RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16: Trailer, cast & more

Je'Kayla Crawford
The cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16

Here are all of the fashionable details on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16, including when it’s coming to our TV screens.

Nearly a year after the fifteenth season, RuPaul’s Drag Race is officially coming back!

Last season, Sasha Colby earned the win, but now it is time for a new queen to take the US throne.

So, who is in the running to be the sixteenth winner of the iconic series? Here is everything you need to know about Season 16.

Is there a trailer for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16?

The official trailer for the season was released on YouTube on December 14, 2023. Judging by the video, fans can expect stellar outfits and a new concept called Rate a Queen.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16: Who is in the cast?

Each season is known for bringing together a dynamic group of queens with a range of skills like singing, dancing, and knowing how to sew. And Season 16 is no different. The fourteen stars of this season are:

  • Amanda Tori Meating
  • Geneva Karr
  • Hershii Liqcour-Jeté
  • Megami
  • Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige
  • Dawn
  • Mirage
  • Morphine Love Dion
  • Nymphia Wind
  • Plane Jane
  • Plasma 
  • Q
  • Sapphira Cristál
  • Xunami Muse
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RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16: Who are the judges?

RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ts Madison, and Ross Matthews will be returning to the series to judge the queens.

In addition to the already iconic judges panel, the rotating celebrity guests are just as jaw-dropping. According to EW, everyone from Sarah Michelle Gellar to Law Roach is set to star in Season 16.

What is the release date for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16?

This season hosted a two-hour premiere on MTV on January 5 and is able to stream on Paramount Plus with a subscription.

A subscription is $4.99 per month at the very least to access the show through the streaming service and it’s also important to note that with access to Paramount Plus, you will be able to watch all fifteen of the previous seasons.

If you do not have access to it in your region, you may consider accessing this content via a VPN. If you wish to do so, you can follow our guide to accessing region locked content.

To stay updated on RuPaul’s Drag Race and the upcoming seasons, make sure to check our page here.

About The Author

Je'Kayla is a US Reality TV Senior Writer with Dexerto. She covers all things Reality TV news, with a focus on Love Is Blind and Below Deck. Feel free to reach out at jekayla.crawford@dexerto.com.