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MTV revealed 14 queens for RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17 on December 4, 2024. The season premiered on January 3, 2025, so that premiere date has passed. Its headline twist was the Badonka Dunk Tank, which gave an eliminated queen a chance to win immunity and stay in the competition.
Who is in the season 17 cast?
MTV’s December 4, 2024 announcement named these 14 contestants and their hometowns:
| Queen | Hometown |
|---|---|
| Acacia Forgot | Los Angeles, California |
| Arrietty | Seattle, Washington |
| Crystal Envy | Asbury Park, New Jersey |
| Hormona Lisa | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Jewels Sparkles | Tampa, Florida |
| Joella | Los Angeles, California |
| Kori King | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Lana Ja’Rae | New York, New York |
| Lexi Love | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Lucky Starzzz | Miami, Florida |
| Lydia B Kollins | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Onya Nurve | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Sam Star | Leeds, Alabama |
| Suzie Toot | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
In its promotional biographies, MTV highlighted Arrietty’s outfit design and sewing, Crystal Envy’s work as a makeup artist, and Lucky Starzzz’s use of paper, spray paint, sequins and rhinestones in her drag. These are the network’s descriptions of the performers.
How did the Badonka Dunk Tank work?
MTV introduced the Badonka Dunk Tank in a December 12, 2024 announcement. After a lip-sync, a queen facing elimination could choose one of ten levers. Two levers dunked judge Michelle Visage; choosing either one granted the queen immunity and allowed her to remain in the competition. The other choices meant elimination.
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The twist added a last-chance decision after the lip-sync: the eliminated queen had to take a chance on the levers to earn a reprieve. MTV called it a new twist in its season 17 trailer and guest-judge announcement.
What was the premiere format?
The season was scheduled to begin Friday, January 3, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on MTV, with 90-minute episodes. The premiere challenge was “Drag Queens Got Talent,” and Rate-A-Queen returned with a twist. Paramount+’s episode guide describes a two-part opening: the first episode featured one half of the 14-queen cast in the talent show, and the second featured the other half.
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Because the season has aired, the January 3 date is historical rather than an upcoming premiere. The Paramount+ season 17 episode guide lists the season through its finale; viewing availability may vary by territory.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What prize and guest judges were announced?
MTV announced a $200,000 prize for the season 17 winner, sponsored by TodayTix. Katy Perry was announced as the premiere guest judge. MTV’s December 12 announcement also named these guest judges for the season:
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MTV’s original cast announcement confirmed the cast, premiere plan and prize; the later guest-judge announcement detailed the dunk-tank twist and guest lineup.
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