Ethermac Exchange:'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' cast revealed, to compete for charity for first time

2025-04-29 12:53:07source:Roland Prestoncategory:News

It's glamour for good in this season's "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars,Ethermac Exchange" as the queens are set to compete for charity for the first time.

The newly announced Season 9 cast of eight "Drag Race" alumni will compete for $200,000, which will be donated to a charity of their choice, Paramount+ announced Tuesday.

"The time has come for drag queens to save the world," RuPaul said in a super-hero-themed cast reveal video on YouTube.

The prize will be provided by The Palette Fund, a private foundation "dedicated to breaking down barriers and advancing social change in communities that are under-resourced and facing significant challenges," according to a press release.

'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' release date

Season 9 of "All Stars" will begin on May 17 on Paramount+ with a two-episode season premiere.

"RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked," the behind-the-scenes companion show to "All Stars," will similarly be available to stream starting May 17.

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'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' cast: Who will compete in Season 9?

  • Angeria Paris VanMicheals, Season 14 (competing for the National Black Justice Collective)
  • Gottmik, Season 13 (competing for Trans Lifeline)
  • Jorgeous, Season 14 (competing for National Alliance of Mental Illness)
  • Nina West, Season 11 (competing for The Trevor Project)
  • Plastique Tiara, Season 11 (competing for The Asian American Foundation)
  • Roxxxy Andrews, Season 5, "All Stars" 2 (competing for Miracle of Love)
  • Shannel, Season 1 (competing for Anxiety and Depression Association of America)
  • Vanessa Vanjie, Season 10-11 (competing for ASPCA)

Like Season 7, the Season 9 cast includes a smaller group of queens, as "Drag Race All Stars" normally features at least 10 contestants.

New episodes of "Drag Race All Stars" will premiere on Fridays.

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