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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18: "A Toast to Alyssa Edwards" Tonight!

Tonight, MTV's RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 offers "A Toast to Alyssa Edwards," with guest judge comedian Atsuko Okatsuka. Here's a look!


It was all winners, no losers during last week's round of MTV's RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 – at least when it came to anyone going home. Jane Don't and Kenya Pleaser were designated the top two, leading to a lip-sync battle to the tune of "Feels Like Another One" by Patti LaBelle – with Jane Don't walking away with the win. That brings us to our preview for S18E11: "A Toast to Alyssa Edwards," with comedian Atsuko Okatsuka on hand as a guest judge for tonight's toast for Alyssa Edwards. Along with an official overview, we have a "First Lewk" at tonight's round, followed by a highlight from last week. In addition, Jujubee and Bianca Del Rio offer their thoughts in the latest edition of "The Pit Stop," and – here's a look:

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18: "A Toast to Alyssa Edwards" Tonight!
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Drag Race S18E11: "A Toast to Alyssa Edwards" Preview

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 11: "A Toast to Alyssa Edwards" – The queens pay a comedy tribute to tongue-popping Drag Race legend Alyssa Edwards; comedian Atsuko Okatsuka guest judges.

Get to Know Your Season 18 Queens! (UPDATED)

Returning this season to rule the roost are RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, and Ts Madison. Now, here's a rundown of MTV's RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18's 14 queens and their respective backstories, followed by the "Ruveal" video that was released, which includes interviews with each of the queens. In addition, the Emmy Award-winning aftershow RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked will premiere immediately following (9:30 PM ET/PT) on MTV, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the backstage drama as the queens anxiously await their fate.

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Darlene Mitchell – Los Angeles, CA | @itsdarlenebtw A country, camp queen, Darlene Mitchell blends soap opera glamour with Midwestern trailer trash panache. Known for her signature Peg Bundy-style hair, she originally hails from Greentown, Indiana, and once performed under the name Trash. After 10 years in drag– but a 5-year hiatus from the performance circuit– Darlene comes to the competition to see if RuPaul and the main stage can coax her back out of her bedroom once more.

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18: "A Toast to Alyssa Edwards" Tonight!
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Discord Addams – St. Petersburg, FL | @discordxaddams Who's ready for a little chaos? Discord Addams is a high-fashion punk rock maximalist, serving looks packed with safety pins, studs, and unapologetic attitude. Known for playing guitar in a punk rock band, Discord brings a dark, raw energy to the stage. Her ultimate goal: to trade the mosh pit for the runway and become a bona fide drag rock star.

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Jane Don't – Seattle, WA | @heyjanedont Inspired by old-school funny ladies like Bette Midler and Joan Rivers, Jane is a comedy queen serving up sharp jokes and even sharper shoulder pads. Counting as her drag sisters both Bosco (Drag Race Season 14 and All Stars 10) and Irene The Alien (Drag Race Season 15 and All Stars 10), Jane Don't walks into the competition ready to make her own mark – and make the other queens sweat.

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Juicy Love Dion – Miami, FL | @thejuicylove Small in size, colossal in talent, Juicy Love Dion turns every performance into a masterclass in dance. Self-described as "Miami's Afro-Cuban dancing doll," Juicy brings energy, precision, and flair to every stage she steps on. A proud member of the Dion Dynasty, she's the drag daughter of Morphine Love Dion, and technically the drag granddaughter of fellow competitor Athena Dion– proving that in the Dion Dynasty, the juice flows through every generation.

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Kenya Pleaser – Sumter, SC | @kenyapleaser This Southern showstopper is already serving you the answer to the question in her name: Can you please her? Only if you can handle all this auntie energy and attitude! A celebrated Lizzo impersonator, Kenya mixes heart, humor, and high energy performances that get the crowd on their feet. Kenya is here to show the world that Southern charm, curves, and confidence are a winning combination.

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Myki Meeks – Orlando, FL | @myki.meeks "Gorgeously stupid, and stupidly gorgeous," Myki Meeks is Orlando's dynamic theatrical powerhouse. A self-described "recovering theater kid," Myki blends glamour with camp, lights up the room as a host, and is known back home for her quick wit and ease with a microphone. A talented actress and consummate performer, Myki brings a stage presence that will keep the competition on its toes.

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18: "A Toast to Alyssa Edwards" Tonight!
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Nini Coco – Denver, CO | @theninicoco A high-energy, high-fashion diva from the Mile High City, Nini Coco is equal parts theatrical and fierce. A skilled costume designer, she blends conceptual looks with show-stopping performances. Having quit her day job as a mechanical engineer, she's here to prove that trading blueprints for sequins is a risk worth taking – because in her world, it's all or nothing.

Other famous faces set to appear this season include Teyana Taylor, Benny Blanco, Law Roach, Jamal Sims, Dove Cameron, Zara Larsson, Brooke Shields, Iman, Atsuko Okatsuka, Amy Taylor, Annaleigh Ashford, Danielle Pinnock, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Sherman, and Leland. Our queens are competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar," as well as an official makeup collaboration with Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics and a cash prize of $200,000, during the 18th season.

MTV's RuPaul's Drag Race sponsors include ViiV Healthcare and Native. Follow the season on X, InstagramTikTok, Threads, and Facebook for all the latest (join the conversation using #DragRace).


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Serving as Television Editor since 2018, Ray began five years earlier as a contributing writer/photographer before being brought onto the core BC team in 2017.
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