Season 9 of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ sees the return of eight iconic queens from past seasons, all vying for a grand prize of $200,000. But this time, there’s a twist: these queens aren’t competing for themselves, they’re competing for charities close to their hearts. Get to know the queens:
Angeria Paris VanMichaels (Season 14)
Angeria Paris VanMichaels, a southern belle from Atalanta, tied for third in season 14. Now, she’s back and better than ever and competing for the National Black Justice Collective.
Gottmik (Season 13)
Instagram: @gottmik
Gottmik was the first openly trans man to compete on the show. Featured in season 13, she ultimately came in third in her season. She’s playing for Trans Lifeline.
Jorgeous (Season 14)
Instagram: @jorgeous_1
Jorgeous, dubbed by Billboard as “the season’s undisputed lip sync assassin,” tied for six place in season 14. She is competing for the National Alliance of Mental Illness.
Nina West (Season 11)
Instagram: @ninawest
Nina West, hailing from Columbus, Ohio, captured hearts in season 11 where she claimed sixth place and the title of Miss Congeniality. Since her time on the show, she’s taken on the role of Edna Turnblad in the national tour of “Hairspray.” She is playing for The Trevor Project.
Plastique Tiara (Season 11)
Instagram: @plastiquetiara
Plastique Tiara, a first-generation Vietnamese immigrant, has soared to social media stardom since her appearance on season 11 of the show, where she won eighth place. She is competing for The Asian American Foundation (TAAF).
Roxxxy Andrews (Season 5, All Stars Season 2)
Instagram: @roxxxyandrews
Roxxxy Andrews, an iconic queen from Orlando, Florida, was the runner-up in season 5 and a fourth place contestant in season 2 of “All Stars.” She is playing for Miracle of Love.
Shannel (Season 1, All Stars Season 1)
Instagram: @theofficialshannel
Las Vegas’ Shannel made her mark on the very first season of “Drag Race,” coming in fourth in her season. She later returned for season 1 of “All Stars,” where she tied for third. She is competing for Anxiety and Depression Association of America.
Vanessa Vanjie Mateo (Season 10, Season 11)
Instagram: @vanessavanjie
Vanessa Vanjie, a drag queen hailing from Puerto Rico, was the first queen to be eliminated from season 10, but the only queen to win 5th place in season 11. She is competing for the ASPCA.
Season 9 of All Stars will premiere on May 17th, 2024 on Paramount+.