate payday of $200,000.
Jasmine Kennedie (Season 14), @jasminekennedie
The Mouth Almighty, Jasmine Kennedie, is a fierce firecracker both on the stage and in the werkroom. A Season 14 diva who can dance, deliver drama, and serve goofy and gorgeous, Jasmine has perfected her showgirl skills in Drag Race Live in Vegas, and has proven that she’s ready for the Hall of Fame. This is her moment!
Joey Jay (Season 13), @joeyjayisgay
Back and gayer than ever, all the way from Season 13, it’s funny and fresh Joey Jay! Get ready to get to know this dishy drag dynamo all over again. The once wigless wonder has manifested and marinated in her own drag finishing school, and is ready to graduate as the ponytailed star pupil of All Stars 11.
Kennedy Davenport (Season 7, All Stars 3), @kennedyddoftx
Fresh from Drag Race Live in Vegas, Kennedy Davenport is kicking down the tournament doors to snatch the one title that has eluded her. A glamazon bitch always ready for the runway, Kennedy also packs killer comedy chops! This Season 7 and All Stars 3 veteran has come close to winning every time she’s competed, so it’s safe to say that this Dancing Diva of Texas is the ultimate contender for the crown!
Lucky Starzzz (Season 17), @theluckystarzzz
A cartoon come to life, Lucky Starzzz is a one-of-a-kind queen who mixes kitsch, couture and crazy club-kid energy! A colorful artiste with over-the-top aesthetics, Lucky has been honing her craft since Season 17 and is ready to shine like the stellar queen she is! Trust – you will be feeling Lucky!
Dawn (Season 16), @upuntil.dawn
Good Morning! Brooklyn’s dynamic drag elf, Dawn, is ready to wake up All Stars 11. The high-concept queen from Season 16 returns with her mischievous spirit and her unfiltered attitude. Undaunted, this quirky contender is gonna give her competitors beautiful nightmares as she follows her drag dreams to the Hall of Fame.
Morphine Love Dion (Season 16), @morphinelovemua
The OG Drag Race Dion is back! Serving beauty and booty, Morphine Love Dion has returned to mesmerize the Main Stage. This BBL goddess and Miami icon was the Lipsync Assassin of Season 16, snatching the crown of “Queen of She Already Done Had Herses.” This time, she’s all about that mug, those moves, and making herself the All Stars winner!
Morgan McMichaels (Season 2, All Stars 3), @morganmcmichaels
Fix your mug, because the Queen of the L.A. scene, Morgan McMichaels, is back to storm the competition! A beloved Drag Race veteran (Season 2, All Stars 3) and a recent “Entertainer of the Year” winner, Morgan is one powerful prize fighter who’s coming out swinging in her quest for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. So why you mad, tho?
Mystique Summers (Season 2), @mystiquesummers
Bitch, she used to be from Chicago, but Season 2 sensation Mystique Summers is now a Texas girl, definitely ready to whoop some Drag Race ass all over again! 16 years later, she’s returning as a sleek seasoned veteran, so clock the curves and clock the skin, because Mystique is ready to snatch the win!
Salina EsTitties (Season 15), @estitties
Lights, camera, action! Season 15’s Salina EsTitties is ready for her closeup. A true Hollywood girl, when this luscious and lively Latina isn’t performing on the best L.A. stages, she’s a one-stop production shop serving up her own viral videos. With big ideas and bodacious drag, she’s hot and hustling for the crown!
Sam Star (Season 17), @samstarqueen
The Southern supermodel with a Drag Race pedigree, Sam Star puts the “bam” in Alabama! Returning to the competition following her impressive Season 17 Top 4 placement, Sam’s a quadruple threat – she can sing, dance, sew, and act. This time around, this killer competitor plans to deliver pageant perfection – with a few tricks up her sleeve.
Shuga Cain (Season 11), @missshugacain
How sweet it is to be reunited with the delightful and delectable Shuga Cain! As a queen who had ditched a corporate career for Drag Race Season 11, she was instantly known for her comedy prowess and gorgeous gowns. Now she’s back, even more seasoned, and still giving us a Shuga rush! Yum!
Silky Nutmeg Ganache (Season 11, All Stars 6), @silkyganache
Must-see TV, the Reverend Doctor Silky Nutmeg Ganache is making a house call to secure her place in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. The undeniable star of Season 11, All Stars 6, and several franchise spinoffs, Miss Silk always serves up the good milk. An author, chef, and entrepreneur, Silky is a true renaissance woman, always ready to munch-munch and crunch-crunch the competition.
Vivacious (Season 6), @vivaciousnyc
Mother has arrived – again! The iconic New York club queen, Vivacious, is back to school the children, with the one and only Ornacia in tow. The Jamaican drag legend from Season 6 is geared up to gag us all with lively looks, unforgettable one-liners, and fresh flavor as she stakes her claim on the All Stars crown.
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