After 15 seasons of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and 13 international spinoffs, the franchise has launched the careers of over 400 fierce drag queens. As those performers grow their careers, a select lucky few are granted the opportunity to return to the competition to compete on the Paramount+ sister series: “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.”
So far the world has seen eight seasons of “All Stars,” with winners that include Alaska, Trixie Mattel, Shea Couleé, and Kylie Sonique Love. Given the wild success of the franchise, it’s safe to assume that plenty more fan favorites will be making return trips to the mainstage for more “All Stars” seasons. With only a few spots available for each iteration, here are 10 queens who simply must be invited back to the show for their chance at a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame.
See‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ season 8 episode 8 recap: ‘You’re a Winner Baby!
So far the world has seen eight seasons of “All Stars,” with winners that include Alaska, Trixie Mattel, Shea Couleé, and Kylie Sonique Love. Given the wild success of the franchise, it’s safe to assume that plenty more fan favorites will be making return trips to the mainstage for more “All Stars” seasons. With only a few spots available for each iteration, here are 10 queens who simply must be invited back to the show for their chance at a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame.
See‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ season 8 episode 8 recap: ‘You’re a Winner Baby!
- 7/2/2023
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars has had its fair share of queens try to snatch the crown and the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar." RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars is the battle of seasoned queens for that coveted spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame.
When RuPaul's Drag Race queens return, they look for different things.
Some want the prize money, some like the notoriety of winning, and others want a chance at redemption. Their legacy can make or break on their return to the main stage.
Over 62 queens have returned to All Stars, but there's still a vast list of queens yet to be invited.
Between the mainline series and the many international editions, plenty of queens could get the call to compete for another shot at the crown. And we're not just talking about the "Vs. The World" competitions either.
Below, we've scoured through the cast...
When RuPaul's Drag Race queens return, they look for different things.
Some want the prize money, some like the notoriety of winning, and others want a chance at redemption. Their legacy can make or break on their return to the main stage.
Over 62 queens have returned to All Stars, but there's still a vast list of queens yet to be invited.
Between the mainline series and the many international editions, plenty of queens could get the call to compete for another shot at the crown. And we're not just talking about the "Vs. The World" competitions either.
Below, we've scoured through the cast...
- 3/29/2023
- by Justin Carreiro
- TVfanatic
In the six seasons of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” so far, we’ve seen dozens of queens return to the main stage to claim the crown they previously couldn’t, resulting in seven freshly combed wigs now bearing the weight of their sparkling tiara. (See the winner’s list.) But earning a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame isn’t the only reason why a queen might return. Some came back from early seasons to remind the audience of their talent and others jumped right back into it in the hopes of earning redemption from the sins of their first season. Now, as we look forward to the casting for Season 7 of the VH1/Paramount+ spin-off, we speculate at the reasons why these queens from each of the show’s 13 seasons might walk into the Werk Room one more time, all of which have not yet made it back.
- 10/30/2021
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Natalie Cole, the Grammy-winning R&B singer who passed away at age 65 last week, did not mind watching other performers take on her biggest hits. In fact, during one memorable episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race," she acted as a guest judge and watched drag queen Dida Ritz absolutely mesmerize with a lip-sync version of "This Will Be." It is astonishing television and Natalie knew it. Get More: Logo TV In the clip, Dida Ritz is competing against another contestant named The Princess. The two contestants who receive the lowest scores during the episode's main challenge are ordered to "lip-sync for their lives." As you can see, that's what Dida Ritz did. Rip to the legendary Natalie Cole. ...
- 1/4/2016
- by Louis Virtel
- Hitfix
"Lip Sync Battle," the Spike TV series based on the celebrity lip-sync duels from Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show," is officially renewed for a second season. Lip-syncing is always good for a silly viral moment, but let's not forget that there's a semi-serious art to doing it well. And while we're at it, let's point out that "RuPaul's Drag Race" is the real HQ for lip-sync sorcery on cable. The premise of "Lip Sync Battle" is that a bunch of celebrities acting like drunken karaoke acts is a riot. Sometimes the juxtaposition of a movie star and a pop song is very funny: Take, for instance, Paul Rudd's seriously impressive work with Tina Turner's "Better Be Good to Me" on "The Tonight Show." Not only did he memorize Turner's every spastic vocal moment, he also lived up to her grit with an impassioned performance. It was comedy, but...
- 4/22/2015
- by Louis Virtel
- Hitfix
Washington -- America's Next Drag Superstar does not look like the other drag superstars. When season 4 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" began, Sharon Needles stood out. In a reality show competition about drag queens, this isn't very easy to do.
Sharon Needles was crowned winner of "Drag Race" in late April. Since then her calendar has filled up with drag appearances, plays, photo shoots, parties and more. The drag star from Pittsburgh via Iowa has more in common with artists like Marilyn Manson than the show's namesake. Appealing to an under-served community of punks and freaks, Needles has the potential to become this generation's Elvira.
Needles, along with "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 4 contestants Phi Phi O'Hara and Dida Ritz will be performing at Town this Friday, coinciding with Capital Pride.
Needles spoke to The Huffington Post about her new title, love of Pittsburgh, new cars and more.
The Huffington Post: Are you still living in Pittsburgh?...
Sharon Needles was crowned winner of "Drag Race" in late April. Since then her calendar has filled up with drag appearances, plays, photo shoots, parties and more. The drag star from Pittsburgh via Iowa has more in common with artists like Marilyn Manson than the show's namesake. Appealing to an under-served community of punks and freaks, Needles has the potential to become this generation's Elvira.
Needles, along with "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 4 contestants Phi Phi O'Hara and Dida Ritz will be performing at Town this Friday, coinciding with Capital Pride.
Needles spoke to The Huffington Post about her new title, love of Pittsburgh, new cars and more.
The Huffington Post: Are you still living in Pittsburgh?...
- 6/6/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
As we enter the final days of this season of RuPaul's Drag Race, we have been hit with a curveball from Ms. RuPaul herself: No queen has been crowned. If you watched the last episode, you know that RuPaul has decided to let the fans decide who becomes "America's Next Drag Superstar" by voting via Twitter (#DragRace) or Facebook. RuPaul tweeted the reasoning behind this move, stating, "Last year shady queens leaked the winner. This time we're keeping it secret till the very last moment." In defense of what many are calling a publicity stunt to hike up ratings and build upon the momentum of this season, I say, "Bravo, Ru." The final queens are Phi Phi O'hara, Chad Michael, and the now-infamous (and Lady Gaga's personal favorite) Sharon Needles.
But wait! There is something a little fishy about two of these queens and their politics: They may have made racist comments.
But wait! There is something a little fishy about two of these queens and their politics: They may have made racist comments.
- 4/25/2012
- by Zach Stafford
- Aol TV.
When it comes to Chicago-based drag queen Dida Ritz, what you see is, more or less, what you get.
The popular Logo reality competition series "RuPaul's Drag Race" has become virtually synonymous with the sort of side-eyed spiciness stereotypically ascribed to the modern drag performer's persona. Its weekly "Untucked" web feature consists of the queen-on-queen altercations that don't make the main episode's final cut. But throughout the season, Dida was one of a number of contestants who preferred, instead, to stay out of dramas and instead focus on bringing her best effort to the stage each week.
Though Dida was eliminated at the end of the show's ninth episode, this queen, the child of a pastor, is hardly one to hold a grudge. She has emerged from her stint on the Logo series ready and raring for her next adventure. HuffPost Chicago recently spoke with the budding drag diva.
"Frock The Vote,...
The popular Logo reality competition series "RuPaul's Drag Race" has become virtually synonymous with the sort of side-eyed spiciness stereotypically ascribed to the modern drag performer's persona. Its weekly "Untucked" web feature consists of the queen-on-queen altercations that don't make the main episode's final cut. But throughout the season, Dida was one of a number of contestants who preferred, instead, to stay out of dramas and instead focus on bringing her best effort to the stage each week.
Though Dida was eliminated at the end of the show's ninth episode, this queen, the child of a pastor, is hardly one to hold a grudge. She has emerged from her stint on the Logo series ready and raring for her next adventure. HuffPost Chicago recently spoke with the budding drag diva.
"Frock The Vote,...
- 4/5/2012
- by Joseph Erbentraut
- Huffington Post
It was time to "Frock The Vote" as "RuPaul's Drag Race" (Mon., 10 p.m. Et on Logo) got into the spirit of the 2012 Presidential Race with a politics-themed challenge.
However, campaigning for the Wig Party nomination Phi Phi O'Hara seriously offended Latrice Royale and Dida Ritz.
Guest judge Dan Savage asked Phi Phi which one of her fellow drag queens she'd choose as her running mate and why.
"I think it's so great that the help" said Phi Phi, gesturing toward her black competitors, "can sit there and compete alongside me. So I'd definitely like to say, my help: Dida Ritz!"
As Phi Phi continued on her highly questionable way, Ritz could be seen mouthing her outraged response and Royale looked thunderous. Meanwhile, Savage's jaw literally dropped.
"Did she just call me 'the help?'" asked Ritz. For her part, an angry Royale said "I'm from Compton. I'll whoop your...
However, campaigning for the Wig Party nomination Phi Phi O'Hara seriously offended Latrice Royale and Dida Ritz.
Guest judge Dan Savage asked Phi Phi which one of her fellow drag queens she'd choose as her running mate and why.
"I think it's so great that the help" said Phi Phi, gesturing toward her black competitors, "can sit there and compete alongside me. So I'd definitely like to say, my help: Dida Ritz!"
As Phi Phi continued on her highly questionable way, Ritz could be seen mouthing her outraged response and Royale looked thunderous. Meanwhile, Savage's jaw literally dropped.
"Did she just call me 'the help?'" asked Ritz. For her part, an angry Royale said "I'm from Compton. I'll whoop your...
- 3/27/2012
- by Catherine Lawson
- Huffington Post
It was time to "Frock The Vote" as "RuPaul's Drag Race" (Mon., 10 p.m. Et on Logo) got into the spirit of the 2012 Presidential Race with a politics-themed challenge.
However, campaigning for the Wig Party nomination Phi Phi O'Hara seriously offended Latrice Royale and Dida Ritz.
Guest judge Dan Savage asked Phi Phi which one of her fellow drag queens she'd choose as her running mate and why.
"I think it's so great that the help" said Phi Phi, gesturing toward her black competitors, "can sit there and compete alongside me. So I'd definitely like to say, my help: Dida Ritz!"
As Phi Phi continued on her highly questionable way, Ritz could be seen mouthing her outraged response and Royale looked thunderous. Meanwhile, Savage's jaw literally dropped.
"Did she just call me 'the help?'" asked Ritz. For her part, an angry Royale said, "I'm from Compton. I'll whoop your...
However, campaigning for the Wig Party nomination Phi Phi O'Hara seriously offended Latrice Royale and Dida Ritz.
Guest judge Dan Savage asked Phi Phi which one of her fellow drag queens she'd choose as her running mate and why.
"I think it's so great that the help" said Phi Phi, gesturing toward her black competitors, "can sit there and compete alongside me. So I'd definitely like to say, my help: Dida Ritz!"
As Phi Phi continued on her highly questionable way, Ritz could be seen mouthing her outraged response and Royale looked thunderous. Meanwhile, Savage's jaw literally dropped.
"Did she just call me 'the help?'" asked Ritz. For her part, an angry Royale said, "I'm from Compton. I'll whoop your...
- 3/27/2012
- by Catherine Lawson
- Aol TV.
Note: Do not read on if you have not seen Season 4, Episode 3 of "RuPaul's Drag Race."
Latrice Royale is sad to see that all of her girls are gone from "RuPaul's Drag Race" and Princess, as the shantayed queen, is given the honor of wiping Lashauwn's lipstick message off the mirror. She says she had fun lip-syncing for her life, Even though being in the bottom two was awful. She thinks Jiggly deserved to be there instead of her and I'm pretty sure she says that in front of Jiggly.
Anyway, ohhhh, gurl. We got SheMail. Ru says if you want to live forever, you can be a champion. Then she drops some more song titles in her spiel, which she notes, are all available on iTunes.
"This mini-challenge, we're going to do something for someone else," says Ru, who's clad in a watercolor-inspired shirt. She wants to show the...
Latrice Royale is sad to see that all of her girls are gone from "RuPaul's Drag Race" and Princess, as the shantayed queen, is given the honor of wiping Lashauwn's lipstick message off the mirror. She says she had fun lip-syncing for her life, Even though being in the bottom two was awful. She thinks Jiggly deserved to be there instead of her and I'm pretty sure she says that in front of Jiggly.
Anyway, ohhhh, gurl. We got SheMail. Ru says if you want to live forever, you can be a champion. Then she drops some more song titles in her spiel, which she notes, are all available on iTunes.
"This mini-challenge, we're going to do something for someone else," says Ru, who's clad in a watercolor-inspired shirt. She wants to show the...
- 2/14/2012
- by Jaimie Etkin
- Aol TV.
Note: Do not read on if you have not seen Season 4, Episode 2 of "RuPaul's Drag Race."
We kick things off with a whole lot of shade for Jiggly Caliente, who nearly went home last week. In memoriam of the first queen to go, Alisa, apparently Jiggly deemed to necessary to wear a slashed, off-the-shoulder top a la Sammi on "Jersey Shore."
Jiggly is worried that the other queens are doing more than just reading her: "I feel like there's a target in the back of my head and all these bitches are trying to assassinate me," she says.
But ooh, gurl: We got SheMail. Ru's come to pump up the girls and says it's time for some necessary roughness (just don't hurt the face).
For the mini-challenge, the queens have to literally make asses of themselves. They have 30 minutes to use a whole lot of foam, packing peanuts and the...
We kick things off with a whole lot of shade for Jiggly Caliente, who nearly went home last week. In memoriam of the first queen to go, Alisa, apparently Jiggly deemed to necessary to wear a slashed, off-the-shoulder top a la Sammi on "Jersey Shore."
Jiggly is worried that the other queens are doing more than just reading her: "I feel like there's a target in the back of my head and all these bitches are trying to assassinate me," she says.
But ooh, gurl: We got SheMail. Ru's come to pump up the girls and says it's time for some necessary roughness (just don't hurt the face).
For the mini-challenge, the queens have to literally make asses of themselves. They have 30 minutes to use a whole lot of foam, packing peanuts and the...
- 2/7/2012
- by Jaimie Etkin
- Aol TV.
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