The Emmy Award-winning competition series, RuPaul’s Drag Race has become a worldwide phenomenon, bringing the art of drag to the mainstream.
The Drag Phenomenon
The Emmy Award-winning competition series, RuPaul’s Drag Race has become a worldwide phenomenon, bringing the art of drag to the mainstream. Drag queens from all around the world have put their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to the test in the search for the coveted title of Next Drag Superstar.
Through the course of 17 seasons, 9 all-star seasons, 20 localized versions, 2 celebrity seasons, and 1 Global season, Drag Race has succeeded in bringing over 600 of world's best drag queens out of their hometowns and onto the world stage.
Where to Watch
RuPaul’s Drag Race has been nominated every year since 2016 for the Academy of Arts & Sciences Emmy Awards, the highest honor in television. Drag Race has taken home 31 wins.
Awards
RuPaul’s Drag Race is not only a star maker, but also a hit maker with the music that appears on the show.
The most recent pop sensations include “Wigloose" and "GODDESS" from the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15, “I Remember Being Born” from the cast of All Stars season 8, “Pop Off Ate” from the cast of Drag Race Philippines, and the Frock Destroyers debut album, “FROCK4LIFE.”
Record-Breaking
ITUNES SUCCESS
Drag Race season 16 has charted at #1 on iTunes, along with season 15 and 14.
TOP TRENDING
Drag Race All Stars 6 trended #1 on Twitter worldwide and episodes of All Stars 6 have broken all ratings records for the franchise.
TOP SHOW ON REDDIT IN 2023
RuPaul’s Drag Race was the biggest show on Reddit in 2023.
6 MILLION VIEWS PER WEEK
With a 35% increase in views on WOWPresents YouTube channel during RuPaul’s DragCon.
Celebrity Guests
The world’s biggest stars have sat on the judges panel of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
A Growing Format
The series’ success has inspired many spinoffs and original shows featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race talent.
INTERNATIONAL VERSIONS
It’s a worldwide kiki! Watch the international editions of RuPaul’s Drag Race, available on WOW Presents Plus in most parts of the world.
Hit Music
Nominations
Wins
INCLUDING:
Outstanding Competition Program
Outstanding Host for a reality competition program
Outstanding Picture Editing for a structured competition or reality program
Outstanding Hairstyling for a multi-camera series or special
Outstanding Costumes for variety, nonfiction, or reality programming
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Watch your favorite US queens compete to be the Next Drag Superstar now on MTV and Paramount+ in the United States.
Check which Drag Race seasons are available in your country on WOW Presents Plus.
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The Emmy Award-winning competition series, RuPaul’s Drag Race has become a worldwide phenomenon, bringing the art of drag to the mainstream.