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Here’s how to watch all-new RuPaul’s Drag Race season 11 for free Thu 14 February 2019 12:45 Updated Mon 15 April 2019 06:50 Helen Williams

RuPaul’s Drag Race is officially here!

A brand new season of Drag Race starts Thursday, February 28th 2019.

RuPaul’s Drag Race season 11 is set to air on US channel VH1 at 9 pm.

It’s time for the Queens to “go wig or go home” and if you’re struggling to find somewhere to watch the show economically, then here’s how to watch Drag Race for free…

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Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race via Netflix

To watch RuPaul’s Drag Race online simply head over to Netflix.com.

As with series nine and ten, the all-new series 11 will be uploaded to the popular streaming service the day after the show airs on TV.

Netflix is currently offering a 30-day free trial.

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Watch Drag Race via Hulu

US streaming service Hulu provides access to the VH1 channel.

Therefore, Drag Race should be available to watch on VH1 via Hulu.

The first month’s subscriptions to Hulu is completely free.

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Can I Watch Drag Race with Now TV?

Unfortunately, Now TV only offers RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.

If you fancy flicking back through seasons 1-4 then you can do with Now TV.

The TV-on-demand service is currently offering a 14-day free trial.

All four seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Starts are currently available.

Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race via Now TV

How to Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race on TV

RuPaul’s Drag Race will air on VH1 from February 28th, 2019.

As soon as the show finishes airing in the USA it will be available on UK Netflix.

Alternatively, you can head to Sky channel 174 for VH1 or Virgin Media channel 316. VH1 is also available on BT TV – channel 542.

Unfortunately, you cannot catch up with missed episodes via VH1’s website.

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Drag Race Season 11 Cast

RuPaul’s Drag Race season 11 will see a whopping 15 queens compete against one other for the top spot.

The season 11 contestants are as follows:

  • A’keria Chanel Davenport
  • Ariel Versace
  • Brooke Lynn Hytes
  • Honey Davenport
  • Nina West
  • Kahanna Montrese
  • Mercedes Iman Diamond
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  • Plastique Tiara
  • Ra’jah O’Hara
  • Scarlet Envy
  • Shuga Cain
  • Silky Nutmeg Ganache
  • Soju
  • Yvie Oddly
  • And returning queen Vanessa Vanjie Mateo

The 2018 winner, Aquaria, won $100,000, a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a crown and sceptre from Fierce Drag Jewels.

This year, Aquaria is hosting season 11!

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RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE SEASON 11 ARRIVES ON VH1 FEBRUARY 28th, 2019.

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