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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 15 promises to be bigger than ever.

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• “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 15 premieres January 6 on MTV at 8 p.m. ET. 
• The new competition features a record-breaking 16 contestants vying for the top prize.
• To watch without cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service like Philo or Sling TV.

“‘RuPaul’s Drag Race” is back with a brand-new season. The two-hour season 15 premiere airs on January 6 at 8 p.m. ET exclusively on MTV.

Once again, drag queens from around the country have gathered to compete for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar. It’s going to be a star-studded competition, with celebrity guest judge appearances from Ariana Grande, Hayley Kiyoko, Janelle Monáe, Ali Wong, Maren Morris, Julia Garner, Amandla Stenberg, and more. 

Check out the trailer for ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 15

This season will feature the show’s biggest roster so far, with a total of 16 contestants, including the show’s first pair of twins. Though previous seasons have aired on Logo and VH1, the show is making the jump to MTV for season 15.

How to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 15

You can watch “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 15 on MTV. The first episode is a two-hour special that premieres on January 6 at 8 p.m. ET. Subsequent episodes will follow every Friday.

If you’re hoping to stream the show online, you can get access to “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 15 on MTV through live TV services like Philo, Sling TV (with Comedy Extra), FuboTV, YouTube TV, and Hulu with Live TV. Of those options, Philo is the cheapest at just $25 a month. The service includes access to MTV and around 60 other live TV channels.

Once you’ve subscribed to one of the above options, you’ll be able to catch new episodes of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” on Fridays at 8 p.m. ET. Just download the service’s app onto your smart TV, media player, smartphone, or tablet — or open the site on your web browser — to start watching on MTV. 

Can I watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ for free?

You can catch “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 15 free for a limited time by signing up for a free trial to Philo or Fubo TV. They both last for seven days, meaning you can watch one live episode during that period for free. 

It’s also likely that episodes will be offered on-demand after they air. So, if you wait until the season finale airs to sign up, you might be able to stream the entire season for free during your trial period.

Who is competing in ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 15?

This season features a whopping total of 16 queens competing for the title. Here is a list of every contestant:

• Amethyst (West Hartford, CT)
• Anetra (Las Vegas, NV)
• Aura Mayari (Nashville, TN)
• Irene Dubois (Seattle, WA)
• Jax (Queens, NY)
• Loosey DaLuca (Ansonia, CT)
• Luxx Noir London (East Orange, NJ)
• Malaysia Babydoll Foxx (Miami, FL)
• Marcia Marcia Marcia (New York, NY)
• Mistress Isabelle Brooks (Houston, TX)
• Princess Poppy (San Francisco, CA)
• Robin Fierce (Hartford, CT)
• Selina EsTitties (Los Angeles, CA)
• Sasha Colby (Los Angeles, CA)
• Spice (Los Angeles, CA)*
• Sugar (Los Angeles, CA)*

*Sugar and Spice are the show’s first ever pair of twins to compete for the title. 

Is ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 15 on Paramount Plus?

Season 15 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is not expected to stream on Paramount Plus while the season is still airing on MTV. However, it’s possible that the season could be added to Paramount Plus at a later date. 

Where can you watch previous seasons of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’?

Paramount Plus is the best service for watching past seasons of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Subscribers can stream seasons one through 13 of the show on-demand. The service costs $5/month with commercials or $10/month without ads.

In addition to Paramount Plus, you can find seasons two, five, six, seven, eight, and nine on Hulu.