Start your engines again: RuPaul’s Drag Race is officially returning for Season 19 on MTV, and the franchise’s all-winners, fan-favorites, and comeback-queen energy will continue with RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 12 on Paramount+.
The renewal also includes RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked, the beloved aftershow that follows the queens backstage as alliances form, feelings spill over, and the drama gets just as memorable as the runway looks.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 19 Renewed at MTV
MTV has ordered another season of the flagship competition series, keeping RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 19 firmly in the spotlight. The Emmy-winning franchise remains one of reality TV’s most recognizable brands, blending fashion, comedy, performance, celebrity guest judges, and cultural commentary into a format that still feels event-worthy after nearly two decades.
Season 19 will once again bring a new cast of drag artists into the werk room to compete in design challenges, acting tasks, comedy tests, lip sync battles, and runway categories built for instant social media reaction.
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked Also Returns
Fans who know the franchise understand that Untucked is not optional viewing. The companion series captures what happens away from the main stage, often giving context to rivalries, friendships, and emotional breakthroughs that shape the competition.
With RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked renewed alongside Season 19, viewers can expect the full weekly experience: the runway, the judging, the lip sync, and the backstage aftermath.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 12 Ordered at Paramount+
Paramount+ is also keeping the crown in rotation with a renewal for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 12. The spinoff gives returning queens another shot at legacy-building, often with higher stakes, sharper strategy, and contestants who already know how the Drag Race machine works.
All Stars has become a major pillar of the franchise because it lets fans revisit queens whose original seasons left unfinished business. Whether the format changes, the judging twists return, or a fresh batch of rules shakes up the competition, Season 12 is now officially on the way.
Why the Drag Race Franchise Still Matters
The continued renewal of RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars shows how durable the franchise remains across traditional TV and streaming. MTV gives the flagship series a major cable platform in the US, while Paramount+ keeps the All Stars brand positioned for streaming audiences who binge, rewatch, and debate every elimination online.
Beyond the competition itself, the show continues to launch careers in music, comedy, fashion, theater, podcasting, and global touring. For many fans, Drag Race is not just a weekly show; it is a year-round entertainment ecosystem.
Where to Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race and All Stars in the US, UK, and EU
In the US: RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 19 and RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked will air on MTV. RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 12 will stream on Paramount+. Premiere dates have not yet been announced.
In the UK and EU: availability can vary by country. Paramount+ is available in the UK and select European markets, though catalogs differ by region. International Drag Race fans should also check WOW Presents Plus and local broadcasters or streaming partners for availability of US seasons and All Stars episodes.
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