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(RuPaul really wants that Emmy back, huh?
We previously met this cast on December 4 via a water-themed promo shoot that had us saying, Water?
I hardly know her!
Just kidding; its just Michelle Visage still making that joke.
Have a teaser.
In the first trailer for the season, the show looks … big.
And were not talking about those wigs were talking about the supersize stage!
Seriously, this shows budget is growing each season and the new innovations in set design are mind-blowing.
Otherwise, theres not much to chew on yet, without any context.
Except, of course, for …
The twist.
Who are these girls?
| @acaciaforgotThis honky-tonk diva puts the country in California.
Will this aspiring country star also become Americas Next Drag Superstar?
Arrietty Seattle, W.A.
In New Jersey, Crystal swiftly dominated the club scene.
Hormona Lisa Chattanooga, T.N.
Jewels Sparkles Tampa, F.L.
But dont be fooled Jewels intends to enter the competition with intention and strategy.
Joella Los Angeles, C.A.
Kori King Boston, M.A.
Lexi Love Louisville, K.Y.
Lucky Starzzz Miami, F.L.
| @theluckystarzzzBorn in Havana, Cuba, Lucky Starzzz is an expressive, colorful, living cartoon!
Lucky describes her drag as a venus fly trap in a room full of roses.
Can Luckys eye-catching creativity catch the eyes of the judges this season and win her the crown?
Lydia B Kollins Pittsburgh, P.A.
Will the judges find Lydias looks BOOTYful, or will her time onDrag Racebe a disASSter?
Onya Nurve Cleveland, O.H.
| @onyanurveSmashburger cook by day, enchanting and in-demand drag artist by night.
in painting from the Cleveland Institute of Art.
Sam Star Leeds, A.L.
| @samstarqueenStunning, stylish, SOUTHERN!
Suzie Toot Fort Lauderdale, F.L.
| @suzie.tootSuzies uniqueness is her greatest strength in drag.
Wheres everyone from?
L.A., meanwhile, has just Acacia Forgot and Joella.
In their stead, we have three separate Florida girls and awholelot of South.
(Aunty Chan, we long for you.)
Any notable queens?
Being ambitious pays off!
Lets hope she can put her money where her virality is.
Incredible synergy for this promo to have a water theme after that.
Whos judging?
Not the Bore Worms!
Theyll be joined in the season premiere by formermega pop superstarand currentpop singerKaty Perry.
Whens the release date?
Season 17 ofRuPauls Drag Racepremieres January 3 at 8 p.m. on MTV.
New episodes will drop at 8 p.m. EST every Friday until the 16-episode season ends.
This post has been updated.
