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“Gentlemen, start your engines,” because the newest season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” premieres this week.
Hosted by the renowned RuPaul Charles, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is a reality competition series in which drag queens compete for cash, lifetime supplies of cosmetics and undoubtedly the title, “America’s Next Drag Superstar.” The series’ 17th season premieres Friday.
Deemed the “splashiest season in herstory,” Season 17 of features drag queens from Los Angeles to New York to Chattanooga, Tennessee. A few former champions, including Season 9 titleholder Trinity the Tuck, will make guest appearances, alongside other celebrities including Katy Perry and Quinta Brunson.
Here’s what to know about when and where Season 17 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will be available.
When does Season 17 of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ premiere?
Season 17 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” premieres at 8 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan. 3.
How to watch Season 17 of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
Season 17 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” premieres live on MTV at 8 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan. 3. New episodes will be released at 8 p.m. EST each Friday until the 16-episode season concludes.
For viewers who don’t have cable, the season is available on streaming services Hulu, Paramount+ and Prime Video. The season is also available via live television services like Pluto TV, fuboTV, Philo, Fandango at Home and YouTube TV.
Watch the ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17 trailer
What drag queens star in Season 17 of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’?
Fourteen drag queens appear in Season 17 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”:
- Acacia Forgot of Los Angeles, California
- Arrietty of Seattle, Washington
- Crystal Envy of Asbury Park, New Jersey
- Hormona Lisa of Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Jewels Sparkles of Tampa, Florida
- Joella of Los Angeles
- Kori King of Boston, Massachusetts
- Lana Ja’Rae of New York, New York
- Lexi Love of Louisville, Kentucky
- Lucky Starzzz of Miami, Florida
- Lydia B Kollins of Pittsburgh, Pennsyvalnia
- Onya Nurve of Cleveland, Ohio
- Sam Star of Leeds, Alabama
- Suzie Toot of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Who are the guest judges on Season 17 of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’?
Each episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” features a celebrity guest judge, who joins the permanent lineup made up of RuPaul and Michelle Visage. Carson Kressley, Ross Matthews and Ts Madison are among three rotating judges who are also featured each episode.
The official Season 17 trailer teases the following guest celebrity judges:
- Katy Perry
- Quinta Brunson
- Sam Smith
- Adam Lambert
- Tracee Ellis Ross
- Law Roach
- Paul W. Downs
- Whitney Cummings
- Hunter Schafer
- Jerrod Charmichael
- June Diane Raphael
- Julia Schlaepfer
- Doechi
- Sandra Bernhard
- Betsy Johnson
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