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“RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 18 continues every Friday night at 8/7c on MTV. Tonight (January 30), episode 5 revives “The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show.” This year, however, one group of queens will judge their opposing heat.
About “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
The Emmy-winning reality competition series, “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” puts a group of performers through what fans, judges, and former contestants call “the Olympics of drag.” Throughout the show, cast members face various comedy, design, and live stage challenges coupled with elaborate runways, all in hopes of winning $200,000 and the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar.
Alongside host RuPaul, this season features celebrity guest judges Teyana Taylor, Zara Larsson, Benny Blanco, Dove Cameron, Brooke Shields, Iman, Atsuko Okatsuka, Law Roach, Jamal Sims, Amy Taylor, Annaleigh Ashford, Danielle Pinnock, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Sherman, Leland, and Cardi B, plus panel staples Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, and Ts Madison.
Tonight, during episode 5, the first part of “The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show,” half of the queens will hit the stage with their best numbers, while the other half watch, wait, and offer their ratings. Zara Larson joins the judging table.
Season 18 cast:
Athena Dion, Briar Blush, Ciara Myst, Darlene Mitchell, DD Fuego, Discord Addams, Jane Don’t, Juicy Love Dion, Kenya Pleaser, Mandy Mango, Mia Starr, Myki Meeks, Nini Coco, Vita VonTesse Starr
How to watch:
New episodes of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 18 air every Friday 8/7c on MTV. Stream the latest season with Philo, Fubo, DIRECTV, and Sling.
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Paramount+
Stream “RuPaul’s Drag Race” on Paramount+; plans start at $8.99/month
Viewers can also find all previous seasons of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” available on Paramount+. With plans starting at $8.99/month, register and stream CBS, MTV, Comedy Central, and BET series, as well as live sports, movies, and more. Select Paramount+ Premium ($12.99/month) to unlock Showtime releases and ad-free streaming.
Sneak peek: