Morgan McMichaels and Mystique Summers matchup once again on a new cast that also includes Kennedy Davenport, Dawn, Silky Nutmeg Ganache, and more.

18 queens return as RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 cast announced, from Crystal Methyd to Vivacious’ grand entrance

Morgan McMichaels and Mystique Summers matchup once again on a new cast that also includes Kennedy Davenport, Dawn, Silky Nutmeg Ganache, and more.

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- 18 queens will return on the *RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11* cast.

- The queens will be again split into three different competitive brackets on a 12-episode season.

- Crystal Methyd, Dawn, Vivacious, Morphine Love Dion, Silky Nutmeg Ganache, and more are set for the season ahead.

The drag baddies — and competitive brackets — of *RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars* are back, back, back, back again!

Among the cast of returning queens among the *RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11* cast are 18 queens vying for the coveted crown and a $200,000 prize, ranging from season 2 cast members (including Morgan McMichaels and Mystique Summers, who famously fought backstage) to recent season 17 alums like Sam Star and Lucky Starzzz.

The heels of multi-time competitors are also click-clacking back into the Werk Room for another shot at the title, with Kennedy Davenport (season 7, *All Stars 3*, *Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World* season 2) and Silky Nutmeg Ganache (season 11, *All Stars 6*, *Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World* season 1) both heading back for their fourth round of competition.

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Joining them are other fan-favorite queens from various periods of the Emmy-winning series' history, including Vivacious (and her season 6 Werk Room entrance partner, Ornacia), Dawn (season 16), Crystal Methyd (season 12), and Morphine Love Dion, whose drag family lineage took to the season 18 stage via her drag mother, Athena Dion, and daughter, Juicy Love Dion.

The "Tournament of All Stars" format returns this year from *All Stars 10*, which saw 18 contestants split into three groups of six, accumulating points among their smaller teams until three from each bracket moved forward in the final rounds of competition.

RuPaul's promo look for 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11'.

The *All Stars 11* cast announcement comes days after Orlando's Myki Meeks was crowned as the season 18 winner, following a finale event that also saw *Drag Race* superfan Miley Cyrus sit on the panel alongside Mama RuPaul to watch the final lip-sync.

Joining Myki as the current reigning queens of *RuPaul's Drag Race*'s American editions is Ginger Minj, who triumphed over *All Stars 10** *after making it to the finale on two prior seasons — *All Stars 6 *and season 7 — as well as competing on *All Stars 2*.

*RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11* premieres Friday, May 8, on Paramount+. See the full *All Stars 11* cast of returning queens — and their promo looks — below.**

A'keria C. Davenport's 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' cast promo look.

A’Keria C. Davenport

**Original seasons:** Season 11, *All Stars 6*****Official bio:** "Ms. Ass Almighty, A’keria C. Davenport, is back, serving up her signature sass, class, and, of course, all that ass! This Davenport family femme fatale made a big impression on season 11 and *All Stars 6*. Now, this pageant powerhouse is ready to conquer the competition and bring the coveted *All Stars *champion title home to Texas."**

April Carrión's 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' cast promo look.

April Carrión

**Original season:** Season 6****Official bio: "**Since serving sizzle and sass on season 6, the Puerto Rican princess April Carrión has evolved into a picante powerhouse serving gorgeous looks and body-ody-ody. A veteran of the L.A. stages who’s also toured internationally, April plans to keep calm and 'Carrión' all the way to the *Drag Race* Hall of Fame!"**

Aura Mayari's 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' cast promo look.

Aura Mayari

**Original season:** Season 15****Official bio: **"The Filipina moon goddess from season 15, Aura Mayari has re-emerged on a quest for *All Stars* glory. An otherworldly, high-energy Chicago performer who’s been wowing L.A. stages, Aura is primed and poised to light up the Main Stage and collect the ultimate cash tip of $200,000!"

Crystal Methyd's 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' promo look.

Crystal Methyd

**Original season:** Season 12****Official bio: **"Crystal Methyd is back to make America glitter again! Crystal’s colorful aesthetics, kooky personality, and screwball performances have made her a staple on stages all over the world. Always surprising, the season 12 finalist has proven there’s a method to her madness, which may just take her all the way to the top!"

Hershii LiqCour-Jeté's 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' promo look.

Hershii LiqCour-Jeté

**Original season:** Season 16****Official bio: **"Hershii LiqCour-Jeté is bringing her signature glam auntie drag back to the Main Stage, claiming the first time was a trial run. The dazzling down-to-earth L.A. mama who sashayed into our hearts in season 16 is clocking in to work, and will do anything it takes to collect the ultimate payday of $200,000."

Jasmine Kennedie's 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' cast promo look.

Jasmine Kennedie

**Original season:** Season 14****Official bio: **"The Mouth Almighty, Jasmine Kennedie, is a fierce firecracker both on the stage and in the Werk Room. A season 14 diva who can dance, deliver drama, and serve goofy and gorgeous, Jasmine has perfected her showgirl skills in *Drag Race Live* in Vegas, and has proven that she’s ready for the Hall of Fame. This is her moment!"

Joey Jay's 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' cast promo look.

**Original season:** Season 13****Official bio: **"Back and gayer than ever, all the way from season 13, it’s funny and fresh Joey Jay! Get ready to get to know this dishy drag dynamo all over again. The once wigless wonder has manifested and marinated in her own drag finishing school, and is ready to graduate as the ponytailed star pupil of *All Stars 11*."

Kennedy Davenport's 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' cast promo look.

Kennedy Davenport

**Original season:** Season 7, *All Stars 3*, *Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World* season 2****Official bio: **"Fresh from *Drag Race Live* in Vegas, Kennedy Davenport is kicking down the tournament doors to snatch the one title that has eluded her. A glamazon bitch always ready for the runway, Kennedy also packs killer comedy chops! This season 7 and *All Stars 3* veteran has come close to winning every time she’s competed, so it’s safe to say that this Dancing Diva of Texas is the ultimate contender for the crown!"

Lucky Starzzz's 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' cast promo look.

Lucky Starzzz

**Original season:** Season 17****Official bio: **"A cartoon come to life, Lucky Starzzz is a one-of-a-kind queen who mixes kitsch, couture and crazy club kid energy! A colorful artiste with over-the-top aesthetics, Lucky has been honing her craft since season 17 and is ready to shine like the stellar queen she is! Trust, you will be feeling Lucky!"

Dawn's 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' cast promo look.

**Original season:** Season 16****Official bio: **"Good Morning! Brooklyn’s dynamic drag elf, Dawn, is ready to wake up *All Stars 11*. The high-concept queen from season 16 returns with her mischievous spirit and her unfiltered attitude. Undaunted, this quirky contender is gonna give her competitors beautiful nightmares as she follows her drag dreams to the Hall of Fame."**

Morphine Love Dion's 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' cast promo look.

Morphine Love Dion

**Original season:** Season 16****Official bio: **"The OG *Drag Race* Dion is back! Serving beauty and booty, Morphine Love Dion has returned to mesmerize the Main Stage. This BBL goddess and Miami icon was the lip-sync assassin of season 16, snatching the crown of Queen of She Already Done Had Herses. This time, she’s all about that mug, those moves, and making herself the *All Stars* winner!"

Morgan McMichaels' 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' cast promo look.

Morgan McMichaels

**Original seasons: **Season 2, *All Stars 3*****Official bio: **"Fix your mug, because the queen of the L.A. scene, Morgan McMichaels, is back to storm the competition! A beloved *Drag Race* veteran (season 2, *All Stars 3*) and a recent Entertainer of the Year winner, Morgan is one powerful prize fighter who’s coming out swinging in her quest for a spot in the *Drag Race* Hall of Fame. So why you mad, tho?"

Mystique Summers' 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' cast promo look.

Mystique Summers

**Original season:** Season 2****Official bio: **"Bitch, she used to be from Chicago, but season 2 sensation Mystique Summers is now a Texas girl, definitely ready to whoop some *Drag Race *ass all over again! Sixteen years later, she’s returning as a sleek seasoned veteran, so clock the curves and clock the skin, because Mystique is ready to snatch the win!"

Salina EsTitties' 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' cast promo look.

Salina EsTitties

**Original season:** Season 15****Official bio: **"Lights, camera, action! Season 15’s Salina EsTitties is ready for her close-up. A true Hollywood girl, when this luscious and lively Latina isn’t performing on the best L.A. stages, she’s a one-stop production shop serving up her own viral videos. With big ideas and bodacious drag, she’s hot and hustling for the crown!"

Sam Star's 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' cast promo look.

**Original season:** Season 17****Official bio: **"The southern supermodel with a *Drag Race* pedigree, Sam Star puts the 'bam' in Alabama! Returning to the competition following her impressive season 17 top-four placement, Sam’s a quadruple threat — she can sing, dance, sew, and act. This time around, this killer competitor plans to deliver pageant perfection with a few tricks up her sleeve."

Shuga Cain's 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' cast promo look.

**Original season:** Season 11****Official bio: **"How sweet it is to be reunited with the delightful and delectable Shuga Cain! As a queen who had ditched a corporate career for *Drag Race* season 11, she was instantly known for her comedy prowess and gorgeous gowns. Now she’s back, even more seasoned, and still giving us a Shuga rush! Yum!"

Silky Nutmeg Ganache's 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11' cast promo look.

Silky Nutmeg Ganache

**Original seasons:** Season 11, *All Stars 6*, *Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World* season 1****Official bio: **"Must-see TV, the Reverend Doctor Silky Nutmeg Ganache is making a house call to secure her place in the *Drag Race* Hall of Fame. The undeniable star of season 11, *All Stars 6*, and several franchise spinoffs, Miss Silk always serves up the good milk. An author, chef, and entrepreneur, Silky is a true renaissance woman, always ready to munch munch and crunch crunch the competition."

Vivacious and Ornacia return to 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11'.

**Original season:** Season 6****Official bio: **"Mother has arrived – again! The iconic New York club queen, Vivacious, is back to school the children, with the one and only Ornacia in tow. The Jamaican drag legend from season 6 is geared up to gag us all with lively looks, unforgettable one-liners, and fresh flavor as she stakes her claim on the *All Stars* crown."

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