‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ to Introduce Exciting Change for Landmark 10th Season
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RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars is gearing up for its monumental 10th season with a substantial format overhaul. In this season, a record-breaking 18 returning contestants – the most extensive lineup in the show’s history – will partake in the inaugural “Tournament of All Stars,” spanning across 12 thrilling episodes. The new format will see the queens segmented into three groups of six, each vying in their own bracket over three episodes. At the culmination of each bracket, the top three performers with the highest scores will advance to the semi-finals. Here, they will face off against the top competitors from the other groups in another round of fierce competition spread over two episodes. Ultimately, the tournament will culminate in a sensational Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown grand finale, where the finalists will vie for a grand prize of $200,000 and a revered spot in the prestigious Drag Race Hall of Fame.
The stellar lineup for the “Tournament of All Stars” includes a diverse array of queens, such as Acid Betty (Season 8), Aja (Season 9, All Stars 3), Alyssa Hunter (Season 14), Bosco (Season 14), Cynthia Lee Fontaine (Season 8, Season 9), Daya Betty (Season 14), Deja Skye (Season 14), Denali (Season 13), Ginger Minj (Season 7, All Stars 2, All Stars 6), Irene the Alien (Season 15), Jorgeous (Season 14, All Stars 9), Kerri Colby (Season 14), Lydia B Kollins (Season 17), Mistress Isabelle Brooks (Season 15), Nicole Paige Brooks (Season 2), Olivia Lux (Season 13), Phoenix (Season 3), and Tina Burner (Season 13). Season 14 boasts a strong presence with six contestants, including standout performers Daya Betty and Bosco. Additionally, seasoned veterans Nicole Paige Brooks and Phoenix are making a comeback to the main stage after an absence of over a decade, adding to the excitement of the upcoming season.
Notably, Lydia B Kollins will be fresh from her stint on Season 17, where a new champion, Onya Nurve, was crowned just last week. Previous Drag Race All Stars winners enshrined in the Drag Race Hall of Fame include illustrious names like Chad Michaels, Alaska, Trixie Mattel, Trinity the Tuck/Monet X Change, Shea Coulee, Kylie Sonique Love, Jinkx Monsoon, Jimbo, and Angeria Paris VanMichaels. Viewers can catch all the exhilarating All Star action when Season 10 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars premieres on Friday, May 9 at 12 a.m. ET/9 p.m. PT Thursday on Paramount+.
As the anticipation builds for the electrifying 10th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, fans are eagerly awaiting the thrilling new “Tournament of All Stars” format that is set to elevate the competition to unprecedented heights. With a stellar lineup of returning queens and a lucrative grand prize up for grabs, the stage is set for a season filled with fierce lip sync battles, creative challenges, and unforgettable moments that will captivate audiences worldwide.
The revamped format promises to inject fresh energy and excitement into the celebrated franchise, offering fans a unique viewing experience and providing the contestants with an opportunity to showcase their skills and charisma in a dynamic and competitive setting. With a diverse group of queens hailing from various seasons of Drag Race, the upcoming season is poised to be a thrilling celebration of talent, creativity, and individuality, embodying the spirit of inclusivity and empowerment that has defined the show.
Stay tuned as the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars gear up to sashay, shante, and slay their way to Drag Race glory in the groundbreaking “Tournament of All Stars.” With the crown, the cash prize, and a coveted spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame on the line, the stakes have never been higher for the contestants as they face off in a competition like no other. Don’t miss the premiere of Season 10 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars for an unforgettable showcase of talent, creativity, and charisma that will leave fans on the edge of their seats.