Your S18E07 “Drag Queens for Change” Preview

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Our queens take on political ads in tonight round of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18. Here’s your S18E07 “Drag Queens for Change” preview.

Published Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:37:07 -0600 by Ray Flook

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Article Summary
RuPaul’s Drag Race S18E07 challenges queens to create hilarious political ad parodies for the main stage.
Athena Dion triumphed in last week’s lip sync, while Ciara Myst became the latest queen to sashay away.
Celebrity guest judges Jamal Sims and Leland join RuPaul and the regular panel for this week’s judging.
Meet the S18 queens, including returning dynasties and new faces vying for the Drag Race crown.

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By the time the smoke cleared on last week’s round of MTV’s RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18, a tale of two lip syncs was told. Athena Dion and Jane Don’t were the top two, taking on “Jerkin'” by Amyl and the Sniffers – with Athena Dion walking away $5000 richer. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Ciara Myst and Myki Meeks were in the bottom two. While it might not have been cash, Myki Meeks walked away from “Toxic” by Britney Spears, able to return this week. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case for Ciara Myst. That brings us to our preview for S18E07: “Drag Queens for Change,” where our queens offer their unique takes on political ads. Here’s a look at what you can expect tonight, a look back to last week, and much more!

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Drag Race S18E07: “Drag Queens for Change” Preview

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Episode 7: “Drag Queens for Change” – The queens are tasked with creating twisted parodies of political ads; choreographer Jamal Sims (Aladdin) and singer-songwriter Leland guest judge.

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Get to Know Your Season 18 Queens! (UPDATED)

Returning this season to rule the roost are RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, and Ts Madison. Now, here’s a rundown of MTV’s RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18’s 14 queens and their respective backstories, followed by the “Ruveal” video that was released, which includes interviews with each of the queens. In addition, the Emmy Award-winning aftershow RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked will premiere immediately following (9:30 PM ET/PT) on MTV, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the backstage drama as the queens anxiously await their fate.

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Athena Dion – Miami, FL | @athenadion Named after the Greek goddess, Athena Dion brings legendary energy wherever she goes. A talented hostess and prolific drag mother, she has built a dynasty spanning Miami and Mykonos, Greece, counting Morphine Love Dion and Plane Jane among her drag daughters. This season, Athena makes Drag Race herstory alongside Juicy Love Dion, marking the first-ever mother/daughter duo to compete together.

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Darlene Mitchell – Los Angeles, CA | @itsdarlenebtw A country, camp queen, Darlene Mitchell blends soap opera glamour with Midwestern trailer trash panache. Known for her signature Peg Bundy-style hair, she originally hails from Greentown, Indiana, and once performed under the name Trash. After 10 years in drag– but a 5 year hiatus from the performance circuit– Darlene comes to the competition to see if RuPaul and the main stage can coax her back out of her bedroom once more.

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Discord Addams – St. Petersburg, FL | @discordxaddams Who’s ready for a little chaos? Discord Addams is a high-fashion punk rock maximalist, serving looks packed with safety pins, studs, and unapologetic attitude. Known for playing guitar in a punk rock band, Discord brings a dark, raw energy to the stage. Her ultimate goal: to trade the mosh pit for the runway and become a bona fide drag rock star.

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Jane Don’t – Seattle, WA | @heyjanedont Inspired by old-school funny ladies like Bette Midler and Joan Rivers, Jane is a comedy queen serving up sharp jokes and even sharper shoulder pads. Counting as her drag sisters both Bosco (Drag Race Season 14 and All Stars 10) and Irene The Alien (Drag Race Season 15 and All Stars 10), Jane Don’t walks into the competition ready to make her own mark – and make the other queens sweat.

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Juicy Love Dion – Miami, FL | @thejuicylove Small in size, colossal in talent, Juicy Love Dion turns every performance into a masterclass in dance. Self-described as “Miami’s Afro-Cuban dancing doll,” Juicy brings energy, precision, and flair to every stage she steps on. A proud member of the Dion Dynasty, she’s the drag daughter of Morphine Love Dion, and technically the drag granddaughter of fellow competitor Athena Dion– proving that in the Dion Dynasty, the juice flows through every generation.

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Kenya Pleaser – Sumter, SC | @kenyapleaser This Southern showstopper is already serving you the answer to the question in her name: Can you please her? Only if you can handle all this auntie energy and attitude! A celebrated Lizzo impersonator, Kenya mixes heart, humor, and high energy performances that get the crowd on their feet. Kenya is here to show the world that Southern charm, curves, and confidence are a winning combination.

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Mia Starr – West Palm Beach, FL | @theofficialmiastarr Mia Starr is a 90s/early 2000s hip-hop dancing diva bringing urban style, sharp choreography, and powerhouse personality to the main stage. A talented backup dancer with world tour credits for Rihanna and Britney and a Super Bowl performance with J Lo, she started drag 17 years ago, took a 14-year break to chase her dance career, and now she’s back – ready to shine front and center.

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Myki Meeks – Orlando, FL | @myki.meeks “Gorgeously stupid, and stupidly gorgeous,” Myki Meeks is Orlando’s dynamic theatrical powerhouse. A self-described “recovering theater kid,” Myki blends glamour with camp, lights up the room as a host, and is known back home for her quick wit and ease with a microphone. A talented actress and consummate performer, Myki brings a stage presence that will keep the competition on its toes.

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Nini Coco – Denver, CO | @theninicoco A high-energy, high-fashion diva from the Mile High City, Nini Coco is equal parts theatrical and fierce. A skilled costume designer, she blends conceptual looks with show-stopping performances. Having quit her day job as a mechanical engineer, she’s here to prove that trading blueprints for sequins is a risk worth taking – because in her world, it’s all or nothing.

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Vita VonTesse Starr – Montgomery, AL | @vitavontessestarr Calling herself “Queen V,” Vita VonTesse Starr is a pageant powerhouse and an icon of opulence. Hailing from the famed Starr drag family, she’s a multi-titleholder who brings elegance, precision, and a flair for the dramatic to every performance. Vita handcrafts show-stopping looks that match her stage presence, making her a formidable competitor in any sewing challenges.

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Other famous faces set to appear this season include Teyana Taylor, Benny Blanco, Law Roach, Jamal Sims, Dove Cameron, Zara Larsson, Brooke Shields, Iman, Atsuko Okatsuka, Amy Taylor, Annaleigh Ashford, Danielle Pinnock, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Sherman, and Leland. Our queens are competing for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar,” as well as an official makeup collaboration with Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics and a cash prize of $200,000, during the 18th season.

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