Start your engines! 🎉 RuPaul’s Drag Race is returning for its 18th season, and the first trailer has just dropped — alongside a fabulous lineup of guest judges ready to sashay their way onto the judging panel.
Set to premiere via MTV on Friday, 2 January, the new season will once again feature returning judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, and Ts Madison — plus a glittering list of pop culture icons joining as guest judges throughout the season.
Among the high-profile names taking a seat at the judges’ table this year are:
🎤 Celebrity Guest Judges:
- Cardi B – The “Am I the Drama?” rapper will appear in the season premiere.
- Teyana Taylor – The stylish Battle After Another singer brings bold fashion and performance energy.
- Zara Larsson – Sweden’s pop princess and Midnight Sun star lends her musical flair.
- Benny Blanco – Hitmaker and partner of Selena Gomez is set to serve sound AND style.
- Dove Cameron – Singer, actor, and former Disney star joins the judging panel.
- Brooke Shields – Legendary actress and model, bringing decades of industry knowledge.
- Iman – Fashion royalty. Need we say more?
- Atsuko Okatsuka – The stand-up comic known for her unique vibe is bringing the laughs.
- Law Roach – Celebrity stylist and fashion icon with an eye for detail and drama.
- Jamal Sims – Long-time choreographer returns with moves to match the queens.
- Amy Taylor (Amyl and the Sniffers) – Aussie punk energy meets the runway!
- Annaleigh Ashford – Tony-winning talent and stage icon joins the panel.
- Danielle Pinnock – Ghosts star is ready to bring her charm to the competition.
- Julianne Nicholson – Recently seen in Hacks, she’ll bring acting insights to the table.
- Sarah Sherman – SNL’s quirky queen of comedy comes to slay.
- Leland – Songwriter extraordinaire brings musical expertise to the competition.
The Race Begins Anew
With a diverse and dynamic lineup of guest judges, Season 18 promises to be another unmissable season of fierce fashion, unforgettable lip-syncs, and powerful moments of self-expression.
Stay tuned for the Battle of the Queens as a new group of drag artists competes for the coveted title of America’s Next Drag Superstar.
