RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Premiere Shatters Records: A Recap of the Spectacular Start
The latest season of RuPaul’s Drag Race has broken records with its Season 18 premiere on MTV, achieving the highest season premiere rating and share in the show’s history among P18-49 viewers. The drag competition saw significant growth compared to its previous season, with a 17% increase in P18-49 rating and a 32% increase in P18-49 share. Season 18 also claimed the title of the top cable entertainment telecast of the day for P18-34 and P18-49 viewers.
The Season 18 premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race was a hit on social media as well, generating 24 million views and 1 million engagements, marking a 6% increase from the previous season. The new season will feature guest judges such as Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, Benny Blanco, Law Roach, Jamal Sims, and Dove Cameron, among others. The show’s mainstay judges include RuPaul Charles, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, and Ts Madison.
The lineup of queens competing in Season 18 includes Athena Dion, Briar Blush, Ciara Myst, Darlene Mitchell, DD Fuego, Discord Addams, Jane Don’t, Juicy Love Dion, Kenya Pleaser, Mandy Mango, Mia Starr, Myki Meeks, Nini Coco, and Vita VonTesse Starr. With its record-breaking premiere and star-studded lineup of judges and contestants, RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 promises to be an exciting and entertaining season for fans of the show.