RuPaul’s Drag Race is a reality series in which participants compete against each other for the coveted title of “America’s next drag superstar.” Renowned drag queen and TV personality RuPaul serves as the presenter, mentor, and head judge on the series. RuPaul’s Drag Race premiered on Logo TV on February 2, 2009, with season 16 debuting on MTV on January 5, 2024. If you are wondering when Season 17 is coming out, this is what we have discovered.
Here’s all the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 release date information we know so far, and all the details on when it is coming out.
Is there a RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 release date?
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17’s release date could arrive by January 2025.
Casting for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 began in late October 2023, a little over two months before the premiere of the 16th season. World of Wonder, the production company behind the series, announced on social media. “Calling all queens! Casting for #DragRace Season 17 is happening Now,” the Instagram post said. “If you have the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent it takes to becomes America’s Next Drag Superstar, we want to hear from you!”
Since 2021, a season of RuPaul’s Drag Race has come out every year in January. Given this precedence, it can be speculated that Season 17 can premiere in January 2025.
This date is an estimation based on the information we have at the time of this writing.
The judges include RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews, Carson Kressley, and Ts Madison.
Where is RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 coming out?
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 is anticipated to come out on MTV in January 2025.
This is because the network has been the home of the series since 2023. ComingSoon will provide an update when the exact release date is announced.
The official synopsis for RuPaul’s Drag Race reads:
“Join RuPaul, the world’s most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.”
