RuPaul's Drag Race
The reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race follows RuPaul — who serves as host, mentor, and the head judge — as he searches for the next drag superstar. Contestants complete challenges each week and are then critiqued by a panel of judges, who vote the best of the best on to the next round. So far, there have been 14 seasons of the flagship show, in addition to a number of spinoffs.
Network: VH1
First Episode Date: Feb. 2, 2009
Judges:
- RuPaul
- Michelle Visage
- Carson Kressley
- Ross Mathews
Winners:
- BeBe Zahara Benet
- Tyra Sanchez
- Raja
- Sharon Needles
- Jinkx Monsoon
- Bianca Del Rio
- Violet Chachki
- Bob the Drag Queen
- Sasha Velour
- Aquaria
- Yvie Oddly
- Jaida Essence Hall
- Symone
- Willow Pill
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