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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ ‘All Stars’ and ‘Untucked’ Renewed for New Seasons at MTV and Paramount+
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"RuPaul's Drag Race" and its spin-offs "All Stars" and "Untucked" have been renewed for new seasons on MTV and Paramount+, extending a franchise nearing its twentieth anniversary. The renewal comes after a strong season 18, which delivered double-digit ratings growth and set a new franchise premiere viewership record, underlining the show's continued commercial strength for its broadcasters.
The flagship series will return for a 19th season, having posted a 19% rise in the P18-49 rating and a 7% increase in P18-49 share compared with the previous season, ranking among the top three cable series of 2026 so far in that demographic; Myki Meeks won season 18 with guest judges including Cardi B and Teyana Taylor. "RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked" returns for season 18, while Paramount+ has renewed "All Stars" for a 12th season, following Crystal Methyd's win in the revived Tournament of All Stars format, alongside a ninth season of "All Stars: Untucked." The franchise has also received 11 Emmy nominations this year, including a record-extending 11th consecutive nod for RuPaul as outstanding host.
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In short
- "Drag Race," "All Stars" and "Untucked" all renewed for new seasons
- Season 18 set a franchise viewership record with strong ratings growth
- Franchise earned 11 Emmy nominations, including RuPaul's 11th consecutive nod
How this story developed
- 3 months ago "RuPaul's Drag Race" and its spin-offs "All Stars" and "Untucked" have been renewed for new seasons on MTV and Paramount+, extending a franchise nearing its twentieth anniversary.
Explained simply
RuPaul's Drag Race is a long-running reality competition series in which drag performers compete in challenges judged on creativity, comedy and performance skill, with the losing contestant eliminated each week. Created by and starring RuPaul Charles as host, the show began on the cable channel Logo TV in 2009 before moving to VH1 and, more recently, MTV, alongside its streaming home on Paramount+. Over the years it has grown into a global franchise, spawning international versions and spin-off series.
Two spin-offs sit alongside the main show. "Untucked" follows contestants backstage during elimination rounds, showing conversations and conflicts that do not appear in the main broadcast, while "All Stars" brings back past contestants for a further competition. Both formats have run for multiple seasons and are produced in parallel with the flagship series.
The franchise is significant both culturally and commercially, having played a prominent role in bringing drag performance into mainstream television and has picked up numerous industry awards over the years, including for RuPaul as host. Its ratings performance and viewership figures are closely watched by broadcasters as an indicator of the show's ongoing popularity and its value to networks such as MTV and streaming platforms including Paramount+.
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