RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Premieres January 3

Season 17 of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' is set to premiere on January 3, 2025, featuring 14 new queens competing for the title of 'America's Next Drag Superstar' and a cash prize of $200,000. The season will kick off with a talent show titled 'Drag Queens Got Talent,' and will reintroduce the 'Rate-A-Queen' scoring system with a new twist. Fans can meet the queens in individual interviews available on the show's YouTube channel. The competition continues to showcase the unique talents of each contestant, with special attention to their backgrounds and inspirations. RuPaul and the judging panel, including Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews, and Carson Kressley, are expected to deliver their signature critiques. The aftershow 'Untucked' will also return, airing immediately after each episode to reveal behind-the-scenes drama.