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| "Cover Girl (Put the Bass in Your Walk)" (season 1)
| "Jealous of My Boogie" (season 2)
| "Main Event (Matt Pop 80's Tribute)" (season 3)
| "The Beginning" (seasons 4–5)
| "Dance with U" (season 6)
| "Fly Tonight" (season 7)
| "Die Tomorrow" (season 8)
| "Be Someone (Matt Pop Edit)" (season 9)
| "Kitty Girl" (season 9)
| "Rock It (To the Moon)" (seasons 10–11)
| "American" (season 12)
| "I'm a Winner, Baby" (season 13)
| "I'm a Winner, Baby (Skeltal Ki Remix)" (season 14)
| "A Little Bit of Love" (seasons 15–16)
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* Tom Campbell * Tom Campbell
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'''''RuPaul's Drag Race''''' is an American ] television series produced by ] for ]. The show documents ] in his search for "America's next ] superstar."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.rightcelebrity.com/rupauls-drag-race/201|title="RuPaul's Drag Race"!|accessdate=October 12, 2011|last=Hughes|first=Scarlett|date=May 16, 2008|work=Right TV|publisher=Right TV}}</ref> RuPaul plays the roles of host, mentor, and source of inspiration for this series, as contestants are given different challenges each week. ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' employs a panel of judges, including RuPaul, ] and a host of other guest judges, who critique contestants' progress throughout the competition. The title of the show is a play on ] and ], and the title sequence and song "Drag Race" both have a drag-racing theme. '''''RuPaul's Drag Race''''' is an American ] television series, the first in the ], produced by ] for ] (season 1–8), ], ] (season 9–14) and, beginning with the fifteenth season, ]. The show documents ] in the search for "America's next ] superstar".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.rightcelebrity.com/rupauls-drag-race/201|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403120950/http://tv.rightcelebrity.com/rupauls-drag-race/201|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 3, 2012|title="RuPaul's Drag Race"!|access-date=October 12, 2011|last=Hughes|first=Scarlett|date=May 16, 2008|work=Right TV}}</ref> RuPaul plays the role of host, mentor, and head judge for this series, as contestants are given different challenges each week. Contestants are judged by a panel that includes RuPaul, ], one of three rotating judges (], ], or ]),<ref name=TsMadison>{{cite magazine|last=Nolfi|first=Joey|title=Ts Madison joins ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' season 15 as rotating judge|date=December 19, 2022|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|url= https://ew.com/tv/ts-madison-rupauls-drag-race-season-15-judge-panel/}}</ref> as well as one or more guest judges, who critique their progress throughout the competition. The title of the show is a play on ] and ], and the title sequence and song "Drag Race" both have a drag-racing theme.


''RuPaul's Drag Race'' has spanned sixteen seasons and inspired the spin-off shows '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''; the companion series '']''; and numerous international franchises including ] and ] versions hosted by RuPaul as well as ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] editions, and international ''vs. the World'' competitions hosted in ] and ] and All Stars in ] and ].
''RuPaul's Drag Race'' has spanned eight seasons and inspired the spin-off shows '']'' and '']''. The show has become the highest-rated television programme on Logo TV,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etonline.com/tv/160480_for_rupauls_drag_race_mainstream_is_jumping_the_shark/|title=For ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Mainstream Is Jumping the Shark|work=Entertainment Tonight}}</ref> and airs internationally, including in Australia, Canada and the UK. The show won Outstanding Reality Program at the ], has been nominated for 4 ] including Best Reality Series – Competition and Best Reality Show Host for RuPaul, and was nominated for a ] for Outstanding Make-up for a Multi-Camera Series or Special (Non-Prosthetic). In 2015, ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' was renewed for an eighth season and ''RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race'' was renewed for a second season. On March 31, 2016, it was announced LogoTV renewed the show for a ninth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://worldofwonder.net/rupauls-drag-race-season-9/|title=RuPaul’s Drag Race Renewed for Season 9 and Casting Has Just Begun!|work=]|first=Vlake|date=March 31, 2016|last=Jacobs|accessdate =March 31, 2016|publisher=]}}</ref>


The show has become the highest-rated television program on Logo TV,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etonline.com/tv/160480_for_rupauls_drag_race_mainstream_is_jumping_the_shark/|title=For 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Mainstream Is Jumping the Shark|work=Entertainment Tonight|date=March 2, 2015 |access-date=August 7, 2015|archive-date=June 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170604220945/http://www.etonline.com/tv/160480_for_rupauls_drag_race_mainstream_is_jumping_the_shark/|url-status=live}}</ref> and airs internationally, including in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and Israel. The show earned RuPaul eight consecutive ] (2016 to 2023) for ]. The show itself has been awarded the ] 4 consecutive times (2018 to 2021), and the Outstanding Reality Program Award at the ]. It has been nominated for four ] including Best Reality Series – Competition and Best Reality Show Host for RuPaul, and was nominated for a ] for Outstanding Make-up for a Multi-Camera Series or Special (Non-Prosthetic). Later in 2018, the show became the first show to win a ] and a ] in the same year, a feat it has since repeated three times.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8475768/rupauls-drag-race-emmys-win-reaction-tweets |title='RuPaul's Drag Race's Emmys Win: See The Best Reactions |magazine=Billboard |access-date=2018-09-19 |archive-date=September 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919155810/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8475768/rupauls-drag-race-emmys-win-reaction-tweets |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2018/outstanding-host-for-a-reality-or-reality-competition-program |title=Nominees/Winners &#124; Television Academy |publisher=Emmys.com |access-date=2018-09-19 |archive-date=September 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919070811/http://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2018/outstanding-host-for-a-reality-or-reality-competition-program |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2018/outstanding-reality-competition-program |title=Nominees/Winners &#124; Television Academy |publisher=Emmys.com |access-date=2018-09-19 |archive-date=September 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919211627/https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2018/outstanding-reality-competition-program |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Background==
The show was greenlit in May 2008, according to a press release by ]. It premiered in the U.S. on ] on February 2, 2009.<ref name='ReferenceA'>{{cite journal|title=RuPaul Leads Hopefuls in 'Drag Race.'|journal=]|date=December 1, 2008}}</ref> On March 20, 2015, RuPaul's Drag Race's Facebook page confirmed that the show was renewed for an eighth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thewrap.com/logo-tv-gives-rupauls-drag-race-early-season-8-renewal-exclusive/|title=Logo TV Gives 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Early Season 8 Renewal (Exclusive) - TheWrap|work=TheWrap}}</ref><ref name="s7">{{cite web |url=http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/rupauls-drag-race-season-8-renewal-1201456543/ |title=‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Renewed for Season 8 at Logo |accessdate=August 17, 2015 |publisher=]}}</ref>

==Format== ==Format==
Casting calls are announced online, where prospective contestants submit audition tapes in hopes of being cast. All contestants selected must be 21 years of age or older at the time of taping. They may be any sexual orientation, although most contestants to date have been gay men. ] women are eligible, and have become more common as seasons have progressed. Sonique (a season two contestant) became the first openly transgender contestant of the series when she revealed her status as transgender during the season two reunion special. ] (a season five contestant), became the first transgender woman to reveal her status during the competition. The other transgender contestants have begun ] after their elimination. ], a season three contestant, announced her transition during an episode of ABC's ''Primetime: What Would You Do?''<ref name="Queerty1">{{cite web|url=http://www.queerty.com/drag-races-carmen-carrera-comes-out-as-trans-on-abcs-what-would-you-do-20120508/|title=Drag Race's Carmen Carrera Comes Out As Trans on ABC’s What Would You Do|accessdate=July 21, 2012|last=Avery|first=Dan|date=May 8, 2012|work=Queerty|publisher=]}}</ref> Season four contestant Kenya Michaels announced her own transition via Facebook and Twitter.<ref name='WBEZ1'>{{cite web|url=http://www.wbez.org/blogs/nico-lang/2013-02/breaking-ground-interview-precious-jewel-rupauls-drag-race-105658 |title=Breaking ground: An interview with Precious Jewel on RuPaul's Drag Race |accessdate=June 15, 2013 |last=Lang |first=Nico |date=February 22, 2013 |work=WBEZ91.5 |publisher=]}}</ref> Season 5 contestant ] revealed via Instagram that she is a 'transgender woman trapped in a mans body', it is unknown whether she is deciding to transition or not though.


] and ] contestants ] (left) and ] (right) competing in a Lip Sync for Your Life]]
RuPaul plays dual roles in the show. ''USA Today'''s Lifeline explains: "RuPaul the drag queen will be the final word in judging and eliminations, while RuPaul the man will offer guidance to contestants for each challenge." <ref name="ReferenceA"/> The exception to this is when Rupaul has lunch with the final 4 contestants in drag, in an attempt to learn more about his queens and offer inspiration before deciding who will compose the final three. "RuPaul's Drag Race'' uses progressive elimination to reduce the number of drag queens in the competition from the initial field of fourteen contestants (the maximum a season has started with) down to the final three, who will compete in the final challenge. Each episode (with the exception of the casting special, "recap" episode, and reunion special) follows a format consisting of a mini challenge, a main challenge, a ] walk (where the contestants model fashion on a runway, usually with a theme based on the main challenge), the judging panel, and the elimination of a contestant. There have been some exceptions to episodes, including double-elimination episodes, no-elimination episodes, and the ].


Prospective ''Drag Race'' contestants submit video auditions to the show's production company, ].<ref name="wr">{{cite web |url=https://worldofwonder.net/calling-all-queens-casting-for-rupauls-drag-race-season-13-has-begun/ |last=St. James |first=James |author-link=James St. James |date=December 2, 2019 |title=Calling All Drag Queens: Casting for RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Has Begun! |work=The WOW Report |publisher=] |access-date=August 21, 2020 |archive-date=December 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225211141/https://worldofwonder.net/calling-all-queens-casting-for-rupauls-drag-race-season-13-has-begun/ |url-status=live}}</ref> ], the host and head judge, views each tape and selects the season's competitors.<ref name="vult">{{cite news |url=https://www.vulture.com/2018/05/rupaul-still-watches-every-single-drag-race-audition-video.html |title=RuPaul Somehow Finds the Time To Watch Every Single ''Drag Race'' Audition Video |date=May 19, 2018 |last=Sherer |first=Devon |website=] |publisher=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629114843/https://www.vulture.com/2018/05/rupaul-still-watches-every-single-drag-race-audition-video.html |archive-date=June 29, 2020 |url-status=live |access-date=August 21, 2020}}</ref> Once the chosen pool of performers is on set, they film a series of episodes in which they compete against each other in various challenges. Each episode typically concludes with one contestant being eliminated from the competition. Rarely, the outcome of an episode has been a double elimination,<ref name="beast">{{cite news |url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/rupaul-defends-the-shocking-drag-race-double-elimination |title=RuPaul Defends the Shocking 'Drag Race' Double Elimination |date=March 21, 2016 |last=Fallon |first=Kevin |website=] |access-date=August 22, 2020 }}</ref><ref name="sr" /> no elimination,<ref name="bilb" /> contestant disqualification,<ref name="sr">{{cite news |url=https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-queens-eliminated-crazy-reasons/ |title=RuPaul's Drag Race: 15 Queens Eliminated For Crazy Reasons |date=May 19, 2018 |last=Sim |first=Bernardo |website=] |access-date=August 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190211075142/https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-queens-eliminated-crazy-reasons/ |archive-date=February 11, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> contestant voluntarily quit or removal of a contestant on medical grounds.<ref name="sr" /> Each episode features a so-called "maxi challenge" that tests competitors' skills in a variety of areas of drag performance. Some episodes also feature a "mini challenge", the prize of which is often an advantage or benefit in the upcoming maxi challenge. Following the maxi challenge, contestants present themed looks in a ] walk.<ref name="vult2">{{cite news |url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/05/rupauls-drag-race-recap-season-12-episode-11-one-queen-show.html |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' Recap: #Methmentum |date=May 8, 2020 |access-date=August 22, 2020|last=McCallion |first=Paul |website=Vulture |publisher=Vox Media |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602153905/https://www.vulture.com/2020/05/rupauls-drag-race-recap-season-12-episode-11-one-queen-show.html |archive-date=June 2, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="out">{{cite news |url=https://www.out.com/television/2020/3/13/watch-drag-race-season-12-queens-find-out-episode-3s-maxi-challenge |title=Watch 'Drag Race' Season 12 Queens Find Out Episode 3's Maxi Challenge |date=March 13, 2020 |last=Street |first=Mikelle |magazine=] |access-date=August 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321133542/https://www.out.com/television/2020/3/13/watch-drag-race-season-12-queens-find-out-episode-3s-maxi-challenge |archive-date=March 21, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> RuPaul and a panel of judges then critique each contestant's performance, deliberate amongst themselves, and announce the week's winner and bottom two competitors. The bottom two queens compete in a so-called "] for Your Life";<ref name="into">{{cite news |url=https://www.intomore.com/culture/a-definitive-ranking-of-every-rupauls-drag-race-lip-sync-for-your-life |title=A Definitive Ranking of Every 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Lip Sync for Your Life |date=October 10, 2018 |last=O'Keefe |first=Kevin |website=INTO |publisher=] |access-date=August 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820064731/https://www.intomore.com/culture/a-definitive-ranking-of-every-rupauls-drag-race-lip-sync-for-your-life |archive-date=August 20, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> the winner of the lip sync remains in the competition, and the loser is eliminated.<ref name="vult2" /><ref name="bilb">{{cite news |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8216858/rupauls-drag-race-best-lip-syncs-top-15 |title=The 15 Best Lip Syncs in 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Herstory |date=March 15, 2018 |last=Daw |first=Stephen |magazine=] |access-date=August 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190618114957/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8216858/rupauls-drag-race-best-lip-syncs-top-15 |archive-date=June 18, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> Generally, the contestant that the judges feel has displayed the most "charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent" (C.U.N.T.) is the one who advances.<ref name="bilb" /><ref name="slate">{{cite news |url=https://slate.com/culture/2020/07/rupaul-drag-race-best-episode-beginners-season-six.html |title=New to ''RuPaul's Drag Race''? This Is the Best Episode for Beginners |date=July 8, 2020 |last=Kallstrom |first=Megan |magazine=] |access-date=August 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200823024032/https://slate.com/culture/2020/07/rupaul-drag-race-best-episode-beginners-season-six.html |archive-date=August 23, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> The final contestants remaining compete in a special finale episode wherein the season's winner is crowned. In early seasons, the finale was pre-recorded in the studio with no audience. More recently, the finale has taken the form of a lip sync tournament before a live audience. The ] finale was filmed remotely due to the ].<ref name="finale12">{{cite news |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/9378747/rupauls-drag-race-reunion-finale-filmed-virtually |title=The Season 12 Reunion & Finale of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Are Going Digital |date=May 15, 2020 |last=Daw |first=Stephen |magazine=Billboard |access-date=August 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820061545/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/9378747/rupauls-drag-race-reunion-finale-filmed-virtually |archive-date=August 20, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> The whole season is typically filmed in four weeks.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-10|title=These 19 crazy production secrets reveal exactly how RuPaul's Drag Race is filmed|url=https://thetab.com/uk/2020/04/10/rupauls-drag-race-production-secrets-151703|access-date=2021-06-16|website=The Tab UK|archive-date=May 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516065120/https://thetab.com/uk/2020/04/10/rupauls-drag-race-production-secrets-151703|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Mini challenges===
In the mini challenge, each contestant is asked to perform a different task with varying requirements and time limitations. Certain mini challenges are repeated from season to season. For instance, the first mini challenge of each season is a photo shoot with the photographer ] that includes some kind of special twist (such as being doused with water while in full drag, having a high-powered fan turned on during the shoot, or being photographed while jumping on a trampoline). Another recurring mini challenge is dedicated to "reading," which is a drag term for making insulting observations about one's peers for comic effect. The winner of a mini challenge is sometimes rewarded with some kind of advantage in the main challenge. Though most episodes have a mini challenge, select episodes do not and progress straight to the main challenge.


===Main challenges=== ===Mini and maxi challenges===
Mini challenges are quick, small assignments that RuPaul announces at the beginning of an episode. One of the most popular mini challenges, which has appeared in every season since season 2, is the reading challenge. In it, contestants satirically criticize one another in a process called "reading", which was popularized by the 1990 documentary film '']''.<ref name="app">{{cite news |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2020/02/25/paris-is-burning-lgbtq-documentary-restoration-jennie-livingston/4869392002/ |title=The legacy of LGBTQ documentary 'Paris is Burning': 'A film can change consciousness' |date=February 25, 2020 |last=Biese |first=Alex |newspaper=] |access-date=August 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200307182125/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2020/02/25/paris-is-burning-lgbtq-documentary-restoration-jennie-livingston/4869392002/ |archive-date=March 7, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> Maxi challenges test a variety of skills. Some are group challenges that involve singing and acting, while others feature comedy, a talent of choice, dancing, or makeovers.<ref name="srmaxi">{{cite news |url=https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-maxi-challenge-winners/ |title=RuPaul's Drag Race: Queens With The Most Maxi Challenge Wins, Ranked |date=July 13, 2019 |last=Sim |first=Bernardo |website=Screen Rant |access-date=August 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714124417/https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-maxi-challenge-winners/ |archive-date=July 14, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> The winner receives a material or monetary prize.<ref name="nnn">{{cite web |url=http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-uk-prize-money/10/2019/ |title=Here's Why There Are No Cash Prizes on 'RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.' |last=Rudolph |first=Christopher |date=October 4, 2019 |access-date=August 22, 2020 |website=] |publisher=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410195120/http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-uk-prize-money/10/2019/ |archive-date=April 10, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="outmax">{{cite news |url=https://www.out.com/television/2020/5/29/how-much-cash-drag-race-has-awarded-queens-12-years |title=This Is How Much Cash 'Drag Race' Has Awarded to Queens in 12 Years |date=May 29, 2020 |last=Street |first=Mikelle |access-date=August 22, 2020 |magazine=Out |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625211927/https://www.out.com/television/2020/5/29/how-much-cash-drag-race-has-awarded-queens-12-years |archive-date=June 25, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> Until midway through the show's ], the winner sometimes also received ] against elimination the following week.<ref name="srim">{{cite news |url=https://screenrant.com/rupaul-drag-race-rule-changes/ |title=10 Rule Changes That Hurt RuPaul's Drag Race (And 10 That Saved It) |date=August 31, 2018 |last=Sim |first=Bernardo |website=Screen Rant |access-date=August 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180914061010/https://screenrant.com/rupaul-drag-race-rule-changes/ |archive-date=September 14, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> ''Drag Race''{{'}}s most popular seasonal maxi challenge is ], a spoof on '']'' wherein contestants impersonate celebrities or famous fictional personas.<ref name="vultsnatch">{{cite news |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/rupauls-drag-race-snatch-game-impressions-ranked.html |title=Every Snatch Game Impersonation on ''RuPaul's Drag Race, Ranked'' |last1=Yang |first1=Bowen |last2=Rogers |first2=Matt |website=Vulture |publisher=Vox Media |access-date=August 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806061508/https://www.vulture.com/article/rupauls-drag-race-snatch-game-impressions-ranked.html |archive-date=August 6, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>
The requirements of the main challenge vary across each episode, and can be individual or group challenges, and initially grant ] to the winner in the next challenge (until RuPaul announces the discontinuation of that policy mid-season). However, as of season 6, immunity is no longer granted to challenge winners. The winner of the main challenge also receives a "special" prize for their win. In the past, challenge winners have been rewarded with prizes including custom designer clothing, vacations, cruises, and quality cosmetic items.

The goal of each main challenge involves a new theme and outcome. Contestants are often asked to design and construct a custom outfit, sometimes incorporating unconventional materials. Other challenges focus on the contestants' ability to present themselves on camera, perform with music, or perform humorously. Some challenges become a tradition across seasons. For instance, "Snatch Game" is a challenge where the contestants re-enact '']'': the contestants impersonate celebrities of their own choosing, RuPaul stands in as host, and two celebrity guests stand in as ''Match Game'' contestants.


===Judging=== ===Judging===
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RuPaul has been the series' head judge since its premiere. For the first two seasons, ] joined him on the panel; she was replaced in ] by ], a longtime friend of RuPaul and his co-host for '']''.<ref name="buju">{{cite news |url=https://www.bustle.com/p/michelle-visage-from-rupauls-drag-race-is-much-more-than-a-judge-46689 |title=Michelle Visage Is More Talented Than You Know |date=March 24, 2017 |last=Rosenfeld |first=Laura |magazine=] |access-date=August 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200823004224/https://www.bustle.com/p/michelle-visage-from-rupauls-drag-race-is-much-more-than-a-judge-46689 |archive-date=August 23, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> ] served as a judge from ] through ].<ref name="pn">{{cite news |url=https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/04/28/santino-rice-vaccine-disinfectant-injection-tweets-hack/ |title=Ex-Drag Race judge Santino Rice denies tweeting 'there's no difference between injecting disinfectant and a random vaccine' |date=April 28, 2020 |last=Smith |first=Reiss |newspaper=] |access-date=August 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200503120934/https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/04/28/santino-rice-vaccine-disinfectant-injection-tweets-hack/ |archive-date=May 3, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> From ] onward, ] and ] have replaced Rice, alternating in his former seat.<ref name="oj">{{cite news |url=https://www.out.com/television/2019/3/14/are-santino-rice-and-acid-betty-actually-same-person |title=Are Santino Rice and Acid Betty Actually the Same Person? |date=March 14, 2019 |last=Rodriguez |first=Mathew |magazine=Out |access-date=August 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190317010841/https://www.out.com/television/2019/3/14/are-santino-rice-and-acid-betty-actually-same-person |archive-date=March 17, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> New York City makeup artist Billy B held a regular judging spot in the third and ] seasons when Rice was absent. Most weeks, one or two celebrity guest judges join the panel.<ref name="srj">{{cite news |url=https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-best-worst-judges/ |title=RuPaul's Drag Race: 5 Best (And 5 Worst) Judges Of All Time |date=August 5, 2019 |last=Sim |first=Bernardo |website=Screen Rant |access-date=August 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116035550/https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-best-worst-judges/ |archive-date=January 16, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> After appearing as a recurring guest judge in seasons 13 and 14, ] joined Mathews and Kressley as an alternating judge from the fifteenth season.<ref name=TsMadison />

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===Companion series===
As of season 7, ], ] and ] are the staple judges alongside RuPaul. Visage joined the show at the start of season 3, while Matthews and Kressley joined at the start of season 7, and each joins RuPaul and Visage on alternate episodes. Past fixtures on the panel include Merle Ginsberg, who was a regular judge in the first two seasons, and ], who held his position from the first season until the conclusion of the sixth. To date, Rice is the only person, apart from RuPaul, to take part in every season of the show, serving as a main judge for seasons one through six, and all stars, and guest judging for season seven. In certain instances, Rice was absent and replacement judging has been provided by make-up artist Billy Brasfield (better known as Billy B), ], Jeffrey Moran (] marketing executive), or ]. However, due to Brasfield's numerous appearances in seasons three and four, including appearing in the Reunited episodes both seasons, Rice and Billy B are considered to have been alternates for the same seat at the judges table throughout the two seasons.<ref name="BillyB1"/><ref name="billyb2"/>
{{anchor|Untucked}}
The first season of ''Drag Race'' was accompanied by a seven-episode ] titled ''Under the Hood of RuPaul's Drag Race'', which Logo TV made available for ] on its website. The series featured behind-the-scenes and deleted footage from the main show's tapes.<ref name='WOWUnder'>{{cite web |url=http://worldofwonder.net/2009/02/09/Under_The_Hood_of_RuPaul_s_Drag_/ |title=Under the Hood of RuPaul's Drag Race |access-date=December 31, 2011 |last=Corfe |first=Steven |date=February 9, 2009 |work=The WOW Report |publisher=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111216081048/http://worldofwonder.net/2009/02/09/Under_The_Hood_of_RuPaul_s_Drag_/ |archive-date=December 16, 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> From ] onward, a companion show called '']'', which has the same premise, has aired instead. ''Untucked'' largely focuses on conversations and drama that occur between contestants backstage while the judges deliberate on each episode's results.<ref name="ut">{{cite news|url=https://ew.com/tv/2018/02/16/rupauls-drag-race-season-10-premiere-date/ |title=RuPaul's Drag Race season 10 and Untucked will sashay to VH1 in March |date=February 18, 2018 |first=Joey |last=Nolfi |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=August 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807003806/https://ew.com/tv/2018/02/16/rupauls-drag-race-season-10-premiere-date/ |archive-date=August 7, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> In most seasons, it has aired on TV following the main show, but it was available only online for ] through ].<ref name="ut" /><ref name="untuckeds7">{{cite news|url=http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-untucked-moving-onto-the-web/03/2015/|title="RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked" Moving Onto The Web|date=March 1, 2015|first=Dan|last=Avery|website=NewNowNext|access-date=August 23, 2020|archive-date=March 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312055040/http://www.newnownext.com//rupauls-drag-race-untucked-moving-onto-the-web//03//2015//|url-status=live}}</ref> A number of smaller web series also accompany each episode of ''Drag Race''. '']'', which began at the start of the sixth season, features Michelle Visage interviewing the most recently eliminated queen about their run on the show and showcasing runway outfits they had brought but did not have the opportunity to wear.<ref name="sl">{{cite news |url=https://socialitelife.com/the-week-in-drag-the-all-stars-top-3-the-queens-invade-las-vegas-the-return-of-unhhhh-and-more/ |title=The Week in Drag – The All-Stars Top 3, the Queens Invade Las Vegas, the Return of 'UNHhhh' and More |date=July 26, 2020 |last=Fitzgerald |first=Christine |access-date=August 23, 2020 |website=Socialite Life |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819181353/https://socialitelife.com/the-week-in-drag-the-all-stars-top-3-the-queens-invade-las-vegas-the-return-of-unhhhh-and-more/ |archive-date=August 19, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2014, the web-series '']'' aired for the first time, co-hosted by Raja Gemini and Raven who evaluate the runway looks of the main show. Since season 8, a five- to fifteen-minute (later eighteen- to thirty-minute) aftershow called ''The Pit Stop'' has also been produced. It involves a host and guest, typically past competitors of ''Drag Race'', discussing the recently aired episode.<ref name="raja" /><ref name="bob1" /><ref name="manila" /> Each season's host (or hosts) are different; to date, these have included the YouTuber Kingsley, ],<ref name="raja">{{cite news|url=http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-9-episode-1-recap-pit-stop/03/2017/|title='RuPaul's Drag Race' Recap: Season 9, Episode 1, 'Oh. My. Gaga.'|date=March 24, 2017|first=Christopher|last=Rudolph|website=NewNowNext|access-date=August 23, 2020|archive-date=January 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200121082533/http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-9-episode-1-recap-pit-stop/03/2017/|url-status=live}}</ref> ],<ref name="bob1">{{cite news|url=http://www.newnownext.com/drag-race-season-10-finale-recap/06/2018/|title='RuPaul's Drag Race' Recap: Season 10 Grand Finale|date=June 29, 2018|first=Christopher|last=Rudolph|website=NewNowNext|access-date=August 23, 2020|archive-date=September 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190912235052/http://www.newnownext.com/drag-race-season-10-finale-recap/06/2018/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="bob2">{{cite news|url=http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-12-premiere-recap-pit-stop/02/2020/|title=Bob and Sasha Velour Dish on the 'Drag Race' Season 12 Premiere|date=February 29, 2020|first=Brandon|last=Voss|website=NewNowNext|access-date=August 23, 2020|archive-date=July 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731105320/http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-12-premiere-recap-pit-stop/02/2020/|url-status=live}}</ref> ],<ref name="ak">{{cite news|url=http://www.newnownext.com/drag-race-all-stars-3-recap-pit-stop/01/2018/|title='RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Recap: Season 3, Episode 1, 'All-Star Variety Show'|date=January 16, 2018|first=Christopher|last=Rudolph|website=NewNowNext|access-date=August 23, 2020|archive-date=February 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220223523/http://www.newnownext.com/drag-race-all-stars-3-recap-pit-stop/01/2018/|url-status=live}}</ref> ],<ref name="trixie">{{cite news|url=http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-all-stars-recap-season-4-episode-1-all-star-super-queen-variety-show/12/2018/|title='RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Recap: Season 4, Episode 1, 'All Star Super Queen Variety Show'|date=December 17, 2018|first=Christopher|last=Rudolph|website=NewNowNext|access-date=August 23, 2020|archive-date=February 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221161537/http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-all-stars-recap-season-4-episode-1-all-star-super-queen-variety-show/12/2018/|url-status=live}}</ref> ],<ref name="manila">{{cite news|url=http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-11-premiere/03/2019/|title=Manila Luzon and Farrah Moan Have Thoughts on the 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 11 Premiere|date=March 1, 2020|first=Christopher|last=Rudolph|website=NewNowNext|access-date=August 23, 2020|archive-date=January 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200121205308/http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-11-premiere/03/2019/|url-status=live}}</ref> ], and ].


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|Raja and Raven{{efn|While Raja and Raven are the official hosts, due to scheduling conflicts they are not always both present in the same episode. Season-length guest hosts include ] (season 11, All Stars 4), ] (All Stars 4), ] (UK series 2), ] (España season 1, Holland season 2, Canada season 2, España season 2), ] (España season 1, Holland season 2 and Canada season 2), ] (UK series 3), ] (UK series 3), ] (UK series 3), ] (season 14, All Stars 7), ] (UK vs. the World), ] (UK vs. the World), ] (España season 2), ] (All Stars 7), ] and ] (France season 1), ] and ] (Philippines season 1), ] (UK series 4), and ] (All Stars 8).}}
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|''The Pit Stop''
|nowrap="" | Various{{efn|Hosts include Kingsley (season 8), ] (seasons 9 and 10, All Stars 2), ] (All Stars 3), ] (seasons 13 and 16, All Stars 4, 6 and 9, Canada season 1), ] (season 11), ] (season 12, All Stars 5, 7 and 9), ] (seasons 14 and 17), and ] (season 15 and All Stars 8).<ref name="raja"/><ref name="bob1"/><ref name="bob2"/><ref name="ak"/><ref name="trixie"/><ref name="manila"/>}}
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|Michelle Visage
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|Extra Lap Recap
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== Series overview ==
The judges each provide their opinion on the contestants' performances in the main challenge and on the runway before RuPaul announces which queen is the episode's winner and which two had the weakest performances. The day before judging, the contestants are all provided with a song to which they must learn the lyrics. The contestants deemed as being the bottom two must "] for their lives" to a song by a female artist in a final attempt to impress RuPaul. After the lip sync, RuPaul alone decides who stays and who leaves. RuPaul describes the qualities the contestants must have to be crowned the winner of the show as "Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent... These are people who have taken adversity and turned it into something that is beautiful and something powerful."<ref>{{cite web|author=RuPaul's Drag Race Insider Clip |url=http://wow.wowtv.tv/episodes/rupaul-s-drag-race-insider-clip |title=WOW TV |publisher=Wow.wowtv.tv |date=October 8, 2008 |accessdate=March 18, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20081212030718/http://wow.wowtv.tv:80/episodes/rupaul-s-drag-race-insider-clip |archivedate=December 12, 2008 }}</ref> The phrase "charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent" is used repeatedly on the show, the acronym of which is ]. On the ] season, "synergy" was added to provide an explanation behind the contestants being sorted into teams (expanding the acronym into CUNTS).
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===''Untucked''===
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The first season of ''Drag Race'' was accompanied by a seven-episode ], titled ''Under the Hood of RuPaul's Drag Race''. ] published a ] of ''Under the Hood'' after each episode of ''Drag Race''. In this companion series, RuPaul presents a documentary of contestants' conversation in the ], replays pertinent moments from ''Drag Race'', and airs deleted footage.<ref>{{cite web |title=RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 |url=http://www.logotv.com/shows/rupauls_drag_race/season_1/series.jhtml |accessdate=December 31, 2011}}</ref><ref name='WOWUnder'>{{cite web|url=http://worldofwonder.net/2009/02/09/Under_The_Hood_of_RuPaul_s_Drag_/ |title=Under the Hood of RuPaul's Drag Race |accessdate=December 31, 2011 |last=Corfe |first=Steven |date=February 9, 2009 |work=The WOW Report |publisher=]}}</ref>
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Starting with season 2 of ''Drag Race'' in 2010, Logo reformatted ''Under the Hood'', increased its production budget, moved it from the web to television, and re-titled it to ''RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked''. Logo broadcast an episode of ''Untucked'' after each episode of ''Drag Race''. ''Untucked'' replaces the basic green room of ''Under the Hood'' with two decorated rooms that were until season 6 sponsored by ] and Interior Illusions, Inc.: the Interior Illusions Lounge and the Gold Bar. FormDecor sponsored the Lounge for season 6. These two backstage areas allow for separated group conversation.
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In the seventh season of the ''Drag Race'', ''Untucked'' reverted to a webseries, as part of the World of Wonder YouTube page. Instead of two decorated rooms, ''Untucked'' was moved back to the one room, an empty backstage space that connects to the main stage and work room, with couches for contestants to chat on. The newly renovated version also follows contestants following their elimination from the show, documenting them packing their belongings and leaving the set.
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===Prizes===
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'''Season 1:'''
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The first season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'', later referred as ''The Lost Season'', premiered in the United States on February 2, 2009, on ]. Nine contestants were selected to compete in the running of becoming "America's Next Drag Superstar." The winner of the first season won a lifetime supply of ], was featured in an LA Eyeworks campaign, joined the Logo Drag Race tour, and won a cash prize of $20,000. One of the nine contestants to compete on ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' was determined by an audience vote via the show's official website. The results were announced in early September 2008. The contestant to win this honor was ] from ] (currently residing in ]). Nina Flowers went on to win Miss Congeniality. The theme song playing during the runway every episode was "]" from RuPaul's album '']''.
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The winner of this first season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' was ]. In late 2013,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thepub.viacom.com/sites/logopress/Pages/GENTLEMEN.aspx|title=Gentlemen, Re-Start Your Engines...and May the Best Woman Win...Again!|accessdate=August 17, 2015|last=Shumaker|first=Jason|author2=Jake Slane|date=August 18, 2013|work=Logo Press Room publisher=]}}</ref> Logo re-aired the first season, which was titled ''RuPaul's Drag Race: The Lost Season Ru-Vealed'', and featured commentary from RuPaul<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151663349732828&set=a.156472877827.118955.31772462827&type=1&comment_id=9992661&reply_comment_id=9992723&total_comments=15 | title= Callie, dear...|publisher=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' Facebook page|date=September 23, 2013 |accessdate=August 17, 2015|quote=Callie, dear...}}</ref>
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===Seasons 1–8 (2009–2016): Logo TV===
Season two's Miss Congeniality was ], and the winner of the second season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' was ].
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] premiered in the U.S. on February 2, 2009, on ]. Nine contestants competed to become "America's Next Drag Superstar". The winner won a lifetime supply of ], was featured on the cover of '']'' and in an LA Eyeworks campaign, joined the Absolut Pride tour, and won a cash prize of $20,000. One of the nine, ], was determined by an audience vote via the show's official website. The winner of season 1 was ], with Nina Flowers winning Miss Congeniality. In late 2013,<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://press.logotv.com/press-releases/2014/05/27/gentlemen-re-start-your-engines-and-may-the-best-woman-win-again|title=Gentlemen, Re-Start Your Engines...and May the Best Woman Win...Again!|last=Shumaker|first=Jason|date=August 18, 2013|publisher=]|access-date=August 17, 2015|author2=Jake Slane|work=Logo Press Room|archive-date=August 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801040744/http://press.logotv.com/press-releases/2014/05/27/gentlemen-re-start-your-engines-and-may-the-best-woman-win-again|url-status=live}}</ref> Logo re-aired the season as ''RuPaul's Drag Race: The Lost Season Ru-Vealed'', featuring commentary from RuPaul.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151663349732828&set=a.156472877827.118955.31772462827&type=1&comment_id=9992661&reply_comment_id=9992723&total_comments=15|title=Callie, dear...|publisher=RuPaul's Drag Race Facebook page|date=September 23, 2013|access-date=August 17, 2015|quote=Callie, dear...|archive-date=June 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626201632/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D10151663349732828%26set%3Da.156472877827.118955.31772462827%26type%3D1%26comment_id%3D9992661%26reply_comment_id%3D9992723%26total_comments%3D15|url-status=live}}</ref>
On December 6, 2011, ] released this season on DVD via their CreateSpace program.<ref name=Amazon.com>{{cite web|last=Kline|first=Dill|title=Rupauls' Drag Race Season 2 Pre-Orders|url=http://www.amazon.com/RuPauls-Drag-Race-Season-2/dp/B005UQQR06/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1319228919&sr=8-6|accessdate=August 17, 2015}}</ref>
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For ] (2010), 12 contestants competed for a lifetime supply of NYX Cosmetics and be the face of nyxcosmetics.com, an exclusive one year public relations contract with ] firm Project Publicity, be featured in an LA Eyeworks campaign, join the ] Drag Race Tour, and a cash prize of $25,000. A new tradition of writing a farewell message in lipstick on the workstation mirror was started by the first eliminated queen, ]. Each week's episode is followed by a behind-the-scenes show, ''RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked''. The winner of season 2 was ], with ] winning Miss Congeniality. On December 6, 2011, ] released season 2 on DVD via the CreateSpace program.<ref name=Amazon.com>{{cite web|last=Kline|first=Dill|title=Rupauls' Drag Race Season 2 Pre-Orders|website=Amazon |date=December 6, 2011 |url=https://www.amazon.com/RuPauls-Drag-Race-Season-2/dp/B005UQQR06/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1319228919&sr=8-6|access-date=August 17, 2015|archive-date=June 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626201624/https://www.amazon.com/RuPauls-Drag-Race-Season-2/dp/B005UQQR06/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1319228919&sr=8-6|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Season 3: 2011===
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This season had ] replacing Merle Ginsberg at the judge's table and Billy Brasfield<ref>{{cite web|last=Brasfield|first=Billy|url=http://www.billybbeauty.com/site/bio_all.html|title=Billy Brasfield Official Biography}}</ref> (better known as Billy B), ], and Jeffrey Moran (courtesy of ]) filling in for ] absence during several episodes. Billy B, celebrity makeup artist and star of the ] mini-series ''Hometown Renovation'', appeared as a judge in five episodes. Whereas Mike Ruiz only judged for two episodes, and Jeffrey Moran for one, Moran only appearing for promotional reasons. Due to Billy B's continued appearances, he and Rice are now considered to have been alternate judges for the same seat at the judges table, both appearing side-by-side in the reunion special to announce ] as the season's Miss Congeniality.<ref name="billyb">{{cite web|url=http://www.logotv.com/video/episode-16-season-3-reunited/1662947/playlist.jhtml#vid=647523|title=Ep. 16, Episode 16, Season 3: Reunited!|publisher=]|accessdate=August 17, 2015}}</ref>


Other changes made included the introduction of a wildcard contestant from the past season, ]; an episode with no elimination; and a contestant, ], being brought back into the competition after having been eliminated a few episodes prior. A new pit crew was also introduced consisting of Jason Carter and Shawn Morales. The theme song playing during the runway every episode was changed to "Champion" while the song playing during the credits is "Main Event", both from RuPaul's album '']''. As with ], each week's episode was followed by a behind-the-scenes show, '']''. ] was crowned the winner of season 3. ] (2011) had ] replacing Merle Ginsberg on the judging panel as well as Billy Brasfield<ref>{{cite web|last=Brasfield|first=Billy|url=http://www.billybbeauty.com/site/bio_all.html|title=Billy Brasfield Official Biography|access-date=August 19, 2015|archive-date=March 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306082751/http://billybbeauty.com/site/bio_all.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> (commonly known as Billy B), ], and Jeffrey Moran (courtesy of ]) filling in for ]'s absence during several episodes. Due to Billy B's continued appearances, he and Rice are considered to have been alternate judges for the same seat on judges panel.<ref name="billyb">{{cite web|url=http://www.logotv.com/video/episode-16-season-3-reunited/1662947/playlist.jhtml#vid=647523|title=Ep. 16, Episode 16, Season 3: Reunited!|publisher=]|access-date=August 17, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107020503/http://www.logotv.com/video/episode-16-season-3-reunited/1662947/playlist.jhtml#vid=647523|archive-date=November 7, 2014}}</ref> Other changes made included the introduction of a wildcard contestant from the past season, Shangela; an episode with no elimination; and a contestant, ], being brought back into the competition after having been eliminated a few episodes prior. A new pit crew was also introduced consisting of Jason Carter and Shawn Morales. As with ], each week's episode was followed by a behind-the-scenes show, ''RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked''. The winner of the season 3 was ], with ] winning Miss Congeniality. On December 6, 2011, Amazon.com released this season on DVD via their CreateSpace program.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kline|first=Dill|url=https://www.amazon.com/RuPauls-Drag-Race-Season-3/dp/B005UQQRBA/ref=sr_1_6?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1319310966&sr=1-6|title=RuPauls Drag Race Season 3|website=Amazon |date=December 6, 2011 |access-date=August 17, 2015|archive-date=June 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626201624/https://www.amazon.com/RuPauls-Drag-Race-Season-3/dp/B005UQQRBA/ref=sr_1_6?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1319310966&sr=1-6|url-status=live}}</ref>
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] began airing on January 30, 2012,<ref name="announce">{{cite web | url = http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-4-judges-glee-modern-family-amber-riley-jesse-tyler-ferguson/10/2011/ | title = RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4 Judges: Think Glee, Modern Family! | access-date = October 12, 2011 | last = Polly | first = John | date = October 10, 2011 | work = NewNowNext | publisher = ] | archive-date = October 13, 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111013140631/http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-4-judges-glee-modern-family-amber-riley-jesse-tyler-ferguson/10/2011 | url-status = live }}</ref> with cast members announced November 13, 2011.<ref name="cast">{{cite web | url = http://www.logotv.com/shows/rupauls_drag_race/season_4/series.jhtml | title = Rupaul's Drag Race Season 4 | access-date = November 15, 2011 | publisher = ] | archive-date = November 15, 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111115023051/http://www.logotv.com/shows/rupauls_drag_race/season_4/series.jhtml | url-status = live }}</ref> The winner headlined Logo's Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut Vodka, won a one-of-a-kind trip, a lifetime supply of NYX Cosmetics, a cash prize of $100,000, and the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar".<ref name="press1">{{cite press release|url=http://www.logopressroom.com/press-release/halleloo-%E2%80%9Crupaul%E2%80%99s-drag-race%E2%80%9D-returns-to-logo-for-a-new-season-of-outrageous-reality-competition-in-january-2012/|title=HALLELOO! "RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE" RETURNS TO LOGO FOR A NEW SEASON OF OUTRAGEOUS REALITY COMPETITION IN JANUARY 2012|access-date=August 17, 2015|last=Shumaker|first=Jason|author2=Jake Slane|date=November 14, 2011|work=Logo Press Room|publisher=]|archive-date=April 23, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423094235/http://www.logopressroom.com/press-release/halleloo-%E2%80%9Crupaul%E2%80%99s-drag-race%E2%80%9D-returns-to-logo-for-a-new-season-of-outrageous-reality-competition-in-january-2012/|url-status=live}}</ref> Like the previous season, Rice and Billy B (Billy Brasfield), shared the same seat at the judges table alternatively, with Brasfield filling in for Rice when needed.<ref name="billyb"/> The winner of season 4 was ], with ] winning Miss Congeniality.
On December 6, 2011 Amazon.com released this season on DVD via their CreateSpace program.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kline|first=Dill|url=http://www.amazon.com/RuPauls-Drag-Race-Season-3/dp/B005UQQRBA/ref=sr_1_6?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1319310966&sr=1-6|title=RuPauls Drag Race Season 3|accessdate=August 17, 2015}}</ref>
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] began airing on January 28, 2013, with a 90-minute premiere episode. Fourteen contestants competed for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" along with a lifetime supply of Colorevolution Cosmetics, a one-of-a-kind trip courtesy of AlandChuck.travel, a headlining spot on ] Drag Race Tour featuring ] and a cash prize of $100,000. Rice and Visage were back as judges on the panel.<ref name='Press1'>{{cite press release|url=http://www.logopressroom.com/press-release/rpdr5premiere/|title="THE QUEENS OF "RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE" SEASON FIVE BEGIN THEIR BATTLE FOR THE CROWN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 28 ON LOGO|access-date=August 17, 2015|last=Shumaker|first=Jason|author2=Jake Slane|date=December 10, 2012|work=Logo Press Room|publisher=]|archive-date=December 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121215225527/http://www.logopressroom.com/press-release/rpdr5premiere/|url-status=live}}</ref> The winner of season 5 was ], with ] winning Miss Congeniality.
In the season finale, ] became season four's Miss Congeniality, and fan favourite contestant ] was crowned the season's winner.
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] began airing February 24, 2014. Like ], season 6 saw 14 contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar". For the first time in the show's history, the season premiere was split into two episodes; the fourteen queens are split into two groups and the seven queens in each group compete against one another before being united as one group in the third episode. Rice and Visage returned as judges at the panel. Two new pit crew members, Miles Moody and Simon Sherry-Wood, joined Carter and Morales.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.out.com/entertainment/popnography/2014/02/19/meet-rupauls-drag-races-new-bulgier-pit-crew | title = Meet RuPaul's Drag Race's New, Bulgier Pit Crew | access-date = February 22, 2014 | last = Lambe | first = Stacy | date = February 19, 2014 | work = out.com, Popnography | archive-date = April 28, 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190428045703/https://www.out.com/entertainment/popnography/2014/02/19/meet-rupauls-drag-races-new-bulgier-pit-crew | url-status = live }}</ref> The winner won a prize package that included a supply from Colorevolution Cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000.<ref name='Press2'>{{cite press release | url = http://www.logopressroom.com/uncategorized/let-the-transformations-beginrupauls-drag-race-returns-to-logo-tv-for-a-sixth-season-on-monday-february-24th-at-9-pm-etpt/ | title = "LET THE TRANSFORMATIONS BEGIN!..."RUPAULS DRAG RACE" RETURNS TO LOGO TV FOR A SIXTH SEASON ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH AT 9 PM ET/PT | access-date = January 13, 2014 | last = Shumaker | first = Jason | author2 = Jake Slane | date = January 13, 2014 | work = Logo Press Room | publisher = ] | archive-date = January 15, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140115075250/http://www.logopressroom.com/uncategorized/let-the-transformations-beginrupauls-drag-race-returns-to-logo-tv-for-a-sixth-season-on-monday-february-24th-at-9-pm-etpt/ | url-status = live }}</ref> The winner of season 6 was ], with ] winning Miss Congeniality.
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] began airing on March 2, 2015. Returning judges included RuPaul and Visage, while the space previously occupied by Rice was filled by new additions ] and ].<ref name=HuffPost>{{cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/28/drag-race-season-seven-premiere_n_6555636.html|title='RuPaul's Drag Race' Adds New Judges, Will Premiere March 2|access-date=August 17, 2015|date=January 28, 2015|work=Huffington Post|archive-date=August 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814040006/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/28/drag-race-season-seven-premiere_n_6555636.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Mathews and Kressley were both present for the season premiere and then took turns sharing judging responsibilities. Morales and Simon Sherry-Wood did not appear this season and were replaced by Bryce Eilenberg. Like the previous two seasons, this one featured fourteen contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000. The season premiere debuted with a live and same-day viewership of 348,000, a 20 percent increase from the previous season. On March 20, 2015, it was announced that Logo had given the series an early renewal for an eighth season.<ref name="s7">{{cite magazine |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/rupauls-drag-race-season-8-renewal-1201456543/ |title='RuPaul's Drag Race' Renewed for Season 8 at Logo |access-date=August 17, 2015 |magazine=] |archive-date=March 21, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321031221/http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/rupauls-drag-race-season-8-renewal-1201456543/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The winner of season 7 was ], with ] winning Miss Congeniality.
This season features twelve returning contestants representing all four seasons for a chance to be inducted into the "''Drag Race'' Hall of Fame". This series aired six episodes, each an hour in length.<ref> from '']'' 12 March 2012</ref> Contestants were judged on their "charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent" and, since they competed in teams of two, also "synergy". The winner received a supply of ] cosmetics, a "one of a kind trip" and $100,000.<ref name = pairs></ref> The theme song playing during the runway every episode is "Sexy Drag Queen" (dootdoot 'doot-swift' Remix) and the song playing during the credits is "Responsitrannity" (Matt Pop's Edit), the latter of which is originally from RuPaul's album '']''.
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] on began airing on March 7, 2016, with cast members announced during the ] on February 1, 2016. Visage returned as a main judge, while Kressley and Mathews returned as rotating main judges.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Avery|first1=Dan|title=The Cast Of ''RuPaul{{'}}s Drag Race'' Season 8 Will Be Announced At New Now Next Honors|url=http://www.newnownext.com/the-cast-of-rupauls-drag-race-season-8-will-be-announced-at-new-now-next-honors/01/2016/|website=New Now Next|publisher=]|access-date=January 14, 2016|location=United States|date=January 14, 2016|archive-date=January 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160116173125/http://www.newnownext.com/the-cast-of-rupauls-drag-race-season-8-will-be-announced-at-new-now-next-honors/01/2016/|url-status=live}}</ref> The first episode celebrated the 100th taping of the show, and the 100th drag queen to compete. Similar to season 2, this season had twelve contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000. The winner of season 8 was ], with ] winning Miss Congeniality.
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As this season's winner, Jinkx Monsoon walked away with the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" along with a lifetime supply of Colorevolution Cosmetics, a one-of-a-kind trip courtesy of AlandChuck.travel, a headlining spot on ] Drag Race Tour featuring ] and a cash prize of $100 000. Santino Rice and Michelle Visage were back as judges at the panel.<ref name='Press1'>{{cite web|url=http://www.logopressroom.com/press-release/rpdr5premiere/|title ="THE QUEENS OF "RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE" SEASON FIVE BEGIN THEIR BATTLE FOR THE CROWN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 28 ON LOGO|accessdate=August 17, 2015|last=Shumaker|first=Jason|author2=Jake Slane|date= December 10, 2012|work=Logo Press Room|publisher=]}}</ref> The theme song playing during the runway every episode is "I Bring the Beat", while the song playing during the credits is "The Beginning", both songs are from RuPaul's album '']''. Awarded Miss Congeniality was ].
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] began airing on March 24, 2017, on VH1, with cast members being announced on February 2, 2017. Visage returned as a main judge, while Kressley and Mathews returned as rotating main judges. This season features fourteen contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000. The ninth season aired on VH1, with encore presentations continuing to air on Logo.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' Moves From Logo To VH1, More Viacom Show Shifts To Come?|url=https://deadline.com/2017/03/rupauls-drag-race-moves-logo-vh1-viacom-series-shift-1202032976/|website=]|publisher=]|access-date=March 1, 2017|location=United States|date=March 1, 2017|archive-date=March 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170302113949/http://deadline.com/2017/03/rupauls-drag-race-moves-logo-vh1-viacom-series-shift-1202032976/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Gennis|first1=Sadie|title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' Gets Season 9 Premiere Date – and a New Network!|url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/rupauls-drag-race-gets-season-9-premiere-vh1/|website=]|publisher=]|access-date=March 1, 2017|location=United States|date=March 1, 2017|archive-date=March 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301211126/http://www.tvguide.com/news/rupauls-drag-race-gets-season-9-premiere-vh1/|url-status=live}}</ref> This season featured the return of ], who previously participated in the season 8. Season 9 featured a top four in the finale episode, as opposed to the top three, which was previously established in season 4. The winner of season 9 was ], with ] winning Miss Congeniality.
Like the previous two seasons of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'', the season featured 14 contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000. The season premiere debuted with a live and same-day viewership of 350,000, a 20% increase from the previous season. On March 20, 2015, it was announced that LogoTV had given the series an early renewal for an eighth season.<ref name="s7"/> ] was crowned Ms. Congeniality, and the winner of this season was ].
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] began airing on March 22, 2018. Visage returned as a main judge, while Kressley and Mathews returned as rotating main judges. This season features thirteen new contestants, and one returning contestant, competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000. ], who was removed from the ninth season due to an injury, returned to the show after she accepted an open invitation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/04/21/rupauls-drag-race-eureka-returning-season-10-exit-interview/|title=Drag Race's Surprise Eliminee: 'I'm Definitely Going Back' for Season 10|last1=Swift|first1=Andy|date=2017-04-22|website=TVLine|access-date=2017-05-11|archive-date=May 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170513090717/http://tvline.com/2017/04/21/rupauls-drag-race-eureka-returning-season-10-exit-interview/|url-status=live}}</ref> Season 10 premiered alongside the televised return of ''Untucked''.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Nolfi|first=Joey|title=RuPaul's Drag Race&nbsp;season 10 and&nbsp;Untucked&nbsp;will sashay to VH1 in March|url=https://ew.com/tv/2018/02/16/rupauls-drag-race-season-10-premiere-date/|magazine=]|access-date=February 16, 2018|archive-date=February 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216182532/http://ew.com/tv/2018/02/16/rupauls-drag-race-season-10-premiere-date/|url-status=live}}</ref> The tenth season featured a top four following the previous season's finale format. The winner of season 10 was ], with ] winning Miss Congeniality.
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] began airing February 28, 2019. This season had fifteen contestants, whereas previous seasons typically had fourteen contestants. Visage returned as a main judge, while Kressley and Mathews returned as rotating main judges. This season features fourteen new contestants, and one returning contestant, competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000. This season saw the return of ], who was the first contestant eliminated in season 10. Season 11 again featured a top four in the finale. As with season 10, each week's episode was followed by an episode of the televised return of ''RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked''. The winner of season 11 was ], with ] winning Miss Congeniality. On January 22, 2019, casting for ] (2020) was announced via YouTube and Twitter and was closed on March 1, 2019. On August 19, 2019, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a twelfth season.<ref>{{cite web |last=Swift |first=Andy |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' Renewed for Season 12; ''All Stars 5'' Also Ordered |url=https://tvline.com/2019/08/19/rupauls-drag-race-season-12-renewed-all-stars-5-watch-video/ |website=] |publisher=] |access-date=August 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://www.freezepage.com/1566232511XKZAGGGMPV?url=https://tvline.com/2019/08/19/rupauls-drag-race-season-12-renewed-all-stars-5-watch-video/ |archive-date=August 19, 2019 |location=United States |date=August 19, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> The season began airing on February 28, 2020. This is the first and only season to have the reunion and finale recorded virtually from the contestants' homes due to the ]. The winner of season 12 was ], with ] winning Miss Congeniality.
On January 14, 2016, it was announced that the cast for the eighth season will be revealed during the 2016 ] on February 1, 2016, followed by the season premiere on March 7, 2016. The first episode celebrated the 100th taping of the show, and the 100th drag queen to enter the work room. Michelle Visage returned as a main judge, while Carson Kressley and Ross Matthews returned as rotating main judges.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Avery|first1=Dan|title=The Cast Of ''RuPaul{{’}}s Drag Race'' Season 8 Will Be Announced At New Now Next Honors|url=http://www.newnownext.com/the-cast-of-rupauls-drag-race-season-8-will-be-announced-at-new-now-next-honors/01/2016/|website={{noitalic|New Now Next}}|publisher=]|accessdate=January 14, 2016|location=United States|date=January 14, 2016}}</ref>

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On December 2, 2019, casting for ] (2021) was announced via YouTube and Twitter. The casting call closed on January 24, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Everything You Need to Know About 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 13|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a32377550/rupauls-drag-race-season-13-cast-judges-premiere-date/|last=Bonner|first=Mehera|date=2020-05-05|website=Cosmopolitan|access-date=2020-05-19|archive-date=May 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518215149/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a32377550/rupauls-drag-race-season-13-cast-judges-premiere-date/|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 20, 2020, it was announced the thirteenth season had been ordered by VH1.<ref>{{cite web |last=Swift |first=Andy |title=''RuPaul{{'}}s Drag Race'' Renewed for Season 13; ''All Stars'' 6 Also Ordered |url=https://tvline.com/2020/08/20/drag-race-season-13-renewed-all-stars-6-vh1/ |website=] |publisher=] |access-date=August 20, 2020 |location=United States |date=August 20, 2020 |archive-date=August 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821175206/https://tvline.com/2020/08/20/drag-race-season-13-renewed-all-stars-6-vh1/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It began airing on January 1, 2021. The winner of season 13 was ], with ] as runner-up, and ] as Miss Congeniality.

Casting for ] began on November 23, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a34764445/rupaul-drag-race-season-14-casting-revealed/|title=RuPaul's Drag Race reveals big update on season 14|date=November 24, 2020|last=Edwards|first=Chris|website=] |access-date=November 24, 2020|archive-date=November 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124002459/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a34764445/rupaul-drag-race-season-14-casting-revealed/|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2021, it was announced the ] had been ordered by VH1.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-season-14-returning-vh1/|title=RuPaul's Drag Race season 14 returning to VH1 with Celebrity Drag Race season 2|last=Nolfi|first=Joey|date=August 23, 2021|magazine=]|access-date=August 31, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830102741/https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-season-14-returning-vh1/|url-status=live}}</ref> The cast for the fourteenth season was revealed through ] on December 2, 2021. The season started airing on January 7, 2022.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-season-14-cast-interviews/|title=RuPaul's Drag Race season 14 cast speaks on 'absolutely chaotic' twists for their family of 'f---ing weirdos'|magazine=]|date=December 2, 2021|last=Nolfi|first=Joey|access-date=December 18, 2021|archive-date=December 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203011523/https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-season-14-cast-interviews/|url-status=live}}</ref> The season welcomed ], the show's first heterosexual, cisgender male contestant.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bambino |first=Samantha |date=December 3, 2021 |title=RuPaul's Drag Race: Maddy Morphosis Cast As 1st Straight Cisgender Man |url=https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-maddy-morphosis-cisgender-straight-man/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204205433/https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-maddy-morphosis-cisgender-straight-man/ |archive-date=December 4, 2021 |access-date=December 4, 2021 |work=]}}</ref> The season notably also featured five transgender contestants: ] and ] (both of whom entered the competition openly trans), ] (who came out as a trans woman during filming of the show),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garner |first=Glenn |date=2022-02-19 |title=RuPaul's Drag Race Contestant Jasmine Kennedie Comes Out as Transgender: 'Living My Truth' |url=https://people.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-contestant-jasmine-kennedie-comes-out-transgender/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219223702/https://people.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-contestant-jasmine-kennedie-comes-out-transgender/ |archive-date=2022-02-19 |access-date=2022-02-20 |website=PEOPLE.com |language=en}}</ref> ] (who also came out as a trans woman as the season aired),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nolfi |first=Joey |date=2022-02-10 |title='Drag Race' queen Bosco comes out as trans |url=https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-queen-bosco-comes-out-trans/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213083808/https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-queen-bosco-comes-out-trans/ |archive-date=2022-02-13 |access-date=2022-02-13 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref> and Willow Pill (who came out as trans femme as the season aired).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nolfi |first=Joey |date=2022-03-03 |title='Drag Race' star Willow Pill comes out as trans |url=https://ew.com/tv/willow-pill-comes-out-trans-rupauls-drag-race-season-14/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304133036/https://ew.com/tv/willow-pill-comes-out-trans-rupauls-drag-race-season-14/ |archive-date=2022-03-04 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref> The winner of season 14 was Willow Pill, with ] as runner-up, and ] as Miss Congeniality.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dresden |first=Hilton |date=2022-06-25 |title='RuPaul's Drag Race' Winner Willow Pill on Historic Win: "This Is My Future and Reign, and It Goes How I Want It to Go" |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/this-is-my-future-and-reign-and-it-goes-how-i-want-it-to-go-1235168145/ |access-date=2022-07-09 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> The winning queen received a cash prize of $150,000, the highest amount awarded to date in a regular season. The runner-up received a $50,000 cash prize.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tangcay |first=Jazz |date=2022-04-07 |title='RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 14 Increases Prize Money and Announces Cash Prize for Runner-Up |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/rupauls-drag-race-season-14-cash-prize-money-1235227416/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409142123/https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/rupauls-drag-race-season-14-cash-prize-money-1235227416/ |archive-date=2022-04-09 |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>

Casting for Season 15 began on November 4, 2021, and closed on January 7, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RuPaul/status/1456323411982962690|title=CASTING for #DragRace 15 has begun|website=Twitter|date=November 4, 2021|access-date=November 4, 2021|archive-date=November 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104195221/https://twitter.com/RuPaul/status/1456323411982962690|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Seasons 15–17 (2023–present): MTV===
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] premiered on January 6, 2023, on MTV.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Nolfi|first=Joey|title=RuPaul's Drag Race moves to MTV for season 15 premiere date|url=https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-moves-mtv-season-15-premiere-date//|magazine=]|access-date=December 12, 2022}}</ref> This season features the largest cast in the show's history, with sixteen queens competing and the largest cash prize, with the winner earning $200,000. It is also the first season to feature biological relatives, twins Sugar and Spice. The winner of season 15 was ], with ] as runner-up, and Malaysia Babydoll Foxx as Miss Congeniality.

] premiered on January 5, 2024, on MTV. This season features fourteen queens competing for the cash prize of $200,000. This season introduced a LaLaPaRuZa Lip-Sync Smackdown competition for the eliminated queens that took place before the finale. ], who placed 5th in the main competition, won the smackdown and the title of ''Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses'' alongside a $50,000 prize. Also for the first time, the finalists who did not win received a cash tip of $25,000 each. The winner of season 16 was ], with ] as the runner up and the series' first tied winner of Miss Congeniality, shared with ]. ] will start in January 2025.


==Contestants== ==Contestants==
The drag queens who competed on ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' are: {{Main|List of RuPaul's Drag Race contestants|l1=List of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' contestants}}


More than 200 contestants have competed on the American version of the show.
''(names stated are at time of contest)''


== Spin-offs ==
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| '''Winner''' || ] || ] || ] || ] || ] || ] || ] || ] || TBD
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| '''{{nowrap|Runner-Up}}''' || style="background:#CEF6D8;" |] || ] || ] || rowspan="2" | ]<br />Phi Phi O'Hara|| ] || rowspan="2" | ]{{efn|Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 is simply known as Alaska on the show.}}<br />Roxxxy Andrews || rowspan="2" | ]<br />] || rowspan="2" | Ginger Minj<br />] || TBD
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| '''{{nowrap|3rd Place}}''' || Rebecca Glasscock || ] || ]|| rowspan="2" | ]<br />Shannel || TBD
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| '''{{nowrap|4th Place}}''' || Shannel || Tatianna || style="background:#CEF6D8;" |] || style="background:#CEF6D8;" |] || ]{{efn|Detox Icunt is simply known as Detox on the show.}} || Darienne Lake{{efn|Miss Darienne Lake is simply known as Darienne Lake or sometimes Miss Darienne on the show.}} || Kennedy Davenport || TBD
|-
| '''{{nowrap|5th Place}}''' || Ongina || style="background:#CEF6D8;" |] || ] || Kenya Michaels || rowspan="2" | ]<br />] || Coco Montrese || style="background:#CEF6D8;" |]{{efn|BenDeLaCreme is sometimes referred to as DeLa or BenDeLa on the show.}} || style="background:#CEF6D8;" |]{{efn|Yekaterina Petrovna Zamolodchikova is simply known as Katya on the show.}} || TBD
|-
| '''{{nowrap|6th Place}}''' || Jade || ] || ]{{efn|Shangela Laquifa Wadley is simply referred to as Shangela during this season.}} || Dida Ritz || ] || Joslyn Fox || style="background:#CECEF6;" |Trixie Mattel || TBD
|-
| '''{{nowrap| 7th Place}}''' || Akashia || ] † || Delta Work || style="background:#F5F6CE;" | ] || rowspan="2"|]<br />] || style="background:#CEF6D8;" |Ivy Winters || Trinity K. Bonet{{efn|Trinity Kardashian Bonet is simply known as Trinity K. Bonet on the show.}} || ] || TBD
|-
| '''{{nowrap|8th Place}}''' || ] || ] || Stacy Layne Matthews || Jiggly Caliente || Jade Jolie || ] || Jaidynn Diore Fierce || TBD
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| '''{{nowrap|9th Place}}''' || Victoria "Porkchop" Parker || Sonique || Mariah{{efn|Mariah Paris Balenciaga is simply known as Mariah on the show.}} || Milan ||rowspan="2"|]<br />] || Lineysha Sparx || Milk || Max || style="background:#CECEF6;" |Naysha Lopez
|-
| '''{{nowrap|10th Place}}''' || rowspan="5" style="background:darkgray" | || Mystique Summers Madison || India Ferrah || Madame LaQueer || rowspan="2" style="background:#F6CECE" |]<br />Vivienne Pinay || Gia Gunn || Kandy Ho || Cynthia Lee Fontaine
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| '''{{nowrap|11th Place}}''' || Nicole Paige Brooks || ] || The Princess ||rowspan="2"| ]<br/>] || April Carrión || Mrs. Kasha Davis || rowspan="2" style="background:#F6CECE" |Dax ExclamationPoint<br />Laila McQueen
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| '''{{nowrap|12th Place}}''' || ] || Phoenix || Lashauwn Beyond || ] || Vivacious || Jasmine Masters
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| '''{{nowrap|13th Place}}''' || rowspan="2" style="background:darkgray" | || Venus D-Lite || Alisa Summers || colspan="1" style="background:darkgray" | || Serena ChaCha || Magnolia Crawford || Sasha Belle || style="background:darkgray" |
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| {{nowrap|'''14th Place}} || colspan="3" style="background:darkgray" | || Penny Tration || ] || Tempest DuJour || style="background:darkgray" |
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:{{colorbox|#CEF6D8}} The contestant was voted as ''Miss Congeniality'' by the viewers.
:{{colorbox|#F5F6CE}} The contestant was disqualified from the competition.
:{{colorbox|#F6CECE}} The contestant was eliminated in a double-elimination.
:{{colorbox|#CECEF6}} The contestant was eliminated earlier in the competition but returned and advanced.


==Music== ===Specials===
*''RuPaul's Drag Race: Green Screen Christmas'' (2015): On December 13, 2015, Logo aired a seasonal themed episode of ''Drag Race''. The non-competitive special was released in conjunction with RuPaul's holiday album '']'' and featured music videos for songs from the album. The cast included RuPaul, Michelle Visage, ], and ], and former contestants ], ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ru-Cap "RuPaul's Green Screen Christmas" Extravaganza With A TON of GIFs!|url=https://worldofwonder.net/ru-live-rupauls-green-screen-christmas-with-a-ton-of-gifs/|work=]|access-date=November 1, 2018|date=December 1, 2015|archive-date=November 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127152006/https://worldofwonder.net/ru-live-rupauls-green-screen-christmas-with-a-ton-of-gifs/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title='RuPaul's Drag Race: Green Screen Christmas' Holiday Special to Air Dec. 13|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/heres-how-you-can-ring-in-the-holidays-with-rupaul_us_565f1394e4b072e9d1c437f2?guccounter=1|work=]|access-date=November 1, 2018|date=December 2, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=This Sneak Peek of RuPaul's Drag Race Christmas Special Will Jingle Your Bells|url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/rupauls-drag-race-christmas-special-happy-holigays/|work=]|access-date=November 1, 2018|date=December 1, 2015|archive-date=November 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127152024/https://www.tvguide.com/news/rupauls-drag-race-christmas-special-happy-holigays/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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*'']'' (2018): On November 1, 2018, VH1 announced a seasonal themed special episode of ''Drag Race'' scheduled to air on December 7, 2018. The special saw eight former contestants compete for the title of "America's first Drag Race Christmas Queen".<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Nolfi|first=Joel|title=RuPaul's Drag Race to reunite eight queens for holiday competition episode|url=https://ew.com/tv/2018/11/01/rupaul-drag-race-holiday-special-premiere-date/|magazine=]|access-date=November 1, 2018|date=November 1, 2018|archive-date=November 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181101214824/https://ew.com/tv/2018/11/01/rupaul-drag-race-holiday-special-premiere-date/|url-status=live}}</ref> Competitors included ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web|last=McHenry|first=Jackson|title=It's the Most Ru-nderful Time of the Year! Drag Race Is Making a Holi-Slay Spectacular|url=https://www.vulture.com/2018/11/rupauls-drag-race-holiday-spectacular.html|work=]|access-date=November 1, 2018|date=November 1, 2018|archive-date=November 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104083410/http://www.vulture.com/2018/11/rupauls-drag-race-holiday-spectacular.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Colburn|first=Randall|title=RuPaul to crown America's first Drag Race Xmas Queen on new holiday special|url=https://www.avclub.com/rupaul-to-crown-americas-first-drag-race-xmas-queen-on-1830156705|work=]|access-date=November 1, 2018|date=November 1, 2018|archive-date=November 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181101200710/https://news.avclub.com/rupaul-to-crown-americas-first-drag-race-xmas-queen-on-1830156705|url-status=live}}</ref>
Almost all music used in the series comes from RuPaul's albums: '']'', '']'', ''] and Realness''. Exceptions are songs used during the lip-sync portion of the show.
*''RuPaul's Drag Race: Corona Can't Keep a Good Queen Down'' (2021): On February 26, 2021, the one hour special aired on VH1 in between episodes 8 and 9 of ] and detailed the contestants' journeys with filming the season amid the ongoing ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Alter|first=Rebecca|date=2021-02-17|title=RuPaul's Drag Race Is Serving Face (Masks) in COVID-19 Documentary Special|url=https://www.vulture.com/2021/02/rupauls-drag-race-covid-19-documentary-trailer-watch.html|access-date=2021-02-27|website=Vulture|archive-date=February 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227071531/https://www.vulture.com/2021/02/rupauls-drag-race-covid-19-documentary-trailer-watch.html |url-status=live}}</ref>


===Runway=== === Television series ===
* '']'' (2010–2012): In each episode, three women are paired with former ''Drag Race'' contestants ("Drag Professors"), who give them ] ]s and help them to access their "inner divas".<ref name="FBDragU">{{cite web | title =Facebook Rupaul's Drag U | website =] | date =April 12, 2010 | url =https://www.facebook.com/RuPaulsDragU?v=info | access-date =April 12, 2010 | archive-date =April 30, 2022 | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20220430153904/https://www.facebook.com/RuPaulsDragU?v=info | url-status =live }}</ref>
Songs used while the contestants walk the runway have been:
*'']'' (2012–present): Past contestants return and compete for a spot in the ''Drag Race'' Hall of Fame. The show's format is similar to that of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'', with challenges and a panel of judges.
* "]" from ''Champion'' (season 1)
* '']'' (2018): In April 2013, RuPaul confirmed that he planned to ] a spin-off of ''Drag Race'' that stars season five and ''All Stars'' season two contestant ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Lloyd|first=Sarah Anne|url=http://www.wetpaint.com/network/articles/whoa-rupaul-took-alyssa-edwards-to-the-mtv-movie-awards|title=Whoa Rupaul Took Alyssa Edwards to the MTV Movie Awards|publisher=Wetpaint|access-date=April 24, 2013|archive-date=May 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130503083028/http://www.wetpaint.com/network/articles/whoa-rupaul-took-alyssa-edwards-to-the-mtv-movie-awards|url-status=live}}</ref> Alyssa Edwards has confirmed that the spin-off's title is ''Beyond Belief'' (later retitled as ''Dancing Queen''),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dragofficial.com/1/post/2013/06/update-on-alyssa-edwards-new-spin-off.html|title=Update on Alyssa Edwards' New Spin-Off 'Beyond Belief'|work=Drag Official|access-date=July 12, 2013|archive-date=July 15, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130715011638/http://www.dragofficial.com/1/post/2013/06/update-on-alyssa-edwards-new-spin-off.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and that his dance company in ] is the setting.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Renzi|first=Dan|url=http://www.queerty.com/no-t-no-shade-alyssa-edwards-takes-her-next-step-20130615/|title=No T No Shade Alyssa Edwards Takes Her Next Step|magazine=Queerty|access-date=July 12, 2013|archive-date=June 18, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618145802/http://www.queerty.com/no-t-no-shade-alyssa-edwards-takes-her-next-step-20130615/|url-status=live}}</ref> The series aired on Netflix on October 5, 2018.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8471649/drag-race-alyssa-edwards-netflix-docu-series-trailer|title='Drag Race's Alyssa Edwards to Star in Netflix Docu-Series: Watch the Trailer|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2018-08-25|archive-date=August 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825092803/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8471649/drag-race-alyssa-edwards-netflix-docu-series-trailer|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2018/08/rupauls-drag-race-alyssa-edwards-star-dancing-queen-docuseries-netflix-1202450180/|title='RuPaul's Drag Race' Alum Alyssa Edwards To Star In 'Dancing Queen' Docuseries On Netflix|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=2018-08-22|work=Deadline|access-date=2018-08-25|archive-date=August 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180822214422/https://deadline.com/2018/08/rupauls-drag-race-alyssa-edwards-star-dancing-queen-docuseries-netflix-1202450180/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/tv/2018/08/22/alyssa-edwards-dancing-queen-trailer-netflix/|title='RuPaul's Drag Race' star Alyssa Edwards battles angry dance moms in 'Dancing Queen' series trailer|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=2018-08-25|archive-date=August 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825074308/https://ew.com/tv/2018/08/22/alyssa-edwards-dancing-queen-trailer-netflix/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* "] from ''Champion'' (season 2)
* '']'' (2020–present): On April 10, 2020, VH1 announced a celebrity edition of ''Drag Race'' scheduled to air for four weeks beginning on April 24, 2020. The series featured a trio of celebrities receiving makeovers from former contestants. After receiving help from "Queen Supremes" ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ], the celebrities competed in fan-favorite challenges and on the runway to be named "America's Next Celebrity Drag Race Superstar" and prize money for choice charities.<ref>{{cite web|last=Turchiano|first=Danielle|title=VH1 Announces 'RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race'|url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/rupauls-secret-celebrity-drag-race-vh1-april-premiere-1234576364/|work=]|access-date=10 April 2020|date=10 April 2020|archive-date=April 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410163107/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/rupauls-secret-celebrity-drag-race-vh1-april-premiere-1234576364/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* "Champion" (DJ BunJoe's Olympic Mix) from ''Drag Race'' (season 3)
* '']'' (2020): On July 22, 2020, it was announced that a docu-series would premiere on August 21, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=VH1 Expands Its Emmy(R) Award-Winning Franchise with "RuPaul's Drag Race: Vegas Revue" Premiering Friday, August 21st at 8PM ET/PT|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2020/07/22/vh1-expands-its-emmy-award-winning-franchise-with-rupauls-drag-race-vegas-revue-premiering-friday-august-21st-at-8pm-et-pt-724112/20200722vh101/|work=]|date=July 22, 2020|access-date=July 22, 2020}}</ref>
* "Glamazon" from ''Glamazon'' (season 4)
* "Sexy Drag Queen" (dootdoot 'doot-swift' Remix) from ''Sexy Drag Queen (Remixes) - EP'' (All Stars)
* "I Bring the Beat" from ''Glamazon'' (season 5)
* "Sissy That Walk" from ''Born Naked'' (season 6–7)
* "The Realness" from ''Realness'' (season 8—)


=== International adaptations ===
===''The Covergurlz'' & ''Covergurlz 2''===
{{Main|Drag Race (franchise)|l1=''Drag Race'' (franchise)}}
RuPaul confirmed on Twitter that a new album, in which each of the Season 6 contestants covered a song from his catalog, would be released. The album, titled ], was released on January 28, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ru...lz/id798824990|title=iTunes - Music - RuPaul Presents the CoverGurlz by RuPaul|work=iTunes}}</ref>


* '']'' (2015–2018): This licensed ] of ''Drag Race'' premiered in October 2015 on Chilean television channel ]. As in ''Drag Race'', queens compete in "mini-challenges" and a main challenge and are evaluated by a panel of judges. Similar to ''Drag Race'', ''The Switch'' requires contestants to lip-sync, dance, and perform impersonations.
Similar to Season 6, each of the season 7's contestants covered a song that was previously recorded by RuPaul. The album is titled ] and was released on February 3, 2015. The album also features the single "New York City Beat", a song by RuPaul featuring Michelle Visage.<ref name="covergurlz itunes">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rupaul-presents-covergurlz2/id960466886|title=iTunes - Music - RuPaul Presents CoverGurlz2 by RuPaul|work=iTunes}}</ref>
* '']'' (2018–present): In October 2017, ] acquired the rights to produce its own version of ''Drag Race''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://instinctmagazine.com/post/thailand-bought-rights-produce-its-own-rupauls-drag-race |title=Thailand Bought The Rights To Produce Its Own RuPaul's Drag Race |date=October 19, 2017 |access-date=January 6, 2018 |archive-date=January 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180107061303/http://instinctmagazine.com/post/thailand-bought-rights-produce-its-own-rupauls-drag-race |url-status=live }}</ref> Season 1 of ''Drag Race Thailand'' was met with successful ratings on ] television. It was later announced that the first season will premiere in the U.S. in May 2018. The first season also made stirs in the Asian LGBT community, the most prominent of which was a campaign to establish versions of ''Drag Race'' in the ] and ] as well, two of the most LGBT-accepting nations in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com//entertainment/spotlight/181956-rupaul-drag-race-rodrigo-duterte-donald-trump|title=Why 'RuPaul's Drag Race' is essential viewing in a post-Duterte/Trump world|first=Chino L.|last=Cruz|website=Rappler|date=September 12, 2017 |access-date=6 April 2019|archive-date=April 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406133748/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/spotlight/181956-rupaul-drag-race-rodrigo-duterte-donald-trump|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=bluebay700 |url=http://bluebay700.com/2017/06/10/philippines-was-well-represented-at-rupauls-drag-race-season-9-finale/ |title=Philippines Was Well Represented At RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Finale |publisher=bluebay700 |date=2017-06-10 |access-date=2018-09-19 |archive-date=April 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422063655/http://bluebay700.com/2017/06/10/philippines-was-well-represented-at-rupauls-drag-race-season-9-finale/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The first two seasons were co-hosted by ] and ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Damshenas |first=Sam |title=Bangkok queen Pangina Heals will be hosting Drag Race Thailand |url=http://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/97022/bangkok-queen-pangina-heals-will-hosting-drag-race-thailand/ |date=17 January 2018 |access-date=18 January 2018 |website=] |language=en-GB }}</ref>
* '']'' (2019–present): On December 5, 2018, it was announced that the British version of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' would be an eight-part series filmed in London based on local drag queens and would air on ] in 2019. Visage confirmed via social media that she would appear as a judge.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-46452824|title=RuPaul's Drag Race coming to the UK|date=2018-12-05|work=BBC News|access-date=2018-12-05|archive-date=December 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181205152010/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-46452824|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '']'' (2020–present): On June 27, 2019, ] and ]'s streaming service ] announced that they had co-commissioned a Canadian version of ''Drag Race''. Rights to the series, as well as the U.S. and British versions, will be shared by OutTV and Crave.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.c21media.net/craves-drag-race-canada-on-starting-line/|title=Crave's Drag Race Canada on starting line|website=C21media|access-date=2019-07-02|archive-date=July 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702052740/https://www.c21media.net/craves-drag-race-canada-on-starting-line/|url-status=live}}</ref> Additionally, ] runner-up ] was confirmed as one of the judges, becoming the first ''Drag Race'' contestant to serve as a permanent judge. The show premiered on July 2, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-14|title=These Are 'Canada's Drag Race' Season 1 Queens|url=https://www.out.com/television/2020/5/14/meet-queens-canadas-drag-race|access-date=2020-08-05|website=Out.com|archive-date=May 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200520024318/https://www.out.com/television/2020/5/14/meet-queens-canadas-drag-race|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '']'' (2020–2021): A ] version of ''Drag Race'' was announced on July 26, 2020. The series debuted on ] in The Netherlands, and aired on WOW Presents Plus internationally.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-holland-season-1/|title=RuPaul announces Drag Race Holland will sashay to the global stage|last=Nolfi|first=Joey|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=July 26, 2020|access-date=July 26, 2020|archive-date=July 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726200244/https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-holland-season-1/|url-status=live}}</ref> The show is hosted by ] and premiered {{dts|2020|09|18}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a33607225/drag-race-holland-host-air-date/ |title=Rad Race Holland Host and Air Date Revealed |last=Harp |first=Justin |date=August 14, 2020 |website=Digital Spy |access-date=July 24, 2021 |archive-date=July 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713043734/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a33607225/drag-race-holland-host-air-date/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '']'' (2021–present):<ref>{{Cite web|last=Niemetz|first=Spencer|date=2021-01-18|title=RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Premieres This Year on WOW Presents Plus, Stan, TVNZ OnDemand|url=https://worldofwonder.net/rupauls-drag-race-down-under-premieres-this-year-on-wow-presents-plus-stan-tvnz-ondemand/|access-date=2021-01-19|website=The WOW Report|archive-date=February 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202052706/https://worldofwonder.net/rupauls-drag-race-down-under-premieres-this-year-on-wow-presents-plus-stan-tvnz-ondemand/|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 26, 2019, an Oceanic version was announced to be in production and said to air in 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/08/26/rupauls-drag-race-australia-announced-host/|title=RuPaul's Drag Race Australia has been announced|date=August 26, 2019|access-date=August 26, 2019|archive-date=May 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531195309/https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/08/26/rupauls-drag-race-australia-announced-host/|url-status=live}}</ref> but was likely delayed due to the ]. Filming began in ], New Zealand, in January 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/drag-race-australia-to-be-filmed-in-auckland-rupaul-granted-critical-worker-visa/QEOAWUACM4ZNCYT55KT33OE5QA/ |title=Drag Race Australia to be filmed in Auckland; RuPaul granted critical worker visa |date=8 January 2021 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108183305/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/drag-race-australia-to-be-filmed-in-auckland-rupaul-granted-critical-worker-visa/QEOAWUACM4ZNCYT55KT33OE5QA/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The series, initially titled ''RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under'', premiered on ] and ] in New Zealand, ] in Australia,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-01/rupaul-s-drag-race-down-under-drag-queen-reality-tv/100091256|title=Rupaul's Drag Race Down Under: A guide to the Australian version of the drag queen reality TV competition|last=Reich|first=Hannah|website=ABC|date=30 April 2021|access-date=1 May 2021|archive-date=July 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210708182752/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-01/rupaul-s-drag-race-down-under-drag-queen-reality-tv/100091256|url-status=live}}</ref> and on WOW Presents Plus internationally on May 1, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a36059463/rupauls-drag-race-australia-premiere-date-down-under/|title=RuPaul's Drag Race announces premiere date for Australian spin-off|last=Earp|first=Catherine|website=Digital Spy|date=8 April 2021|access-date=July 12, 2021|archive-date=April 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210408124059/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a36059463/rupauls-drag-race-australia-premiere-date-down-under/|url-status=live}}</ref> The judging panel for the first three seasons featured RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and ]. Ahead of the fourth season it was announced that RuPaul would not be returning to host and that Visage would take over the role. As a result, the series was renamed ''Drag Race Down Under''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RuPaul steps down as Drag Race Down Under host, Michelle Visage takes over judges panel |url=https://ew.com/rupaul-leaving-drag-race-down-under-michelle-visage-8606508 |access-date=21 April 2024 |website=EW}}</ref>
* '']'' (2021–present): On November 16, 2020, ] announced that they would produce a ] version of ''Drag Race'' together with Buendía Estudios after reaching an agreement with Passion Distribution in favour of World of Wonder. The series debuted on Atresmedia's pay streaming service ] on May 30, 2021, and aired on WOW Presents Plus internationally.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://amp-premium.atresplayer.com/drag-race/noticias/atresplayer-premium-adaptara-espana-fenomeno-global-drag-race-ganador-premios-emmy_202011165fb24f76cdfdea0001882845.html |title=ATRESplayer PREMIUM adaptará para España el fenómeno global 'Drag Race', ganador de 19 premios Emmy |publisher=] |date=November 16, 2020 |language=es-ES |access-date=November 16, 2020 |archive-date=December 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202051044/https://amp-premium.atresplayer.com/drag-race/noticias/atresplayer-premium-adaptara-espana-fenomeno-global-drag-race-ganador-premios-emmy_202011165fb24f76cdfdea0001882845.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It is hosted by ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vogue.es/living/articulos/supremme-deluxe-presentadora-rupauls-drag-race-espana |title=Supremme de Luxe será la presentadora de 'RuPaul's Drag Race' en España |publisher=Vogue Spain |date=February 15, 2021 |language=es-ES |access-date=February 15, 2021 |archive-date=July 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210706044445/https://www.vogue.es/living/articulos/supremme-deluxe-presentadora-rupauls-drag-race-espana |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '']'' (2021–present): An ] version of ''Drag Race'' was announced on June 30, 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://tg24.sky.it/spettacolo/2021/06/30/drag-race-italia-giuria|title=Drag Race Italia con Tommaso Zorzi: in giuria Chiara Francini e la Drag Priscilla|date=June 30, 2021|website=tg24.sky.it|access-date=June 30, 2021|language=Italian|archive-date=November 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120192819/https://tg24.sky.it/spettacolo/2021/06/30/drag-race-italia-giuria|url-status=live}}</ref> The series, hosted by ], premiered on November 18, 2021, on ] in Italy and WOW Presents Plus internationally.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-29 |title=Scusi Drag Race fans! Meet the queens of Drag Race Italia season 1 |url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/scusi-drag-race-fans-meet-the-queens-of-drag-race-italia-season-1/ |access-date=2022-09-22 |website=GAY TIMES |language=en-GB}}</ref>
*'']'' (2022–present): On November 17, 2021, a ] version of ''Drag Race'' was announced.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-03|title=" Drag Race France sera diffusé sur France.tv Slash ", annonce la cheffe des divertissements de France Télévisions|url=https://www.20minutes.fr/arts-stars/television/3188571-20211203-drag-race-france-diffuse-francetv-slash-annonce-cheffe-divertissements-france-televisions|website=20minutes.fr|language=fr-FR|access-date=2022-02-02|archive-date=December 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206123146/https://www.20minutes.fr/arts-stars/television/3188571-20211203-drag-race-france-diffuse-francetv-slash-annonce-cheffe-divertissements-france-televisions|url-status=live}}</ref> The series, hosted by ], premiered on June 25, 2022, on ] in France and WOW Presents Plus internationally.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nolfi |first=Joey |title=Bonjour, ladies! Meet the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race France |url=https://ew.com/tv/drag-race-france-season-1-cast-revealed-meet-the-queens/ |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=www.ew.com |language=en}}</ref>
*'']'' (2022–present): On August 17, 2021, a ] version of ''Drag Race'' was announced.<ref>{{Cite web|title=@wowpresentsplus|url=https://twitter.com/wowpresentsplus/status/1427299272987398145|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-16|website=Twitter|archive-date=August 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816164151/https://twitter.com/wowpresentsplus/status/1427299272987398145}}</ref> The series, hosted by ], premiered on August 17, 2022, on Discovery+ and ] in the Philippines and aired on WOW Presents Plus internationally.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Drag Race Philippines' to stream on discovery+, HBO Go starting August 17 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/20/22/drag-race-philippines-to-stream-on-discovery-hbo-go-starting-aug-17 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref>
*'']'' (2023–present): A ] version of ''Drag Race'' was announced on April 29, 2022.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/tv/rupaul-drag-race-belgique-belgium-announced/ |title=RuPaul werks her waffle to Belgium for Drag Race Belgique |date=April 29, 2022 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |first=Joey |last=Nolfi |access-date=April 29, 2022 |archive-date=April 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429101041/https://ew.com/tv/rupaul-drag-race-belgique-belgium-announced/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The series, hosted by ], premiered February 16, 2023 on ] in Belgium and WOW Presents Plus internationally.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-01-25|title='Drag Race Belgique' Cast, Premiere Date Revealed|url=https://decider.com/2023/01/25/drag-race-belgique-belgium-cast-reveal-premiere-date/#/|language=en|access-date=2023-01-28}}</ref>
*'']'' (2023): A ] version of ''Drag Race'' was announced on April 5, 2022, to broadcast on ] and stream on WOW Presents Plus internationally.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/tv/drag-race-sweden-season-1-announced/ |title=Ikea? I barely know her: Drag Race Sweden announced |date=April 5, 2022 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |first=Joey |last=Nolfi |access-date=April 5, 2022 |archive-date=May 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515170648/https://ew.com/tv/drag-race-sweden-season-1-announced/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The first season, hosted by ], premiered on March 4, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Damshenas |first=Sam |title=Meet the 9 fierce queens competing on Drag Race Sverige |url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/meet-the-9-fierce-queens-competing-on-drag-race-sverige/ |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=www.gaytimes.com |date=February 6, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
*'']'' (2023–present): A ] version of ''Drag Race'' was announced on December 12, 2022.<ref name="yahoo.com" /> The first season, co-hosted by ] and ], premiered on June 22, 2023, on ] and ] in Mexico and South America and on WOW Presents Plus internationally.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Nolfi |first=Joey |title=Meet the Drag Race Mexico cast of queens joining hosts Valentina and Lolita Banana |url=https://ew.com/tv/drag-race-mexico-season-1-cast/ |date=24 May 2023 |access-date=24 September 2023 |magazine=] |language=en }}</ref> Following the first season, ] replaced Valentina as a co-host.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McPherson |first=Chris |date=2024-05-16 |title=Lolita Banana Gets a New Co-Host For 'Drag Race México' Season 2 |url=https://collider.com/drag-race-mexico-season-2-lolita-banana-taiga-braga-host/ |access-date=2024-05-16 |website=Collider |language=en}}</ref>
* '']'' (2023–present): A ]ian version of ''Drag Race'' was announced on December 12, 2022.<ref name="yahoo.com">{{Cite web |title='RuPaul's Drag Race' Jumps From VH1 to MTV as Brand Expands to Brazil, Germany and Mexico |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/rupaul-drag-race-jumps-vh1-190000574.html |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=www.yahoo.com |date=December 12, 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref> The first season, hosted by ], premiered on August 30, 2023, on ] and Paramount+ in Brazil and on WOW Presents Plus internationally.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/tv/drag-race-brasil-season-1-cast-promo-looks/ |title=Meet the Drag Race Brasil season 1 cast of queens and their fabulous promo looks |last=Nolfi |first=Joey |magazine=] |access-date=August 2, 2023 |archive-date=2 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802172055/https://ew.com/tv/drag-race-brasil-season-1-cast-promo-looks/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '']'' (2023): A ] version of ''Drag Race'' was announced on December 12, 2022.<ref name="yahoo.com"/> The first season, co-hosted by ] and ], premiered on September 5, 2023, on ] and Paramount+ in Austria, Germany and Switzerland and on WOW Presents Plus internationally.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sim |first=Bernardo |title=Meet the Queens of 'Drag Race Germany' Season 1 |url=https://www.out.com/gay-tv-shows/drag-race-germany |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=www.out.com |language=en}}</ref>


===Other music=== === Other media ===
Two promotional singles have been released from the show's respective casts. The first single, titled "]" was released in 2013, and featured the eight remaining contestants of the ]. "Can I Get an Amen" was a parody of the charity single "]", and featured ], ], Coco Montrese, ], Ivy Winters, Jade Jolie, ], and Roxxxy Andrews. The second single to surface from the show was a rap song titled "]," and was released in 2014. The single featured the remaining nine contestants of the ]: ], BenDeLaCreme, ], ], Darienne Lake, Joslyn Fox, Laganja Estranja, Milk, and Trinity K. Bonet.


*Feature film: In August 2015, RuPaul revealed that a movie featuring all of the contestants was in the works. "We've got a director for it, we've got a light script, but it just needs a little more retooling and scheduling."<ref name="movie">{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/rupaul-reveals-rupauls-drag-race-6294306|title=RuPaul reveals RuPaul's Drag Race MOVIE in a new magazine dedicated to all things drag|author=Carl Greenwood|date=21 August 2015|work=mirror|access-date=April 5, 2018|archive-date=October 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012152348/http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/rupaul-reveals-rupauls-drag-race-6294306|url-status=live}}</ref>
Following ''Drag Race'', many contestants from the show have delved into music careers, with some garnering moderate success. Albums released by the shows alumni include ] by season 4 winner ] and ] by season 6 runner-up ].
*''RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar'' is a mobile app by ] and Leaf Mobile's subsidiary East Side Games, which was released on October 25, 2021.<ref name="Out-October-25">{{cite web|url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/leaf-mobile-and-world-of-wonder-productions-launch-rupaul-s-drag-race-superstar-mobile-game-804472562.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103204548/https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/leaf-mobile-and-world-of-wonder-productions-launch-rupaul-s-drag-race-superstar-mobile-game-804472562.html |archive-date=November 3, 2021 |title=Leaf Mobile and World of Wonder Productions Launch Rupaul's Drag Race Superstar Mobile Game }}</ref>


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|June 10, 2013 <ref name="DVDS5">{{cite web|title=RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 5 Uncensored|publisher =Amazon.com|url=http://www.amazon.com/RuPauls-Drag-Race-Season-Uncensored/dp/B00C5SE8F8/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1369772172&sr=1-2&keywords=RuPaul%27s+Drag+Race+season+5}}</ref><ref name="DVDS6">{{cite web | url = |June 10, 2013<ref name="DVDS5">{{cite web|title=RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 5 Uncensored| website=Amazon | date=June 10, 2013 |url=https://www.amazon.com/RuPauls-Drag-Race-Season-Uncensored/dp/B00C5SE8F8/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1369772172&sr=1-2&keywords=RuPaul%27s+Drag+Race+season+5|access-date=September 11, 2017|archive-date=June 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626201625/https://www.amazon.com/RuPauls-Drag-Race-Season-Uncensored/dp/B00C5SE8F8/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1369772172&sr=1-2&keywords=RuPaul%27s+Drag+Race+season+5|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="DVDS6">{{cite web | url = http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-5-dvd/04/2013/ | title = Get 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 5 On DVD Now Hunties | access-date = March 30, 2014 | last = Spargo | first = Chris | date = April 18, 2013 | work = NewNowNext | publisher = newnownext.com | archive-date = June 8, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130608003340/http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-5-dvd/04/2013/ | url-status = live }}</ref>
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Full seasons of shows in the Drag Race franchise are available to stream on ] in over 200 territories.<ref name="WOW"/> The show is also currently available on the following streaming platforms:
*United States — ] (seasons 2–9; All Stars 1–4); ] (seasons 1–14, All Stars 1–8, Untucked seasons 9–13, All Stars Untucked seasons 2–5), ] (Untucked seasons 7–9, Thailand season 2, and all other international series)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://decider.com/2019/07/12/rupauls-drag-race-stream-on-amazon-prime-video/|title=Not a Drill: 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Is Now Streaming on Prime Video|last=White|first=Brett|website=Decider|date=July 12, 2019|access-date=September 29, 2019|archive-date=September 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929183553/https://decider.com/2019/07/12/rupauls-drag-race-stream-on-amazon-prime-video/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hulu.com/series/rupauls-drag-race-7b8783f8-f9f9-451d-ad41-a6159fb900f2|title=RuPaul's Drag Race|website=Hulu.com|access-date=September 29, 2019|archive-date=September 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929183815/https://www.hulu.com/series/rupauls-drag-race-7b8783f8-f9f9-451d-ad41-a6159fb900f2|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hulu.com/series/rupauls-drag-race-untucked-e0339886-e83b-447a-adca-aa2716978735|title=RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked|website=Hulu.com|access-date=September 29, 2019|archive-date=September 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929183554/https://www.hulu.com/series/rupauls-drag-race-untucked-e0339886-e83b-447a-adca-aa2716978735|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hulu.com/series/rupauls-drag-race-all-stars-05f8f8f0-1285-4d32-8749-69d3e935e731|title=RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars|website=Hulu.com|access-date=September 29, 2019|archive-date=September 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929183554/https://www.hulu.com/series/rupauls-drag-race-all-stars-05f8f8f0-1285-4d32-8749-69d3e935e731|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rupaul's Drag Race|url=https://www.cbs.com/shows/rupauls-drag-race/|access-date=July 31, 2020|website=CBS All Access|date=February 2, 2009 |archive-date=August 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802031516/https://www.cbs.com/shows/rupauls-drag-race/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars|url=https://www.cbs.com/shows/rupauls-drag-race-all-stars/|access-date=July 31, 2020|website=CBS All Access|archive-date=July 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730110228/https://www.cbs.com/shows/rupauls-drag-race-all-stars/|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Canada — ] (seasons 1–12, All Stars 4, Untucked seasons 11 and 12), ] (all seasons, All Stars 1–6, UK series 1–3, Canada season 1 and 2, Down Under season 1), WOW Presents Plus (seasons 1–10, Untucked seasons 1–10, All Stars 1–4)<ref name="Gamesradar">{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/how-to-watch-rupauls-drag-race-online-stream-the-us-uk-and-bonus-seasons-from-anywhere-in-the-world/|title=How to Watch RuPaul's Drag Race Online|website=gamesradar.com|access-date=August 1, 2020|archive-date=May 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200529214945/https://www.gamesradar.com/how-to-watch-rupauls-drag-race-online-stream-the-us-uk-and-bonus-seasons-from-anywhere-in-the-world/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="WOW">{{cite web|url=https://dragrace.wowpresentsplus.com/|title=RuPaul's Drag Race - Check Availability|website=wowpresentsplus.com|access-date=August 1, 2020|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803120857/https://dragrace.wowpresentsplus.com/|url-status=live}}</ref>
*UK & Ireland — Netflix (seasons 11–13, Untucked seasons 11–13, All Stars 4–6, Celebrity season 1), ] (UK series 1,2 and 3, Canada season 1 and 2, Down Under season 1), WOW Presents Plus (seasons 1–10, Untucked seasons 1–10, all episodes of All Stars and Holland)<ref name="Gamesradar"/><ref name="WOW"/>
*Australia — Stan (all seasons of original, All Stars, Untucked, UK, Canada, Down Under and Thailand Season 2),<ref name="Gamesradar"/> WOW Presents Plus (UK series 1, Canada season 1)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/how-to-watch-canadas-drag-race-stream-every-new-episode-online-from-anywhere|website=Techradar.com|title=How to Watch Canada's Drag Race|date=July 27, 2020 |access-date=August 1, 2020|archive-date=March 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314071735/https://www.techradar.com/news/how-to-watch-canadas-drag-race-stream-every-new-episode-online-from-anywhere|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/how-to-watch-ru-pauls-drag-race-uk-online-stream-from-the-uk-or-abroad |title=How to watch RuPaul's Drag Race UK Online: Stream from the UK or Abroad |last=Martins |first=Isabel |date=November 29, 2019 |website=Techradar |access-date=July 24, 2021 |archive-date=June 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626201627/https://www.techradar.com/news/how-to-watch-ru-pauls-drag-race-uk-online-stream-from-the-uk-or-abroad |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Reception==
==Awards and nominations==

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===Critical response===
{{Television critical response
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| link1 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 1)
| rotten_tomatoes1 = 78% (9 reviews)<ref name="RottenTomatoesS1">{{cite web|title=RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 1|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s01|website=]|publisher=]|access-date=December 28, 2020|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127141045/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s01|url-status=live}}</ref>

| link2 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 2)

| link3 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 3)

| link4 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 4)
| rotten_tomatoes4 = 67% (6 reviews)<ref name="RottenTomatoesS4">{{cite web|title=RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 4|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s04|website=]|publisher=]|access-date=October 26, 2022|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127141045/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s04|url-status=live}}</ref>

| link5 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 5)
| rotten_tomatoes5 = 80% (5 reviews)<ref name="RottenTomatoesS5">{{cite web|title=RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 5|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s05|website=]|publisher=]|access-date=October 26, 2022|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127141045/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s05|url-status=live}}</ref>

| link6 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 6)

| link7 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 7)
| rotten_tomatoes7 = 60% (5 reviews)<ref name="RottenTomatoesS7">{{cite web|title=RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 7|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s07|website=]|publisher=]|access-date=October 26, 2022|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127141045/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s07|url-status=live}}</ref>

| link8 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 8)
| rotten_tomatoes8 = 100% (6 reviews)<ref name="RottenTomatoesS8">{{cite web|title=RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 8|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s08|website=]|publisher=]|access-date=October 26, 2022|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127141045/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s08|url-status=live}}</ref>

| link9 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 9)
| rotten_tomatoes9 = 100% (11 reviews)<ref name="RottenTomatoesS9">{{cite web|title=RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 9|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s09|website=]|publisher=]|access-date=October 26, 2022|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127141045/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s09|url-status=live}}</ref>

| link10 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 10)
| rotten_tomatoes10 = 82% (11 reviews)<ref name="RottenTomatoesS10">{{cite web|title=RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 10|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s10|website=]|publisher=]|access-date=October 26, 2022|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127141045/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s10|url-status=live}}</ref>

| link11 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 11)
| rotten_tomatoes11 = 89% (9 reviews)<ref name="RottenTomatoesS11">{{cite web|title=RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 11|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s11|website=]|publisher=]|access-date=October 26, 2022|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127141045/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s11|url-status=live}}</ref>

| link12 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 12)
| rotten_tomatoes12 = 100% (8 reviews)<ref name="RottenTomatoesS12">{{cite web|title=RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 12|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s12|website=]|publisher=]|access-date=October 26, 2022|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127141045/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race/s12|url-status=live}}</ref>

| link13 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 13)

| link14 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 14)

| link15 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 15)

| link16 = RuPaul's Drag Race (season 16)
}}
'']'' called ''Drag Race'' "the closest gay culture gets to a sports league".<ref name="moylanTHR22june17">{{cite news |last1=Moylan |first1=Brian |title=Every Single 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Contestant, Ranked |url=https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/rupaul-drag-race-contestants-season-all-stars-ranked |newspaper=Thrillist |access-date=19 December 2018 |archive-date=July 11, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711151118/https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/rupaul-drag-race-contestants-season-all-stars-ranked |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2019, the TV series was ranked 93rd on '']'''s list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century.<ref>{{cite web |title=The 100 best TV shows of the 21st century |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/sep/16/100-best-tv-shows-of-the-21st-century |website=The Guardian |date=September 16, 2019 |access-date=23 September 2019 |archive-date=November 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191101054025/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/sep/16/100-best-tv-shows-of-the-21st-century |url-status=live }}</ref>

Shannon Keating for ] wrote about the show's "subversive, irreverent beginnings" briefly turning "comfortably mainstream... humdrum and derivative" prior to season 13's release. She recalls that a flurry of political disputes, as well as "overexposure", threatened to ruin Drag Race's legacy before the refreshed 2021 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keating |first=Shannon |title="Drag Race" Was A Drag For A While. Now It's Better Than Ever. |url=https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/shannonkeating/rupauls-drag-race-season-13-review |access-date=2023-01-05 |website=BuzzFeed News |date=April 15, 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

Coleman Splide for ] wrote in 2021 that "RuPaul has continually allowed the legacy of his subversive landmark reality show to be slowly chipped away at". Though Splide states that the show is "a critical part of bringing empowering inclusivity to the forefront of mainstream culture", he maintains that it also invites indignation from an ever-expanding and oftentimes toxic fanbase, as well as contributing to the increasingly capitalised nature of pride celebrations around the globe.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Spilde |first=Coleman |date=2022-05-12 |title='RuPaul's Drag Race' Is Losing What Used to Make It Special |language=en |work=The Daily Beast |url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/rupauls-drag-race-has-finally-taken-its-commodification-of-queer-art-too-far |access-date=2023-01-05}}</ref>

===Accolades===
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by RuPaul's Drag Race|l1=List of awards and nominations received by ''RuPaul's Drag Race''}}
''RuPaul's Drag Race'' has been nominated for thirty-nine ]s, and won twenty-four.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RuPaul's Drag Race |url=https://www.emmys.com/shows/rupauls-drag-race |access-date=2023-01-05 |website=Television Academy |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked |url=https://www.emmys.com/shows/rupauls-drag-race-untucked |access-date=2023-01-05 |website=Television Academy |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=RuPaul's Drag Race Whatcha Packin' With Michelle Visage |url=https://www.emmys.com/shows/rupauls-drag-race-whatcha-packin-michelle-visage |access-date=2023-01-05 |website=Television Academy |language=en}}</ref> It has also been nominated for nine Reality Television Awards, winning three,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-11 |title=9th Annual Nominees - AWARDS SHOW |url=https://www.realitytelevisionawards.com/nominees/,%20https://www.realitytelevisionawards.com/nominees/ |access-date=2023-01-05 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Awards |first=American Reality Television |title=6th Annual Reality Television Awards – Winners |url=https://www.prlog.org/12773768-6th-annual-reality-television-awards-winners.html |access-date=2023-01-05 |website=PRLog}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-16 |title=RuPaul's Drag Race (VH1) - AWARDS SHOW |url=https://www.realitytelevisionawards.com/nominees-archive/rupauls-drag-race-vh1/,%20https://www.realitytelevisionawards.com/nominees/rupauls-drag-race-vh1/ |access-date=2023-01-05 |language=en-US}}</ref> and nominated for six ], winning three.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Logo - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuiK2XdDcyAd7TS9ioMqx6A |access-date=2023-01-05 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |last=Logo |title=Logo's "NewNowNext Awards" 2011 Hosted by James Van Der Beek Announces This Year's Winners |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/logos-newnownext-awards-2011-hosted-by-james-van-der-beek-announces-this-years-winners-119463434.html |access-date=2023-01-05 |website=www.prnewswire.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Controversy==
In March 2014, ''Drag Race'' sparked controversy over the use of the term "]" in the season 6 mini challenge ].<ref name="Nichols"/> ] has since removed the segment from all platforms and addressed the allegations of transphobia by removing the "You've got she-mail" intro from new episodes of the series. This was replaced with, "She done already done had herses!"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/14/rupauls-drag-race-transphobic-slur_n_5142855.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000050|title='RuPaul's Drag Race' To Refrain From Using 'Transphobic Slur' In Wake Of Controversy|author=James Nichols|website=] |date=April 14, 2014|access-date=April 14, 2014|archive-date=April 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415055836/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/14/rupauls-drag-race-transphobic-slur_n_5142855.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000050|url-status=live}}</ref>

RuPaul additionally came under fire for comments made in an interview with '']'', in which he stated he would "probably not" allow a transgender contestant to compete.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/mar/03/rupaul-drag-race-big-f-you-to-male-dominated-culture|title=RuPaul: 'Drag is a big f-you to male-dominated culture'|last=Aitkenhead|first=Decca|date=2018-03-03|website=The Guardian|access-date=2018-08-01|archive-date=January 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190127040806/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/mar/03/rupaul-drag-race-big-f-you-to-male-dominated-culture|url-status=live}}</ref> He compared transgender drag performers to doping athletes on his Twitter,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rodriguez |first1=Mathew |title=RuPaul Just Tweeted About 'Performance Enhancing Drugs' After Trans Remarks Controversy |url=https://www.intomore.com/culture/rupaul-just-tweeted-about-performance-enhancing-drugs-after-trans-remarks-controversy/46045dd8ceae4b4f |work=INTO |date=5 March 2018 |access-date=August 1, 2018 |archive-date=August 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802011201/https://www.intomore.com/culture/rupaul-just-tweeted-about-performance-enhancing-drugs-after-trans-remarks-controversy/46045dd8ceae4b4f |url-status=live }}</ref> and has since apologized.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Nolfi |first1=Joel |title=RuPaul tweets 'regret' over controversial transgender comments |url=https://ew.com/news/2018/03/05/rupaul-apology-transgender-comments/ |access-date=1 August 2018 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |date=March 5, 2018 |archive-date=August 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807004349/https://ew.com/news/2018/03/05/rupaul-apology-transgender-comments/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vox.com/culture/2018/3/6/17085244/rupaul-trans-women-drag-queens-interview-controversy.|title=How RuPaul's comments on trans women led to a Drag Race revolt – and a rare apology|work=Vox|access-date=2018-08-01|archive-date=June 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626201629/https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/3/6/17085244/rupaul-trans-women-drag-queens-interview-controversy|url-status=live}}</ref> Sasha Velour (season 9) disagreed, tweeting "My drag was born in a community full of trans women, trans men, and gender non-conforming folks doing drag. That's the real world of drag, like it or not. I thinks it's fabulous and I will fight my entire life to protect and uplift it".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Leighton-Dore |first1=Samuel |title=Sasha Velour has more to say on RuPaul's trans comments |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/sexuality/fast-lane/article/2018/03/16/sasha-velour-has-more-say-rupauls-trans-comments |work=SBS |date=16 March 2018 |access-date=August 1, 2018 |archive-date=August 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180801224216/https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/sexuality/fast-lane/article/2018/03/16/sasha-velour-has-more-say-rupauls-trans-comments |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Relationship with the trans community==
For the first twelve seasons, RuPaul would say, "Gentlemen, start your engines, and may the best woman win," before the contestants' runway looks for the episode were shown. In the 13th season, it was changed to: "Racers, start your engines, and may the best drag queen win."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Duffy |first1=Nick |title=RuPaul finally changes iconic Drag Race catchphrase to be more inclusive of trans and non-binary queens |url=https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/12/29/rupaul-iconic-drag-race-catchphrase-include-non-binary-queens-season-13/ |website=Pink News UK |date=December 29, 2020 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111080715/https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/12/29/rupaul-iconic-drag-race-catchphrase-include-non-binary-queens-season-13/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In ] of ''All Stars'', an altered version of the show's opening theme was introduced with the new tag line.

Performers of any sexual orientation and gender identity are eligible to audition, although most contestants to date have been gay, ] men. ] competitors have become more common as seasons have progressed; Sonique, a season two contestant, became the first openly trans contestant when she came out as a woman during the reunion special.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.albanyherald.com/news/kylie-sonique-love-transitioning-into-woman-she-was-born-to/article_5b79d763-3a14-5956-b04c-a470984313ac.html|title=Kylie 'Sonique' Love transitioning into woman she was born to be|last=Fletcher|first=Carlton|work=Albany Herald|access-date=2017-09-24|archive-date=April 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406132250/https://www.albanyherald.com/news/kylie-sonique-love-transitioning-into-woman-she-was-born-to/article_5b79d763-3a14-5956-b04c-a470984313ac.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Sonique later won '']'', becoming the first trans woman to win an English-language version of the show and the second overall. ] (season 5) became the first contestant to come out as a trans woman during the competition.<ref name="Nichols">{{Cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/01/drag-race-transphobia_n_5072399.html|title=Carmen Carrera And Monica Beverly Hillz Address 'Drag Race' Transphobia Allegations|last=Nichols|first=JamesMichael|date=2014-04-01|work=Huffington Post|access-date=2017-09-24|archive-date=September 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930105459/https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/01/drag-race-transphobia_n_5072399.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ] (season 9) is the first contestant who was out as a trans woman prior to the airing of her season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/peppertmint-rupauls-drag-race_us_59039e57e4b02655f83d622d|title=Peppermint Opens Up About Coming Out As Trans On 'RuPaul's Drag Race'|last=Nichols|first=James Michael|date=2017-04-29|work=Huffington Post|access-date=2018-07-30|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821002535/https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/peppertmint-rupauls-drag-race_us_59039e57e4b02655f83d622d|url-status=live}}</ref> Other trans contestants came out as women after their elimination, including ],<ref name="Queerty1">{{cite web|url=http://www.queerty.com/drag-races-carmen-carrera-comes-out-as-trans-on-abcs-what-would-you-do-20120508/|title=Drag Race's Carmen Carrera Comes Out As Trans on ABC's What Would You Do|last=Avery|first=Dan|date=May 8, 2012|work=Queerty|access-date=July 21, 2012|archive-date=July 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717150340/http://www.queerty.com/drag-races-carmen-carrera-comes-out-as-trans-on-abcs-what-would-you-do-20120508/|url-status=live}}</ref> ],<ref name="WBEZ1">{{cite web|url=http://www.wbez.org/blogs/nico-lang/2013-02/breaking-ground-interview-precious-jewel-rupauls-drag-race-105658|title=Breaking ground: An interview with Precious Jewel on RuPaul's Drag Race|last=Lang|first=Nico|date=February 22, 2013|work=WBEZ91.5|publisher=]|access-date=June 15, 2013|archive-date=July 31, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731053448/http://www.wbez.org/blogs/nico-lang/2013-02/breaking-ground-interview-precious-jewel-rupauls-drag-race-105658|url-status=dead}}</ref> ], ], ], ],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newnownext.com/gia-gunn-trans-rupauls-drag-race/03/2017/|title=Former "Drag Race" Contestant Gia Gunn Comes Out As Trans|work=LOGO News|access-date=2017-09-24|archive-date=September 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924140517/http://www.newnownext.com/gia-gunn-trans-rupauls-drag-race/03/2017/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/tv/2017/04/28/rupauls-drag-race-peppermint-coming-out/|title='RuPaul's Drag Race' Trans Queen Peppermint: I Feel 'Loved and Accepted' After Coming Out|date=2017-04-29|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=2017-09-24|archive-date=August 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806201945/https://ew.com/tv/2017/04/28/rupauls-drag-race-peppermint-coming-out/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://hornetapp.com/stories/trans-women-of-rupauls-drag-race-gia-gunn/|title=Gia Gunn Is One of 7 Trans Women of 'RuPaul's Drag Race'|date=2017-04-01|work=]|access-date=2017-09-24|archive-date=September 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924140652/https://hornetapp.com/stories/trans-women-of-rupauls-drag-race-gia-gunn/|url-status=live}}</ref> ], and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lavietes |first=Matt |date=2023-07-27 |title='Drag Race' star Adore Delano comes out as transgender |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/drag-race-star-adore-delano-comes-transgender-rcna96646 |access-date=2023-07-30 |website=www.nbcnews.com |language=en}}</ref> Additionally, ] (season 13) was the first ] and openly transgender male contestant in the franchise's history.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/rupauls-drag-race-season-13-cast-1234849543/|title= 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Announces Season 13 Cast, Including First Trans Man Contestant|last= Vary|first= Adam B.|date= December 9, 2020|website= Variety|access-date= December 9, 2020|archive-date= December 9, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201209173022/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/rupauls-drag-race-season-13-cast-1234849543/|url-status= live}}</ref> Various contestants have come out as ] as well, such as ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Reiss |date=2020-03-04 |title=Jinkx Monsoon on coming out as non-binary and their theory on why Drag Race is excluding trans queens |url=https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/03/04/jinkx-monsoon-drag-race-trans-non-binary-rupaul-interview-major-scales/ |access-date=2022-07-23 |website=PinkNews }}</ref>

] is the first regular season to feature five transgender women in the cast—], ], ], ], and ]. While Kerri Colby and Kornbread entered the show openly trans, Bosco and Willow came out after the show's taping, and Jasmine Kennedie came out in episode 7 of Untucked.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=March 08 |first1=Joey Nolfi |last2=EST |first2=2022 at 01:00 PM |title='Drag Race' star Willow Pill is freeing their body and soul on powerful trans journey |url=https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-willow-pill-trans-interview/ |access-date=2022-03-25 |website=EW.com |language=en |archive-date=March 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220325183016/https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-willow-pill-trans-interview/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Broadcast==
* '''Australia''': In Australia, lifestyle channel ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lifestyle.com.au/tv/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100403030756/http://www.lifestyleyou.com.au/tv/ru-pauls-drag-race/|url-status=dead|title=TV Shows in Australia – Lifestyle|archive-date=April 3, 2010|website=www.lifestyle.com.au}}</ref> regularly showed and re-screened seasons 1–7, including Untucked. In addition, free-to-air channel SBS2 began screening the first season on August 31, 2013. On March 13, 2017, it was announced that on-demand service ] would fast-track season 9 (including Untucked). As of 2020, Stan streams all seasons since Season 1,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/topics/sexuality/fast-lane/article/2017/03/13/rupauls-drag-race-season-9-being-fast-tracked-australia|title='RuPaul's Drag Race' season 9 is being fast tracked to Australia|access-date=May 6, 2017|archive-date=April 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406132250/https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/sexuality/fast-lane/article/2017/03/13/rupauls-drag-race-season-9-being-fast-tracked-australia|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/08/airdate-rupauls-drag-race.html|title=Airdate: RuPaul's Drag Race|work=TV Tonight|date=August 20, 2013 |access-date=October 20, 2013|archive-date=April 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406132247/https://tvtonight.com.au/2013/08/airdate-rupauls-drag-race.html|url-status=live}}</ref> as well as Untucked, All Stars, All Stars Untucked, Canada's Drag Race, Secret Celebrity, Drag Race UK and Season 2 of Drag Race Thailand.
* '''Canada''': The series airs on ] in Canada at the same time as the US airing. Unlike Logo, OutTV continues to broadcast ''Untucked'' immediately after each ''Drag Race'' episode.<ref name=tbivision> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911025203/http://tbivision.com/news/2017/01/new-owners-ceo-canadian-lgbt/698081/ |date=September 11, 2017 }}. ''TBI Vision'', January 12, 2017.</ref> Beginning with season 12, OutTV has shared its first-run rights to the main series (but not ''Untucked'') with the more widely subscribed ] streaming service, with episodes available on Crave shortly after they premiere on OutTV, in connection with Crave and OutTV's co-production of '']''.<ref name="now-drcanada">{{Cite web|url=https://nowtoronto.com/movies/features/rupauls-drag-race-canada-crave/|title=A Canadian version of RuPaul's Drag Race is happening|newspaper=]|first=Kevin|last=Ritchie|date=June 27, 2019|access-date=April 11, 2020|archive-date=July 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702052502/https://nowtoronto.com/movies/features/rupauls-drag-race-canada-crave/|url-status=live}}</ref> Past seasons are also available on Netflix in Canada, with each season released there shortly before the next season begins.<ref name="now-drcanada" />
* '''Ireland''': In Ireland, season 2 to season 8 of the programme were available on Netflix; as of the release of Season 10, only seasons 8 & 9 are available. Netflix has started airing season 10 episodes one day after they air in the USA. All seasons of the show have been made available on Netflix since October 2018
* '''Indonesia''': In Indonesia, season 1 to season 13 of the programme were available on Netflix, alongside the Christmas spectacular; As of the release of ''All Stars'', only season 4 and 5 is available. Netflix also aired ''Untucked'' season 10 episodes one day after they air in the USA.
* '''UK''': ] aired season 1 in 2009, followed by season 2 in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/214917-start-your-engines-rupauls-drag-race-returns-to-the-uk-on-trutv.html|title=Start your engines! RuPaul's Drag Race returns to the UK on truTV|work=Channel 4|access-date=August 21, 2015|archive-date=April 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406132251/https://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/214917-start-your-engines-rupauls-drag-race-returns-to-the-uk-on-trutv.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Since its success on Netflix in the UK,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/11639133/Which-RuPaul-Drag-Queen-are-you-Find-out-with-our-quiz.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/11639133/Which-RuPaul-Drag-Queen-are-you-Find-out-with-our-quiz.html |archive-date=January 11, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Which RuPaul Drag Queen are you? Find out with our quiz|date=29 May 2015|work=Telegraph.co.uk}}{{cbignore}}</ref> ] acquired the broadcast rights for all eight seasons of the show including ''Untucked'' episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a635037/rupauls-drag-race-coming-to-trutv-uk-in-june.html#~p9Y2NBI5d2xMM9|title=RuPaul's Drag Race coming to truTV UK in June|work=digitalspy.co.uk|access-date=2015-04-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706040128/http://m.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a635037/rupauls-drag-race-coming-to-trutv-uk-in-june.html#~p9Y2NBI5d2xMM9|archive-date=2015-07-06|url-status=dead}}</ref> In June 2015, TruTV started airing two episodes of the show a week, starting with season 4, followed by ''All Stars'', then season 5. As of May 2018, the series airs on VH1 UK Monday–Thursday at 11pm, beginning with All Stars season 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/vh1|title=VH1 UK Schedule|date=1 May 2018|work=mtv.co.uk|access-date=May 1, 2018|archive-date=July 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160727141521/http://www.mtv.co.uk/vh1|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*'''Israel''': ] has broadcast all seasons and ''Untucked'' episodes. Seasons 1–12,<ref>{{Cite web|title=תכני שירותי הסטרימינג בישראל - י עד מ - ג'ירפה|trans-title=Contents of Streaming Services in Israel - י to מ - Girafa|url=https://g-rafa.co.il/israel-streaming-3/#:~:text=%D7%9E%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%A5%20%D7%94%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%92%20%D7%A9%D7%9C%20%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%9C|access-date=2020-12-28|website=Girafa|archive-date=October 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020060934/https://g-rafa.co.il/israel-streaming-3/#:~:text=%D7%9E%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%A5%20%D7%94%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%92%20%D7%A9%D7%9C%20%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%9C|url-status=live}}</ref> ''All Stars'' seasons 4–5<ref>{{Cite web|title=תכני שירותי הסטרימינג בישראל - ד עד ט - ג'ירפה|trans-title=Contents of Streaming Services in Israel - ד to ט - Girafa|url=https://g-rafa.co.il/streaming-israel-2/#:~:text=%D7%94%D7%9E%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%A5%20%D7%9C%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%92%20%D7%A9%D7%9C%20%D7%A8%D7%95%20%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%9C%20%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9C%D7%A1%D7%98%D7%90%D7%A8%D7%A1|access-date=2020-12-28|website=Girafa|archive-date=October 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020063404/https://g-rafa.co.il/streaming-israel-2/#:~:text=%D7%94%D7%9E%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%A5%20%D7%9C%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%92%20%D7%A9%D7%9C%20%D7%A8%D7%95%20%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%9C%20%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9C%D7%A1%D7%98%D7%90%D7%A8%D7%A1|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''Untucked'' seasons 11–12<ref>{{Cite web|title=תכני שירותי הסטרימינג בישראל - ד עד ט - ג'ירפה|trans-title=Contents of Streaming Services in Israel - ד to ט - Girafa|url=https://g-rafa.co.il/israel-streaming-3/#:~:text=%D7%9E%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%A5%20%D7%94%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%92%20%D7%A9%D7%9C%20%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%9C:%20%D7%94%D7%9B%D7%9C%20%D7%91%D7%97%D7%95%D7%A5|access-date=2020-12-28|website=Girafa|archive-date=October 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020060934/https://g-rafa.co.il/israel-streaming-3/#:~:text=%D7%9E%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%A5%20%D7%94%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%92%20%D7%A9%D7%9C%20%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%9C:%20%D7%94%D7%9B%D7%9C%20%D7%91%D7%97%D7%95%D7%A5|url-status=live}}</ref> are also available on ].

==Discography==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+List of soundtrack albums
|- |-
! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:18em;"| Title
! Year
! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:14em;"| Album Details
! Award
! Category
! Result
|- |-
! scope="row"|''RuPaul's Drag Race: The Rusical''
|2009
|
|]
*Released: April 22, 2016
|Most Addictive Reality Star&nbsp;– ''Ongina''
*Label: World of Wonder Records
| rowspan="3" {{won}}
*Formats: Digital download, streaming
|}

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+List of compilation albums
|- |-
|rowspan="3"|2010 ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:18em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:14em;"| Album Details
|]
|Outstanding Reality Program
|- |-
! scope="row"|'']''
|rowspan="2"|]
|
|Best New Indulgence
*Released: January 28, 2014
*Label: World of Wonder Records
*Formats: Digital download, streaming
|- |-
! scope="row"|'']''
|Most Addictive Reality Star&nbsp;— ]
|
| rowspan="5" {{nom}}
*Released: February 23, 2016
*Label: World of Wonder Records
*Formats: Digital download, streaming
|}
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+List of extended plays
|- |-
|rowspan="2"|2011 ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:18em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:14em;"| Album Details
|]
|Most Addictive Reality Star&nbsp;– '']''
|- |-
! scope="row"|'']''
|]
|
|Best Reality Series&nbsp;– Competition
*Released: January 27, 2020
*Label: World of Wonder Records
*Formats: Digital download, streaming
|- |-
! scope="row"|'']''
|rowspan="4"|2012
|
|]
*Released: March 26, 2022
|Most Addictive Reality Star&nbsp;– '']''
*Label: World of Wonder Records
*Formats: Digital download, streaming
|- |-
! scope="row"|'']''
|]
|
|Best Reality Show Host&nbsp;– ''RuPaul''
*Released: March 18, 2023
*Label: World of Wonder Records
*Formats: Digital download, streaming
|- |-
|rowspan="2"|]'s Best of 2012 Awards ! scope="row"|'']''
|
|Best Reality Show Judge/Host&nbsp;– ''RuPaul''
*Released: February 17, 2024
| rowspan="3" {{won}}
*Label: World of Wonder Records
*Formats: Digital download, streaming
|}
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+List of singles, with select chart positions
|- |-
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em;"| Title
|Best Reality Competition Series
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"| Season
! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions
|- |-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;" | ]<br /><ref name="Dance-Digital">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/rupaul/chart-history/ddt/|title=RuPaul Chart History – Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales|magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 9, 2022|archive-date=April 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409142159/https://www.billboard.com/artist/rupaul/chart-history/ddt/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|rowspan="2"|2013
|RyanSeacrest.com's Favorite TV Show Awards
|Best Reality Series
|- |-
! scope="row"| "Cover Girl"<br>{{small|(featuring ])}}
|POPrepublic.tv Awards
| ]
|Favourite International TV Shows
| —
| rowspan="2" {{nom}}
|- |-
! scope="row"| "Can I Get An Amen"
|rowspan="2"|2014
| ]
|]
| —
|Best Reality Show Host&nbsp;– ''RuPaul''
|- |-
! scope="row"| "Oh No She Better Don't"<br>{{small|(with ])}}
|]
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|Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming<ref name="TCAawards">{{cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/may/27/true-detective-game-television-critis-awards-shortlist|title=True Detective and Game of Thrones dominate TCA awards shortlist|publisher='']''|accessdate=May 28, 2014|date=May 27, 2014}}</ref>
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==Criticism==
''RuPaul's Drag Race'' has been criticized for appearing to favor glamorous drag queens over comedic or ] queens. For example, Popbytes commented ''Drag Race'' has been accused numerous times of keeping some of the more unpleasant but feminine queens in the competition for the sake of keeping the drama high. However, Common Sense Media commented, "''RuPaul's Drag Race'' combines the fashion design drama of '']'' with the modeling excitement of '']'' to create an entertainingly voyeuristic glimpse into the performance art world of drag queens. There's plenty of over-the-top stuff, but rather than simply treating drag performers as people to be laughed at and/or scorned, the show also focuses on the hard work and talent that goes into drag performances."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/rupauls-drag-race|title=RuPaul's Drag Race|work=commonsensemedia.org}}</ref> '']'' cited the elimination of comedian and eventual season two fan favorite ] as the season's most controversial.<ref></ref>


== See also ==
In March 2014, ''Drag Race'' sparked controversy over the use of the term "She-male" in the season 6 Mini-challenge ]. ] has since removed the episode from all platforms and has addressed the allegations of transphobia by removing the "You've got she-mail" intro from new episodes of the series. This was replaced with, "She done already done had herses!"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/14/rupauls-drag-race-transphobic-slur_n_5142855.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000050|title='RuPaul's Drag Race' To Refrain From Using 'Transphobic Slur' In Wake Of Controversy|author=James Nichols|date=April 14, 2014|accessdate=April 14, 2014}}</ref>
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== References ==
==International airings==
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* '''Australia''': In Australia, lifestyle channel ]<ref>.</ref> regularly shows and re-screens all 7 seasons, including Untucked. In addition, free-to-air channel SBS2 began screening the first season on August 31, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/08/airdate-rupauls-drag-race.html|title=Airdate: RuPaul’s Drag Race|work=TV Tonight}}</ref>
* '''Brazil''': Brazil started airing the season 7 on the ] cable network every Monday at 11:30pm in August 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://multishow.globo.com/programas/rupauls-drag-race/videos/4286476.htm|title=O reality RuPaul's Drag Race chega em agosto no Multishow|work=multishow.globo.com}}</ref>
* '''Canada''': The series airs on ] in Canada at the same time as the US airing.
* '''Germany''': During Summer 2009, ]&nbsp;– a former gay television channel from Germany&nbsp;– aired the first season every Friday night.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timm.de/program/series/1474562|title=Burkhard H. Timm - Startseite|work=Burkhard H. Timm}}</ref>
* '''Hungary''': In ] the show aired on ] channel as ''RuPaul&nbsp;– Drag Queen leszek!'' ("''RuPaul&nbsp;– I'll be Drag Queen!''").<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.port.hu/pls/fi/films.film_page?i_film_id=113186|title=RuPaul - Drag Queen leszek!|work=PORT.hu}}</ref>
* '''Latin America''': In January 2011 ] aired season 2 followed by season 1, season 3 and season 4.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1la.com/tv/rupaul-drag-race/|title=VH1 SHOWS - RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE|work=VH1 Latin America}}</ref>
* '''The Philippines''': The Philippines aired season 3 on the Velvet cable network every Tuesday at 11&nbsp;pm with ''RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked'', airing directly after the show. Season 4 started airing on April 17, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=310831608968704&set=a.157788814272985.54286.157755517609648&type=1|title=Velvet Channel - Timeline Photos - Facebook|work=facebook.com}}</ref>
* '''UK''': ] aired season 1 in 2009, followed by season 2 in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/214917-start-your-engines-rupauls-drag-race-returns-to-the-uk-on-trutv.html|title=Start your engines! RuPaul's Drag Race returns to the UK on truTV|work=Channel 4}}</ref> Since its success on Netflix in the UK,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/11639133/Which-RuPaul-Drag-Queen-are-you-Find-out-with-our-quiz.html|title=Which RuPaul Drag Queen are you? Find out with our quiz|date=29 May 2015|work=Telegraph.co.uk}}</ref> ] acquired the broadcast rights for all seven seasons of the show including ''Untucked'' episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a635037/rupauls-drag-race-coming-to-trutv-uk-in-june.html#~p9Y2NBI5d2xMM9|title=RuPaul's Drag Race coming to truTV UK in June|work=digitalspy.co.uk}}</ref> In June 2015, TruTV started airing two episodes of the show a week, starting with season 4, followed by ''All Stars'', then season 5.


== External links ==
==Spin-offs==
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''''']''''': ''RuPaul's Drag U'' is the first spin-off of the franchise, in which women compete to discover and develop their female potential through drag. They are counseled, mentored and given makeovers by Drag Professors, who are contestants from "Drag Race." As the series is filmed in Los Angeles over a month's time, the majority of the professors are queens who reside in Southern California.
*{{Official website|1=https://www.mtv.com/fan-hub/drag-race?xrs=PPM-18-10caf1c}}
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*{{Facebook|rupaulsdragrace}}
*Edgar, E. (2011). "Xtravaganza!": Drag Representation and Articulation in "RuPaul's Drag Race". Studies in Popular Culture,34(1), 133–146. Retrieved from


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'''''Beyond Belief''''': In April 2013, RuPaul confirmed that he would be the executive producer of a spin-off show featuring Alyssa Edwards from season 5.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lloyd|first=Sarah Anne|url=http://www.wetpaint.com/network/articles/whoa-rupaul-took-alyssa-edwards-to-the-mtv-movie-awards|title=Whoa Rupaul Took Alyssa Edwards to the MTV Movie Awards|publisher=Wetpaint|accessdate=April 24, 2013}}</ref> Alyssa Edwards confirmed that his spin-off would be titled ''Beyond Belief''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dragofficial.com/1/post/2013/06/update-on-alyssa-edwards-new-spin-off.html|title=Update on Alyssa Edwards' New Spin-Off 'Beyond Belief'|work= Drag Official}}</ref> and, in an interview with Queerty, revealed that the series will be centered around his dance company based in ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Renzi|first=Dan|url=http://www.queerty.com/no-t-no-shade-alyssa-edwards-takes-her-next-step-20130615/|title=No T No Shade Alyssa Edwards Takes Her Next Step|publisher=Queerty|accessdate=July 12, 2013}}</ref>
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'''''RuPaul's Drag Race UK''''': In April 2014, UK chat show host and presenter ] told UK newspaper '']'' that a UK version of the show was being planned, fronted by ] instead of RuPaul. Ross said, "I’ve been working with Jodie on a UK version of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Unfortunately we have had to take a break because of some family issues. But we’re hoping to pick it up again in the near future. I am definitely serving ‘middle-aged-realness!’"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/goss/372632/Jonathan-Ross-starts-hunt-for-Britain-s-next-drag-starstar|title=Jonathan Ross starts hunt for Britain’s next drag starstar - Wired - Latest Celebrity Gossip, Controversy & News - Daily Star|work=Dailystar.co.uk}}</ref> RuPaul has since explained, "I think that because truTV has brought all the seasons of Drag Race to the UK I think that that might be something that will happen much sooner...I think that people will fall so in love with the show, I think that the hunger and the thirst for a UK version will probably happen. That's my prediction."<ref name="movie">{{cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/rupaul-reveals-rupauls-drag-race-6294306|title=RuPaul reveals RuPaul's Drag Race MOVIE in new magazine dedicated to all things drag|author=Carl Greenwood|date=21 August 2015|work=mirror}}</ref> To coincide with TruTV airing new seasons of the show in the UK, RuPaul hosted a competition to find a UK Ambassador for ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' with judges Jonathan Ross and ] in May 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/rupauls-drag-race-uk-jonathan-5775001|title=RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Jonathan Ross joins search for a drag queen superstar to represent us|author=Carl Greenwood|date=27 May 2015|work=mirror}}</ref> The Vivienne, a drag queen from ], won the competition and created ] to accompany ''Drag Race'' episodes on truTV as well as visiting the set for the eighth season of ''Drag Race'' in the US.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.out.com/popnography/2015/5/29/rupaul-crowns-first-ever-uk-drag-ambassador-vivienne|title=RuPaul Crowns First Ever UK Drag Ambassador: The Vivienne|work=out.com}}</ref>
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'''RuPaul's Drag Race Movie''': In August 2015, RuPaul revealed that a movie featuring all of the contestants was in the works. "We've got a director for it, we've got a light script, but it just needs a little more retooling and scheduling," RuPaul stating, adding that he believes filming will begin in October 2015.<ref name="movie"/>
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'''The Switch''': In October 2015, A Chilean version was aired by Mega. bought RuPaul's rights to televise a drag competition. The main difference with the Chilean tv show is the new emphasis on three talents: singing, dancing and imitation. Otherwise the show has a similar structure with a mini challenge, main challenge, and comments from a judging panel.
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American television series For the upcoming season, see RuPaul's Drag Race season 17. For the franchise, see Drag Race (franchise).

RuPaul's Drag Race
GenreReality competition
Directed byNick Murray
Presented byRuPaul
Judges
Theme music composerRuPaul
Opening theme"RuPaul's Drag Race" theme
Ending theme List
  • "Cover Girl (Put the Bass in Your Walk)" (season 1)
  • "Jealous of My Boogie" (season 2)
  • "Main Event (Matt Pop 80's Tribute)" (season 3)
  • "The Beginning" (seasons 4–5)
  • "Dance with U" (season 6)
  • "Fly Tonight" (season 7)
  • "Die Tomorrow" (season 8)
  • "Be Someone (Matt Pop Edit)" (season 9)
  • "Kitty Girl" (season 9)
  • "Rock It (To the Moon)" (seasons 10–11)
  • "American" (season 12)
  • "I'm a Winner, Baby" (season 13)
  • "I'm a Winner, Baby (Skeltal Ki Remix)" (season 14)
  • "A Little Bit of Love" (seasons 15–16)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons16
No. of episodes223 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Fenton Bailey
  • Randy Barbato
  • Tom Campbell
  • RuPaul
  • Steven Corfe
  • Mandy Salangsang
  • Chris McKim
Producers
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time42–60 minutes
Production companyWorld of Wonder
Original release
NetworkLogo TV (2009–2016)
VH1 (2017–2022)
MTV (2023–present)
ReleaseFebruary 2, 2009 (2009-02-02) –
present (present)
Related

RuPaul's Drag Race is an American reality competition television series, the first in the Drag Race franchise, produced by World of Wonder for Logo TV (season 1–8), WOW Presents Plus, VH1 (season 9–14) and, beginning with the fifteenth season, MTV. 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 series, as contestants are given different challenges each week. Contestants are judged by a panel that includes RuPaul, Michelle Visage, one of three rotating judges (Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, or Ts Madison), as well as one or more guest judges, who critique their 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" both have a drag-racing theme.

RuPaul's Drag Race has spanned sixteen seasons and inspired the spin-off shows RuPaul's Drag U, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race, and RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars; the companion series RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked; and numerous international franchises including British and Australian and New Zealand versions hosted by RuPaul as well as Chilean, Thai, Canadian, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French, Philippine, Belgian, Swedish, Mexican, Brazilian, German and South African editions, and international vs. the World competitions hosted in the United Kingdom and Canada and All Stars in Spain and France.

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 Israel. The show earned RuPaul eight consecutive Emmy Awards (2016 to 2023) for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program. The show itself has been awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program 4 consecutive times (2018 to 2021), and the Outstanding Reality Program Award at the GLAAD Media Awards. It has been nominated for four Critics' Choice Television Awards 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 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 Program and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program in the same year, a feat it has since repeated three times.

Format

Season 11 and All Stars 6 contestants Ra'Jah O'Hara (left) and Scarlet Envy (right) competing in a Lip Sync for Your Life

Prospective Drag Race contestants submit video auditions to the show's production company, World of Wonder. RuPaul, the host and head judge, views each tape and selects the season's competitors. Once the chosen pool of performers is on set, they film a series of episodes in which they compete against each other in various challenges. Each episode typically concludes with one contestant being eliminated from the competition. Rarely, the outcome of an episode has been a double elimination, no elimination, contestant disqualification, contestant voluntarily quit or removal of a contestant on medical grounds. Each episode features a so-called "maxi challenge" that tests competitors' skills in a variety of areas of drag performance. Some episodes also feature a "mini challenge", the prize of which is often an advantage or benefit in the upcoming maxi challenge. Following the maxi challenge, contestants present themed looks in a runway walk. RuPaul and a panel of judges then critique each contestant's performance, deliberate amongst themselves, and announce the week's winner and bottom two competitors. The bottom two queens compete in a so-called "Lip Sync for Your Life"; the winner of the lip sync remains in the competition, and the loser is eliminated. Generally, the contestant that the judges feel has displayed the most "charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent" (C.U.N.T.) is the one who advances. The final contestants remaining compete in a special finale episode wherein the season's winner is crowned. In early seasons, the finale was pre-recorded in the studio with no audience. More recently, the finale has taken the form of a lip sync tournament before a live audience. The season 12 finale was filmed remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The whole season is typically filmed in four weeks.

Mini and maxi challenges

Mini challenges are quick, small assignments that RuPaul announces at the beginning of an episode. One of the most popular mini challenges, which has appeared in every season since season 2, is the reading challenge. In it, contestants satirically criticize one another in a process called "reading", which was popularized by the 1990 documentary film Paris Is Burning. Maxi challenges test a variety of skills. Some are group challenges that involve singing and acting, while others feature comedy, a talent of choice, dancing, or makeovers. The winner receives a material or monetary prize. Until midway through the show's fifth season, the winner sometimes also received immunity against elimination the following week. Drag Race's most popular seasonal maxi challenge is Snatch Game, a spoof on Match Game wherein contestants impersonate celebrities or famous fictional personas.

Judging

Judges RuPaul (top left), Michelle Visage (top right), Ross Mathews (middle left), Carson Kressley (middle right), and Ts Madison (bottom)

RuPaul has been the series' head judge since its premiere. For the first two seasons, Merle Ginsberg joined him on the panel; she was replaced in season 3 by Michelle Visage, a longtime friend of RuPaul and his co-host for The RuPaul Show. Santino Rice served as a judge from season 1 through season 6. From season 7 onward, Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley have replaced Rice, alternating in his former seat. New York City makeup artist Billy B held a regular judging spot in the third and fourth seasons when Rice was absent. Most weeks, one or two celebrity guest judges join the panel. After appearing as a recurring guest judge in seasons 13 and 14, Ts Madison joined Mathews and Kressley as an alternating judge from the fifteenth season.

Judges on RuPaul's Drag Race
Judge Season
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
RuPaul Main
Santino Rice Main Guest
Merle Ginsberg Main Guest
Billy B Main
Michelle Visage Main
Ross Mathews Guest Main
Carson Kressley Main
Ts Madison Guest Main
Law Roach Guest Main

Companion series

The first season of Drag Race was accompanied by a seven-episode web series titled Under the Hood of RuPaul's Drag Race, which Logo TV made available for streaming on its website. The series featured behind-the-scenes and deleted footage from the main show's tapes. From season 2 onward, a companion show called RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked, which has the same premise, has aired instead. Untucked largely focuses on conversations and drama that occur between contestants backstage while the judges deliberate on each episode's results. In most seasons, it has aired on TV following the main show, but it was available only online for season 7 through season 9. A number of smaller web series also accompany each episode of Drag Race. Whatcha Packin', which began at the start of the sixth season, features Michelle Visage interviewing the most recently eliminated queen about their run on the show and showcasing runway outfits they had brought but did not have the opportunity to wear. In 2014, the web-series Fashion Photo RuView aired for the first time, co-hosted by Raja Gemini and Raven who evaluate the runway looks of the main show. Since season 8, a five- to fifteen-minute (later eighteen- to thirty-minute) aftershow called The Pit Stop has also been produced. It involves a host and guest, typically past competitors of Drag Race, discussing the recently aired episode. Each season's host (or hosts) are different; to date, these have included the YouTuber Kingsley, Raja Gemini, Bob the Drag Queen, Alaska Thunderfuck, Trixie Mattel, Manila Luzon, Monét X Change, and Bianca Del Rio.

Companion series
Show Hosts
Fashion Photo RuView Raja and Raven
The Pit Stop Various
Whatcha Packin' Michelle Visage
Extra Lap Recap John Polly
  1. While Raja and Raven are the official hosts, due to scheduling conflicts they are not always both present in the same episode. Season-length guest hosts include Aquaria (season 11, All Stars 4), Asia O'Hara (All Stars 4), The Vivienne (UK series 2), Alexis Mateo (España season 1, Holland season 2, Canada season 2, España season 2), Nicky Doll (España season 1, Holland season 2 and Canada season 2), Bimini Bon-Boulash (UK series 3), Denali (UK series 3), Cheryl Hole (UK series 3), Gottmik (season 14, All Stars 7), Ra'Jah O'Hara (UK vs. the World), Shea Couleé (UK vs. the World), Choriza May (España season 2), Violet Chachki (All Stars 7), Scarlet Envy and Adriana (France season 1), Ongina and Rock M. Sakura (Philippines season 1), Pangina Heals (UK series 4), and Kerri Colby (All Stars 8).
  2. Hosts include Kingsley (season 8), Raja (seasons 9 and 10, All Stars 2), Alaska (All Stars 3), Trixie Mattel (seasons 13 and 16, All Stars 4, 6 and 9, Canada season 1), Manila Luzon (season 11), Bob the Drag Queen (season 12, All Stars 5, 7 and 9), Monét X Change (seasons 14 and 17), and Bianca Del Rio (season 15 and All Stars 8).
  3. Vinegar Strokes filled in for the first seasons of Canada's Drag Race and Drag Race Holland, and Jackie Cox hosted for RuPaul's Drag Race UK series 2.

Series overview

Main article: List of RuPaul's Drag Race episodes
RuPaul's Drag Race series overview
SeasonContestantsEpisodesOriginally airedWinnerRunner(s)-upMiss Congeniality
First airedLast airedNetwork
199February 2, 2009 (2009-02-02)March 23, 2009 (2009-03-23)Logo TVBeBe Zahara BenetNina FlowersNina Flowers
21212February 1, 2010 (2010-02-01)April 26, 2010 (2010-04-26)Tyra SanchezRavenPandora Boxx
31316January 24, 2011 (2011-01-24)May 2, 2011 (2011-05-02)RajaManila LuzonYara Sofia
41314January 30, 2012 (2012-01-30)April 30, 2012 (2012-04-30)Sharon NeedlesChad Michaels
Phi Phi O'Hara		Latrice Royale
51414January 28, 2013 (2013-01-28)May 6, 2013 (2013-05-06)Jinkx MonsoonAlaska
Roxxxy Andrews		Ivy Winters
61414February 24, 2014 (2014-02-24)May 19, 2014 (2014-05-19)Bianca Del RioAdore Delano
Courtney Act		BenDeLaCreme
71414March 2, 2015 (2015-03-02)June 1, 2015 (2015-06-01)Violet ChachkiGinger Minj
Pearl		Katya
81210March 7, 2016 (2016-03-07)May 16, 2016 (2016-05-16)Bob the Drag QueenKim Chi
Naomi Smalls		Cynthia Lee Fontaine
91414March 24, 2017 (2017-03-24)June 23, 2017 (2017-06-23)VH1Sasha VelourPeppermintValentina
101414March 22, 2018 (2018-03-22)June 28, 2018 (2018-06-28)AquariaEureka
Kameron Michaels		Monét X Change
111514February 28, 2019 (2019-02-28)May 30, 2019 (2019-05-30)Yvie OddlyBrooke Lynn HytesNina West
121314February 28, 2020 (2020-02-28)May 29, 2020 (2020-05-29)Jaida Essence HallCrystal Methyd
Gigi Goode		Heidi N Closet
131316January 1, 2021 (2021-01-01)April 23, 2021 (2021-04-23)SymoneKandy MuseLaLa Ri
141416January 7, 2022 (2022-01-07)April 22, 2022 (2022-04-22)Willow PillLady CamdenKornbread "The Snack" Jeté
151616January 6, 2023 (2023-01-06)April 14, 2023 (2023-04-14)MTVSasha ColbyAnetraMalaysia Babydoll Foxx
161416January 5, 2024 (2024-01-05)April 19, 2024 (2024-04-19)Nymphia WindSapphira CristálSapphira Cristál
Xunami Muse
1714TBAJanuary 3, 2025 (2025-01-03)2025 (2025)TBATBATBA

Seasons 1–8 (2009–2016): Logo TV

BeBe Zahara Benet (top left), Tyra Sanchez (top right), Raja (bottom left), and Sharon Needles (bottom right), the winners of seasons 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively

Season 1 premiered in the U.S. on February 2, 2009, on Logo TV. Nine contestants competed to become "America's Next Drag Superstar". The winner won a lifetime supply of MAC Cosmetics, was featured on the cover of Paper and in an LA Eyeworks campaign, joined the Absolut Pride tour, and won a cash prize of $20,000. One of the nine, Nina Flowers, was determined by an audience vote via the show's official website. The winner of season 1 was BeBe Zahara Benet, with Nina Flowers winning Miss Congeniality. In late 2013, Logo re-aired the season as RuPaul's Drag Race: The Lost Season Ru-Vealed, featuring commentary from RuPaul.

For season 2 (2010), 12 contestants competed for a lifetime supply of NYX Cosmetics and be the face of nyxcosmetics.com, an exclusive one year public relations contract with LGBTQ firm Project Publicity, be featured in an LA Eyeworks campaign, join the Logo Drag Race Tour, and a cash prize of $25,000. A new tradition of writing a farewell message in lipstick on the workstation mirror was started by the first eliminated queen, Shangela. Each week's episode is followed by a behind-the-scenes show, RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked. The winner of season 2 was Tyra Sanchez, with Pandora Boxx winning Miss Congeniality. On December 6, 2011, Amazon.com released season 2 on DVD via the CreateSpace program.

Season 3 (2011) had Michelle Visage replacing Merle Ginsberg on the judging panel as well as Billy Brasfield (commonly known as Billy B), Mike Ruiz, and Jeffrey Moran (courtesy of Absolut Vodka) filling in for Santino Rice's absence during several episodes. Due to Billy B's continued appearances, he and Rice are considered to have been alternate judges for the same seat on judges panel. Other changes made included the introduction of a wildcard contestant from the past season, Shangela; an episode with no elimination; and a contestant, Carmen Carrera, being brought back into the competition after having been eliminated a few episodes prior. A new pit crew was also introduced consisting of Jason Carter and Shawn Morales. As with the previous season, each week's episode was followed by a behind-the-scenes show, RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked. The winner of the season 3 was Raja, with Yara Sofia winning Miss Congeniality. On December 6, 2011, Amazon.com released this season on DVD via their CreateSpace program.

Season 4 began airing on January 30, 2012, with cast members announced November 13, 2011. The winner headlined Logo's Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut Vodka, won a one-of-a-kind trip, a lifetime supply of NYX Cosmetics, a cash prize of $100,000, and the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar". Like the previous season, Rice and Billy B (Billy Brasfield), shared the same seat at the judges table alternatively, with Brasfield filling in for Rice when needed. The winner of season 4 was Sharon Needles, with Latrice Royale winning Miss Congeniality.

Jinkx Monsoon (top left), Bianca Del Rio (top right), Violet Chachki (bottom left), and Bob The Drag Queen (bottom right), the winners of seasons 5, 6, 7, and 8, respectively

Season 5 began airing on January 28, 2013, with a 90-minute premiere episode. Fourteen contestants competed for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" along with a lifetime supply of Colorevolution Cosmetics, a one-of-a-kind trip courtesy of AlandChuck.travel, a headlining spot on Logo's Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut Vodka and a cash prize of $100,000. Rice and Visage were back as judges on the panel. The winner of season 5 was Jinkx Monsoon, with Ivy Winters winning Miss Congeniality.

Season 6 began airing February 24, 2014. Like season 5, season 6 saw 14 contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar". For the first time in the show's history, the season premiere was split into two episodes; the fourteen queens are split into two groups and the seven queens in each group compete against one another before being united as one group in the third episode. Rice and Visage returned as judges at the panel. Two new pit crew members, Miles Moody and Simon Sherry-Wood, joined Carter and Morales. The winner won a prize package that included a supply from Colorevolution Cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000. The winner of season 6 was Bianca Del Rio, with BenDeLaCreme winning Miss Congeniality.

Season 7 began airing on March 2, 2015. Returning judges included RuPaul and Visage, while the space previously occupied by Rice was filled by new additions Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley. Mathews and Kressley were both present for the season premiere and then took turns sharing judging responsibilities. Morales and Simon Sherry-Wood did not appear this season and were replaced by Bryce Eilenberg. Like the previous two seasons, this one featured fourteen contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000. The season premiere debuted with a live and same-day viewership of 348,000, a 20 percent increase from the previous season. On March 20, 2015, it was announced that Logo had given the series an early renewal for an eighth season. The winner of season 7 was Violet Chachki, with Katya winning Miss Congeniality.

Season 8 on began airing on March 7, 2016, with cast members announced during the NewNowNext Honors on February 1, 2016. Visage returned as a main judge, while Kressley and Mathews returned as rotating main judges. The first episode celebrated the 100th taping of the show, and the 100th drag queen to compete. Similar to season 2, this season had twelve contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000. The winner of season 8 was Bob the Drag Queen, with Cynthia Lee Fontaine winning Miss Congeniality.

Seasons 9–14 (2017–2022): VH1

Sasha Velour (top left), Aquaria (top right), Yvie Oddly (bottom left), and Jaida Essence Hall (bottom right), the winners of seasons 9, 10, 11, and 12, respectively

Season 9 began airing on March 24, 2017, on VH1, with cast members being announced on February 2, 2017. Visage returned as a main judge, while Kressley and Mathews returned as rotating main judges. This season features fourteen contestants competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000. The ninth season aired on VH1, with encore presentations continuing to air on Logo. This season featured the return of Cynthia Lee Fontaine, who previously participated in the season 8. Season 9 featured a top four in the finale episode, as opposed to the top three, which was previously established in season 4. The winner of season 9 was Sasha Velour, with Valentina winning Miss Congeniality.

Season 10 began airing on March 22, 2018. Visage returned as a main judge, while Kressley and Mathews returned as rotating main judges. This season features thirteen new contestants, and one returning contestant, competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000. Eureka O'Hara, who was removed from the ninth season due to an injury, returned to the show after she accepted an open invitation. Season 10 premiered alongside the televised return of Untucked. The tenth season featured a top four following the previous season's finale format. The winner of season 10 was Aquaria, with Monét X Change winning Miss Congeniality.

Season 11 began airing February 28, 2019. This season had fifteen contestants, whereas previous seasons typically had fourteen contestants. Visage returned as a main judge, while Kressley and Mathews returned as rotating main judges. This season features fourteen new contestants, and one returning contestant, competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000. This season saw the return of Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, who was the first contestant eliminated in season 10. Season 11 again featured a top four in the finale. As with season 10, each week's episode was followed by an episode of the televised return of RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked. The winner of season 11 was Yvie Oddly, with Nina West winning Miss Congeniality. On January 22, 2019, casting for Season 12 (2020) was announced via YouTube and Twitter and was closed on March 1, 2019. On August 19, 2019, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a twelfth season. The season began airing on February 28, 2020. This is the first and only season to have the reunion and finale recorded virtually from the contestants' homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The winner of season 12 was Jaida Essence Hall, with Heidi N Closet winning Miss Congeniality.

Symone (left) and Willow Pill (right), the winners of seasons 13 and 14, respectively

On December 2, 2019, casting for Season 13 (2021) was announced via YouTube and Twitter. The casting call closed on January 24, 2020. On August 20, 2020, it was announced the thirteenth season had been ordered by VH1. It began airing on January 1, 2021. The winner of season 13 was Symone, with Kandy Muse as runner-up, and LaLa Ri as Miss Congeniality.

Casting for Season 14 began on November 23, 2020. In August 2021, it was announced the fourteenth season had been ordered by VH1. The cast for the fourteenth season was revealed through VH1 on December 2, 2021. The season started airing on January 7, 2022. The season welcomed Maddy Morphosis, the show's first heterosexual, cisgender male contestant. The season notably also featured five transgender contestants: Kerri Colby and Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté (both of whom entered the competition openly trans), Jasmine Kennedie (who came out as a trans woman during filming of the show), Bosco (who also came out as a trans woman as the season aired), and Willow Pill (who came out as trans femme as the season aired). The winner of season 14 was Willow Pill, with Lady Camden as runner-up, and Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté as Miss Congeniality. The winning queen received a cash prize of $150,000, the highest amount awarded to date in a regular season. The runner-up received a $50,000 cash prize.

Casting for Season 15 began on November 4, 2021, and closed on January 7, 2022.

Seasons 15–17 (2023–present): MTV

Sasha Colby (left) and Nymphia Wind (right), the winners of seasons 15 and 16, respectively

Season 15 premiered on January 6, 2023, on MTV. This season features the largest cast in the show's history, with sixteen queens competing and the largest cash prize, with the winner earning $200,000. It is also the first season to feature biological relatives, twins Sugar and Spice. The winner of season 15 was Sasha Colby, with Anetra as runner-up, and Malaysia Babydoll Foxx as Miss Congeniality.

Season 16 premiered on January 5, 2024, on MTV. This season features fourteen queens competing for the cash prize of $200,000. This season introduced a LaLaPaRuZa Lip-Sync Smackdown competition for the eliminated queens that took place before the finale. Morphine Love Dion, who placed 5th in the main competition, won the smackdown and the title of Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses alongside a $50,000 prize. Also for the first time, the finalists who did not win received a cash tip of $25,000 each. The winner of season 16 was Nymphia Wind, with Sapphira Cristál as the runner up and the series' first tied winner of Miss Congeniality, shared with Xunami Muse. Season 17 will start in January 2025.

Contestants

Main article: List of RuPaul's Drag Race contestants

More than 200 contestants have competed on the American version of the show.

Spin-offs

Specials

Television series

  • RuPaul's Drag U (2010–2012): In each episode, three women are paired with former Drag Race contestants ("Drag Professors"), who give them drag makeovers and help them to access their "inner divas".
  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012–present): Past contestants return and compete for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. The show's format is similar to that of RuPaul's Drag Race, with challenges and a panel of judges.
  • Dancing Queen (2018): In April 2013, RuPaul confirmed that he planned to executive-produce a spin-off of Drag Race that stars season five and All Stars season two contestant Alyssa Edwards. Alyssa Edwards has confirmed that the spin-off's title is Beyond Belief (later retitled as Dancing Queen), and that his dance company in Mesquite, Texas is the setting. The series aired on Netflix on October 5, 2018.
  • RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race (2020–present): On April 10, 2020, VH1 announced a celebrity edition of Drag Race scheduled to air for four weeks beginning on April 24, 2020. The series featured a trio of celebrities receiving makeovers from former contestants. After receiving help from "Queen Supremes" Alyssa Edwards, Asia O'Hara, Bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi, Monét X Change, Monique Heart, Nina West, Trinity the Tuck, Trixie Mattel and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, the celebrities competed in fan-favorite challenges and on the runway to be named "America's Next Celebrity Drag Race Superstar" and prize money for choice charities.
  • RuPaul's Drag Race: Vegas Revue (2020): On July 22, 2020, it was announced that a docu-series would premiere on August 21, 2020.

International adaptations

Main article: Drag Race (franchise)
  • The Switch Drag Race (2015–2018): This licensed glocalization of Drag Race premiered in October 2015 on Chilean television channel Mega. As in Drag Race, queens compete in "mini-challenges" and a main challenge and are evaluated by a panel of judges. Similar to Drag Race, The Switch requires contestants to lip-sync, dance, and perform impersonations.
  • Drag Race Thailand (2018–present): In October 2017, Kantana Group acquired the rights to produce its own version of Drag Race. Season 1 of Drag Race Thailand was met with successful ratings on Thai television. It was later announced that the first season will premiere in the U.S. in May 2018. The first season also made stirs in the Asian LGBT community, the most prominent of which was a campaign to establish versions of Drag Race in the Philippines and Taiwan as well, two of the most LGBT-accepting nations in Asia. The first two seasons were co-hosted by Art Arya and Pangina Heals.
  • RuPaul's Drag Race UK (2019–present): On December 5, 2018, it was announced that the British version of RuPaul's Drag Race would be an eight-part series filmed in London based on local drag queens and would air on BBC Three in 2019. Visage confirmed via social media that she would appear as a judge.
  • Canada's Drag Race (2020–present): On June 27, 2019, OutTV and Bell Media's streaming service Crave announced that they had co-commissioned a Canadian version of Drag Race. Rights to the series, as well as the U.S. and British versions, will be shared by OutTV and Crave. Additionally, season 11 runner-up Brooke Lynn Hytes was confirmed as one of the judges, becoming the first Drag Race contestant to serve as a permanent judge. The show premiered on July 2, 2020.
  • Drag Race Holland (2020–2021): A Dutch version of Drag Race was announced on July 26, 2020. The series debuted on Videoland in The Netherlands, and aired on WOW Presents Plus internationally. The show is hosted by Fred van Leer and premiered September 18, 2020.
  • Drag Race Down Under (2021–present): On August 26, 2019, an Oceanic version was announced to be in production and said to air in 2020, but was likely delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming began in Auckland, New Zealand, in January 2021. The series, initially titled RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under, premiered on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ OnDemand in New Zealand, Stan in Australia, and on WOW Presents Plus internationally on May 1, 2021. The judging panel for the first three seasons featured RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Rhys Nicholson. Ahead of the fourth season it was announced that RuPaul would not be returning to host and that Visage would take over the role. As a result, the series was renamed Drag Race Down Under.
  • Drag Race España (2021–present): On November 16, 2020, Atresmedia announced that they would produce a Spanish version of Drag Race together with Buendía Estudios after reaching an agreement with Passion Distribution in favour of World of Wonder. The series debuted on Atresmedia's pay streaming service ATRESplayer Premium on May 30, 2021, and aired on WOW Presents Plus internationally. It is hosted by Supremme de Luxe.
  • Drag Race Italia (2021–present): An Italian version of Drag Race was announced on June 30, 2021. The series, hosted by Priscilla, premiered on November 18, 2021, on Discovery+ in Italy and WOW Presents Plus internationally.
  • Drag Race France (2022–present): On November 17, 2021, a French version of Drag Race was announced. The series, hosted by Nicky Doll, premiered on June 25, 2022, on France.tv Slash in France and WOW Presents Plus internationally.
  • Drag Race Philippines (2022–present): On August 17, 2021, a Filipino version of Drag Race was announced. The series, hosted by Paolo Ballesteros, premiered on August 17, 2022, on Discovery+ and HBO Go in the Philippines and aired on WOW Presents Plus internationally.
  • Drag Race Belgique (2023–present): A Belgian version of Drag Race was announced on April 29, 2022. The series, hosted by Rita Baga, premiered February 16, 2023 on Tipik in Belgium and WOW Presents Plus internationally.
  • Drag Race Sverige (2023): A Swedish version of Drag Race was announced on April 5, 2022, to broadcast on Sveriges Television and stream on WOW Presents Plus internationally. The first season, hosted by Robert Fux, premiered on March 4, 2023.
  • Drag Race México (2023–present): A Mexican version of Drag Race was announced on December 12, 2022. The first season, co-hosted by Valentina and Lolita Banana, premiered on June 22, 2023, on MTV and Paramount+ in Mexico and South America and on WOW Presents Plus internationally. Following the first season, Taiga Brava replaced Valentina as a co-host.
  • Drag Race Brasil (2023–present): A Brazilian version of Drag Race was announced on December 12, 2022. The first season, hosted by Grag Queen, premiered on August 30, 2023, on MTV and Paramount+ in Brazil and on WOW Presents Plus internationally.
  • Drag Race Germany (2023): A German version of Drag Race was announced on December 12, 2022. The first season, co-hosted by Barbie Breakout and Gianni Jovanovic, premiered on September 5, 2023, on MTV and Paramount+ in Austria, Germany and Switzerland and on WOW Presents Plus internationally.

Other media

  • Feature film: In August 2015, RuPaul revealed that a movie featuring all of the contestants was in the works. "We've got a director for it, we've got a light script, but it just needs a little more retooling and scheduling."
  • RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar is a mobile app by World of Wonder and Leaf Mobile's subsidiary East Side Games, which was released on October 25, 2021.

Home media

Season Release date Special features Discs
2 December 6, 2011
  • Bonus scenes
  • Interviews with contestants
  • Extended reunion moments
 3
3 December 6, 2011
  • Bonus scenes
  • Interviews with contestants
  • Extended reunion moments
 4
4 June 26, 2012
  • Bonus scenes
  • Episodes of Untucked
  • Episodes of Drag Ya Later with Jon & John
 5
5 June 10, 2013
  • Bonus scenes
  • Episodes of Untucked
 5
6 October 21, 2014
  • Bonus scenes
  • Episodes of Untucked
 5
7 June 8, 2016 4
8 July 29, 2016
  • Bonus scenes
  • Episodes of Whatcha Packin'
 3

Full seasons of shows in the Drag Race franchise are available to stream on WOW Presents Plus in over 200 territories. The show is also currently available on the following streaming platforms:

  • United States — Hulu (seasons 2–9; All Stars 1–4); Paramount Plus (seasons 1–14, All Stars 1–8, Untucked seasons 9–13, All Stars Untucked seasons 2–5), WOW Presents Plus (Untucked seasons 7–9, Thailand season 2, and all other international series)
  • Canada — Netflix (seasons 1–12, All Stars 4, Untucked seasons 11 and 12), Crave (all seasons, All Stars 1–6, UK series 1–3, Canada season 1 and 2, Down Under season 1), WOW Presents Plus (seasons 1–10, Untucked seasons 1–10, All Stars 1–4)
  • UK & Ireland — Netflix (seasons 11–13, Untucked seasons 11–13, All Stars 4–6, Celebrity season 1), BBC iPlayer (UK series 1,2 and 3, Canada season 1 and 2, Down Under season 1), WOW Presents Plus (seasons 1–10, Untucked seasons 1–10, all episodes of All Stars and Holland)
  • Australia — Stan (all seasons of original, All Stars, Untucked, UK, Canada, Down Under and Thailand Season 2), WOW Presents Plus (UK series 1, Canada season 1)

Reception

Critical response

Critical response of RuPaul's Drag Race
SeasonRotten Tomatoes
178% (9 reviews)
467% (6 reviews)
580% (5 reviews)
760% (5 reviews)
8100% (6 reviews)
9100% (11 reviews)
1082% (11 reviews)
1189% (9 reviews)
12100% (8 reviews)

Thrillist called Drag Race "the closest gay culture gets to a sports league". In 2019, the TV series was ranked 93rd on The Guardian's list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century.

Shannon Keating for BuzzFeed News wrote about the show's "subversive, irreverent beginnings" briefly turning "comfortably mainstream... humdrum and derivative" prior to season 13's release. She recalls that a flurry of political disputes, as well as "overexposure", threatened to ruin Drag Race's legacy before the refreshed 2021 season.

Coleman Splide for The Daily Beast wrote in 2021 that "RuPaul has continually allowed the legacy of his subversive landmark reality show to be slowly chipped away at". Though Splide states that the show is "a critical part of bringing empowering inclusivity to the forefront of mainstream culture", he maintains that it also invites indignation from an ever-expanding and oftentimes toxic fanbase, as well as contributing to the increasingly capitalised nature of pride celebrations around the globe.

Accolades

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race has been nominated for thirty-nine Emmy Awards, and won twenty-four. It has also been nominated for nine Reality Television Awards, winning three, and nominated for six NewNowNext Awards, winning three.

Controversy

In March 2014, Drag Race sparked controversy over the use of the term "shemale" in the season 6 mini challenge "Female or She-male?". Logo has since removed the segment from all platforms and addressed the allegations of transphobia by removing the "You've got she-mail" intro from new episodes of the series. This was replaced with, "She done already done had herses!"

RuPaul additionally came under fire for comments made in an interview with The Guardian, in which he stated he would "probably not" allow a transgender contestant to compete. He compared transgender drag performers to doping athletes on his Twitter, and has since apologized. Sasha Velour (season 9) disagreed, tweeting "My drag was born in a community full of trans women, trans men, and gender non-conforming folks doing drag. That's the real world of drag, like it or not. I thinks it's fabulous and I will fight my entire life to protect and uplift it".

Relationship with the trans community

For the first twelve seasons, RuPaul would say, "Gentlemen, start your engines, and may the best woman win," before the contestants' runway looks for the episode were shown. In the 13th season, it was changed to: "Racers, start your engines, and may the best drag queen win." In season 6 of All Stars, an altered version of the show's opening theme was introduced with the new tag line.

Performers of any sexual orientation and gender identity are eligible to audition, although most contestants to date have been gay, cisgender men. Transgender competitors have become more common as seasons have progressed; Sonique, a season two contestant, became the first openly trans contestant when she came out as a woman during the reunion special. Sonique later won All Stars 6, becoming the first trans woman to win an English-language version of the show and the second overall. Monica Beverly Hillz (season 5) became the first contestant to come out as a trans woman during the competition. Peppermint (season 9) is the first contestant who was out as a trans woman prior to the airing of her season. Other trans contestants came out as women after their elimination, including Carmen Carrera, Kenya Michaels, Stacy Layne Matthews, Jiggly Caliente, Gia Gunn, Laganja Estranja, Gigi Goode, and Adore Delano. Additionally, Gottmik (season 13) was the first AFAB and openly transgender male contestant in the franchise's history. Various contestants have come out as non-binary as well, such as Jinkx Monsoon.

Season 14 is the first regular season to feature five transgender women in the cast—Kerri Colby, Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté, Bosco, Jasmine Kennedie, and Willow Pill. While Kerri Colby and Kornbread entered the show openly trans, Bosco and Willow came out after the show's taping, and Jasmine Kennedie came out in episode 7 of Untucked.

Broadcast

  • Australia: In Australia, lifestyle channel LifeStyle YOU regularly showed and re-screened seasons 1–7, including Untucked. In addition, free-to-air channel SBS2 began screening the first season on August 31, 2013. On March 13, 2017, it was announced that on-demand service Stan would fast-track season 9 (including Untucked). As of 2020, Stan streams all seasons since Season 1, as well as Untucked, All Stars, All Stars Untucked, Canada's Drag Race, Secret Celebrity, Drag Race UK and Season 2 of Drag Race Thailand.
  • Canada: The series airs on OutTV in Canada at the same time as the US airing. Unlike Logo, OutTV continues to broadcast Untucked immediately after each Drag Race episode. Beginning with season 12, OutTV has shared its first-run rights to the main series (but not Untucked) with the more widely subscribed Crave streaming service, with episodes available on Crave shortly after they premiere on OutTV, in connection with Crave and OutTV's co-production of Canada's Drag Race. Past seasons are also available on Netflix in Canada, with each season released there shortly before the next season begins.
  • Ireland: In Ireland, season 2 to season 8 of the programme were available on Netflix; as of the release of Season 10, only seasons 8 & 9 are available. Netflix has started airing season 10 episodes one day after they air in the USA. All seasons of the show have been made available on Netflix since October 2018
  • Indonesia: In Indonesia, season 1 to season 13 of the programme were available on Netflix, alongside the Christmas spectacular; As of the release of All Stars, only season 4 and 5 is available. Netflix also aired Untucked season 10 episodes one day after they air in the USA.
  • UK: E4 aired season 1 in 2009, followed by season 2 in 2010. Since its success on Netflix in the UK, TruTV acquired the broadcast rights for all eight seasons of the show including Untucked episodes. In June 2015, TruTV started airing two episodes of the show a week, starting with season 4, followed by All Stars, then season 5. As of May 2018, the series airs on VH1 UK Monday–Thursday at 11pm, beginning with All Stars season 3.
  • Israel: Yes has broadcast all seasons and Untucked episodes. Seasons 1–12, All Stars seasons 4–5 and Untucked seasons 11–12 are also available on Netflix.

Discography

List of soundtrack albums
Title Album Details
RuPaul's Drag Race: The Rusical
  • Released: April 22, 2016
  • Label: World of Wonder Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
List of compilation albums
Title Album Details
RuPaul Presents: The CoverGurlz
  • Released: January 28, 2014
  • Label: World of Wonder Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
RuPaul Presents: CoverGurlz 2
  • Released: February 23, 2016
  • Label: World of Wonder Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
List of extended plays
Title Album Details
RuPaul's Drag Race Live: The Official Vegas Soundtrack
  • Released: January 27, 2020
  • Label: World of Wonder Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Moulin Ru: The Rusical
  • Released: March 26, 2022
  • Label: World of Wonder Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Wigloose: The Rusical!
  • Released: March 18, 2023
  • Label: World of Wonder Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
The Sound of Rusic
  • Released: February 17, 2024
  • Label: World of Wonder Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
List of singles, with select chart positions
Title Season Peak chart positions
US
Dance
Dig.
"Cover Girl"
(featuring BeBe Zahara Benet) 		1 —
"Can I Get An Amen" 5 —
"Oh No She Better Don't"
(with ShyBoy) 		6 —
"Legs" 8 —
"I Don't Like to Show Off" —
"Fat, Fem, and Asian" —
"Category Is" (Cast Version) 9 —
"PharmaRusical" 10 —
"Cher: The Unauthorized Rusical" —
"American" (Cast Version) 12
"Trump: The Rusical"
(featuring April Malina, Melodye Perry, Brooke Wilkes, Devon Weigel and Anna Graves) 		11 —
"Queens Everywhere" (Cast Version) 20
"I'm That Bitch" 12 —
"You Don't Know Me" —
"Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical" —
"I Made It / Mirror Song / Losing is the New Winning (Las Vegas Live Medley)" —
"The Shady Bunch" —
"ConDragulations" (Cast Version) 13 —
"Phenomenon" (Cast Version) —
"Social Media: The Unverified Rusical" —
"Lucky" —
"Save a Queen" 14 —
"My Baby Is Love: The RuPremes" —
"He's My Baby: The RuNettes" —
"Bad Boy Baby: The ShangRu-Las" —
"Catwalk" (Cast Version) —
"I Hate People" (Willow Pill) —
"I Fell Down (I Got Up)" (Lady Camden) —
"Fighter" (Daya Betty) —
"Devil" (Bosco) —
"Check My Track Record" (Angeria Paris VanMicheals) —
"Golden Girlfriends – Banjo Bitches" 15 —
"Golden Years – Rockin' Old Gs" —
"Golden Hips – Ol' Dirty Bitches" —
"Blame It on the Edit" (Cast Version) —
"Lotus" (Anetra) —
"It's Giving Fashion" (Luxx Noir London) —
"Delusion" (Mistress Isabelle Brooks) —
"Goddess" (Sasha Colby) —
"Power" 16 —
"Queen of Wind" (Nymphia Wind) —
"Bodysuit" (Plane Jane) —
"DANCE!" (Sapphira Cristál) —
"—" denotes a recording that failed to chart, was ineligible for the chart or was not released.

See also

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