RuPaul's Fabulous Guest Judges: A Drag Race Roundup
Hello, hello, hello! Welcome, fierce queens and kings of the internet, to our ultimate roundup of RuPaul's Drag Race guest judges. We know you love to see your favorite celebrities dish out critiques and sashay away with Ru and the main judges, so let's dive right in! Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and rupaul guest judges.
The Mainstays: RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars
Before we get to the guest judges, let's give a shoutout to our main judges panel – RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, and Ross Mathews. These fabulous four have been serving looks and critiques since day one, and we couldn't love them more!
The Drag Race Guest Judges Hall of Fame
Now, let's spill the tea on some of the most memorable guest judges from RuPaul's Drag Race. We've gathered them in categories to make it easier for you to find your faves!
Music Royalty
Lady Gaga
Little monsters worldwide rejoiced when Lady Gaga graced the Drag Race stage. She brought her iconic fashion, unmatched talent, and generous critiques to the table. Who could forget her heartfelt advice to the queens: "Don't you ever forget what you're worth, because you're worth everything"?
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande showed up, served face, and brought the Dangerous Woman energy. She even treated the queens to an impromptu performance of "Into You" – can you say iconic?
Acting Queens
Lupita Nyong'o
Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o was a breath of fresh air on the panel. Her thoughtful critiques and kind spirit made her a fan favorite. Plus, who else could make a "good wig" sound like the ultimate compliment?
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato brought the sass and the star power when they joined the judges' panel. They didn't hold back with their critiques, and we loved every minute of it. Demi's honesty and openness made them a perfect fit for the show.
Comedy Queens
Maya Rudolph
Maya Rudolph is a Drag Race dream come true. Her hilarious impressions and unfiltered opinions had us in stitches. She even treated us to a few of her famous impressions – can you say "Tami Lynn Gretchen"?
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes is another comedy queen who killed it on the judges' panel. Her quick wit and no-nonsense attitude were exactly what we needed. She even had us laughing through our tears with her emotional critiques.
Reality TV Royalty
Bethenny Frankel
Bethenny Frankel brought the Real Housewives drama and her signature no-nonsense attitude to the panel. She didn't pull any punches with her critiques, and we loved every minute of it.
Andy Cohen
Andy Cohen is a Drag Race super fan, and it showed when he joined the judges' panel. He dished out the critiques with a smile, and even treated us to a few of his famous catchphrases – who else could make "byeeee" sound so good?
The Most Memorable Guest Judge Moments
Now that we've covered some of our favorite guest judges, let's take a look at some of their most memorable moments on the show.
Lady Gaga's Tearful Advice
As we mentioned earlier, Lady Gaga's heartfelt advice to the queens is one of the most memorable moments in Drag Race herstory. Her emotional speech about self-worth brought tears to our eyes and reminded us all why we love this show so much.
Ariana Grande's Impromptu Performance
When Ariana Grande treated the queens to an impromptu performance of "Into You," it was a moment we'll never forget. The queens went wild, and we can't blame them – who wouldn't want to witness a pop superstar belting out their hits in a drag competition?
Maya Rudolph's Impressions
Maya Rudolph's hilarious impressions of the queens had us in stitches. Her spot-on impersonations of Trixie Mattel, Katya Zamolodchikova, and others were some of the funniest moments in Drag Race history.
Wanda Sykes' Emotional Critiques
Wanda Sykes' emotional critiques were a breath of fresh air on the panel. She didn't hold back with her praise or her criticism, and her honesty was both refreshing and inspiring. Her critiques reminded us all that Drag Race is about more than just looks – it's about telling a story and connecting with an audience.
Bethenny Frankel's No-Nonsense Attitude
Bethenny Frankel's no-nonsense attitude was exactly what we needed on the judges' panel. She didn't pull any punches with her critiques, and her honesty was both refreshing and hilarious. Her catchphrase, "Byeeee," became an instant fan favorite, and we couldn't get enough of her sassy attitude.
Andy Cohen's Super Fan Energy
Andy Cohen's super fan energy was infectious when he joined the judges' panel. He couldn't stop raving about the queens' performances, and his enthusiasm was both endearing and inspiring. His love for the show was written all over his face, and we couldn't help but join in on the fun.
The Guest Judges We Still Haven't Seen (Yet)
While we've been blessed with some incredible guest judges over the years, there are still plenty of celebrities we'd love to see on the panel. Here are a few of our top picks:
Beyoncé
Can you imagine Beyoncé serving looks and critiques on the Drag Race panel? We can't think of a better way to bring the Formation to the competition.
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson is another music legend we'd love to see on the show. Her iconic style and unmatched talent would make her the perfect addition to the judges' panel.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is a national treasure, and we can't think of a better way to elevate the Drag Race experience than with her on the panel. Her wisdom and insight would be invaluable to the queens – and to us, too!
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves is the internet's boyfriend, and we can't think of a better way to make our Drag Race dreams come true than with him on the judges' panel. His sweet demeanor and heartthrob status would make him an instant fan favorite.
Elton John
Elton John is a music legend, and we can't think of a better way to bring the Rocket Man energy to the Drag Race stage than with him on the panel. His iconic style and unmatched talent would make him a perfect fit for the show.
Conclusion: The Guest Judges Keep Us Coming Back for More
There you have it, our ultimate roundup of RuPaul's Drag Race guest judges. From music royalty to comedy queens, these fabulous celebrities have brought their A-game to the judges' panel and helped make Drag Race the iconic show it is today. We can't wait to see who joins the panel next – who's on your wishlist, queens? Let us know in the comments below!
So, until next time, keep serving looks, spreading love, and never forget what you're worth – because, darling, you're worth everything. Sashay away!