TORONTO, November 11, 2026 — Canada’s Drag Race Season 7 premieres Thursday, November 19, at 9 p.m. EST on Crave, with 12 queens competing for $100,000 and the title of Canada’s Next Drag Superstar.
The nine-episode season features 11 new contestants and one returning competitor, Paolo Perfección, who was eliminated in Season 6. Brooke Lynn Hytes and Traci Melchor return to the judging panel, with Sasha Colby, Nicky Doll and Slayyyter among eight celebrity guest judges.
Canada’s Drag Race Season 7 Premiere Date, Time and Where to Watch
The new season begins November 19 on Crave in Canada. WOW Presents Plus will stream episodes simultaneously in the United States and 190 international territories, subject to regional availability.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Premiere | Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| Start time | 9 p.m. EST / 6 p.m. PST |
| Episodes | 9 |
| Contestants | 12 |
| Prize | $100,000 |
| Canada | Crave |
| International | WOW Presents Plus |
| Release day | Thursday |
International premiere times:
- Canada: November 19, 9 p.m. EST (Toronto) / 6 p.m. PST (Vancouver)
- United States: November 19, 9 p.m. EST (New York) / 6 p.m. PST (Los Angeles)
- United Kingdom: November 20, 2 a.m. GMT
- Australia: November 20, 1 p.m. AEDT (Sydney and Melbourne) / 12 p.m. AEST (Brisbane) / 10 a.m. AWST (Perth)
- New Zealand: November 20, 3 p.m. NZDT (Auckland and Wellington)
These are the corresponding times for the announced simultaneous international streaming release.
Canada’s Drag Race Season 7 Full Cast
The 12 contestants represent six Canadian provinces, with performers bringing backgrounds in fashion, comedy, education, ecology and construction.
| Contestant | Hometown | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Batty Banks | Vancouver, BC | 31 |
| Bliss | Vancouver, BC | 25 |
| Carlotta Carlisle | Deer Lake, NL | 38 |
| Chiquita Mére | Shediac, NB | 31 |
| Gravy | St. John’s, NL | 22 |
| Guy Anabella | Toronto, ON | 34 |
| Kara Juku | Vancouver, BC | 31 |
| Madee Lovegood | Toronto, ON | 30 |
| Moh Dafok | Montreal, QC / São Paulo, Brazil | 36 |
| Paolo Perfección | Montreal, QC | 26 |
| Paris Matik | Toronto, ON / Mexico | 24 |
| Pheromone Killz | Edmonton, AB | 30 |
Among the contestants, Batty Banks works as an urban wildlife ecologist, Bliss is a self-taught fashion designer, and Guy Anabella is a Sheridan College professor and powerlifter. Kara Juku is the drag daughter of former finalist Kendall Gender.
The lineup also includes bearded Assyrian performer Madee Lovegood, Brazilian-born artist Moh Dafok and Métis construction foreman Pheromone Killz. At 22, Gravy is the youngest competitor, while Carlotta Carlisle, 38, is the oldest.
Paolo Perfección’s return: The Montreal queen becomes the first contestant to compete in consecutive regular seasons of Canada’s Drag Race. After leaving Season 6 during its opening episode, Paolo returns for another opportunity to win the crown.
Fans can watch the official Meet the Queens of Season 7 special on WOW Presents Plus. Released October 28, the approximately 26-minute programme introduces all 12 contestants.
Canada’s Drag Race Season 7 Episode Release Schedule
Crave has confirmed nine episodes, with new instalments scheduled for Thursdays at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. If the weekly schedule continues without interruption, the final episode will arrive January 14, 2027.
| Episode | Expected Release Date |
|---|---|
| Episode 1 | November 19, 2026 |
| Episode 2 | November 26, 2026 |
| Episode 3 | December 3, 2026 |
| Episode 4 | December 10, 2026 |
| Episode 5 | December 17, 2026 |
| Episode 6 | December 24, 2026 |
| Episode 7 | December 31, 2026 |
| Episode 8 | January 7, 2027 |
| Episode 9 | January 14, 2027 |
Note: Episode dates after the premiere follow the announced weekly schedule and remain subject to changes. Individual episode titles and the finale date have not been separately confirmed by Crave.
Eight Celebrity Guest Judges Confirmed
Crave announced eight celebrity guest judges on November 2, bringing together performers from music, television, comedy and fashion.
- Sasha Colby: RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 winner.
- Nicky Doll: Host of Drag Race France.
- Slayyyter: Singer and songwriter.
- bbno$: Canadian rapper and songwriter.
- Josh Ramsay: Marianas Trench frontman.
- Joel Kim Booster: Comedian, actor and writer.
- Wally Baram: Stand-up comedian and actress.
- Aurora James: Fashion designer, author and activist.
Carson Kressley, Hollywood Jade, Lauren Chan and Sarain Fox will also serve as rotating special guest judges alongside Brooke Lynn Hytes and Traci Melchor.
The full judging lineup was announced in Bell Media’s official November 2 announcement.
Challenges, Prize Money and Season 8 Renewal
Season 7 will feature singing, dancing, acting, impersonation, costume-making and improvisation challenges. Contestants will be eliminated throughout the competition until one queen wins the $100,000 prize, crown and sceptre.
Shark also returns as sponsor of the Fan-Favourite Queen of the Season recognition.
Crave has already renewed Canada’s Drag Race for Season 8. Casting applications open November 20, 2026, for Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are at least 19 years old on that date.
The series, produced by Blue Ant Studios with World of Wonder, has won 32 Canadian Screen Awards, according to Bell Media.
Latest update — November 11, 2026: The Season 7 cast, premiere date, guest judges and streaming information have been confirmed. Individual challenge assignments, elimination results and the eventual winner have not yet been announced. This article will be updated as new information becomes available.
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