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The eleventh season of the American television series RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premiered on Paramount+ on May 8, 2026.[1] The season was announced during the finale of RuPaul's Drag Race season 18, while the season's contestants were announced on April 22, 2026.[2] The season continues the same tournament format used in season 10.[2] However, only two contestants from each bracket advanced to the semifinals instead of three. The season was won by Crystal Methyd, and Joey Jay was the runner-up.

Hosted byRuPaul
Judges
No. of contestants18
WinnerCrystal Methyd
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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
Season 11
Hosted byRuPaul
Judges
No. of contestants18
WinnerCrystal Methyd
Runner-upJoey Jay
Companion showAll Stars: Untucked!
No. of episodes12
Release
Original networkParamount+
Original releaseMay 8 (2026-05-08) –
July 17, 2026 (2026-07-17)
Season chronology
← Previous
Season 10
List of episodes
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Contestants

Main article: List of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars contestants
More information Bracket, Contestant ...
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 11 contestants and their backgrounds[a]
Bracket Contestant Age Hometown Original season(s) Original placement(s) Outcome
2 Crystal Methyd 35 Los Angeles, California Season 12 Runner-up Winner
3 Joey Jay 35 Phoenix, Arizona Season 13 12th place Runner-up[b]
3 Jasmine Kennedie 26 New York City, New York Season 14 8th place 3rd place
2 Silky Nutmeg Ganache 35 Houston, Texas Season 11 3rd place
All Stars 6 11th place
Canada vs. the World season 1 Runner-up
1 A'keria C. Davenport[c] 38 Dallas, Texas Season 11 3rd place 5th place
All Stars 6 8th place
1 Dawn 28 New York City, New York Season 16 6th place
3 Sam Star 26 Leeds, Alabama Season 17 3rd place 7th place
3 Kennedy Davenport 43 Dallas, Texas Season 7 4th place 8th place
All Stars 3 Runner-up
Canada vs. the World season 2 3rd place
2 April Carrión 37 Los Angeles, California Season 6 11th place 9th place
2 Aura Mayari 35 Chicago, Illinois Season 15 11th place
3 Hershii LiqCour-Jeté 35 Los Angeles, California Season 16 14th place
1 Lucky Starzzz 28 Miami, Florida Season 17 14th place
1 Morgan McMichaels 44 Los Angeles, California Season 2 8th place
All Stars 3 5th place
1 Morphine Love Dion 29 Miami, Florida Season 16 5th place
1 Mystique Summers[d] 42 Fort Worth, Texas Season 2 10th place
2 Salina EsTitties 35 Los Angeles, California Season 15 6th place
3 Shuga Cain 48 New York City, New York Season 11 7th place
2 Vivacious 52 New York City, New York Season 6 12th place
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Notes
  1. [a]
    All ages, names, and cities are stated at time of filming.
  2. [b]
    Joey Jay placed eighth before re-entering the competition.
  3. [c]
    A'keria Chanel Davenport is referred to as A'keria C. Davenport on the show.
  4. [d]
    Mystique Summers was referred to as Mystique Summers Madison on season 2.

Contestant progress

Legend:

  Crystal Methyd won RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 11.
  Joey Jay was the runner-up.
  Joey Jay was chosen as the Comeback Queen (CBQ) from the Wildcard Lottery.
  WIN indicates that the contestant won both the challenge and the Lip Sync for Your Legacy, receiving three points.
  TOP2 indicates that the contestant won the challenge, but lost the Lip Sync for Your Legacy, receiving two points.
  The contestant collected enough points to advance to the semifinals.
  ADV indicates that the contestant won one of the Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown lip syncs and advanced to the next round.
  BYE indicates that the contestant received a bye in the first round of the Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown and advanced directly to the second round.
  SAFE indicates that the contestant was declared safe by the judges.
  MVQ (Most Valuable Queen) indicates that the contestant was in the bottom and participated in the “Most Valuable Queen” points distribution.
  BTM (Bottom) indicates that the contestant was up for elimination.
  The contestant was eliminated.
  LOSS indicates that the contestant was eligible for the Comeback Queen draw, but was not selected to return.
  The contestant was seeded in Bracket 1.
  The contestant was seeded in Bracket 2.
  The contestant was seeded in Bracket 3.
More information Contestant, Episode ...
Contestants progress with placements in each episode
Contestant Episode
Points[a]
 Episode
Bracket 1 Bracket 2 Bracket 3 Semifinals Finale
1[3] 2[4] 3[5] 4[6] 5[7] 6[8] 7[9] 8[10] 9[11] 10[12][b] 11[13] 12[14]
Crystal Methyd WIN TOP2 MVQ 6 WIN WIN BYE ADV Winner
Joey Jay MVQ MVQ MVQ 2 CBQ SAFE SAFE ADV ADV Runner-up
Jasmine Kennedie TOP2 MVQ MVQ 6 SAFE SAFE BYE ELIM
Silky Nutmeg Ganache MVQ WIN MVQ 6 SAFE SAFE ADV ELIM
A'keria C. Davenport MVQ WIN MVQ 7 BTM BTM ELIM
Dawn TOP2 TOP2 WIN 8 SAFE SAFE ELIM
Sam Star WIN MVQ TOP2 6 SAFE ELIM
Kennedy Davenport MVQ WIN WIN 7 ELIM
Hershii LiqCour-Jeté MVQ TOP2 MVQ 4 LOSS
Shuga Cain MVQ MVQ MVQ 2 LOSS
April Carrión MVQ MVQ MVQ 3 LOSS
Aura Mayari TOP2 MVQ MVQ 3 LOSS
Salina EsTitties MVQ MVQ WIN 5 LOSS
Vivacious MVQ MVQ TOP2 4 LOSS
Lucky Starzzz MVQ MVQ MVQ 2 LOSS
Morgan McMichaels WIN MVQ TOP2 7 LOSS
Morphine Love Dion MVQ MVQ MVQ 2 LOSS
Mystique Summers MVQ MVQ MVQ 1 LOSS
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Notes
  1. [a]
    The points count and the following outcome for the queens was decided on each bracket's final episode.
  2. [b]
    At the end of Bracket 3, RuPaul and Michelle chose three eliminated contestants (Morgan, Salina and Joey) from each of the brackets to be entered in a "Comeback Queen" draw. The contestant randomly chosen out of the three was Joey Jay, who returned to the competition in the semifinals.

Lip syncs

Legend:

  The contestant won the Lip Sync for Your Legacy.
  The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the bottom.
  The contestant lost the first round of the Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown and did not advance to the next round.
  The contestant lost the second round of the Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown and did not advance to the final round.
  The contestant won the final round of the Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown and was declared the winner of the season.
More information Episode, Top All Stars ...
Episode Top All Stars Song Winner
1[3] Dawn vs. Morgan McMichaels "Such a Wicked Love"
(La Toya Jackson)		 Morgan McMichaels
2[4] A'keria C. Davenport vs. Dawn "Fergalicious"
(Fergie ft. will.i.am)		 A'keria C. Davenport
3[5] Dawn vs. Morgan McMichaels "Zombieboy"
(Lady Gaga)		 Dawn
4[6] Aura Mayari vs. Crystal Methyd "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)"
(Barbra Streisand, Donna Summer)		 Crystal Methyd
5[7] Crystal Methyd vs. Silky Nutmeg Ganache "Hazy Shade of Winter"
(The Bangles)		 Silky Nutmeg Ganache
6[8] Salina EsTitties vs. Vivacious "Super Bass"
(Nicki Minaj)		 Salina EsTitties
7[9] Jasmine Kennedie vs. Sam Star "If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man)"
(Bonnie Tyler)		 Sam Star
8[10] Hershii LiqCour-Jeté vs. Kennedy Davenport "The Ladies Who Lunch"
(Elaine Stritch)		 Kennedy Davenport
9[11] Kennedy Davenport vs. Sam Star "Breakin' Dishes"
(Rihanna)		 Kennedy Davenport
Episode Bottom All Stars Song Eliminated
10[12] A'keria C. Davenport vs. Kennedy Davenport "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here (Hex Hector Dance Mix)"
(Deborah Cox)		 Kennedy Davenport
11[13] A'keria C. Davenport vs. Sam Star "Run the World (Girls)"
(Beyoncé)		 Sam Star
Episode Contestants Song Eliminated
12[14] Dawn vs. Silky Nutmeg Ganache "Star Love"
(Cheryl Lynn)		 Dawn
A'keria C. Davenport vs. Joey Jay "The Boss"
(Diana Ross)		 A'keria C. Davenport
Joey Jay vs. Silky Nutmeg Ganache "The Main Event/Fight"
(Barbra Streisand)		 Silky Nutmeg Ganache
Crystal Methyd vs. Jasmine Kennedie "Knock on Wood"
(Amii Stewart)		 Jasmine Kennedie
Top Two All Stars Song Winner
Crystal Methyd vs. Joey Jay "MacArthur Park"
(Donna Summer)		 Crystal Methyd
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Points

Legend:

  The Top All Star won the Lip Sync for Your Legacy.
  The Top All Star lost the Lip Sync for Your Legacy.
  The contestant was in the bottom.
  The contestant was eliminated.
  The contestant won the Lip Sync for Your Legacy, and was eliminated in the same episode.
  The contestant lost the Lip Sync for Your Legacy, and was eliminated in the same episode.
More information Contestant, Episode ...
Summary of weekly points and results
Contestant Episode
1[3] 2[4] 3[5] 4[6] 5[7] 6[8] 7[9] 8[10] 9[11]
Dawn 2 4 8
A'keria 1 6 7
Morgan 3 3 7
Lucky 1 2 2
Morphine 1 2 2
Mystique 1 1 1
Crystal 3 5 6
Silky 1 4 6
Salina 1 2 5
Vivacious 1 2 4
April 1 2 3
Aura 2 3 3
Kennedy 1 4 7
Sam 3 4 6
Jasmine 2 3 6
Hershii 1 3 4
Joey 1 2 2
Shuga 1 2 2
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Points per bracket

  The Top All Star won the Lip Sync for Your Legacy.
  The Top All Star lost the Lip Sync for Your Legacy.
  The contestant was in the bottom.
  ADV indicates that the contestant advanced to the semifinals.
  ELIM indicates that the contestant was eliminated.
More information Contestant, Episode ...
Weekly points and results in detail
Bracket 1
Contestant Episode[i] Final
Points		 Result
1[3] 2[4] 3[5]
A'keria +1
(Morphine)		 +5
(WIN, Morgan,
Mystique)		 +1
(Mystique)		 7 ADV[ii]
Dawn +2
(TOP2)		 +2
(TOP2)		 +4
(WIN, Morphine)		 8 ADV
Lucky +1
(Mystique)		 +1
(Morphine)		 — 2 ELIM
Morgan +3
(WIN)		 — +4
(TOP2, A'keria,
Lucky)		 7 ELIM
Morphine +1
(A'keria)		 +1
(Lucky)		 — 2 ELIM
Mystique +1
(Lucky)		 — — 1 ELIM
Bracket 2
Contestant Episode[i] Final
Points		 Result
4[6] 5[7] 6[8]
April +1
(Salina)		 +1
(Salina)		 +1
(Silky)		 3 ELIM
Aura +2
(TOP2)		 +1
(Vivacious)		 — 3 ELIM
Crystal +3
(WIN)		 +2
(TOP2)		 +1
(April)		 6 ADV
Salina +1
(April)		 +1
(April)		 +3
(WIN)		 5 ELIM
Silky +1
(Vivacious)		 +3
(WIN)		 +2
(Aura, Crystal)		 6 ADV
Vivacious +1
(Silky)		 +1
(Aura)		 +2
(TOP2)		 4 ELIM
Bracket 3
Contestant Episode[i] Final
Points		 Result
7[9] 8[10] 9[11]
Hershii +1
(Joey)		 +2
(TOP2)		 +1
(Jasmine)		 4 ELIM
Jasmine +2
(TOP2)		 +1
(Joey)		 +3
(Hershii, Joey,
Shuga)		 6 ADV[iii]
Joey +1
(Hershii)		 +1
(Jasmine)		 — 2 ELIM
Kennedy +1
(Shuga)		 +3
(WIN)		 +3
(WIN)		 7 ADV
Sam +3
(WIN)		 +1
(Shuga)		 +2
(TOP2)		 6 ADV[iii]
Shuga +1
(Kennedy)		 +1
(Sam)		 — 2 ELIM
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Notes
  1. [i]
    Including the MVQ ceremony associated with the episode even if shown at the start of the following episode.
  2. [ii]
    Because A'keria and Morgan were tied in points, RuPaul's decision was used to break the tie. RuPaul chose A'keria to advance to the semifinals.
  3. [iii]
    Because Jasmine and Sam were tied in points, RuPaul's decision was used to break the tie. RuPaul chose both of Jasmine and Sam to advance to the semifinals.

Guest judges

On April 29, the celebrity guest judges for this season were revealed.[15]

Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage.

Episode 2

Episode 4

  • Markaholic, music producer

Episode 12

Episodes

See also: List of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars episodes
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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release date
1021"Break Dancin' 2: Electric Rugaloo"May 8, 2026 (2026-05-08)

First bracket of queens enters the main stage.

For this week's main challenge, the queens write and perform original verses to the song "Break Dancin' 2: Electric Rugaloo".

On the runway, the category is "La Toya's R Us". After critiques, the judges highlight Dawn, Morgan McMichaels, and Morphine Love Dion, naming Dawn and Morgan McMichaels the Top 2 queens of the week. They lip-sync to "Such a Wicked Love" by La Toya Jackson. Morgan McMichaels wins the lip-sync and receives the prize.

  • Guest Judge: La Toya Jackson
  • Alternative Judge: Law Roach
  • Main Challenge: Write, record, and perform verses to "Break Dancin' 2: Electric Rugaloo"
  • Runway Theme: La Toya's R Us
  • Challenge Winners: Dawn and Morgan McMichaels
  • Points Awarded: 2 to Dawn and 2 to Morgan McMichaels
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Such a Wicked Love" by La Toya Jackson
  • Lip-Sync for Your Legacy Winner: Morgan McMichaels
1032"Bar Queen Couture"May 8, 2026 (2026-05-08)

The four bottom queens enter the Werk Room and discuss how they will give the points to each other:

  • A'keria C. Davenport gives her point to Morphine Love Dion.
  • Lucky Starzzz gives her point to Mystique Summers.
  • Morphine Love Dion gives her point to A'keria C. Davenport.
  • Mystique Summers gives her point to Lucky Starzzz.

For this week's main challenge, the queens need to design an outfit using materials inspired by different themed gay bars:

  • A'keria C. Davenport: White Party
  • Dawn: Piano Bar
  • Lucky Starzzz: Kitschy Bar
  • Morgan McMichaels: Leather Bar
  • Morphine Love Dion: Tropical Bar
  • Mystique Summers: Country Western Bar

On the runway, the category is "Bar Queen Couture". After critiques, the judges highlight A'keria C. Davenport, Dawn, and Lucky Starzzz, naming A'keria C. Davenport and Dawn the Top 2 queens of the week. They lip-sync to "Fergalicious" by Fergie ft. will.i.am. A'keria C. Davenport wins the lip-sync and receives the prize.

  • Guest Judge: Kate Hudson
  • Alternative Judge: Carson Kressley
  • Mini-Challenge: Put on a pair of oversized underwear without using your hands
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: None
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: $500 cash tip (Even though no one won the mini-challenge, RuPaul awarded each queen with $500)
  • Main Challenge: Create an outfit using materials inspired by gay bars
  • Runway Theme: Bar Queen Couture
  • Challenge Winners: A'keria C. Davenport and Dawn
  • Points Awarded: 2 to A'keria C. Davenport and 2 to Dawn
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Fergalicious" by Fergie ft. will.i.am
  • Lip-Sync for Your Legacy Winner: A'keria C. Davenport
    • A'keria C. Davenport receives $10,000 and an extra point
1043"Shop Til U Drop"May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15)

The four bottom queens enter the Werk Room and discuss how they will give the points to each other:

  • Lucky Starzzz gives her point to Morphine Love Dion.
  • Morgan McMichaels gives her point to A'keria C. Davenport.
  • Morphine Love Dion gives her point to Lucky Starzzz.
  • Mystique Summers gives her point to A'keria C. Davenport.

For this week's main challenge, the queens must work in pairs and host a live shopping show on the "Home Spooky Network" while portrays different mythical creatures. The pairs and roles are:

  • Dawn is Werewolf & Morphine Love Dion is Zombie.
  • Lucky Starzzz is Vampire & Mystique Summers is Frankenstein's Monster.
  • A'keria C. Davenport is Mummy & Morgan McMichaels is Ghost.

On the runway, the category is "Paris, France". After critiques, the judges discuss all of the queens, ultimately naming Dawn and Morgan McMichaels the Top 2 queens of the week. They lip-sync to "Zombieboy" by Lady Gaga. Dawn wins the lip-sync and receives the prize.

After the lip-sync, the bottom queens award their final MVQ points on the main stage.

  • A'keria C. Davenport gives her point to Morgan McMichaels.
  • Lucky Starzzz gives her point to Morgan McMichaels.
  • Morphine Love Dion gives her point to Dawn.
  • Mystique Summers gives her point to A'keria C. Davenport.

With the most points, Dawn advance from the first bracket to the semi-finals. Since A'keria C. Davenport and Morgan McMichaels were tied in points, RuPaul then explains if queens were tied in points, the decision of the advancing queen would be on RuPaul. RuPaul then chose A'keria C. Davenport. Lucky Starzzz, Morgan McMichaels, Morphine Love Dion, and Mystique Summers are eliminated. RuPaul also reveals that one eliminated queen will re-enter the competition at the semi-finals.

  • Guest Judge: Christina Ricci
  • Alternative Judge: Ts Madison
  • Main Challenge: In pairs, host a live shopping show on the "Home Spooky Network"
  • Runway Theme: Paris, France
  • Challenge Winners: Dawn and Morgan McMichaels
  • Points Awarded: 2 to Dawn and 2 to Morgan McMichaels
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Zombieboy" by Lady Gaga
  • Lip-Sync for Your Legacy Winner: Dawn
    • Dawn receives $10,000 and an extra point
  • Advancing to Semi-Finals: A'keria C. Davenport and Dawn
  • Eliminated: Lucky Starzzz, Morgan McMichaels, Morphine Love Dion and Mystique Summers
1054"Duets: It Takes Two"May 22, 2026 (2026-05-22)

Second bracket of queens enters the main stage.

For this week's main challenge, the queens must work in pairs and write, record, and perform duets. The pairs are:

  • Silky Nutmeg Ganache & Vivacious performs "H.B.F".
  • April Carrión & Salina EsTitties performs "Dreamin' Of Me".
  • Aura Mayari & Crystal Methyd performs "Hoes Before Bros".

On the runway, the category is "You Butter Ask Somebody". After critiques, the judges discuss all of the queens, ultimately naming Aura Mayari and Crystal Methyd the Top 2 queens of the week. They lip-sync to "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" by Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer. Crystal Methyd wins the lip-sync and receives the prize.

  • Guest Judge: Reneé Rapp
  • Alternative Judge: Jamal Sims
  • Main Challenge: In pairs, write, record, and perform duets
  • Runway Theme: You Butter Ask Somebody
  • Challenge Winners: Aura Mayari and Crystal Methyd
  • Points Awarded: 2 to Aura Mayari and 2 to Crystal Methyd
  • Lip-Sync Song: "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" by Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer
  • Lip-Sync for Your Legacy Winner: Crystal Methyd
    • Crystal Methyd receives $10,000, an extra point and tickets to Stop! That! Train!
1065"How-To Videos"May 29, 2026 (2026-05-29)

The four bottom queens enter the Werk Room and discuss how they will give the points to each other:

  • April Carrión gives her point to Salina EsTitties.
  • Salina EsTitties gives her point to April Carrión.
  • Silky Nutmeg Ganache gives her point to Vivacious.
  • Vivacious gives her point to Silky Nutmeg Ganache.

For this week's main challenge, the queens need to create, direct, and shoot their own short informational video on a topic of their choice.

On the runway, the category is "Barn Your Way". After critiques, the judges highlight Crystal Methyd, Salina EsTitties, and Silky Nutmeg Ganache, naming Crystal Methyd and Silky Nutmeg Ganache the Top 2 queens of the week. They lip-sync to "Hazy Shade of Winter" by The Bangles. Silky Nutmeg Ganache wins the lip-sync and receives the prize.

  • Guest Judge: Gina Gershon
  • Alternative Judge: Carson Kressley
  • Main Challenge: Create your own informational video on a topic of your choice
  • Runway Theme: Barn Your Way
  • Challenge Winners: Crystal Methyd and Silky Nutmeg Ganache
  • Points Awarded: 2 to Crystal Methyd and 2 to Silky Nutmeg Ganache
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Hazy Shade of Winter" by The Bangles
  • Lip-Sync for Your Legacy Winner: Silky Nutmeg Ganache
    • Silky Nutmeg Ganache receives $10,000 and an extra point
1076"Too Many Daddies"June 5, 2026 (2026-06-05)

The four bottom queens enter the Werk Room and discuss how they will give the points to each other:

  • April Carrión gives her point to Salina EsTitties.
  • Aura Mayari gives her point to Vivacious.
  • Salina EsTitties gives her point to April Carrión.
  • Vivacious gives her point to Aura Mayari.

For this week's main challenge, the queens give drag makeovers to and coach lip-sync performance of "Too Many Daddies" for gay dads.

On the runway, the category is "Drag Family Resemblance". After critiques, the judges discuss all of the pairs, ultimately naming Salina EsTitties and Vivacious the Top 2 queens of the week. They lip-sync to "Super Bass" by Nicki Minaj. Salina EsTitties wins the lip-sync and receives the prize.

After the lip-sync, the bottom queens award their final MVQ points on the main stage.

  • April Carrión gives her point to Crystal Methyd.
  • Aura Mayari gives her point to Silky Nutmeg Ganache.
  • Crystal Methyd gives her point to Silky Nutmeg Ganache.
  • Silky Nutmeg Ganache gives her point to April Carrión.

With the most points, Crystal Methyd and Silky Nutmeg Ganache advance from the second bracket to the semi-finals. April Carrión, Aura Mayari, Salina EsTitties, and Vivacious are eliminated. RuPaul also reveals that one eliminated queen will re-enter the competition at the semi-finals.

  • Guest Judge: Janelle James
  • Alternative Judge: Ross Matthews
  • Mini-Challenge: Come up with shady lines to other queens that make them slap you
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Silky Nutmeg Ganache
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash tip and tickets to Stop! That! Train!
  • Main Challenge: Give a drag makeover to gay dads and coach them for lip-sync performance of "Too Many Daddies"
  • Runway Theme: Drag Family Resemblance
  • Challenge Winners: Salina EsTitties and Vivacious
  • Points Awarded: 2 to Salina EsTitties and 2 to Vivacious
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Super Bass" by Nicki Minaj
  • Lip-Sync for Your Legacy Winner: Salina EsTitties
    • Salina EsTitties receives $10,000 and an extra point
  • Advancing to Semi-Finals: Crystal Methyd and Silky Nutmeg Ganache
  • Eliminated: April Carrión, Aura Mayari, Salina EsTitties and Vivacious
1087"Athletic Supporter Design Challenge"June 12, 2026 (2026-06-12)

Third bracket of queens enters the main stage.

For this week's main challenge, the queens need to design an outfit using high school sportswear materials.

On the runway, the category is "Athletic Supporter Eleganza". After critiques, the judges highlight Jasmine Kennedie, Kennedy Davenport, and Sam Star, naming Jasmine Kennedie and Sam Star the Top 2 queens of the week. They lip-sync to "If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man)" by Bonnie Tyler. Sam Starwins the lip-sync and receives the prize.

  • Guest Judge: Juno Temple
  • Alternative Judge: Ross Matthews
  • Main Challenge: Create an outfit using high school sportswear materials
  • Runway Theme: Athletic Supporter Eleganza
  • Challenge Winners: Jasmine Kennedie and Sam Star
  • Points Awarded: 2 to Jasmine Kennedie and 2 to Sam Star
  • Lip-Sync Song: "If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man)" by Bonnie Tyler
  • Lip-Sync for Your Legacy Winner: Sam Star
    • Sam Star receives $10,000 and an extra point
1098"Rappin' Roast Redux"June 19, 2026 (2026-06-19)

The four bottom queens enter the Werk Room and discuss how they will give the points to each other:

  • Hershii LiqCour-Jeté gives her point to Joey Jay.
  • Joey Jay gives her point to Hershii LiqCour-Jeté.
  • Kennedy Davenport gives her point to Shuga Cain.
  • Shuga Cain gives her point to Kennedy Davenport.

For this week's main challenge, the queens perform in the Rappin' Roast, where they write and perform verses roasting each other and perform in front of an audience.

On the runway, the category is "Ladies Who Lunch". After critiques, the judges highlight Hershii LiqCour-Jeté, Joey Jay, and Kennedy Davenport, naming Hershii LiqCour-Jeté and Kennedy Davenport the Top 2 queens of the week. They lip-sync to "The Ladies Who Lunch" by Elaine Stritch. Kennedy Davenport wins the lip-sync and receives the prize.

  • Guest Judge: Brian Tyree Henry
  • Alternative Judge: Jamal Sims
  • Mini-Challenge: Spill the T
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Joey Jay and Shuga Cain
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash prize ($1,250 for each)
  • Main Challenge: Write and perform verses roasting each other and perform in front of an audience
  • Runway Theme: Ladies Who Lunch
  • Challenge Winners: Hershii LiqCour-Jeté and Kennedy Davenport
  • Points Awarded: 2 to Hershii LiqCour-Jeté and 2 to Kennedy Davenport
  • Lip-Sync Song: "The Ladies Who Lunch" by Elaine Stritch
  • Lip-Sync for Your Legacy Winner: Kennedy Davenport
    • Kennedy Davenport receives $10,000 and an extra point
1109"That's What She Said"June 26, 2026 (2026-06-26)

The four bottom queens enter the Werk Room and discuss how they will give the points to each other:

  • Jasmine Kennedie gives her point to Joey Jay.
  • Joey Jay gives her point to Jasmine Kennedie.
  • Sam Star gives her point to Shuga Cain.
  • Shuga Cain gives her point to Sam Star.

For this week's main challenge, the queens perform lip-sync to interviews from The RuPaul Show while portrays both RuPaul and different celebrity guest:

On the runway, the category is "David Bowie, Icon". After critiques, the judges discuss all of the queens, ultimately naming Kennedy Davenport and Sam Star the Top 2 queens of the week. They lip-sync to "Breakin' Dishes" by Rihanna. Kennedy Davenport wins the lip-sync and receives the prize.

After the lip-sync, the bottom queens award their final MVQ points on the main stage.

  • Hershii LiqCour-Jeté gives her point to Jasmine Kennedie.
  • Jasmine Kennedie gives her point to Hershii LiqCour-Jeté.
  • Joey Jay gives her point to Jasmine Kennedie.
  • Shuga Cain gives her point to Jasmine Kennedie.

With the most points, Kennedy Davenport advance from the first bracket to the semi-finals. Since Jasmine Kennedie and Sam Star were tied in points, RuPaul then explains if queens were tied in points, the decision of the advancing queen would be on RuPaul. RuPaul then chose both of Jasmine Kennedie and Sam Star. Hershii LiqCour-Jeté, Joey Jay, and Shuga Cain are eliminated. RuPaul also reveals that one eliminated queen will re-enter the competition at the semi-finals.

At the end of the episode, RuPaul and Michelle Visage discussed and chose one eliminated queen from each bracket whom they think deserves another shot for return to the competition through wild card lottery. Morgan McMichaels is chosen from first bracket, Salina EsTitties is chosen from second bracket, and Joey Jay is chosen from third bracket. The wild card lottery result will be announced in the next episode.

  • Guest Judge: Bronwyn Newport
  • Alternative Judge: Law Roach
  • Main Challenge: Lip sync to interviews from The RuPaul Show while portray both RuPaul and celebrity guest
  • Runway Theme: David Bowie, Icon
  • Challenge Winners: Kennedy Davenport and Sam Star
  • Points Awarded: 2 to Kennedy Davenport and 2 to Sam Star
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Breakin' Dishes" by Rihanna
  • Lip-Sync for Your Legacy Winner: Kennedy Davenport
    • Kennedy Davenport receives $10,000 and an extra point
  • Advancing to Semi-Finals: Jasmine Kennedie, Kennedy Davenport, and Sam Star
  • Eliminated: Hershii LiqCour-Jeté, Joey Jay and Shuga Cain
11110"Tell Me Something Good"July 3, 2026 (2026-07-03)

The seven advancing queens from all brackets compete together for the first time. RuPaul then announces the wild card lottery winner is Joey Jay. RuPaul also announces that for this season, the bottom two queens will be determined by the queens themselves using Rate-A-Queen MVQ Edition.

For this week's main challenge, the queens write and perform a storytelling in "Tell Me Something Good" Story Hour.

On the runway, category is Red Carpet Realness. After critiques, the judges discuss all of the queens, ultimately naming Crystal Methyd the winner of the main challenge. A'keria C. Davenport and Kennedy Davenport was ranked as the bottom two by the other queens and will lip-sync for their life. A'keria C. Davenport and Kennedy Davenport lip-sync to "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here (Hex Hector Dance Mix)" by Deborah Cox. A'keria C. Davenport wins the lip-sync and Kennedy Davenport sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Evan Mulrooney
  • Alternative Judge: Carson Kressley
  • Returned: Joey Jay
  • Main Challenge: Write and perform "Tell Me Something Good" Story Hour
  • Runway Theme: Red Carpet Realness
  • Challenge Winner: Crystal Methyd
  • Challenge Prize: $10,000 cash prize
  • Bottom Two: A'keria C. Davenport and Kennedy Davenport
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here (Hex Hector Dance Mix)" by Deborah Cox
  • Eliminated: Kennedy Davenport
11211"Tournament of All Stars Talent Rumble"July 10, 2026 (2026-07-10)

For this week's main challenge, the queens performing a talent in Tournament of All Stars Talent Rumble. The acts are as follows:

  • A'keria C. Davenport: Original song lip-sync
  • Crystal Methyd: Comedy burlesque
  • Dawn: Original song lip-sync / Comedy burlesque
  • Jasmine Kennedie: Original song lip-sync / Cheerleading routine
  • Joey Jay: Original song lip-sync / Ballroom dancing
  • Sam Star: Original song lip-sync
  • Silky Nutmeg Ganache: Original song lip-sync / Majorette dancing

On the runway, category is It's Giving Crowned Queen. After critiques, the judges discuss all of the queens, ultimately naming Crystal Methyd the winner of the main challenge. A'keria C. Davenport and Sam Star was ranked as the bottom two by the other queens and will lip-sync for their life. A'keria C. Davenport and Sam Star lip-sync to "Run the World (Girls)" by Beyoncé. A'keria C. Davenport wins the lip-sync and Sam Star sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Cooper Koch
  • Alternative Judge: Ts Madison
  • Mini-Challenge: Lip-sync to "U Wear It Well" by RuPaul while being hosed by the Pit Crew
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Sam Star
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: $2,500 cash prize
  • Main Challenge: Perform a talent in Tournament of All Stars Talent Rumble
  • Runway Theme: It's Giving Crowned Queen
  • Challenge Winner: Crystal Methyd
  • Challenge Prize: $10,000 cash prize
  • Bottom Two: A'keria C. Davenport and Sam Star
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Run the World (Girls)" by Beyoncé
  • Eliminated: Sam Star
11312"Disco Smackdown for the Crown"July 17, 2026 (2026-07-17)

For this week's grand finale, the queens must participating in lip-sync tournament, Disco Smackdown for the Crown. RuPaul then announces that based on their performance during semi-finals, Crystal Methyd and Jasmine Kennedie are advanced directly to the second round.

In the first round, Silky Nutmeg Ganache gets picked and chooses Dawn to lip-sync against. Dawn then chooses "Star Love" by Cheryl Lynn. Silky Nutmeg Ganache wins the lip-sync and Dawn sashays away. The final two queens, A'keria C. Davenport and Joey Jay, lip-sync to "The Boss" by Diana Ross choosen by Joey Jay. Joey Jay wins the lip-sync and A'keria C. Davenport sashays away.

In the second round, Silky Nutmeg Ganache gets picked and chooses Joey Jay to lip-sync against. Joey Jay then chooses "The Main Event/Fight" by Barbra Streisand. Joey Jay wins the lip-sync and Silky Nutmeg Ganache sashays away. The final two queens, Crystal Methyd and Jasmine Kennedie, lip-sync to "Knock on Wood" by Amii Stewart. Crystal Methyd wins the lip-sync and Jasmine Kennedie sashays away.

In the final round, Crystal Methyd and Joey Jay lip-sync to "MacArthur Park" by Donna Summer. After the lip-sync it is declared that Crystal Methyd is the winner of the season, leaving Joey Jay as runner-up and receives a $25,000 cash prize.

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