Drag Race (franchise) explained

Drag Race
Creator:
  • RuPaul Charles
  • Fenton Bailey
  • Randy Barbato
Origin:RuPaul's Drag Race
(United States)
Owner:World of Wonder
Years:2009–present
Video Games:RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar
Music:RuPaul's Drag Race (theme song)
Otherlabel1:Genre
Otherdata1:
  • Reality competition
  • Drag queen
Otherlabel2:First aired

Drag Race is a drag queen reality competition television franchise, created by American drag entertainer RuPaul with production company World of Wonder. The franchise originated with RuPaul's Drag Race, which premiered in the United States in 2009. The objective of that series is to crown "America's Next Drag Superstar" who possesses the traits of "charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent".[1] The original series is often credited for bringing drag into the "mainstream".[2] The popularity of the original series led to the creation of a media franchise including spin-offs and international adaptations.

, the original series, RuPaul's Drag Race, has produced 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 ; and numerous international adaptations including British and Australian and New Zealand versions hosted by RuPaul as well as Chilean, Thai, Canadian, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French, Filipino, 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 & France.

Three drag fan conventions have also been created: RuPaul's DragCon LA, RuPaul's DragCon NYC, and RuPaul's DragCon UK.[3]

History

2008–2017: Drag Race beginnings

Premiering on Logo TV

In mid-2008, it was revealed that RuPaul had begun producing a new reality television game show.[4] The show was pitched to Logo and they immediately picked the show up for a season, which aired in February 2009, where it was devised as a replacement for (2007–2009). In preparation for the new series, RuPaul made guest appearances on several shows in 2008, including as a guest judge on season five, episode six of Project Runway and as a guest chef on Paula's Party.[5] [6] RuPaul revealed that the show's intent was to find a winner possessing the traits of "charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent". RuPaul has stated that the show looks for an entertainer who can stand out from the rest.[7] The series premiered on February 2, 2009. The winner of the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race and its franchise is BeBe Zahara Benet.[8]

All Stars spin-off and VH1 movement

In March 2012, it was announced that an "all-stars" spin-off from the original show was set to premiere in late 2012 through Logo (which later moved to VH1, then onto Paramount+).[9] It was announced as RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, and the winner for the first season was Chad Michaels.[10]

RuPaul's Drag Race was the first international edition of the franchise to be produced and broadcast. The program proved a success for Logo and additionally moved to a higher profile channel: VH1, for their ninth season.[11] However, the reality show remained to air on Logo.[12] In November 2017, World of Wonder launched their subscription streaming service WOW Presents Plus.[13] The service provides access to its exclusive library of the Drag Race franchise, and web series from WOWPresents' YouTube channel.[14]

2018–present: International expansion of Drag Race

In February 2018, it was announced that a Thai adaptation of RuPaul's Drag Race was set to premiere in Thailand. The Kantana Group licensed the reality competition series. The show was named as Drag Race Thailand with its judges and co-hosts: Art Arya and Pangina Heals.[15] The first season winner for Drag Race Thailand was Natalia Pliacam.

From 2020 to 2022, seven international adaptations of RuPaul's Drag Race were revealed and premiered. In North America, a Canadian adaptation premiered on July 2, 2020.[16] In Europe, four adaptations premiered from the Netherlands and France. In Australia, RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under premiered on May 1, 2021, with RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Rhys Nicholson judging.[17] [18]

BBC

In June 2018, the franchise producers hinted that a British adaptation of the series was in the works.[19] It was later confirmed that creators had a meeting with the BBC and that "something is coming, be afraid – be very afraid. Nothing's impossible."[20] A year later, the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK was set to premiere through BBC Three.[21] RuPaul and Michelle Visage continued to be the main judges of the British adaptation, with Alan Carr and Graham Norton as recurring judges.[22]

In December 2021, a press release by the BBC announced an upcoming "international all-stars" series involving the British adaptation.[23] The first season of premiered on February 1, 2022.[24]

Atresmedia Televisión

In November 2020, a collaboration was made between production companies World of Wonder and Atresmedia, in collaboration with Buendía Estudios.[25] In February 2021, the series was confirmed to be hosted by Supremme de Luxe.[26] The first season of Drag Race España premiered through Atresplayer, which marks the seventh international adaptation of the American reality competition series.[27]

In September 2022, the Spanish adaptation opened a casting call for its third season and also announced that a Spanish adaption of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars was in the works.[28]

Discovery Plus

In 2021, casting occurred with production starting in the summertime.[29] The first season of Drag Race Italia premiered through Discovery+, with Priscilla as the host and head judge of the series.[30] A second season was renewed and premiered in October 2022.[31]

In August 2021, a casting call was made for an upcoming Philippine adaptation of the franchise.[32] In early 2022, it announced that Paolo Ballesteros would serve as the host,[33] alongside Jiggly Caliente and KaladKaren as permanent judges of the series. Drag Race Philippines premiered on August 17, through Discovery+. This marked the tenth international adaptation of the American reality competition series.

Both franchise adaptations no longer premiere on this streaming service.

MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Global

In February 2021, after three seasons of airing the "all-stars" spin-off of the United States in VH1, Paramount Global decided to move the series to Paramount+. The sixth season aired on June 24, 2021.[34]

In August 2022, the production company behind RuPaul's Drag Race announced three casting calls on social media, taking place in Brazil, Germany, and Mexico.[35] Many fans suspected the casting calls were for new potential Drag Race adaptations.[36] In December, Deadline Hollywood confirmed the casting calls were for the Drag Race franchise. They also announced that World of Wonder partnered with MTV Entertainment Studios to premiere the new adaptations "on MTV/Paramount+ in their respective territories."[37] With this partnership, they moved the American series to MTV from VH1; starting with season fifteen.[38]

After two seasons premiering on Discovery+, the Italian adaptation was picked for a third season by Paramount Global and is set to premiere on Paramount+.[39] Casting calls were set up in March 2023.[40] The third season is set to premiere on October 13, with former judge Tommaso Zorzi being replaced by Paola Iezzi and Paolo Camilli.[41] [42]

O4 Media

In November 2022, Entertainment Weekly reported that production companies World of Wonder and O4 Media partnered to develop more adaptations of the Drag Race franchise.[43] The franchise will set to expand throughout the Asian continent, such as India, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea.[44] The expansion also includes a new season of Drag Race Thailand and an Asian adaptation of RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race will be picked up from the partnership.[45] As of 2024, there have been no further updates on this partnership, with World of Wonder regaining the rights to Drag Race Thailand and producing the third season on their own in 2024.

Other media

At RuPaul's DragCon NYC, it was announced that a Las Vegas residency was set to play on January 26, 2020, starring its Drag Race alumni.[46] RuPaul's Drag Race Live! features a mix of original music, lip syncs, comedy, and dance numbers directed by RuPaul and choreographed by Drag Race resident choreographer Jamal Sims.[47] On July 26, 2020, a six-part documentary series called: , was announced and premiered on August 21, 2020.[48]

Drag Race franchises by country

Legend
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Country/RegionNameNetworkPremiereJudgesWinner(s)
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" Australia
New Zealand		Drag Race Down UnderStan
TVNZ 2
TVNZ+		Current
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" BelgiumDrag Race BelgiqueTipik
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" BrazilDrag Race BrasilMTV
Paramount+
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" CanadaCanada's Drag RaceCrave
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" ChileThe Switch Drag RaceMega
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" FranceDrag Race FranceCurrent
France 2 (1–)
Former
France.tv Slash (1–2)
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" Germany
Austria
Switzerland		Drag Race GermanyMTV
Paramount+
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" ItalyDrag Race ItaliaCurrent
MTV (3–)
Paramount+ (3–)
Former
Discovery+ (1–2)
Real Time (1–2)
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" MexicoDrag Race MéxicoCurrent
WOWPresents+ (2–)
Former
MTV (1)
Paramount+ (1)
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" NetherlandsDrag Race HollandVideoland
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" Philippines Drag Race PhilippinesCurrent
HBO Go (1–)
Former
Discovery+ (1)
South AfricaDrag Race South AfricaTBATBATBA
SpainDrag Race EspañaAtresplayer Premium
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" SwedenDrag Race Sverige⁂SVT1
SVT Play
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" ThailandDrag Race ThailandCurrent
WOWPresents+ (3–)
Former
Line TV (1–2)
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" United KingdomRuPaul's Drag Race UKCurrent
BBC Three (4–)
Former
BBC Three (1–3)
BBC One (1–3)
United StatesRuPaul's Drag RaceCurrent
MTV (15–)
Former
Logo TV (1–8)
VH1 (9–14)

Spin-off series

Competitive

"All Stars" spin-off competitions feature former contestants: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premiered in 2012, and Drag Race España All Stars premiered in 2024.

International spin-off competitions include and , which debuted in February and November 2022, respectively.

RuPaul's Drag U premiered in 2010 and saw drag "professors" give makeovers to "student" members of the public. RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race debuted in 2020 and features celebrities.

Legend
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Country/RegionNameNetworkPremiereJudgesWinner(s)
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" Global RuPaul's Drag Race Global All StarsParamount+
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" ⁂ Crave
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" Drag Race France All StarsTBATBATBA
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" Drag Race España All Stars⁂Atresplayer
⁂BBC Three
RuPaul's Drag ULogo TV
  • Season 1, 2010: Various
  • Season 2, 2011: Various
  • Season 3, 2012: Various
RuPaul's Drag Race All StarsCurrent
Paramount+ (6–)
Former
Logo TV (1–2)
VH1 (3–5)
RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag RaceVH1
  • RuPaul
  • Michelle Visage
  • Carson Kressley
  • Ross Mathews

Non-competitive

Country/RegionNameNetworkPremiereFormat
text-align:left; white-space: nowrap" Slaycation[63] CraveTBAReality television
Drag Race Philippines: Untucked!Current
HBO Go (1–)
Former
Discovery+ (1)		Behind the scenes / companion show
Drag Race Sverige: UntuckedSVTBehind the scenes / companion show
God Shave the QueensBBC ThreeBehind the scenes on tour show
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked!Current
MTV (14–)
Former
Logo TV (1–5)
YouTube (6–8)
VH1 (9–13)		Behind the scenes / companion show
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked!Current
Paramount+ (3–)
Former
Logo TV (1)
VH1 (2)		Behind the scenes / companion show
Werq the WorldWOWPresents+Behind the scenes on tour show
VH1Behind the scenes show
Bring Back My GirlsWOWPresents+Reunion show
RuPaul's Drag Race Live UntuckedWOWPresents+Behind the scenes / companion show

One-off specials

Country/RegionNameNetworkPremiereJudgesWinner(s)
Canada's Drag Race Anniversary ExtravaganzaCrave
RuPaul's Drag Race: Green Screen ChristmasLogo TV
RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-slay SpectacularVH1All participants
Bring Back My GhoulsWOWPresents+
YouTube
RuPaul's Drag Race: Corona Can't Keep a Good Queen DownVH1

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Abraham . Amelia . August 10, 2019 . 'Finally! A sport for us gay people!': how drag went mainstream . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190810062614/https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/aug/10/how-drag-went-mainstream-rupaul-karen-from-finance-drag-sos . August 10, 2019 . August 10, 2019 . The Guardian.
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  4. Web site: Fernandez . Maria Elena . Behind the Rise of RuPaul's Drag Race, the Realest Show on TV . August 22, 2017 . November 15, 2022 . . en-us . November 15, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221115142553/https://www.vulture.com/2017/08/behind-the-rise-of-rupauls-drag-race.html . live .
  5. Web site: Project Runway Season 5 Good Queen Fun & #124 . December 3, 2013 . . February 8, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090208091237/http://www.bravotv.com/project-runway/season-5/good-queen-fun . live .
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  11. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . March 1, 2017 . RuPaul's Drag Race Moves From Logo To VH1, More Viacom Show Shifts To Come? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170302113949/http://deadline.com/2017/03/rupauls-drag-race-moves-logo-vh1-viacom-series-shift-1202032976/ . March 2, 2017 . March 1, 2017 . . . United States.
  12. Web site: Gennis . Sadie . March 1, 2017 . RuPaul's Drag Race Gets Season 9 Premiere Date – and a New Network! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170301211126/http://www.tvguide.com/news/rupauls-drag-race-gets-season-9-premiere-vh1/ . March 1, 2017 . March 1, 2017 . . . United States.
  13. https://decider.com/2017/11/14/drag-race-producers-fenton-bailey-and-randy-barbato-on-wow-presents-plus-their-new-streaming-service-for-queer-programming/ "‘Drag Race’ Producers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato on WOW Presents Plus, Their New Streaming Service for Queer Programming"
  14. Web site: Spangler . Todd . November 6, 2017 . 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Producers Launch Subscription-Video Service With LGBTQ Content and More . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200902073639/https://variety.com/2017/digital/news/world-of-wonder-svod-rupauls-drag-race-lgbt-original-series-1202606382/ . September 2, 2020 . October 1, 2019 . Variety . en.
  15. News: January 17, 2018 . Bangkok queen Pangina Heals will be hosting Drag Race Thailand . en-GB . Gay Times . January 18, 2018 . January 2, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200102173658/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/97022/bangkok-queen-pangina-heals-will-hosting-drag-race-thailand/ . live .
  16. June 27, 2019 . RuPaul's 'Drag Race Canada' to serve meaty tucks and Canadian bacon . live . . en . https://web.archive.org/web/20190628133753/https://ew.com/tv/2019/06/27/rupauls-drag-race-canada/ . June 28, 2019 . June 28, 2019.
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  18. Web site: Reich . Hannah . April 30, 2021 . Rupaul's Drag Race Down Under: A guide to the Australian version of the drag queen reality TV competition . May 1, 2021 . ABC . July 8, 2021 . 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 . live .
  19. News: Welsh . Daniel . RuPaul's Drag Race producers hint at a British version . June 5, 2018 . June 5, 2018 . . en-GB .
  20. News: Jordan . Dearbail . RuPaul's Drag Race UK in talks with the BBC . en-GB . . June 1, 2018 . April 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210422231351/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44335007 . live .
  21. Web site: January 3, 2021 . RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series Two: When is it on? And everything else you need to know . January 6, 2021 . . January 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210114233721/https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/0034a2c5-91b0-4d82-b616-993a83a36ff5 . live .
  22. Web site: 'Graham Norton and Alan Carr confirmed as celebrity judges for RuPaul's Drag Race UK – series to air on BBC Three in 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190722001947/https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2019/rpdr-judges . July 22, 2019 . December 8, 2019 . . en.
  23. New BBC Three commissions for a new BBC Three channel . October 19, 2018 . October 22, 2018 . . December 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211221102224/https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2021/bbc-three-commissions-tv . live .
  24. Web site: Ramachandran . Naman . 'RuPaul's Drag Race: U.K. Versus The World' to Kick Off Relaunched BBC Three Channel . December 21, 2021 . December 21, 2021 . . December 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211221103417/https://variety.com/2021/tv/global/rupauls-drag-race-uk-versus-the-world-bbc-three-relaunch-1235140639/ . live .
  25. Web site: Ramos . Dino-Ray . World Of Wonder To Launch 'Drag Race Spain' . November 16, 2020 . November 16, 2020 . . November 16, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201116182257/https://deadline.com/2020/11/world-of-wonder-drag-race-spain-1234616055/ . live .
  26. Web site: Supremme de Luxe será la presentadora de 'RuPaul's Drag Race' en España . Vogue Spain . February 15, 2021 . es-ES . February 15, 2021 . July 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210706044445/https://www.vogue.es/living/articulos/supremme-deluxe-presentadora-rupauls-drag-race-espana . live .
  27. Web site: Drag Race España: la lista de las 10 'reinas' concursantes del estreno en Atresplayer Premium . April 26, 2021 . April 26, 2021 . . es-ES . April 28, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210428205408/https://vertele.eldiario.es/noticias/Drag-Race-Espana-lista-10-reinas-concursantes-Atresplayer-Premium_0_2335566432.html . live .
  28. Web site: Oller . Xavi . Atresplayer Premium anuncia un 'All Stars' de 'Drag Race España' después de la tercera temporada . Atresplayer Premium announces an 'All Stars' of 'Drag Race España' after the third season . September 20, 2022 . October 10, 2022 . TVienes . es . October 2, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221002023617/https://www.tvienes.com/2022/atresplayer-premium-anuncia-un-all-stars-de-drag-race-espana-despues-de-la-tercera-temporada/ . live .
  29. Web site: Parente . Luca . Dimitri Cocciuti: così ho portato Drag Race in Italia . December 19, 2021 . September 22, 2022 . NEG Zone . it-IT . September 22, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220922135031/https://www.neg.zone/2021/12/19/drag-race-italia-intervista-al-capo-progetto-dimitri-cocciuti/ . live .
  30. Web site: RuPaul's Drag Race Italia: Tommaso Zorzi, Chiara Francini e Priscilla in giuria . June 30, 2021 . October 20, 2021 . La Repubblica . it . October 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211020151636/https://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli/tv-radio/2021/06/30/news/rupaul_s_drag_race_italia_tommaso_zorzi_chiara_francini_e_priscilla_in_giuria-308322086/ . live .
  31. Web site: Adelino . Saulo . Elenco oficial de Drag Race Italia 2 . Official cast of Drag Race Italia 2 . September 30, 2022 . September 30, 2022 . Draglicious . pt-BR . September 30, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220930151904/https://draglicious.com.br/2022/09/30/elenco-oficial-de-drag-race-italia-2/ . live .
  32. Nolfi . Joey . RuPaul's Drag Race Philippines is on the way . August 16, 2021 . October 20, 2021 . . October 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211012035243/https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-philippines-season-1-announcement-video/ . live .
  33. Web site: Cruz . Dana . Paolo Ballesteros tapped to host 'Drag Race Philippines' . Entertainment Inquirer . July 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712151245/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/456616/paolo-ballesteros-tapped-to-host-drag-race-philippines . July 12, 2022 . July 12, 2022 . live .
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  35. Web site: Sim . Bernardo . 'Drag Race' Producers Announce Brazil, Mexico & Germany Editions . August 9, 2022 . August 9, 2022 . . en . August 9, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220809173614/https://www.out.com/television/2022/8/09/drag-race-producers-announce-brazil-mexico-germany-editions . live .
  36. Web site: Villa . Lucas . Are Mexico & Brazil Finally Getting Their Own 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Spin-Off? . August 9, 2022 . August 9, 2022 . . en-US . August 9, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220809205140/https://remezcla.com/film/rupauls-drag-race-mexico-brazil-spin-off-possibility/ . live .
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  39. Web site: Hailu . Selome . Paramount+ Greenlights Season 3 Of Italian Version Of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' . March 22, 2023 . June 13, 2023 . . en-US .
  40. Web site: Drag Race Italia sbarca su Paramount+ . Drag Race Italia lands on Paramount+ . March 22, 2023 . March 23, 2023 . Agenzia ANSA . it . March 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230323061502/https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/cultura/tv/2023/03/22/tv-drag-race-italia-sbarca-su-paramount_ae65b84e-8b5f-43c5-be24-547913506cdb.html . live .
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  42. Web site: Rowan . Iona . The White Lotus star joins Drag Race Italia for season 3 . June 29, 2023 . October 4, 2023 . . en .
  43. Nolfi . Joey . 'RuPaul's Drag Race' exploring new seasons in India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea . November 14, 2022 . November 14, 2022 . . en . November 14, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221114182938/https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-exploring-new-seasons-india-japan-singapore-south-korea/ . live .
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  49. WorldOfWonder . 1716943354867691949 . G'day, g'day, g'day! Casting is NOW OPEN for #DragRaceDownUnder S4! If you have the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, & Talent it takes to become Down Under's Next Drag Superstar, we want to hear from you! Deadline for submissions is 11/24, apply at http://worldofwonder.com/casting.
  50. WorldOfWonder . 1754563460585992362 . Voltamos, lindas! #DragRaceBrasil Temporada 2 terá estreia MUNDIAL exclusivamente no @wowpresentsplus, o lar de tudo que é #DragRace! Assista à T1 de @dragracebr e #GragHeartsDrag agora no @wowpresentsplus no Brasil e globalmente: https://bit.ly/3uoB2Tg.
  51. Web site: Crave Orders a Fifth Season of its Hit Original Series, CANADA'S DRAG RACE. Bell Media. November 13, 2023.
  52. Web site: Crave Confirms Its Hit Original Series, CANADA'S DRAG RACE, is Returning for a Sixth Season. Bell Media. October 31, 2024.
  53. Web site: 'Drag Race México' Renewed for Season 3 (EXCLUSIVE). Variety . September 5, 2024 . September 5, 2024.
  54. Web site: World of Wonder lines up Drag Race South Africa for streamer WOW Presents Plus .
  55. Web site: verTele!. . Atresmedia anuncia que 'Drag Race' tendrá quinta temporada, aún sin estrenar la cuarta. March 23, 2024. es-ES. March 22, 2024.
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  58. WorldOfWonder . 1719036551995527287 . Calling all queens! Casting for #DragRace Season 17 is happening NOW If you have the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent it takes to becomes America's Next Drag Superstar, we want to hear from you! Apply now at http://worldofwonder.com/casting before 1/5/24.
  59. WorldOfWonder . 1840799682961739827 . Calling all queens! Casting for #DragRace Season 18 beings TODAY If you have the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent it takes to become America's Next Drag Superstar, we want to hear from you! Apply now at http://worldofwonder.com/casting DEADLINE: Dec 6th 2024.
  60. Web site: « Drag Race France » : La prochaine saison sera une édition « All Stars ». fr. 21 November 2024. 20minutes.fr. 21 November 2024. 20 minutes. Fabien. Randanne. “Drag Race France”: The next season will be an “All Stars” edition.
  61. Web site: 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Renewed For Season 17 At MTV; Paramount+ Picks Up 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' For Season 10 . Deadline . Tinoco . Armando . August 16, 2024 . August 17, 2024.
  62. Web site: RuPaul's Drag Race Moving to MTV for Season 15 in January — Full Details . TV Line . Swift . Andy . December 12, 2022 . December 22, 2022 . December 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221212190554/https://tvline.com/2022/12/12/drag-race-season-15-release-date-moving-mtv/ . live .
  63. Web site: Eat, Slay, Love! Crave, World of Wonder, and Blue Ant Studios Announce New Original Series SLAYCATION, from the DRAG RACE Universe. Bell Media. October 11, 2023.

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