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The Stars Have Aligned! Meet the Queens Returning to the Runway for the Inaugural Season of CANADA’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS, July 9 

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CraveCanada’s Drag Race All Stars
– The nine queens competing for the title of “Canada’s Ultimate All-Star” are Aurora Matrix, Jackie Cox, Jada Shada Hudson, Juice Boxx, Makayla Couture, Nearah Nuff, Pythia, Sami Landri, and Tiffany Ann Co. –
– Brooke Lynn Hytes serves as host and judge, alongside judges Priyanka and Jimbo –
– Shark® is back to award the fan-favourite queen of the season, as well as Miss Congeniality, and BMO joins this season to deliver a soccer themed challenge. –
– The series is produced by Blue Ant Studios, in association with Crave and World of Wonder –

TORONTO (June 11, 2026) – Category is: Bring Back My Girls! Crave announced today the drag superstars vying for another chance to snatch the crown in the all-new Crave Original series CANADA’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS, premiering Thursday, July 9 at 9 p.m. ET. The six-episode, one-hour spin-off of Crave’s Canadian Screen Award-winning series, welcomes back nine queens with unfinished business, competing for the first-ever title of “Canada’s Ultimate All-Star,” and a cash prize of $100,000. CANADA’S DRAG RACE royalty form the first all-drag judging panel in DRAG RACE her-story, with Brooke Lynn Hytes presiding as host and judge alongside CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 1 winner, Priyanka, and Season 1 contestant, Jimbo. Available in English and French, new episodes of CANADA’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS stream Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on Crave. The series launches simultaneously on World of Wonder’s SVOD platform WOW Presents Plus, in the U.S. and in 190 territories worldwide. **Media Note: assets for CANADA’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS are available on The Lede HERE**  The queens of CANADA’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS Season 1 are: Aurora Matrix Age: 25 Hometown: Toronto, ON Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 4 Instagram: @auroramatrix Tik Tok: @auroramatrix
  • A runner-up and fan favourite from Season 4 of CANADA’S DRAG RACE, Aurora Matrix is known for her dynamic performances and commanding stage presence.
  • A leading figure in Toronto’s drag scene, Aurora co-hosts the award-winning podcast The Powder Room alongside Perla from Season 5 and Season 6 winner Van Goth.
  • Aurora blends her drag artistry with her Chinese heritage while advocating as a role model for Queer Asian youth.
  Jackie Cox Age: 40 Hometown: New York City, NY Previous Season(s): RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE Season 12 Instagram: @jackiecoxnyc Tik Tok: @jackiecoxnyc
  • Canadian drag performer Jackie Cox, born in Halifax and of Iranian heritage, was a semi-finalist on RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE and became one of the first queens on the franchise to wear a Muslim-inspired runway look.
  • A staple of the New York City drag scene for more than 15 years, Jackie tours internationally and performs globally, including on cruise ships.
  • Beyond drag, Jackie has appeared in DAYS OF OUR LIVES, the Oscar®-nominated film Song Sung Blue, STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY, and multiple off-Broadway productions.
  Jada Shada Hudson Age: 41 Hometown: Toronto, ON Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 3 Instagram: @jadashadahudson Tik Tok: @jadashadahudson
  • Coined Toronto’s “Turn Up Queen,” Jada is a seasoned pro who has been entertaining audiences for 15 years.
  • Her electric and hype performance skills and her one-of-a-kind superstar personality has made the world fall in love with her.
  • As runner up in Season 3 of CANADA’S DRAG RACE, Jada is tough competition whether on the runway, national stage, or hosting one of her famous club appearances.
  Juice Boxx Age: 37 Hometown: Port Hope, ON Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 1 Instagram: @juiceboxxofficial Tik Tok: @juiceboxx_official Twitch: @twitch.tv/juiceboxxtwitch
  • Juice Boxx was part of the inaugural season of CANADA’S DRAG RACE and has since become an icon in her own right.
  • She is a four-time Canadian Podcast Award winner for her pod It’s Dangerous to Go Alone on iHeartRadio where she discusses video games, friendship, and the intersection of both.
  • Juice Boxx is also a fitness trainer, avid gamer, and was a featured streamer at TwitchCon 2024.
  Makayla Couture Age: 23 Hometown: Toronto, ON Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 5 Instagram: @makayla.couture Tik Tok: @makayla.couture
  • Makayla Couture is a rising drag performer known for touring and performing across the drag scene, with appearances on Seasons 2 and 5 of CANADA’S DRAG RACE.
  • She joined the franchise’s makeover challenge on Season 2, where she met her eventual drag mother, Icesis Couture.
  • Proudly representing both the Trans and Black communities, Makayla combines her musical theatre and ballroom training to deliver powerful, choreography-driven performances.
  Nearah Nuff Age: 25 Hometown: Calgary, AB Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 4 Instagram: @nearahnuff Tik Tok: @nearahnuff
  • Nearah Nuff is a knockout performer who has graced stages all over North America.
  • With a background in competitive dance, she is known as a lip-sync assassin on CANADA’S DRAG RACE, becoming the winner of the first-ever Lip Sync Slayoff in Drag Race her-story.
  • A proud Albertan, Nearah is also part of the renowned Nuff family from Calgary, who have dominated the local scene for many years.
  Pythia Age: 31 Hometown: Montréal, QC Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 2 Instagram: @pythia.queen Tik Tok: @pythia.queen
  • A Montréal-based drag performer originally from Greece, Pythia rose to prominence on Season 2 of CANADA’S DRAG RACE and RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE GLOBAL ALL STARS.
  • With a background in theatre set, costume, and makeup design, as well as photography and graphic arts, Pythia brings a multidisciplinary approach to drag.
  • Known for blending fashion, history, pop culture, and storytelling, Pythia creates visually imaginative performances that captivate audiences worldwide.
  Sami Landri Age: 27 Hometown: Moncton, NB Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 6 Instagram: @samilandri TikTok: @samilandri
  • Fresh off CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 6, finalist Sami Landri returns to the main stage to take another shot at the crown.
  • A fan favourite for her campy and slightly unhinged drag sensibility, Sami is a proud Acadian who feels strongly about bringing drag to smaller towns in Canada.
  • Sami has toured globally and appeared on TV series ONE NIGHT OUT WITH ALAN CUMMING (Crave) and DRAG D’LA TÊTE AUX PIEDS (TFO).
  Tiffany Ann Co. Age: 34 Hometown: Vancouver, BC Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 5 Instagram: @tiffanyannco.duh Tik Tok: @tiffanyannco.duh X: @tiffanyanncoduh
  • Tiffany Ann Co. is a high-energy performance queen celebrated for her dance-driven numbers, glamour, and fashion-forward style.
  • With lifelong dance training and performances across Canada, she is known for bringing “Super Bowl Halftime Show” energy to every stage.
  • A proud second-generation Vietnamese immigrant living with vitiligo, Tiffany uses drag to celebrate her heritage, and challenge conventional beauty standards.
CANADA’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS is Crave’s fourth original series collaboration with Blue Ant Studios and World of Wonder, in a list that includes Canadian Screen Award-winning series CANADA’S DRAG RACE and CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD, and SLAYCATION, all available to stream on Crave and WOW Presents Plus. CANADA’S DRAG RACE returns for its seventh season later this year. In association with Crave, CANADA’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS is produced by Blue Ant Studios with World of Wonder. Executive Producers for Blue Ant Studios are Matthew Hornburg, Mark Bishop, Donna Luke, and Laura Michalchyshyn. Trevor Boris is Executive Producer/Showrunner, Shivani Srivastava is Supervising Producer. Executive Producers for World of Wonder are Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, and Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles is Co-Executive Producer. For Bell Media, Justin Stockman is Executive Producer and Vice President, Global Content. Senior Production Executive is Danielle Pearson. Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming. Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming.

About Crave  

Crave is the largest Canadian-owned streamer delivering an unparalleled content offering with HBO and Max Originals, STARZ, Hollywood-hit movies, and iconic series including FRIENDS, THE OFFICE, and more. It also boasts an ever-growing and globally renowned slate of English and French original series. Crave is available directly to all Canadians with access to the Internet at Crave.ca, via iOS and Android, and other platforms such as Amazon Fire TV, Prime Video Subscriptions, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense, LG Smart TVs, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and participating TV service providers. Crave is from Bell Media, Canada’s leading media and entertainment company. Visit our website at Crave.ca.  

 

About Blue Ant Studios  

An award-winning international production and rights management business, Blue Ant Studios’ diverse slate spans premium factual and high-impact documentaries, competition and entertainment formats, lifestyle, kids, youth and family, comedy, drama and animation, for broadcasters and streamers throughout the world. A division of Blue Ant Media (TSX: BAMI), the Studio encompasses Blue Ant Studios, Insight Productions, as well as Blue Ant Studios Animation Companies Jam Filled Entertainment and Atomic Cartoons. Its award-winning slate includes iconic, fan-favourite shows such as The Amazing Race Canada (CTV), Beer Budget Reno (A&E/Home Network), Blown Away (Netflix), Canada’s Drag Race (Crave), Crew Girl (Netflix), Davey & Jonesie’s Locker (Prime Video/Hulu), The Great Canadian Baking Show (CBC), Highway Thru Hell (USA Network), Kim’s Convenience (CBC/Netflix), LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy (Disney+), The Loud House (Nickelodeon), Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends (Disney+), Mysteries From Above (History/Smithsonian), Northwoods Survival (APTN/National Geographic), Sidelined: The QB and Me (Tubi), and Top Chef Canada (Flavour Network).  

 

The Studio’s International distribution arm, Blue Ant Rights, represents over 9,000 hours of acclaimed content from Blue Ant Studios and third-party producers, maximizing rights opportunities and connecting buyers with programming that resonates with global audiences. With offices in Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, Singapore, Sydney, Ottawa, and Vancouver, the company is strategically positioned across key markets worldwide. 

 

About World of Wonder

World of Wonder (WOW) has reshaped international pop culture, earning 33 Emmys, inspiring two Oscars, creating global network WOW Presents Plus across 190 territories, and bringing drag culture to the world stage via RuPaul’s Drag Race and DragCon. SVOD WOW Presents Plus, the exclusive home to the global Drag Race franchise and hundreds of WOW Original series, boasts a 30% YOY increase in watch time and 47% increase in subscribers in 2024. WOW’s pioneering television portfolio includes other smash-hit franchises like Million Dollar Listing. Their film division WOW Docs produces groundbreaking documentaries including Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures, Party Monster, and The Eyes of Tammy Faye. WOW also operates YouTube channel WOWPresents, music label World of Wonder Records, the WOW Podcast Network, and year-round international live events. Co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato have been profiled in Variety’s Reality TV Impact Report and Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful Producers in Unscripted. Honors for their trailblazing work include the IDA Pioneer Award, Realscreen’s Global 100 list, Banff’s Impact Award, and the OUT 100. In 2022, World of Wonder was ranked #2 among film and TV powerhouses in Fast Company’s World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies. 

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