Mama Ru is bringing back 'All Stars' to save the world!
The time has come for RuPaul to assemble a powerful new cast of queens who are ready to compete and save the world on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 9.
According to a release, the queens of All Stars 9 will be "competing to win a supersized donation of $200,000, provided by The Palette Fund, for a charity of their choosing." In other words, "this season marks the first time in franchise herstory where the queens are competing for charity and harnessing their drag skills to win money for a variety of organizations."
It appears that the queens will not be getting earning money for themselves, only for the charities they've chosen. Mama Ru has chosen this group of queens for a very special season of giving back at a time when the LGBTQ+ community is constantly under attack.
Starting with two all-new episodes on Friday, May, 17, All Stars 9 will feature eight drag superstars coming back into the Drag Race werk room and vying for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame.
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 9 premieres Friday, May 17 on Paramount+.
All images and information below courtesy of Paramount+ and World of Wonder.
Angeria Paris VanMicheals (Season 14)
Instagram: @angeriavm
Angeria is back, you ug-aly bitch! The sweet southern belle from the ATL uses her irresistible drawl and comedic charisma to captivate the judges. A stunning season 14 finalist who checks all the boxes, Angeria is ready to claim her spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame.
Charity she's competing for: National Black Justice Collective
Since 2003, NBJC, now known as the National Black Justice Collective, has been America's leading national civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+ and same gender loving (LGBTQ+/SGL) people, including people living with HIV/AIDS. Its mission is to end racism/anti-Blackness and LGBTQ+ bias, stigma, and discrimination so that every member of the beautifully diverse community can be free.
Gottmik (Season 13)
Instagram: @gottmik
Since season 13, Gottmik has become a darling of the fashion world, strutting runways, and striking poses for the world's top design houses. But this bona fide trendsetter is more than a style icon — Gottmik's got the wit and wiles needed to snatch the All Stars crown!
Charity she's competing for: Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline, advocacy and micro-grants non-profit offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
Jorgeous (Season 14)
Instagram: @jorgeous_1
Hello-tis, it's your girl Jorgeous! The Lip Sync Assassin of season 14 is back. Jorgeous may be small, but she is BIG competition. This pocket-sized dynamo has irresistible charm, stunning looks, and the performance skills to make her a serious contender to take it all!
Charity she's competing for: National Alliance of Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions.
Nina West (Season 11)
Instagram: @ninawest
Fresh from the Hairspray national tour, Nina West is bringing her performance powers back to the Mainstage. As season 11's Miss Congeniality, Nina won over fans with her kindness, but make no mistake — with topnotch acting chops and killer comedy skills, this Broadway baby is here to slay.
Charity she's competing for: The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Trevor offers 24/7 crisis services, connecting highly trained counselors with LGBTQ+ young people whenever they need support. To drive prevention efforts, The Trevor Project also operates robust research, advocacy, education, and peer support programs.
Plastique Tiara (Season 11)
Instagram: @plastiquetiara
Plastique Tiara is back, bolder and more beautiful than ever! Since season 11, she's racked up the largest social media following of any Drag Race alum. Now, the TikTok icon is ready to make All Stars 9 her most viral moment yet. With the likes and the lewks, she's set her sights on the crown.
Charity she's competing for: The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) serves the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community in their pursuit of belonging and prosperity that is free from discrimination, slander and violence. Launched in 2021 in response to the rise in anti-Asian hate and to address the long-standing underinvestment in AANHPI communities, TAAF convenes all sectors to fight against hate and violence, reclaim narratives and celebrate stories through core pillars of Anti-Hate, Education, Narrative Change and Resources & Representation. Through high-impact initiatives, events, and investments in national and local nonprofits, TAAF is creating a permanent and irrevocable sense of belonging for millions of AANHPIs in the United States.
Roxxxy Andrews (Season 5, All Stars 2)
Instagram: @roxxxyandrews
She's Roxxxy Andrews, and she's here to make it clear: this show-stopping legend is back to put her signature "thick and juicy" talents to devastating use. B*tches better beware!
Charity she's competing for: Miracle of Love
Miracle of Love, Inc. (MOL) is an organization founded by Mr. Stafford in 1991 for the distinct purpose of providing accessible HIV/AIDS prevention programming and supportive assistance to service the multicultural needs of communities in Central Florida, namely Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties. Today, Miracle of Love, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). This community-based minority HIV/AIDS organization is the oldest in Central Florida. MOL continues to be, with over 29 valuable and outstanding years of service, a repository for education, support, care, community advocacy and referral services.
Shannel (Season 1, All Stars 1)
Instagram: @theofficialshannel
Shannel was the first queen to ever enter the RuPaul's Drag Race werk room, and now she's back to make herstory all over again! This ultimate Vegas showgirl is ready to remind the world how classic drag is done and to prove that she is still the one to beat!
Charity she's competing for: Anxiety and Depression Association of America
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is a global nonprofit committed to advancing research and helping people overcome anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, wand related conditions.
Vanessa Vanjie (Season 10, 11)
Instagram: @vanessavanjie
Vanessa Vanjie became the breakout star of season 10 after just one episode — and nearly made it to the top on season 11! Fresh from world tours, the Vegas stage and a major glow-up, she's showing up with her "lightning in a bottle" personality and the skills to claim her crown.
Charity she's competing for: ASPCA
The ASPCA believes every animal deserves to live a life free from suffering. For more than 150 years, the ASPCA has been on the frontlines to save, transform and protect the lives of millions of dogs, cats, equines and farm animals in the fight against animal cruelty and homelessness.