Viewers, "start your engines." It’s time for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 8, and in addition to new contestants and a new crop of guest-star judges, this season will actually crown two winners in an interesting new twist. Eliminated contestants get a chance to compete for Queen of the Fame Games, which comes with a $50,000 prize.
Here’s what else you can look forward to in RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 8.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 8 release date
The new season premiered with two episodes on Friday, May 12 on Paramount Plus in the US. In the UK, the new season is available on Wow Presents Plus.
In some good news for show fans, Paramount Plus placed the first episode of the season on their official YouTube page. This means you can currently stream the season 8 premiere for free.
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 8 episode guide
Below you'll find an episode guide for the season. The season finale premiered on July 21 in the US.
Episode 1: "The Fame Games"
"Twelve All Stars return for a second chance at the crown and a cash prize of $200,000. After a sickening fashion show mini-challenge, the queens thrill guest judge Idina Menzel."
Episode 2: "It's RDR Live!"
"The All Stars are challenged to serve up laughs in a "Drag Race" send-up of the sketch comedy show."
Episode 3: "The Supermarket Ball"
"The All Stars storm the runway and the grocery aisle transforming everyday supermarket items into supermodel-worthy fashions. Guest judge Jojo Siwa is having a ball as she checks out the parade of 30 garments."
Episode 4: "Screen Queens"
"The Golden Age of Television gets even sparklier, as the All Stars create and star in their own sickening scripted TV series trailers."
Episode 5: "Snatch Game of Love"
"Love is in the air as the queens serve up their flirtiest celebrity impersonations for guest judges Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers."
Episode 6: "Joan: The Unauthorized Rusical!"
"The All Stars channel Hollywood royalty, singing and dancing in 'JOAN: The Unauthorized Rusical'" celebrating Mommie Dearest herself, Joan Crawford. On the runway, the category is Night of 1,000 Grace Joneses."
Episode 7: "Forensic Queens"
"The Queens' improv talents are on full display, as they star in a twisted true-crime show, examining the mystery, 'Wha-Ha-Happened to Lil' Poundcake.'"
Episode 8: "You’re a Winner Baby"
"RuPaul challenges the queens to create looks worthy of the Drag Race Hall of Fame, inspired by past ‘All Stars’ champions. Former contestants Raven and Shannel bring some style guidance to the workroom."
Episode 9: "Carson Kressley, This Is Your Gay Life"
"The queens roast beloved judge Carson Kressley; an extra-special surprise guest makes an appearance; Michelle Visage and Alec Mapa coach the queens."
Episode 10: "The Letter L"
"Celebrating the 'L' in LGBTQIA+, the queens share the miracle of drag with new lesbian sisters, transforming the women into drag queens."
Episode 11: "The Fame Games Variety Extravaganza"
"They're back; the eliminated queens return to the workroom before showing off their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent one last time in the Fame Games Variety Extravaganza. Comic Ego Nwodim joins the judges' panel."
Episode 12: "Grand Finale"
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 8 trailer
It looks like fans are in for a treat this season. Check out the trailer below.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 8 premise
Here is the official synopsis for the season:
"On RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 8, 12 fan-favorite queens are back to compete for a spot in the ‘Drag Race Hall of Fame’ and a cash prize of $200,000. This season also introduces a second way to win in the first-ever Fame Games, where eliminated queens vie for a prize of $50,000.
"Each week on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked and online, the eliminated queens will showcase their runway looks and appeal for fan votes. Ultimately, the Drag Race audience will decide who becomes the ‘Queen of the Fame Games.’ New episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount Plus."
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 8 contestants
Here’s are all the returning contestants hoping to be crowned this season’s winner (s):
- Alexis Michelle (season 9)
- Darienne Lake (season 6)
- Heidi N Closet (season 12)
- Jaymes Mansfield (season 9)
- Jessica Wild (season 2)
- Jimbo (Canada’s Drag Race season 1, UK vs. the World season 1)
- Kahanna Montrese (season 11)
- Kandy Muse (season 13)
- LaLa Ri (season 13)
- Monica Beverly Hillz (season 5)
- Mrs. Kasha Davis (season 7)
- Naysha Lopez (season 8)
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 8 judges
Returning to the show of course as host and judge is 12-time Emmy winner RuPaul, who became a darling of the Emmys winning for RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked!. Additionally, RuPaul recently hosted the game show Lingo.
Joining RuPaul as the other main judges this season are Michelle Visage (The Most Popular Girls in School), Carson Kressley (Queer Eye), Ross Mathews (The Book of Queer) and TS Madison (Bros). By the way, check out the star-studded list of talent on board as guest judges this season:
- Maude Apatow
- Brandon Boyd
- Zooey Deschanel
- Thom Filicia
- Javicia Leslie
- Idina Menzel
- Ego Nwodim
- Matt Rogers
- Adam Shankman
- JoJo Siwa
- Robin Thede
- Bowen Yan
How to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 8
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 8 airs exclusively in the US on Paramount Plus. Those hoping to watch the competition as it unfolds need a subscription to the platform. Currently, Paramount Plus offers a few different subscription options.
It looks like UK fans of the series can watch episodes on Wow Presents Plus.
