The “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7” cast has fans shook because, for the first time in the show’s herstory, only winners need apply. Entertainment Weekly confirms that, aside from The Vivienne, who won the first season of “Drag Race UK,” every participant is from the American variety of the show.
Fighting it out for the chance to win $200,000 — the biggest prize yet and truly one fit for a queen of queens — will be Season 12’s Jaida Essence Hall, Season 11’s Yvie Oddly, Season 5’s Jinkx Monsoon, and Season 3’s Raja.
Former “All Stars” champions returning to the format once again are joint “AS4” winners Trinity the Tuck and Monét X Change and “AS5” victor Shea Couleé.
Although fans were disappointed not to see their favorites represented, over on Instagram, plenty of “Drag Race” alumni shared their excitement about the cast, including “UK vs The World” winner Blu Hydrangea, who wrote, “Stellar cast, stellar looks!” and Season 13’s Tina Burner, who gushed, “Omg 😱 yasssssssssssss.”
As Deadline confirms, “AS7” drops on Paramount+ on May 20, 2022. However, there’s speculation over how the eight queens were chosen since at least one major fan favorite reportedly wasn’t even asked.
