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“RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 18 continues Friday nights at 8/7c on MTV. Tonight (February 13), episode 7 challenges contestants to satirize political ads.

About “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 18

Emmy-winning reality competition series “RuPaul’s Drag Race” invites drag artists from all over the country to perform head-to-head for the chance to win $200,000 and the coveted America’s Next Drag Superstar title. This season, guest judges include the likes of Dove Cameron, Brooke Shields, Atsuko Okatsuka, Law Roach, and Cardi B, each of whom joins the panel alongside regulars Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, Ts Madison, and series creator/executive producer RuPaul.

Episode 7, “Drag Queens For Change,” will air February 13 on MTV. The upcoming installment asks remaining contestants to create and perform bizarre, topical parodies of classic political advertisements. Choreographer Jamal Sims and singer-songwriter Leland guest judge.

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“RuPaul’s Drag Race” airs every Friday night at 8/7c on MTV. Stream the new season with Philo, Fubo, DIRECTV, and Sling.

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Full 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

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