Rapper Cardi B has officially joined the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race as the first celebrity guest judge for the show’s highly anticipated season 18. The season premiere is set to air on January 2, 2024, at 20:00 ET/PT on MTV and will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.
High Praise from Producers
In a recent interview with The Wrap, executive producer Tom Campbell expressed his enthusiasm for having Cardi B on the panel, describing her as “one of our best judges ever.” He acknowledged the impressive roster of judges the show has featured in the past but emphasized the unique connection between Cardi and the show.
“We shoot on these exact days. Is Cardi B, the busiest woman in the world, available? She was. Her team was incredible,” Campbell stated. He praised her contributions, noting, “What she wore was incredible. What she had to say… spending that time with her up close and seeing not only how hard she works, but how effortless her personality and her joy is was really exciting to be around.”
A Star-Studded Season Ahead
This season will also see the return of judges Michelle Visage, Ross Matthews, Carson Kressley, Law Roach, and TS Madison, along with a lineup of impressive guest judges. Among them are Jamal Sims, Teyana Taylor, Benny Blanco, and Brooke Shields. The diversity of talent promises to bring a vibrant energy to the competition.
As the excitement builds for the premiere, fans can also look forward to meeting the queens who will compete this season. With Cardi B’s involvement, the anticipation for what promises to be a memorable season is palpable.
Catch the premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 18 tonight and witness the blend of talent, glamour, and entertainment that has made the series a beloved staple in reality television.
