A handful of your favorite queens are back in the first trailer for Season 9 ofRuPaul’s Drag Race All Starsand this time they’re in it for a cause greater than themselves. Yes, a $200,000 cash prize for yourself is incredible, but these gals are going the extra distance and agreeing thatthe winnerwill donate the lump sum to a charity of their choice. The money is being graciously given by The Palette Fund, a private foundation that has been leading the charge for social change in underserved communities for years. Seeing an opportunity to make a huge difference in the world, the trailer for the competition show’s ninth season sees the queens bringing their everything to the runway.

The looks are giving, and the contestants are stoked in our first look at Season 9 ofRuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. Another batch of the biggest personalities from the herstory ofRuPaul’s Drag Raceare back to duke it out one competition and lip sync at a time. As always, fans can also expect a recognizable panel of guest judges who love the iconic performers just as much as those of us at home. This time around, names like Academy Award-nominated actressStephanie Hsu(Everything Everywhere All at Once),Alec Mapa(Desperate Housewives), country music duoBrothers Osborne,Keke Palmer(Nope), andThe White LotusandFriday Night Lightsstar,Connie Brittonwill pop in to have their say in picking the week’s winners. All in all, the wigs are big, the vibes are great, and the desire to win for the good of humanity is in the air in the premiere trailer for the upcoming season ofRuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.

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Who’s Competing in ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’?

So,what queens can you expect to spot back on your TV screenswhen the new season of thebeloved Paramount+ seriesdrops on May 17 with a two-episode premiere? And what charities are they planning to give to? This season’s lineup includesAngeria Paris VanMichaels(Season 14) for the National Black Justice Collective,Gottmik(Season 13) for Trans Lifeline,Jorgeous(Season 14) for the National Alliance on Mental Illness,Nina West(Season 11) for The Trevor Project,Plastique Tiara(Season 11) for The Asian American Foundation,Roxxxy Andrews(Season 5,All Stars 2), for Miracle of Love,Shannel(Season 1,All Stars 1) for the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, andVanessa Vanjie(Season 10, 11) for the ASPCA.

Along with the new season ofAll Stars, audiences can tune into the weekly behind-the-scenes show,RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked, where viewers will learn about all the extra drama that didn’t make it to air. you may check out the trailer forAll StarsSeason 9 below and tune into Paramount+ on May 17 for the first two episodes followed by new installments weekly.

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RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars

In a fierce competition, past contestants from a renowned drag queen reality show return to the runway for another chance at glory and the coveted title. Each episode showcases their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent through a series of challenges designed to test their fashion, performance, and impersonation skills, all under the watchful eyes of celebrity guest judges.

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