About \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race\u201d<\/p>\n
The Emmy-winning reality competition series, \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race,\u201d puts a group of performers through what fans, judges, and former contestants call \u201cthe Olympics of drag.\u201d 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\u2019s Next Drag Superstar. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Tonight, during episode 5, the first part of \u201cThe Rate-A-Queen Talent Show,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n
Season 18 cast:<\/p>\n
Athena Dion, Briar Blush, Ciara Myst, Darlene Mitchell, DD Fuego, Discord Addams, Jane Don\u2019t, Juicy Love Dion, Kenya Pleaser, Mandy Mango, Mia Starr, Myki Meeks, Nini Coco, Vita VonTesse Starr<\/p>\n
How to watch:<\/p>\n
New episodes of \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race\u201d season 18 air every Friday 8\/7c on MTV. Stream the latest season with Philo, Fubo, DIRECTV, and Sling.<\/p>\n
Philo – Philo offers a free trial, live channels, and on-demand streaming of top shows \u2014 including \u201cThe Boulet Brothers\u2019 Dragula: Titans,\u201d<\/a> \u201cSouth Park,\u201d<\/a> and more. The platform is also running a limited-time discount: new subscribers can save $8 on their first month of Philo Core<\/a> (now $25).<\/p>\n Fubo – Stream MTV, ESPN, ABC, FX, and more with Fubo. The latest promo offers up to $30 off the first subscription month. Pro is now $48.99 ($73.99\/month after promo) and Elite is down to $53.99 (from $83.99\/month). Fubo\u2019s 5-day trial period also comes ad-free.<\/p>\n DIRECTV – New DIRECTV genre packs offer affordable streaming of sports, movies, news, and more. The MyEntertainment plan, starting at $34.99\/month (after 5-day trial), features 60+ channels \u2014 including Bravo, TLC, FX, and more \u2014 as well as the Disney+, Hulu Bundle and HBO Max.<\/p>\n Sling – Sling now offers flexible streaming options, Passes and Select. Outside of the regular monthly subscription, viewers can opt for a live TV day pass starting at $4.99. Alternatively, Select plans begin at $19.99\/month and offer 10+ channels of news and lifestyle. For a limited time, new users can also get half off their first month of Sling Orange + Blue (now $29.99). Stream MTV with the Entertainment Extra<\/a> (additional $6\/month).<\/p>\n Paramount+<\/p>\n Stream “RuPaul’s Drag Race” on Paramount+; plans start at $8.99\/month<\/p>\n![\"Paramount+](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/HP4VVBVB4VHNROF2YRZF3OO6AE.png\")
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