Is 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Coming Back for Season 17?
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 is on its way, and Plane Jane is here to say "Mama, kudos for saying that. For spilling." Season 16 wound up being one of the most interesting seasons in recent memory between Plane Jane's antics, the shocking Plasma boot, Morphine Love Dion's lip sync battles and of course the return of the immunity twist. And bringing in high ratings and plenty of online conversation, Drag Race seems in no hurry to slow down.
And this of course brings us to Season 17. While we've got All Stars 9 and a likely hiatus this fall for U.S.-based season (the sun never sets on the international Drag Race empire these days), the 17th season will certainly be here before you know it. Will Rate-a-Queen be back? Will the immunity potion return? Will RuPaul answer my cosmic longings and bring back Mirage for a second attempt?
Read on to find out everything we know about RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17.
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Has RuPaul's Drag Race been renewed for Season 17?
Yes ma'am! Drag Race with its many international iterations and fervent fan base seems in no danger of being cancelled anytime soon. Casting for Season 17 began earlier in 2024 and the new season will begin filming in the upcoming months.
When will RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 premiere?
Since Season 17 has not yet begun filming, we likely won't get an official premiere date until later in 2024. However, given the schedule of the last few years, it's likely that Season 17 will premiere in January 2025.
Who is in the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17?
The cast for Season 17 has not been released yet. Casting began in October 2023 with an application deadline in January 2024. Nothing is official yet, but rest assured, as soon as Season 17 begins filming, there will be plenty of rumors floating around the internet.
How many seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race are there?
There are currently 16 seasons of the US version of RuPaul's Drag Race with a 17th on the way. In addition, there have been eight seasons of the US All Stars version (with a ninth on its way) along with numerous international seasons.
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Is there a trailer for RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17?
Not yet! Look for one to drop along with the cast announcement sometime in late 2024/early 2025.
How do I watch RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17?
The last few seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race have aired on MTV, so it's likely that Season 17 will also air there, with episodes available to stream on the MTV website.
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Will RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 air on Paramount+?
No. At least not initially. While the All Stars version of the show premieres on Paramount+, the regular franchise airs on MTV and won't arrive on Paramount+ to stream until sometime after the full season has finished airing.
Will RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 air on Hulu?
Most likely no. While Drag Race used to have a deal with Hulu, no new seasons of the show have gone onto the streamer in a few years, as they now stream on Paramount+ instead.
Will RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 air on MTV?
Most likely yes. The last few seasons of the franchise have aired on MTV, and that seems like its new permanent home, now that it's moved on from VH1.
Will RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 air on VH1?
Most likely no. While seasons of Drag Race previously aired on VH1, they no longer air there and so it would be odd for All Stars to air now.
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