'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' cast revealed, to compete for charity for first time-InfoExpress
It's glamour for good in this season's "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars," 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.