Series synopsis
Drag Race France is a French reality television series that premiered on France 2 on June 25, 2022. It was created by RuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato. It stars Nicky Doll, Daphné Bürki, Kiddy Smile and Anggun.
On the French version of RuPaul's Drag Race, each week, the queens are subjected to rigorous and funny mini and maxi challenges, and exceptional fashion shows that highlight their art. To keep their place in the adventure, the two queens at the bottom of the rankings will have to perform a legendary lip-sync to save their lives!
Premise
On the French version of RuPaul's Drag Race, each week, the queens are subjected to rigorous and funny mini and maxi challenges, and exceptional fashion shows that highlight their art. To keep their place in the adventure, the two queens at the bottom of the rankings will have to perform a legendary lip-sync to save their lives!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nicky Doll as Self - Host / Judge
- Daphné Bürki as Self - Judge
- Kiddy Smile as Self - Judge
- Anggun as Self - Judge
Guest cast
- Shy'm as Self - Judge
- Loïc Prigent as Self - Judge
- Jean-Paul Gaultier as Self - Guest Judge
- Marianne James as Self - Guest Judge
- Véronique Philipponnat as Self - Guest Judge
- Chantal Thomass as Self - Guest Judge
- Iris Mittenaere as Self - Guest Judge
- Bérengère Krief as Self - Guest Judge
- Yanis Marshall as Self - Guest Judge
- Alexandre Mattiussi as Self - Guest Judge
- Raya Martigny as Self - Guest Judge
- Olivier Rousteing as Self - Guest Judge
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 61 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 20 | June 17, 2026 | |
| Season 1 | 8 | June 25, 2022 | August 11, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 9 | June 30, 2023 | August 25, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 8 | May 31, 2024 | July 19, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 8 | July 10, 2025 | August 28, 2025 |
| Season 5 | 8 | July 8, 2026 | August 27, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | |
| 2 | Episode 2 | |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 16, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bonjour, Bonjour, Bonjour It’s the first day in the Werkroom! In the premiere episode, the ten queens discover the world of Drag Race France and show off their greatest talents in the maxi challenge. |
June 25, 2022 |
| 2 |
Queen Pour Cent Today the queens will have to show themselves in a different light and play comedy in a parody of “Call My Agent.” |
June 30, 2022 |
| 3 |
French Ball France, the country of fashion and chic! In this episode, our queens will have to accept a "haute couture" challenge and try to win their place for the rest of the season. |
July 7, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Lé-Gen-Daire Return It's the first day in the Werkroom! In this episode, 11 new queens join the race and record Drag Race France's first anthem "We are légendaires" in the maxi challenge. |
June 30, 2023 |
| 2 |
It’s Show Night This week, the queens take part in the famous Talent Show in front of some exceptional guests who won't let anything slip by! |
July 7, 2023 |
| 3 |
Motor, Dragtion! This week, the queens must show their acting and comedy skills by hosting the morning show “Le Croissant Show”! |
July 14, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Voulez-Vous Drag Race Avec Moi Ce Soir? It’s the first day back in the French Werk Room! Ten fierce queens perform a cabaret number after writing the lyrics. |
May 31, 2024 |
| 2 |
Talent Show Extravaganza This week the queens showcase their talents in a show-stopping talent show... in front of very special guests! |
June 7, 2024 |
| 3 |
Ball Games It’s time for the Ball! Using athletic gear and accessories, the categories are “Olympic Flame” and “Opening Ceremony”. Plus a new twist comes up! |
June 14, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Abracada-Drag The queens must present a solo act for a revisited Talent Show. This time, it's not just a simple performance: they have to incorporate an element of magic. It's time for “Abracada-Drag”, where talent meets illusion! For this first episode, Thomas Joly is the special guest. |
July 10, 2025 |
| 2 |
Super Ball Marion Cotillard is the special guest. This week, it's time for SUPER BALL! Three shows, including a team couture creation. The queens will have to found their own Couture House and design a collection in record time. Fashion Week comes to Drag Race France! |
July 17, 2025 |
| 3 |
Golden Snatch Game This week, the queens take on one of the most eagerly awaited challenges: Snatch Game, All Stars edition! They will have to impersonate a star and make the judges laugh. It's a “Snatch Game en or” atmosphere with Noam Sinseau and Camille Razat as VIP guests. Humor, daring, and impersonations are the order of the day for this Snatch Game en Or! |
July 24, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 8, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 16, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 23, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | France 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 25, 2022 |
| Last aired | August 28, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday at 19:00:00 |