Alaska Thunderfuck's "Drag Queen of the Year" Pageant Returns with a New Cast

An Intimate Behind-the-Scenes Look

Exclusive Cast Reveal with Alaska and Lola LeCroix

Drag Race winner Alaska Thunderfuck (born Justin Andrew Honard, March 6, 1985) is back with a new installment of her "Drag Queen of the Year" Pageant, and EW has the exclusive cast reveal. After the success of the first-ever Drag Queen of the Year Pageant in 2021, the competition returns with a fresh cast of queens ready to slay the stage.

Alaska announced the new pageant on March 21, 2023, and has been teasing the upcoming season on social media. The cast includes a diverse group of queens from all over the world, each with their unique style and drag aesthetic. The queens will compete in a series of challenges, including drag performance, runway looks, and improvisation.

The judges for the pageant have not yet been announced, but Alaska has promised that they will be "a panel of experts who know drag." The winner of the pageant will receive a cash prize and the title of "Drag Queen of the Year." In addition to the main competition, the pageant will also feature special performances by Alaska and other guest stars.

The "Drag Queen of the Year" Pageant is sure to be a must-watch event for fans of drag race. With its star-studded cast and exciting challenges, the pageant is sure to deliver plenty of drama and entertainment.