{
  "id": 1152289,
  "title": "RuPaul's Drag Race Renewed For Season 19 On MTV; All Stars 12 Also Ordered On Paramount+",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/rupauls-drag-race-renewed-for-season-19-on-mtv-all-stars-12-also",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2237718/rupauls-drag-race-season-19-renewed-mtv-all-stars-12-paramount-plus/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "RuPaul's Drag Race has been renewed for its 19th season on MTV, according to TVLine. The new season is expected to premiere in early 2027, following MTV's typical release schedule. Season 18 concluded with the crowning of Myki Meeks from Orlando as America's Next Drag Superstar. The series has amassed nearly 40 Primetime Emmy Awards during its run. RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars has also been renewed for Season 12 on Paramount+, alongside a new season of All Stars: Untucked. All Stars 11 concluded recently, with Crystal Methyd winning and Joey Jay placing second. The show's recent tournament format has added more drama and intrigue. Production company World of Wonder expressed gratitude to MTV, Paramount+, and all involved in the show.",
  "summary": "MTV and Paramount+ have good news for RuPaul's Drag Race and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: shantay, you both stay!",
  "key_points": [
    "RuPaul's Drag Race renewed for 19th season on MTV.",
    "Season 12 of All Stars ordered on Paramount+.",
    "All Stars 11 concluded with Crystal Methyd winning."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The renewal of RuPaul's Drag Race for a 19th season and All Stars for a 12th season solidifies the shows' continued presence on MTV and Paramount+, respectively, maintaining their prominent platform for drag culture.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}