Rumor has it these queens will compete on RuPaul's Drag Race season 19
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Even though Season 19 isn’t set to premiere until January 2027, super fans of the hit drag competition show, RuPaul's Drag Race, are already eyeing the whereabouts of their fave drag artists.
Casting for season 19 opened up in November with an announcement that World of Wonder was looking for queens with comedy, sewing, impersonation, and performance skills.
Doing what they do best, internet sluths have compiled a list of queens they are hoping to see in the upcoming season.
Again, this roster of queens was put together based solely on speculation. The list should be considered as early rumours, as no official cast list has been announced.
Let us know if you recognize any of these fabulous performers!
Aggy Dune (Rochester, NY)
Rumor has it that this queen originally auditioned for season 3 and has been dabbling in drag since the early 80s. Her drag sisters are Mrs. Kasha Davis, Darienne Lake, and Pandora Boxx.
Apple Aday (Honolulu, HI)
Apple Day has been around the world—from Hawaii and Los Angeles to Japan. She is a mem
Bea Effay (Manhattan, NY)
As a stage actor and theater queen, Eda’s credits include titles like Kinky Boots, Guys & Dolls, Newsies, Cabaret, and The Boys in the Band. She is drag sisters with Plasma.
Eda Mame (San Diego, CA)
Known for her high-energy kpop performances, Eda Mame could be bringing her art to the main stage this upcoming season.
Fabi (Seattle, WA)
Out of drag, Fabi is a SoulCycle instructor. She is the drag daughter of Jane Don’t, and the drag niece of Bosco and Irene the Alien.
Julie J (Brooklyn, NY)
Trans drag artist Julie J is the founder of Stand Up NYC, which raises money for LGBTQ+ organizations. This theater queen even has acting credits in the 2025 film Queens of the Dead.
Malayah De’Vore Foxx (Miami Gardens, Florida)
Fashion designer and Miss International Vogue Newcomer 2019. She is the drag daughter of Malaysia Babydoll Foxx.
Orusha San Miguel (Orlando, FL)
Originally hailing from Puerto Rico, Orusha is now based in Orlando, Florida. She identifies as a dancing queen and even works as a resident performer at The Renaissance Theatre.
Safari Kelli (Olive Branch, MS)
Safari works as a cosmetologist and banker outside of drag. She was also crowned Black America Jr. Miss 2022 and National SnowQueen 2025.
Tammy Faye Brown (Birmingham, AL)
Cosmetologist and hairstylist Tammy Faye Brown is rumored to be competing for the crown this season. This Southern queen previously made headlines for allegedly voting for Trump.
The Girl Named Jack (Columbus, OH)
This fashionista already has an impressive resume. From opening up for drag giants Violet Chachki and Gottmik, she also helped kick off Chappell Roan’s Midwest Princess tour during her stop in Columbus.
Trudy Tective (Los Angeles, CA)
Not everyone can say they painted RuPaul’s home dining room! Outside of their drag career, they work as a co-creator of the “Very Gay Paint” artist.
Vanity Unfair (Chicago, IL)
Only 5 years into her drag career, Vanity Unfair has something to prove. She can be seen in Dehd’s music video titled “Mood Ring” and was crowned Miss Rumours 2024.
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