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Drag Race France Returns July 8 With New Judges and 10-Queen Cast

France 2 and france.tv are rolling out a digital-first season that adds high-profile jurors and a post-season live tour to broaden the show's public reach.

Overview

  • France 2 announced on Monday that Season 4 will premiere online at 19:00 on july 8 on france.tv and will air later that night in late-night on France 2.
  • The broadcaster revealed ten contestants for the season: Azemylia, Creatine Price, Daisy Superbitch, Fluffy Bidule, Holly White, La Harpie, Lana Cotta, Malawitte, Margarette and Sublyme.
  • Nicky Doll returns as host while Daphné Bürki remains on the panel; Loïc Prigent is added as a permanent judge, Anggun joins as a new regular juror and Isabelle Adjani will appear as a guest judge, with Kiddy Smile not returning for this regular season.
  • After the premiere, episodes will be posted weekly on thursdays at 19:00 on france.tv and the series will launch a live tour beginning 24 September at the Casino de Paris.
  • The season builds on three prior regular runs and an All Stars edition and signals growing mainstream visibility for drag culture on public television, with crossover contestants like Creatine Price likely to see renewed public and commercial opportunities from the show and tour.