“RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18 Premiere Breaks MTV Viewership Record”
MTV has announced that ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18 premiere has achieved an impressive viewership record. The latest season debuted with the highest ratings ever for a season premiere, especially among the key demographic of viewers aged 18-49.
Record-Breaking Premiere Ratings
The premiere garnered a significant increase compared to Season 17. The ratings for P18-49 experienced a growth of 17%, reaching a score of 0.674, up from 0.577. Additionally, the P18-49 share rose by 32%, moving from 2.75 to 3.62.
Leading in Cable Entertainment
It is noteworthy that Season 18 emerged as the top cable entertainment telecast of the day among both P18-34 and P18-49 age groups.
- Rating Increase: 17% for P18-49
- Share Increase: 32% for P18-49
- Top Cable Telecast: P18-34 and P18-49
Enhanced Social Media Engagement
The premiere also made a mark online, accruing 24 million views, which is a 6% rise from Season 17. The episode saw an impressive 1 million engagements on various social media platforms.
Guest Judges and Contestants
This season features renowned guest judge Cardi B, alongside a star-studded lineup of future guests, including:
- Teyana Taylor from All’s Fair
- Benny Blanco, music producer
- Law Roach from Project Runway
- Jamal Sims
- Dove Cameron
Main judges for the series continue to include RuPaul Charles, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, and Ts Madison.
This Season’s Queens
The competition will showcase a diverse group of queens, including:
- Athena Dion
- Briar Blush
- Ciara Myst
- Darlene Mitchell
- DD Fuego
- Discord Addams
- Jane Don’t
- Juicy Love Dion
- Kenya Pleaser
- Mandy Mango
- Mia Starr
- Myki Meeks
- Nini Coco
- Vita VonTesse Starr
The success of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18 demonstrates the show’s enduring popularity and its ability to engage a large audience across multiple platforms.
