MTV has announced that ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18 premiere has achieved an impressive viewership record. The latest season debuted with the highest ratings ever for a season premiere, especially among the key demographic of viewers aged 18-49.
Record-Breaking Premiere Ratings
The premiere garnered a significant increase compared to Season 17. The ratings for P18-49 experienced a growth of 17%, reaching a score of 0.674, up from 0.577. Additionally, the P18-49 share rose by 32%, moving from 2.75 to 3.62.
Leading in Cable Entertainment
It is noteworthy that Season 18 emerged as the top cable entertainment telecast of the day among both P18-34 and P18-49 age groups.
- Rating Increase: 17% for P18-49
- Share Increase: 32% for P18-49
- Top Cable Telecast: P18-34 and P18-49
Enhanced Social Media Engagement
The premiere also made a mark online, accruing 24 million views, which is a 6% rise from Season 17. The episode saw an impressive 1 million engagements on various social media platforms.
Guest Judges and Contestants
This season features renowned guest judge Cardi B, alongside a star-studded lineup of future guests, including:
- Teyana Taylor from All’s Fair
- Benny Blanco, music producer
- Law Roach from Project Runway
- Jamal Sims
- Dove Cameron
Main judges for the series continue to include RuPaul Charles, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, and Ts Madison.
This Season’s Queens
The competition will showcase a diverse group of queens, including:
- Athena Dion
- Briar Blush
- Ciara Myst
- Darlene Mitchell
- DD Fuego
- Discord Addams
- Jane Don’t
- Juicy Love Dion
- Kenya Pleaser
- Mandy Mango
- Mia Starr
- Myki Meeks
- Nini Coco
- Vita VonTesse Starr
The success of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18 demonstrates the show’s enduring popularity and its ability to engage a large audience across multiple platforms.
