Drag Race All Stars 9 Cast Revealed: Roxxxy Andrews, Shannel and More
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Eight beloved queens are coming back, back, back again to compete in RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9 — including the first contestant to ever sashay into the Werk Room.
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That’s right, the one and only Shannel will return to compete in the show’s ninth season, which hits Paramount+ with two episodes on Friday, May 17, TVLine has learned. And she isn’t the only bonafide legend gunning for the crown — the iconic Roxxxy Andrews is also here to make it clear… that she really, really wants to win.
Those queens, along with their six competitors, are playing for good this time around (a Drag Race first!), with the winner’s charity of choice earning a $200,000 donation at the end of the season. The prize money is being given 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.”
Of course, everyone knows that All Stars only presents half the story, so Paramount+ will also be dropping new episodes of All Stars Untucked every Friday, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the queens are really handling the pressures of the competition.
Read on for a breakdown of the eight returning queens, including which charity they’ll each be playing for, then drop a comment with your thoughts. Which contestant(s) are you already rooting for?
Angeria Paris VanMicheals
PREVIOUS SEASON(S): Drag Race Season 14
PLAYING FOR: National Black Justice Collective
OFFICIAL BIO: “Angeria is back, you ug-aly bitch! The sweet southern belle from the ATL uses her irresistible drawl and comedic charisma to captivate the judges. A stunning Season 14 finalist who checks all the boxes, Angeria is ready to claim her spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame.”
Gottmik
PREVIOUS SEASON(S): Drag Race Season 13
PLAYING FOR: Trans Lifeline
OFFICIAL BIO: “Since Season 13, Gottmik has become a darling of the fashion world, strutting runways and striking poses for the world’s top design houses. But this bona fide trendsetter is more than a style icon — Gottmik’s got the wit and wiles needed to snatch the All Stars crown!”
Jorgeous
PREVIOUS SEASON(S): Drag Race Season 14
PLAYING FOR: National Alliance of Mental Illness
OFFICIAL BIO: “Hello-tis, it’s your girl Jorgeous! The Lip-Sync Assassin of Season 14 is back. Jorgeous may be small, but she is BIG competition. This pocket-sized dynamo has irresistible charm, stunning looks and the performance skills to make her a serious contender to take it all!”
Nina West
PREVIOUS SEASON(S): Drag Race Season 11
PLAYING FOR: The Trevor Project
OFFICIAL BIO: “Fresh from the Hairspray national tour, Nina West is bringing her performance powers back to the Mainstage. As Season 11’s Miss Congeniality, Nina won over fans with her kindness, but make no mistake – with top-notch acting chops and killer comedy skills, this Broadway baby is here to slay.”
Plastique Tiara
PREVIOUS SEASON(S): Drag Race Season 11
PLAYING FOR: The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)
OFFICIAL BIO: “Plastique Tiara is back, bolder and more beautiful than ever! Since Season 11, she’s racked up the largest social media following of any Drag Race alum. Now, the TikTok icon is ready to make All Stars 9 her most viral moment yet. With the likes and the lewks, she’s set her sights on the crown.”
Roxxxy Andrews
PREVIOUS SEASON(S): Drag Race Season 5, All Stars 2
PLAYING FOR: Miracle of Love
OFFICIAL BIO: “She’s Roxxxy Andrews, and she’s here to make it clear: This show-stopping legend is back to put her signature ‘thick and juicy’ talents to devastating use. Bitches better beware!”
Shannel
PREVIOUS SEASON(S): Drag Race Season 1, All Stars 1
PLAYING FOR: Anxiety and Depression Association of America
OFFICIAL BIO: “Shannel was the first queen to ever enter the RuPaul’s Drag Race Werk Room, and now she’s back to make herstory all over again! This ultimate Vegas showgirl is ready to remind the world how classic drag is done and to prove that she is still the one to beat!”
Vanessa Vanjie
PREVIOUS SEASON(S): Drag Race Seasons 10 and 11
PLAYING FOR: ASPCA
OFFICIAL BIO: “Vanessa Vanjie became the breakout star of Season 10 after just one episode – and nearly made it to the top on Season 11! Fresh from world tours, the Vegas stage and a major glow-up, she’s showing up with her ‘lightning in a bottle’ personality and the skills to claim her crown.”
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