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"Rate-A-Queen" is the first episode of the sixteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. It originally aired on January 5, 2024. Charlize Theron is a guest judge. Former contestant Derrick Barry also makes a guest appearance, hosting the episode's main challenge, which is a talent show.
Original Release
01/04/2024
US Release
01/05/2024
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| RuPaul | Self - Host |
| Carson Kressley | Self - Judge |
| Charlize Theron | Self - Guest Judge |
| Michelle Visage | Self - Judge |
| Asaf Goren | Self - Pit Crew |
| Calix Quan | Self - Pit Crew |
| Derrick Barry | Self - Special Guest |
| John Cantwell | Self - Special Guest |
| Mirage Amuro | Self - Contestant |
| Sapphira Cristál | Self - Contestant |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| RuPaul | Self - Host |
| Carson Kressley | Self - Judge |
| Charlize Theron | Self - Guest Judge |
| Michelle Visage | Self - Judge |
| Asaf Goren | Self - Pit Crew |
| Calix Quan | Self - Pit Crew |
| Derrick Barry | Self - Special Guest |
| John Cantwell | Self - Special Guest |
| Mirage Amuro | Self - Contestant |
| Sapphira Cristál | Self - Contestant |
| Dawn | Self - Contestant |
| Morphine Love Dion | Self - Contestant |
| Amanda Tori Meating | Self - Contestant |
| Xunami Muse | Self - Contestant |
| Q | Self - Contestant |
| Troy Taylor | Self - King of the Beach |
| Ross Mathews | Self - Judge |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| RuPaul | Executive Producer |
| Fenton Bailey | Executive Producer |
| Randy Barbato | Executive Producer |
| Tom Campbell | Executive Producer |
| Steven Corfe | Executive Producer |
| Michele Mills | Executive Producer |
| John Polly | Executive Producer |
| Daniel Blau Rogge | Executive Producer |
| Mandy Salangsang | Executive Producer |
| Thairin Smothers | Executive Producer |
| Lisa Steele | Executive Producer |
| Carson Kressley | Producer |
| Michelle Visage | Producer |
| Casey Allan | Producer |
| Thea Berns | Producer |
| West Buchanan | Producer |
| Tyler Chitwood | Producer |
| Guya Frazier | Producer |
| Alicia Gargaro-Magaña | Producer |
| Julie Ha | Producer |
| Francesca Halleman | Producer |
| Katrina Kemp | Producer |
| Sara Kordy | Producer |
| Blair Kroeber | Producer |
| Lamont Leak | Producer |
| Erin Lichtenstein | Producer |
| Ross Mathews | Producer |
| Lisa Mraz | Producer |
| Lauren Roth | Producer |
| Albert Sanchez | Producer |
| Julio Saucedo | Producer |
| Michael Seligman | Producer |
| Megan Southgate | Producer |
| Melissa Perez | Producer |
