
RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars is going supersized, with not only more queens than ever before, but also a lot more rules. The All-Stars season-ten cast features 18 queens, branded as “Tournament of All-Stars.” “The queens will be divided into three groups of six, each competing in their own bracket across three episodes,” the press release states. “At the end of each bracket, the top three queens with the highest point totals will advance to the semi-finals where they’ll go head-to-head with the top queens from the other groups in another round of fierce competition over two episodes.” After those two episodes, the finalists will battle it out in a lip-sync tournament for a $200,000 prize. This year, the queens will actually win the money, unlike last season, when they competed for charity.
The cast includes Drag Race’s very first four-time contestant, Ginger Minj; one queen who was just on season 17, Lydia Butthole Kollins; a queen who was just on All-Stars, Jorgeous; and four separate queens who were sent home so early on their season that they are guaranteed to double their total episode count, Irene the Alien, Alyssa Hunter, Nicole Paige Brooks, and Phoenix. The season will premiere on May 9 on Paramount+, alongside Untucked. Below, find the full list of contestants. For what it’s worth, our money is on Bosco or Mistress Isabelle Brooks.
ACID BETTY
Let the acid trip begin! Season eight’s unapologetic iconoclast, Acid Betty, returns to the competition to kick ass and take names. She’s a gifted visual artist whose punk-rock vibes and unfiltered attitude stood out in the workroom and on the Mainstage, making her a hardcore contender for the crown.
AJA
Ayo, sis — Aja is in the building! Part Harajuku, part hood, all attitude. This Brooklyn-bred banjee queen from season nine and All-Stars 3 is back with a fast tongue, sickening vogue moves, and some unfinished business. She’s here to cement her legacy — and snatch that crown.
ALYSSA HUNTER
It’s officially hunting season, because the trade of season 15, Alyssa Hunter is here! Fellow contestants better watch out — you might end up as prey for this polished pageant queen, because this Puerto Rican knockout has her sights set on All-Stars glory!
BOSCO
Seattle’s demon queen is back — with a monster appetite for the crown! Bosco was saved from elimination by a golden chocolate bar in season 14 and clawed her way to the finale. Now this burlesque beauty is armed with cutting-edge fashion and razor-sharp wit and she’s ready to slice through the competition!
CYNTHIA LEE FONTAINE
It’s time to get Cucu! The beloved queen of seasons eight and nine is back! This Puerto Rican singer, cancer survivor, and activist from Texas has the heart of a champion and a zany charm that’ll tickle your funny bone. ¡Prepárate para enamorarte de nuevo!
DAYA BETTY
The statuesque punk-rock powerhouse of season 14 is back! After an early elimination, Daya Betty battled her way to the Grand Finale, proving she’s the ultimate comeback kid. Bold, outspoken, and relentless — she’s hungry for the crown and willing to go all the way.
DEJA SKYE
Season 14’s pastel princess is back, bringing that beautiful mug, a bright sense of humor, and a personality as big as her talent. She single-handedly saved her season’s Snatch Game — Yay-yuh! Now, the sky’s the limit for DeJa in this competition, okayyyy!
DENALI
Drag’s gold-medal bitch has entered the tournament! Denali is an ice-skating athlete turned lip-sync assassin, and she’s trained hard for the Olympics of Drag. Queens beware — she just might triple lutz and leave the other queens skating on thin ice!
GINGER MINJ
Ribbit-ribbit. The glamour toad and southern-fried queen of sass, Ginger Minj, is back to get this competition cooking! This campy powerhouse from season seven, All-Stars 2 and 6, has been wowing fans for years on tours, in Vegas, in films and TV projects — and she’s a cookbook author! She’s now ready for the next chapter in her story — becoming a winner, Baby!!
IRENE THE ALIEN
Greetings, earthlings! Irene the Alien has landed from Seattle, ready to disrupt the competition. Her time on season 15 was short, but she made a lasting impact. This go around, her far-out looks and flair for the otherworldly, will show the judges she’s no one-episode wonder!
JORGEOUS
It’s getting muggy in here! Hello-tis, it’s your girl Jorgeous! Fresh off All-Stars 9, this pint-size diva from season 14 is back to gag the judges with her electrifying performances and remind the world that she was born to do drag. Spicy, stunning, and ready to slay — she’s living proof that dynamite comes in small packages!
KERRI COLBY
A beautiful baddie straight from the doll factory, Kerri Colby is serving face, body, and hair for the ages. Repping the legendary House of Colby, the confessional queen of season 14 has business to attend to — starting with getting her puss-perfect portrait in the Drag Race Hall of Fame.
LYDIA B KOLLINS
Fresh off season 17, spooky kooky Lydia B. Kollins is making a U-turn back into the werkroom to show she’s been an All-Star all along! Her irreverent drag and stamped mug took her far last season, but now this butthole is ready to go all the way — and she’s itching for the crown. No ointment for that!
MISTRESS ISABELLE BROOKS
The heavyweight champ of season 15 is back in the ring, ready to knock out the competition! This larger-than-life Houston diva pulls no punches when it comes to drag pageantry — and she lives to stir the pot. With Mistress, there are no safe words, no mercy, and zero tolerance for drag delusion … Get ready to submit.
NICOLE PAIGE BROOKS
Hey y’all, it’s Nicole Paige Brooks from ATLANTA, GEORGIA! Fifteen years after her season-two debut, this veteran is back to show the children how it’s done. And, yes, her pronouns are “legend” and “icon”!
OLIVIA LUX
The delightful diva with the megawatt smile is back for the crown! Olivia Lux lit up season 13, and now she shines even brighter. A trained musician and proud member of the Miyake-Mugler ballroom house, she’s bringing even more star power to the Main Stage. And this time? She’s not playing nice.
PHOENIX
Phoenix rises from the ashes of season three — bigger, bolder, and ready to burn up her fellow queens. This boss bitch from the Atlanta drag scene has a fierce competitive streak, and wants to show the judges that after all these years, her charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent is still on fire!
TINA BURNER
Hell yeah! New York’s premier camp-comedy queen, Tina Burner, is back to turn it and burn it! After blazing through season 13, this veteran diva is taking a pit stop from her tours and residencies to set the competition aflame. And yes, she’s still on fire!
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In a “tournament of All-Stars.”