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RuPaul's Drag Race, an American reality competition television program, premiered in 2009 and documents host RuPaul's search for "America's Next Drag Superstar". Its success has led to the creation of a franchise including RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars; international spin-off series including British and Australian and New Zealand versions hosted by RuPaul; Chilean, Thai, Canadian, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French, Philippine, Belgian, Swedish, Mexican, Brazilian, German and South African localizations; international "vs. the World" competitions hosted in the UK, Canada and the Philippines; and All Stars adaptations in Spain and France. 224 contestants have appeared on the original American series over seventeen seasons; 83 past contestants have returned to compete on All Stars; and another 461 contestants have appeared across the international editions of the show.

The original series has crowned seventeen winners. In addition, in nine seasons of All Stars, ten queens have won entry into the "Drag Race Hall of Fame"—Chad Michaels, Alaska, Trixie Mattel, Monét X Change, Trinity the Tuck, Shea Couleé, Kylie Sonique Love, Jimbo, Angeria Paris VanMicheals, Ginger Minj —and one, Jinkx Monsoon, has been crowned the "Queen of All Queens", becoming the first contestant to win two different seasons in the franchise.
Most competitors have been cisgender gay men, although several contestants came out as trans women on the show, while others entered the competition already out and at various stages in their transitions. Monica Beverly Hillz, who came out as a trans woman during season 5, said in a 2013 interview that the show does not require contestants to identify as male and that transgender women can participate if they consider themselves drag artists.[1] However, in 2018, RuPaul told The Guardian that he would "probably not" allow a transgender contestant who had "really transitioned" to compete[2] and later compared transgender drag performers to doping athletes.[3] RuPaul has since apologized for those comments.[4][5]
Kylie Sonique Love, who made history as the first contestant to come out as trans on the show, during the season 2 reunion episode, became the first out trans woman to win a U.S. version of the show when she was inducted into the "Hall of Fame" in All Stars 6.[6] However, Angele Anang was the first openly trans woman to win a season in the entire franchise, after she emerged victorious on Thailand season 2.[7] The two have been followed by Vanessa Van Cartier (Holland season 2),[8] Sasha Colby (season 15),[9] and Captivating Katkat (Philippines season 2).[10] On season 13, Gottmik became the first openly trans man to compete on the show.[11] She has been followed by Denim (Canada season 4).[12] On UK series 3, Victoria Scone became the first cis woman to compete on the show.[13] She has been followed by Clover Bish (España season 3) and Pandora Nox (Germany season 1), the latter of whom became the first cis woman to win a season of Drag Race.[14] On season 14, Maddy Morphosis became the first cisgender heterosexual man to compete.[15]
As of 2025[update], Jujubee, Alexis Mateo, Eureka O'Hara, and Ginger Minj have appeared more than any other contestants on Drag Race, competing on four different seasons each. Several other queens have competed on three seasons, including Shangela (the first to do so), Gia Gunn, Latrice Royale, Manila Luzon, Pandora Boxx, Yara Sofia, Mo Heart, Monét X Change, Shea Couleé, Trinity the Tuck, Ra'Jah O'Hara, Silky Nutmeg Ganache, Jimbo, Mayhem Miller, Scarlet Envy, Pakita, Roxxxy Andrews, Shannel, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, Cheryl Hole, Kennedy Davenport, Lemon, Alyssa Edwards, Aja, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Jorgeous, and Soa de Muse.
As of 2025[update], six previous contestants have died. Season 2 contestant Sahara Davenport died of heart failure in 2012, at age 27.[16] Davenport was in a long-term relationship with season 3 contestant Manila Luzon at the time. Season 8 and All Stars 3 contestant Chi Chi DeVayne died of complications from scleroderma and pneumonia in 2020, at age 34.[17][18] UK series 2 contestant Cherry Valentine died by suicide in 2022, at age 28.[19] Thailand season 2 contestant Bandit died in 2023, at age 38.[20] UK series 1 Winner and All Stars 7 contestant The Vivienne died in 2025, at age 32.[21] RuPaul’s Drag Race series 4 and All Stars 6 contestant Jiggly Caliente died in 2025, at age 44. She also co-hosted Drag Race Philippines. [22]
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RuPaul's Drag Race and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
The original series RuPaul's Drag Race has crowned seventeen winners: BeBe Zahara Benet, Tyra Sanchez, Raja Gemini, Sharon Needles, Jinkx Monsoon, Bianca Del Rio, Violet Chachki, Bob the Drag Queen, Sasha Velour, Aquaria, Yvie Oddly, Jaida Essence Hall, Symone, Willow Pill, Sasha Colby, Nymphia Wind, and Onya Nurve.
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, a spin-off series in which past contestants return to compete for a spot in the Drag Race "Hall of Fame", premiered in 2012. There have been nine seasons and ten winners, the result of a tie in the fourth season. The winners, in chronological order, are: Chad Michaels, Alaska, Trixie Mattel, Monét X Change and Trinity the Tuck, Shea Couleé, Kylie Sonique Love, Jinkx Monsoon, Jimbo, Angeria Paris VanMicheals, and Ginger Minj.
RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race
Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
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The contestant won the season, episode, or special.
The contestant was voted Miss Congeniality of the season.
RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race is a spin-off show which premiered April 24, 2020 on VH1.[23][24] It featured a total of 12 celebrities over four episodes and were mentored by returning RuPaul's Drag Race contestants with their drag transformation. The winner of each episode gets to donate the prize to a charity of their choice which raised $210,000 across 11 various charities. The second season consisted of nine celebrities competing weekly in "Lip Sync Extravanganza" for the chance to win $100,000 for their charity of choice.[25]
RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-slay Spectacular
RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-slay Spectacular is a holiday television special, which aired on VH1 on December 7, 2018.[26][27]
RuPaul's Drag U
From 2010 to 2012, Logo aired a spin-off to Drag Race entitled RuPaul's Drag U. The series saw members of the public receive drag-inspired makeovers from selected memorable contestants from Drag Race.
RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars
RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars premiered on August 16, 2024. It features previous competitors from the American, Belgian, Brazilian, British, Canadian, Down Under, French, German, Italian, Mexican, Philippine, and Swedish editions of the franchise. It has crowned one winner: Alyssa Edwards.
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The contestant won the season.
The contestant was voted the local equivalent of Miss Congeniality either on or off screen.
The contestant was removed from the competition due to medical reasons.
The contestant came back to compete after being either removed or eliminated in a previous season.
The contestant quit the competition.
The contestant was disqualified.
† indicates that the contestant is deceased.
Canada's Drag Race
Canada's Drag Race premiered in 2020. It has crowned five winners: Priyanka, Icesis Couture, Gisèle Lullaby, Venus, and The Virgo Queen.
Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World
Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World premiered in November 2022. It is the second season, following UK vs. the World, to feature returning contestants from across the international installments of the franchise.[28][29][30] The first season is the fourth, following The Switch 2, All Stars 3 and All Stars 7, to feature a previous Drag Race winner competing again.
Along with contestants from the Canadian edition, it also features competitors from the American, British, Down Under, and French franchises. It has crowned two winners: Ra'Jah O'Hara and Lemon.
Drag Race Belgique
Drag Race Belgique premiered in 2023. It has crowned two winners: Drag Couenne and Alvilda.
Drag Race Brasil
Drag Race Brasil premiered in 2023. It has crowned one winner: Organzza.
Drag Race Down Under
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under premiered in 2021, and later became known as Drag Race Down Under. It was the first series in the franchise to cast competitors from multiple countries, with queens coming from Australia and New Zealand. It has crowned four winners: Kita Mean, Spankie Jackzon, Isis Avis Loren, and Lazy Susan.
Drag Race España
Drag Race España premiered in 2021. It has crowned four winners: Carmen Farala, Sharonne, Pitita, and Le Cocó.
Drag Race España All Stars
Drag Race España All Stars premiered in 2024. It featured previous competitors from Drag Race España and has crowned one winner: Drag Sethlas.
Drag Race France
Drag Race France premiered in 2022. Its third season is the fifth, after The Switch 2, All Stars 3, All Stars 7, and Canada vs. the World 1, to feature a previous Drag Race winner returning to compete again. It has crowned three winners: Paloma, Keiona, and Le Filip.
Drag Race France All Stars
Drag Race France All Stars premiered in 2025. It featured previous competitors from Drag Race France.
Drag Race Germany
Drag Race Germany premiered in 2023. It is the second series in the franchise after Down Under to cast competitors from multiple countries, with queens coming from Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. It has crowned one winner: Pandora Nox.
Drag Race Holland
Drag Race Holland premiered in 2020. It has crowned two winners: Envy Peru and Vanessa Van Cartier.
Drag Race Italia
Drag Race Italia premiered in 2021. It has crowned three winners: Elecktra Bionic, La Diamond, and Lina Galore.
Drag Race México
Drag Race México debuted in 2023. It has crowned two winners: Cristian Peralta and Leexa Fox.
Drag Race Philippines
Drag Race Philippines premiered in 2022. It has crowned three winners: Precious Paula Nicole, Captivating Katkat and Maxie.
Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale
Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale premiered in 2025. It is the fourth series, following UK vs. the World, Canada vs. the World, and Global All Stars to feature returning contestants from across the international installments of the franchise.
Along with contestants from the Philippine edition, it also features competitors from the American, Belgian, British, Canadian, Down Under, French, and Thai franchises.
Drag Race Sverige
Drag Race Sverige premiered in 2023. It has crowned one winner: Admira Thunderpussy.
Drag Race Thailand
Drag Race Thailand premiered in 2018. It has crowned three winners: Natalia Pliacam, Angele Anang and Frankie Wonga.
RuPaul's Drag Race UK
RuPaul's Drag Race UK premiered in 2019. It has crowned six winners: The Vivienne, Lawrence Chaney, Krystal Versace, Danny Beard, Ginger Johnson, and Kyran Thrax.
RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World
RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World premiered in 2022. Like All Stars, this season featured previous contestants returning to compete again but, in a first for the franchise, contestants from different international versions were asked to participate. Along with contestants from the British edition, it also features competitors from the American, Canadian, Down Under, Dutch, French, Philippine, Spanish, and Thai editions. It has crowned two winners: Blu Hydrangea and Tia Kofi.
The Switch Drag Race
The Switch Drag Race premiered in 2015. The first season featured competitors from Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. The second featured competitors from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, France, Mexico, Spain, and the United States. It has crowned two winners: Luz Violeta and Miss Leona.
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Deaths
- October 1, 2012 – Sahara Davenport, RuPaul's Drag Race season two contestant (b. 1984)[16]
- August 20, 2020 – Chi Chi DeVayne, RuPaul's Drag Race season eight and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season three contestant (b. 1985)[17]
- September 18, 2022 – Cherry Valentine, RuPaul's Drag Race UK series two contestant (b. 1993)[19]
- December 26, 2023 – Bandit, Drag Race Thailand season two contestant (b. 1985)[20]
- January 3, 2025 – The Vivienne, RuPaul's Drag Race UK series one winner and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season seven contestant (b. 1992)[21]
- April 27, 2025 – Jiggly Caliente, RuPaul's Drag Race season four and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season six contestant, Drag Race Philippines judge (b. 1980)[22]
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Notes
- Veruschka Levels is originally from Cebu City, Philippines.
- Genie is originally from California, United States.
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