Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Chappell Roan and Sarah Michelle Gellar will be guest judges on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ season 10. This landmark season marks the show’s continued cultural impact, having won multiple Emmy Awards throughout its successful run.
The ‘Wicked’ stars, the ‘Pink Pony Club’ hitmaker and the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actress are among the famous faces taking seats on the panel in the upcoming series alongside regular judges Michelle Visage, Ross Matthews, Carson Kressley, Ts Madison, Jamal Sims and Law Roach. The show has featured numerous celebrity guest judges since its inception, becoming a coveted appearance for stars across entertainment industries.
In addition, ‘Sing Sing’ actor Colman Domingo, ‘Jolt’ star Kate Beckinsale, ‘Hairspray’ director Adam Shankman, ‘Lopez Vs Lopez’ star Mayan Lopez, ‘Blackpot’ actress Devery Jacobs and Swiss event promoter Susanne Bartsch will also be casting their eyes over the 18 contestants. The diverse judging panel reflects the show’s commitment to representation across various entertainment fields.
Grammy-nominated rapper Ice Spice is the premiere guest judge. Her appearance comes after her recent rise in the music industry and growing popularity among fans worldwide.
A trailer for the series shows Chappell entering the Werk Room and asking the contestants: “Do any of you queers have something sexy I can slip into?” This moment has already generated significant buzz on social media, with fans eagerly anticipating the interaction between the music star and contestants.
Cynthia and Ariana are seen together, and said in unison: “The witches will see you know.” Their appearance coincides with their collaboration on the film adaptation of “Wicked,” bringing additional star power to the judging panel.
The contestants battling it out for coveted crown and septre, $200,000, as well as a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame includes Acid Betty, Aja, Alyssa Hunter, Bosco, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Daya Betty, DeJa Skye, Denali, Ginger Minj, Irene the Alien, Jorgeous, Kerri Colby, Lydia B Kollins, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Nicole Paige Brooks, Olivia Lux, Phoenix, and Tina Burner. This diverse group brings a wide range of drag styles and performance backgrounds to the competition.
For the first time, the series will introduce a brand-new format across twelve episodes: the Tournament of All-Stars. This innovative approach comes as the franchise continues to evolve its competition structure for returning contestants.
It will see the queens divided into three groups of six, each competing in their own bracket across three episodes. This tournament-style format introduces a new level of strategy to the competition, as contestants must perform consistently across multiple challenges.
At the end of each bracket, the top three queens with the highest point totals will advance to the semi-finals where they’ll go head-to-head with the top queens from the other groups in another round of fierce competition over two episodes. The point system will reward excellence across various drag disciplines.
The tournament will then culminate in an epic Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown grand finale episode. This format promises to showcase the queens’ performance abilities in a high-stakes elimination setting.
Additionally, new episodes of the behind-the-scenes spin-off show, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked‘, will be available to stream. Untucked has become a fan-favorite component of the franchise, offering viewers additional content and behind-the-scenes moments.
This tenth season of All Stars represents a significant milestone for the franchise, which has expanded globally with international versions in numerous countries. The show continues to celebrate drag culture and bring it to mainstream audiences worldwide.
Fan anticipation for this season is particularly high, with social media buzzing about the celebrity guest judges and returning contestants. The inclusion of high-profile celebrities like Grande and Erivo has attracted attention from both longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise.
The contestants bring a wide range of drag styles to the competition, representing diverse backgrounds and aesthetic approaches. Several returning queens have evolved their drag personas since their original seasons, promising exciting transformations for viewers.
Production for the tenth anniversary season aims to create a truly spectacular viewing experience, with enhanced runway presentations and elaborately designed challenges befitting this milestone in the franchise’s history.
