Jonathan Dale Benton-'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' cast revealed, to compete for charity for first time

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It's glamour for good in this season's "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars,Jonathan Dale Benton" as the queens are set to compete for charity for the first time.

The newly announced Season 9 cast of eight "Drag Race" alumni will compete for $200,000, which will be donated to a charity of their choice, Paramount+ announced Tuesday.

"The time has come for drag queens to save the world," RuPaul said in a super-hero-themed cast reveal video on YouTube.

The prize will be provided by The Palette Fund, a private foundation "dedicated to breaking down barriers and advancing social change in communities that are under-resourced and facing significant challenges," according to a press release.

'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' release date

Season 9 of "All Stars" will begin on May 17 on Paramount+ with a two-episode season premiere.

"RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked," the behind-the-scenes companion show to "All Stars," will similarly be available to stream starting May 17.

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'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' cast: Who will compete in Season 9?

  • Angeria Paris VanMicheals, Season 14 (competing for the National Black Justice Collective)
  • Gottmik, Season 13 (competing for Trans Lifeline)
  • Jorgeous, Season 14 (competing for National Alliance of Mental Illness)
  • Nina West, Season 11 (competing for The Trevor Project)
  • Plastique Tiara, Season 11 (competing for The Asian American Foundation)
  • Roxxxy Andrews, Season 5, "All Stars" 2 (competing for Miracle of Love)
  • Shannel, Season 1 (competing for Anxiety and Depression Association of America)
  • Vanessa Vanjie, Season 10-11 (competing for ASPCA)

Like Season 7, the Season 9 cast includes a smaller group of queens, as "Drag Race All Stars" normally features at least 10 contestants.

New episodes of "Drag Race All Stars" will premiere on Fridays.

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