While we’ve only just recovered our wig after the inaugural
UK series, the RuPaul’s Drag Race train continues full-steam ahead with the ru-veal of the new US queens.
The 13 new contestants taking part in the upcoming 12th series of the original show have now been announced – and some may look a little familiar to drag connoisseurs.
Among the new queens are Dahlia Sin, who is the drag daughter of former contestant Aja. Fans will remember her from season nine, where she placed ninth, as well as the third All Stars series. Brita and Jan are also two members of singing drag troupe Stephanie’s Child, who have worked with former Drag Race legends Sasha Velour, Shangela and Jiggly Caliente in an episode of US sitcom Broad City, while Brita has also appeared on Saturday Night Live.
Here they all are in all their glory...Aiden Zhane Brita Crystal Methyd Dahlia Sin Gigi Goode Heidi N Closet Jackie Cox Jaida Essence Hall Jan Nicky Doll Rock M Sakura Sherry Pie Widow Von’Du
Never one to hype things up, Ru has called the latest bunch of queens “the most talented we’ve ever had”.
“Just when you think you’ve seen it all, a fresh crop of queens arrives and blows our minds all over again,” he told Entertainment Weekly.
Fellow judge Ross Mathews has also said it is his “favourite season yet”.
He told Digital Spy: “I am just blown away by what the producers are doing to keep it fresh.
“I just think it is chock-full of talent. I can think of all the girls and there is not one who I couldn’t see winning.”
Season 12 of Drag Race will debut in the US on Friday 28 February, with episodes expected to air in the UK on
Netflix shortly afterwards.MORE DRAG RACE... Michelle Visage Reveals The Drag Race UK Filming Secret That Prevents Winner From Leaking Shade, Eyerolls And Outrage – 18 Most Gag-Worthy Reactions To The Drag Race UK Final Who's Ready To See A Host Of Celebrity Contestants Strutting Their Stuff On The Drag Race Runway? Also confirmed for this year are a fifth All Stars version, as well as a celebrity series, which will see a host of famous faces each being guided on their Drag Race journeys by a former contestant.
A second series of the UK version has also been commissioned to air on
BBC Three later in 2020, after the runaway success of the first season, which was won by The Vivienne.
A Canadian version is also in the works, while a third series of the Drag Race
Thailand is also expected to debut this year – although neither will feature RuPaul.