Alyssa Edwards will represent the U.S. on RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars. The international cast will have 12 queens from around the world including Canada, Brazil, Great Britain and Australia. The cast of drag queens will compete for a $200,000 prize and their place in the international pavillion of the Drag Race Hall of Fame.
It’s been almost 10 years since local favorite Edwards has competed on Drag Race. She appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race season 5 and in All Stars 2.
Edwards’ official Drag Race bio says, “Alyssa Edwards is a legendary drag queen from Texas with 23 years of experience. Alyssa is famous for her candid chat, tongue-pops, quirky personality, and a bold, grand, and over-the-top drag aesthetic embodying the Texas spirit. Owner of Beyond Belief Dance Company showcased in the series Dancing Queen, Alyssa’s aim is on the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World.”
RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars premieres on Paramount+ on Aug. 16.
— David Taffet