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PARAMOUNT+ UNVEILS OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR EIGHTH SEASON OF “RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS” PREMIERING ON FRIDAY, MAY 12
Zooey Deschanel, Idina Menzel, Ego Nwodim, Matt Rogers, Robin Thede, JoJo Siwa, Bowen Yang and More to Grace the Mainstage as Guest Judges
New “Fame Game” Twist Ruvealed That Allows Eliminated Queens Another Chance to Win
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April 27, 2023 – Paramount+ today revealed the trailer for the eighth season of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS and the star-studded guest judges lineup, including Maude Apatow, Brandon Boyd, Zooey Deschanel, Thom Filicia, Javicia Leslie, Idina Menzel, Ego Nwodim, Matt Rogers, Adam Shankman, JoJo Siwa, Robin Thede and Bowen Yang, with mainstay judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews and Ts Madison returning. The new season begins streaming Friday, May 12 exclusively on the service with two all-new episodes.
On RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS season eight, 12 fan-favorite queens are back to compete for a spot in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame” and a cash prize of $200,000. This season also introduces a second way to win in the first-ever Fame Games, where eliminated queens vie for a prize of $50,000.
Each week on RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS: UNTUCKED and online, the eliminated queens will showcase their runway looks and appeal for fan votes. Ultimately, the DRAG RACE audience will decide who becomes the “Queen of the Fame Games.” New episodes of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS: UNTUCKED will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+.
The 12 queens returning to the runway in hopes of snatching the crown are Alexis Michelle (season nine), Darienne Lake (season six), Heidi N Closet ( season 12), Jaymes Mansfield (season nine), Jessica Wild (season two), Jimbo (“Canada’s Drag Race” season one, “UK vs. the World” season one), Kahanna Montrese (season 11), Kandy Muse (season 13), LaLa Ri (season 13), Monica Beverly Hillz (season five), Mrs. Kasha Davis (season seven) and Naysha Lopez (season eight).
Fans can also catch up on RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS season seven for free beginning May 12 on Pluto TV. Viewers can relive and revisit their favorite moments on Pluto TV’s Paramount+ Picks channel, Pluto TV Celebrity as well as on-demand. Pluto TV is available anywhere you stream – across all major mobile, CTV and web devices.
For more information on RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS and up-to-date news, go here. Join the conversation by using #DragRace and #AllStars8 and follow the official accounts on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS: UNTUCKED is produced by MTV and World of Wonder.
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About World of Wonder
World of Wonder (WOW) has reshaped international pop culture, earning 30 Emmys, inspiring Oscar-winning performances, creating global network WOW Presents Plus across 190 territories and bringing drag culture to the world stage via RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE and DragCon.
WOW’s pioneering television portfolio includes other smash-hit franchises like “Million Dollar Listing.” Their film division, WOW Docs, produces groundbreaking documentaries including “Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures,” “Party Monster” and “The Eyes of Tammy Faye.” WOW also operates YouTube channel WOWPresents, music label World of Wonder Records, the WOW Podcast Network, and year-round international live events.
Co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato have been profiled in Variety’s Reality TV Impact Report. Honors for their trailblazing work include the IDA Pioneer Award, Realscreen’s Global 100 list, and the OUT 100. Most recently, World of Wonder was ranked #2 among film and TV powerhouses in Fast Company’s World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies.
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