Katy Perry to Guest Judge RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Premiere with New Dunk Tank Twist

The upcoming season introduces the 'Badonka Dunk Tank' twist, offering eliminated queens a chance at immunity and featuring a star-studded lineup of guest judges.

Katy Perry will make her debut as a guest judge on the Season 17 premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race, airing January 3, 2025, on MTV.
The new season introduces the 'Badonka Dunk Tank,' where eliminated queens can potentially save themselves by dunking judge Michelle Visage into water.
The competition will feature 14 queens vying for a $200,000 cash prize and the title of 'America's Next Drag Superstar.'
The celebrity guest judge roster includes stars like Quinta Brunson, Sam Smith, Adam Lambert, Tracee Ellis Ross, and more.
Season 17 follows the success of Season 16 winner Nymphia Wind, with promises of high drama, creative performances, and campy fun.