Queens Returning for the New Format Are Elips, Kam Hugh, La Big Bertha, Magnetica, Mami Watta, Misty Phoenix, Moon, Piche, Punani, and Soa de Muse
Emmy Award-winning media company World of Wonder has announced the cast of queens who will be returning to the stage to compete in the inaugural season of “Drag Race France All Stars.” The highly anticipated competition will premiere on July 10th on WOW Presents Plus in the US and globally excluding France, where it will air on France 2 and FRANCE.TV.
After 3 LÉ-GEN-DAIRE seasons of “Drag Race France,” some of your fan favorite queens are returning to face off once again for a grand prize of 30,000 euros. As is with any ‘All Stars’ format, there will be a bunch of twists and turns and a new set of rules. In each episode, the contestants will have to nail different challenges brought forth by the judges – the top two queens of the week will face off in a lipsync for that week’s victory. The winner will win 2,500 euros, but more importantly, the supreme power of eliminating one of the two bottom queens.
The 10 queens competing for the crown are:
Elips is a self-taught, flamboyant artist with an overflowing imagination. A seamstress and designer of her own outfits, she delivers poetic, intense and striking performances on stage. Elected Miss Congeniality during the first season of Drag Race France, she proudly represents Bordeaux’s drag. She performs alongside her drag family, the Familips, in shows flaunting creativity. She is back in the competition to show her evolution and is determined to bring the crown back to Bordeaux.
Drag queen, content creator, and makeup artist, Kam Hugh made a huge impression during the first season with her unique style, inspired by haute couture, combining elegance and modernity, making her a true fashion icon on the drag scene. An expert in makeup, she is the first French drag queen to collaborate with brands such as Sephora, Erborian, NYX or Garnier, for which she became the face off for a global campaign after her appearance on the show.
Known for starring in the first season of Drag Race France, La Big Bertha has been a burlesque icon for over ten years. Since the show’s finale, she has made notable appearances on cooking shows, humorously blending the art of drag with her love for gastronomy, and has collaborated with international artists, including Sam Smith. La Big Bertha will also be the opening act for musician SANTA in June 2025, bringing her energy and unique style to the big stage.
Since her participation in season 3 of Drag Race France, Magnetica, the Franch-Bolivian queen, continues to shine in the alternative queer scene. Inspired by the Club Kid aesthetic, she offers graphic and visual-focused drag, pushing the boundaries of art. A regular in the Parisian scene, she is a strong advocate for the visibility of non-binary and Latin American identities through her hard-hitting performances, both as an artist and as a host in iconic drag shows.
A finalist of season 2, Mami Watta continues to shine on by performing on both French and international stages where she thrills the public with her ever daring and creative performances. She draws on her Ivorian heritage as much as on the ballroom and an Afro-futurist aesthetic to create a strong, sexy and charismatic visual experience.
From season 3 of Drag Race France, Misty Phoenix still has all of her overflowing energy and assertive creativity. A daring dancer and performer, she draws inspiration from the Marvel universe, where she reinvents looks with a resolutely modern touch. Her powerful and dynamic drag is distinguished by performances combining careful staging and elaborate looks.
Named Miss Congeniality of season 2, Moon offers a sensible drag, combining fashion, introspection and artistic expression to create a universe that is both unique and deeply authentic. The first Swiss contestant on the show, she made an impression by proudly sharing her story as a transgender woman. Her art highlights often underrepresented social topics, such as the visibility of trans people and mental health.
A multidisciplined drag artist, Piche is a singer, rapper and dancer who brings drag to the forefront of the French musical landscape. Her performance at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 made a huge impression, confirming her status as a daring and essential artist. She recently unveiled an EP entitled “Festin” and started touring at famous venues and the biggest festivals in France, where she continues to share her music with passion and brilliance.
Since her participation in season 2 of Drag Race France where she brilliantly reached the finale, Punani continues to mark the world of drag with her poetry, eloquence and charisma. With a unique style that mixes humor and vintage aesthetics, Punani deploys a surprising and inventive drag. Today, she continues to perform on the biggest French stages and remains active on social media with her long-time accomplice, Rose, where they share their creations and commitments.
A finalist in the first season of Drag Race France, Soa de Muse has since led a disciplined and committed artistic career. In 2022, she founded her own cabaret in Paris called La Bouche, offering a stage for drag and queer artists while addressing social issues. In 2024, she became the first Martinican drag queen to participate in RuPaul’s Drag Race: Global All Stars, where she was crowned “Global Lip Sync Assassin” and elected “Miss Global Peacemaker” by her sisters in the final.
French superstar Nicky Doll will return as host, and be seated beside her long-time accomplice and judge Daphné Bürki. Two new additions have also been made to the judging panel: French pop icon Shy’m and journalist Loïc Prigent.
The show will exclusively air on WOW Presents Plus in the US and select territories worldwide at 1p ET/ 10a PT starting July 10th, day-and-date with its local airing in France on France 2 and FRANCE.TV.
Drag Race France is produced in France by Endemol France and Shake Shake Shake, jointly with World of Wonder Productions. Executive producers of the show are Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell and RuPaul Charles in partnership with France Télévisions.
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