Paula Abdul, Alyssa Edwards, Icesis Couture, and More Announced As Guest Judges for “Canada’s Drag Race” S6, Coming to WOW Presents Plus on November 20th
Joining Brooke Lynn Hytes and Traci Melchor this season are special resident guest judges Carson Kressley, Hollywood Jade, and Sarain Fox.
Today, World of Wonder unveiled the superstar guest judge lineup and official trailer for the brand new season of Canada’s Drag Race, premiering Thursday, November 20th on WOW Presents Plus in the US and select territories worldwide.
This season, Brooke Lynn Hytes and Traci Melchor are being joined by special resident guest judges: Emmy®-winning TV personality, style and fashion expert, and best-selling author, Carson Kressley; renowned choreographer and on-camera personality Hollywood Jade; and dancer, choreographer, activist, television host, and filmmaker, Sarain Fox.
“While we’ll miss Brad’s passion for drag and fashion, and the joy he brought, we are thrilled to have special resident guest judges Carson, Hollywood, and Sarain who will rotate through on the panel,” said Trevor Boris, showrunner for Canada’s Drag Race. “They are beloved members of the Drag Race family, and each bring a unique perspective alongside Brooke Lynn and Traci.”
Watch and share the trailer here: Canada’s Drag Race S6 | Official Trailer
Canada’s Drag Race is also confirmed to return for a seventh season. Canadian drag artists can submit their applications now at http://www.canadasdragracecasting.com/. Applicants must be 19 years of age as of November 6, 2025, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
The full lineup of celebrity guest judges for S6 include:
- Paula Abdul – music superstar, dancer, renowned choreographer, TV personality, and original judge on AMERICAN IDOL
- Icesis Couture – renowned drag artist and winner of Canada’s Drag Race Season 2
- Alyssa Edwards – renowned drag artists and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars
- Erdem – globally renowned fashion designer
- Glamzilla – content creator and beauty mogul
- Kiesza – award-winning recording artist
- Allison Russell – Grammy®-winning artist
- Rufus Wainwright – Grammy-nominated artist
Canada’s Drag Race S6 will air Thursday, November 20th on WOW Presents Plus in the US and select territories, day and date with its local airing on Crave in Canada. The 12 drag artists from across Canada showcasing their talents this season are: Dulce, Eboni La’Belle, Hazel, Karamilk, Mya Foxx, Paolo Perfección, PM, Saltina Shaker, Sami Landri, Star Doll, Van Goth, and Velma Jones.