You Can't Keep a Good Drag Queen Down!
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RuPaul's Drag Race S18E01 · You Can't Keep a Good Drag Queen Down!
S18E12nd January 20261h 8m7.2(4)
In shady times, let there be light! A dazzling new cast of queens navigate the first challenge of the season: "Reclaim! Renew! Rejoice!" The queens must repurpose leftover treasures from the Drag Race vaults to create their own signature drag look. Superstar Cardi B guest judges.
Episode
S18E01 · Season 18 · 1 of 16
Aired
2nd January 2026
Network
MTV
Guest stars & crew
Carson Kressley
Self - Judge
Raja Gemini
Self - Special Guest
Bob the Drag Queen
Self - Special Guest
Athena Dion
Self - Contestant
Briar Blush
Self - Contestant
Ciara Myst
Self - Contestant
Darlene Mitchell
Self - Contestant
DD Fuego
Self - Contestant
Discord Addams
Self - Contestant
Jane Don't
Self - Contestant
Juicy Love Dion
Self - Contestant
Kenya Pleaser
Self - Contestant
Mandy Mango
Self - Contestant
Mia Starr
Self - Contestant
Myki Meeks
Self - Contestant
Nini Coco
Self - Contestant
Vita VonTesse Starr
Self - Contestant
Cardi B
Self - Guest Judge
Kim Chi
Self - Special Guest
Erika La'Pearl
Self - Special Guest