Paramount+ and World of Wonder have revealed the cast of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 9, featuring eight queens from across the franchise’s history. The twist this season is that the $200,000 grand prize will be donated to the charity of the winner’s choice.
The Season 16 finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race has shattered records, becoming the highest-rated episode in 13 years. Nymphia Wind’s victory as America’s Next Drag Superstar was celebrated by a 67% surge in ratings among viewers aged 18-34 and a 28% jump among those aged 18-49 compared to last season’s finale. These figures surpass those achieved during the Season 3 finale in 2011, when Raja won the crown. Moreover, the episode boasted the largest audience share ever for a Drag Race telecast, particularly among young adults, with an 88% increase in the 18-34 demographic and a 30% rise in the 18-49 age group. Season 16 as a whole has proven to be a ratings triumph, emerging as the highest-rated season in four years and outperforming Season 15 by significant margins. With consistent growth in key demographics and the highest audience share ever, Season 16 has cemented its place in Drag Race history.
Nymphia Wind, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16, made history as the first East Asian queen to win the crown. Despite her initial struggles with writing, speaking, and comedy, Nymphia overcame her obstacles and impressed the judges with her exceptional dancing and sewing skills. In an exclusive interview, Nymphia reveals the challenges she faced both on and off-camera, and how she plans to use her platform to empower others.
