Talk about a dirty dozen. Paramount+ on Thursday revealed the 12 queens returning to compete in RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, which kicks off its eighth season with back-to-back episodes on Friday, May 12.
The big Ru-veal went down live on Drag Race‘s YouTube channel (which you can watch in the video above), as a parade of familiar faces reintroduced themselves to fans.
And this is one eclectic crew: a Broadway baby who slayed her Rusical as Kris Jenner, a comedy queen fresh off a “transformative” weight-loss journey, a supple-skinned stunner who’s both “blessed and highly favored,” a wiggy pin-up girl who went on to become a YouTube star, a “wild” one from the show’s second season, and a busty clown from the Great White North.
We also have a Las Vegas showgirl who underwent a major glow-up, a runner-up with plenty of “star quality,” a Miss Congeniality famous for crafting one of the show’s worst looks of all time, a “trans trailblazer” from California, a kindhearted storyteller, and a “gorgeous glamazon” from the Windy City.
In addition to a new season of All Stars, we’re also getting more All Stars: Untucked. New episodes of both shows will drop every Friday.
Read on to find out which 12 Drag Race veterans are returning for All Stars 8, then vote in our poll and drop a comment with your thoughts: Which queen(s) are you already rooting for?
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ALEXIS MICHELLE
Image Credit: Courtesy of Paramount+ PREVIOUS PLACEMENT: Fifth place (Season 9)
HER DEAL: “Curtain up! Light the lights! New York City’s Alexis Michelle is ready to take the stage — again! This singing and dancing Broadway baby made it to the top five on season nine, and now she’s ready for her encore — and to claim her spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame!”
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DARIENNE LAKE
Image Credit: Courtesy of Paramount+ PREVIOUS PLACEMENT: Fourth place (Season 6)
HER DEAL: “It’s time to take another dip into the cool, refreshing waters of Darienne Lake! This pretty and witty comedy queen made a big splash in season six, going all the way to the top four. Now, after a transformative weight loss journey, she’s ready to show the world she’s the fiercest queen of all!”
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HEIDI N CLOSET
Image Credit: Courtesy of Paramount+ PREVIOUS PLACEMENT: Fifth place (Season 12)
HER DEAL: “The blessed and highly favored Miss Congeniality of season 12, Heidi N Closet, is back to snatch the All Stars crown! This former small-town girl has hit the big time, and is ready to prove that she’s got the ssssoft and ssssupple star power to take her all the way to the Drag Race Hall of Fame.”
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JAYMES MANSFIELD
Image Credit: Courtesy of Paramount+ PREVIOUS PLACEMENT: 14th place (Season 9)
HER DEAL: “Season nine’s bubbly, blonde bombshell – Jaymes Mansfield – is bringing classic showbiz sparkle to All Stars! She’s taken the internet by storm with her hilarious online beauty tutorials, and caused a commotion in The Bitch Who Stole Christmas. Now she’s got her sights on the Drag Race Hall of Fame.”
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JESSICA WILD
Image Credit: Courtesy of Paramount+ PREVIOUS PLACEMENT: Sixth place (Season 2)
HER DEAL: “From season two, it’s the original golden child Jessica Wild. The lovable and talented Puerto Rican powerhouse is back to prove that she can sing, dance and crack your padded ass up! Baby, things are about to get Wild! Escándalo!”
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JIMBO
Image Credit: Courtesy of Paramount+ PREVIOUS PLACEMENTS: Fourth Place (Canada’s Drag Race Season 1) and seventh place (UK vs. the World Season 1)
HER DEAL: “What’s big, bouncing and may be used as a floatation device? Canada’s drag clown, Jimbo! This bodacious queen is stacked – with talent! And after gagworthy seasons on Canada’s Drag Race and UK vs. the World, she’s ready to bring home the bologna. And a crown!”
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KAHANNA MONTRESE
Image Credit: Courtesy of Paramount+ PREVIOUS PLACEMENT: 14th place (Season 11)
HER DEAL: “Did someone say ‘glow-up’ from the floor up? Here comes Kahanna Montrese! This showgirl from Sin City has been wowing crowds at RuPaul’s Drag Race Live in Las Vegas, and now she’s doubling down on the ultimate jackpot — the All Stars crown!”
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KANDY MUSE
Image Credit: Courtesy of Paramount+ PREVIOUS PLACEMENT: Second place (Season 13)
HER DEAL: “The queen of the Badonka-donk Bronx is back to give you a sugar rush! After coming ‘this close’ to winning the Season 13 crown, this outspoken and outrageous Kandy Muse is ready to remind the world what ‘star quality’ is all about!”
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LALA RI
Image Credit: Courtesy of Paramount+ PREVIOUS PLACEMENT: 10th place (Season 13)
HER DEAL: “Season 13’s fierce fan favorite is back to bag a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame! Can this former Miss Congeniality prove that nice girls finish first? Get ready for the LaLa Ri Experience 2.0!”
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MONICA BEVERLY HILLZ
Image Credit: Courtesy of Paramount+ PREVIOUS PLACEMENT: 12th place (Season 5)
HER DEAL: “Monica Beverly Hillz made herstory on Season 5 when she shared her truth on the mainstage. Now, the trans trailblazer is back to serve face and fashion on her way to the Drag Race Hall of Fame. 9021-OMG!”
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MRS. KASHA DAVIS
Image Credit: Courtesy of Paramount+ PREVIOUS PLACEMENT: 11th place (Season 7)
HER DEAL: “There’s always time for … Mrs. Kasha Davis! Season seven’s international celebrity housewife and Drag Story Hour hostess is here to turn a new page and demonstrate that reading — and kindness — are fundamental!”
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NAYSHA LOPEZ
Image Credit: Courtesy of Paramount+ PREVIOUS PLACEMENT: Ninth place (Season 8)
HER DEAL: “Hola, the beauty is back! Chicago’s hardest-working pageant queen, Naysha Lopez, is ready for the biggest contest of them all! Gone too soon from Season 8, this gorgeous glamazon – and former Miss Continental – will thrill drag fans all over again!”
Now that you’ve met all 12 returning queens, vote for the ones you’re already rooting for:
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