‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Queens Talk Competing for Charity, How They Were Compensated and Whether They Need Ru-demption
variety.comJazz Tangcay Artisans Editor “Bring back my girls,” RuPaul famously said; now, here they are again in “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars 9.” Angeria Paris VanMichaels, Gottmik, Jorgeous, Nina West, Plastique Tiara, Roxxxy Andrews, Shannel and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo are the returning queens and they’re doing something good for the world.
In a new twist, they’re no longer competing for prize money; instead, they’re backing their favorite charities. The competition will follow a non-elimination format.
Instead, each week will see the top two queens will earn benefactress badges. By the end of the season, the top queens with the most badges will compete for the crown, a space in the “All Stars” Hall of Fame, plus prize money for their charity.
The queens also receive a stipend for their wardrobe. Speaking with Variety, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” producer Tom Campbell said the show will be anything but boring: “We’re taking on charities that are very important, but we’re doing it with love and laughter and silliness.
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