‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 8 Cast Ruvealed

By Brett White @brettwhite
Published April 21, 2023, 1:12 p.m. ET

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There’s no stopping the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise, honey. Season 15 of the mother series just wrapped up and RuPaul and company are wasting no time getting ready for another lap. RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8 will take off on Paramount+ on May 12 — and we know which queens are taking their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to the track. Have we had enough of the racing metaphors for this post? Let’s say we have.

The cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8 is an exciting and eclectic mix of queens from not only the franchise’s global herstory. We’ve got returning queens from as early as Season 2 returning to the Werk Room, and we have one Canadian queen who’ll be competing in America for the first time. Not only that, we have more than one queen who just missed making it to the finale of their original season — and we have a couple queens who were told to sashay away first. This cast is full of wild cards and we cannot wait to see how this turns out.

Below you’ll find rundowns of all 12 queens ruturning to Drag Race, including their official bios provided by World of Wonder. Get to know them now, because the next race begins with a two-episode premiere on May 12 on Paramount+.

  • Alexis Michelle

    Drag Race All Stars 8 - Alexis Michelle
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    Original Season/Placement: Season 9 / 5th Place

    Curtain up! Light the lights! New York City’s Alexis Michelle is ready to take the stage – again! This singing and dancing Broadway baby made it to the top five on season nine, and now she’s ready for her encore – and to claim her spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame!

  • Darienne Lake

    Drag Race All Stars 8 - Darienne Lake
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    Original Season/Placement: Season 6 / 4th Place

    It’s time to take another dip into the cool, refreshing waters of Darienne Lake! This pretty and witty comedy queen made a big splash in season six, going all the way to the top four. Now, after a transformative weight loss journey, she’s ready to show the world she’s the fiercest queen of all!

  • Heidi N Closet

    Drag Race All Stars 8 - Heidi N Closet
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    Original Season/Placement: Season 12 / 6th Place

    The blessed and highly favored Miss Congeniality of season 12, Heidi N Closet, is back to snatch the ALL STARS crown! This former small-town girl has hit the big time, and is ready to prove that she’s got the ssssoft and ssssupple star power to take her all the way to the Drag Race Hall of Fame.

  • Jaymes Mansfield

    Drag Race All Stars 8 - Jaymes Mansfield
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    Original Season/Placement: Season 9 / 14th Place

    Season nine’s bubbly, blonde bombshell – Jaymes Mansfield – is bringing classic showbiz sparkle to ALL STARS! She’s taken the internet by storm with her hilarious online beauty tutorials, and caused a commotion in “The B* Who Stole Christmas.” Now she’s got her sights on the Drag Race Hall of Fame. 

  • Jessica Wild

    Drag Race All Stars 8 - Jessica Wild
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    Original Season/Placement: Season 2 / 6th Place

    From season two, it’s the original golden child Jessica Wild. The lovable and talented Puerto Rican powerhouse is back to prove that she can sing, dance and crack your padded ass up! Baby, things are about to get Wild! Escándalo!

  • Jimbo

    Drag Race All Stars 8 - Jimbo
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    Original Season/Placement: Canada’s Drag Race Season 1 / 4th Place ; RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. the World / 7th Place

    What’s big, bouncing and may be used as a floatation device? Canada’s drag clown, Jimbo! This bodacious queen is stacked – with talent! And after gagworthy seasons on “Canada’s Drag Race” and “UK vs. the World,” she’s ready to bring home the bologna. And a crown!

  • Kahanna Montrese

    Drag Race All Stars 8 - Kahanna Montrese
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    Original Season/Placement: Season 11 / 14th Place

    Did someone say “glow-up” from the floor up? Here comes Kahanna Montrese! This showgirl from Sin City has been wowing crowds at “RuPaul’s Drag Race Live” in Las Vegas, and now she’s doubling down on the ultimate jackpot – the ALL STARS crown!

  • Kandy Muse

    Drag Race All Stars 8 - Kandy Muse
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    Original Season/Placement: Season 13 / 2nd Place

    The queen of the Badonka-donk Bronx is back to give you a sugar rush! After coming “this close” to winning the season 13 crown, this outspoken and outrageous Kandy Muse is ready to remind the world what “star quality” is all about! 

  • Mrs. Kasha Davis

    Drag Race All Stars 8 - Mrs. Kasha Davis
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    Original Season/Placement: Season 7 / 11th Place

    There’s always time for … Mrs. Kasha Davis! Season seven’s international celebrity housewife and Drag Story Hour hostess is here to turn a new page and demonstrate that reading – and kindness – are fundamental!

  • LaLa Ri

    Drag Race All Stars 8 - LaLa Ri
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    Original Season/Placement: Season 13 / 10th Place

    Season 13’s fierce fan favorite is back to bag a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame! Can this former Miss Congeniality prove that nice girls finish first? Get ready for the LaLa Ri Experience 2.0!  

  • Monica Beverly Hillz

    Drag Race All Stars 8 - Monica Beverly Hillz
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    Original Season/Placement: Season 5 / 12th Place

    Monica Beverly Hillz made herstory on season five when she shared her truth on the mainstage. Now, the trans trailblazer is back to serve face and fashion on her way to the Drag Race Hall of Fame. 9021-OMG!

  • Naysha Lopez

    Drag Race All Stars 8 - Naysha Lopez
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    Original Season/Placement: Season 8 / 9th Place

    Hola, the beauty is back! Chicago’s hardest-working pageant queen, Naysha Lopez, is ready for the biggest contest of them all! Gone too soon from season eight, this gorgeous glamazon – and former Miss Continental – will thrill drag fans all over again!