The Best and Worst Guest Judges on Drag Race (UPDATED)

[@JackFedYT]

Thank you all for showing so much support on this video! I knew how much of a favorite it was for people and I wanted to get it back out there in any form. I how the updates make it worth wild for people who’ve already seen it ❤ I was on a time crunch this week so I decided to try something new (ironically taking something old)

[@willonastring]

in my mind, joel mchale yelling "yeah!! whoo!" is the straight guy equivalent of "yass queen!!!" , so its both appropriate & hilarious to me. i love the idea of cheering for drag queens like some dude at a football match.

[@SamuraiFoochs]

As a very straight dude, I can confirm. Add in a "LET'S GO!" and you have the Straight Dude Trifecta. 😂 Honestly everything I've ever seen Joel in gives me the impression that he's a genuinely great dude and if anything ever came out to the contrary I'd be super disappointed.

[@andromalius8890]

I like to do the flip side. Scream yaaas queen whilst watching the mma

[@SamuraiFoochs]

@@andromalius8890 Please tell me this is genuine because if so this mental image brings me much joy.

[@5omewhat0fal0ser]

I like to think they did multiple takes because somehow, Joel managed to get a 'YAS' flag into shooting and was waving it around frantically whenever he could! XD

[@dancersinger55555]

Michelle’s face while he kept yelling “Yeah!” is honestly one of my fave judging moments of all time lol

[@markalexander3659]

Joe McHale, Andrew Garfield and Jeff Goldblum are perfect examples of how a straight cis man can be an amazing judge on the show. They were obviously genuine allies and having a lot of fun themselves.

[@ellablakeman6247]

I totally agree with what you are saying :) But just to clarify that Andrew Garfield isn't actually straight

[@aswinsai9967]

​@@ellablakeman6247whattt

[@MarshalMayhem]

​@@ellablakeman6247bro what 😦

[@Stephh99]

@@ellablakeman6247 he is tho? where did you see that he's not?

[@TheNraveles]

@@Stephh99he has said he’s more fluid and is more expressive about his attraction. He even wanted Spider-Man in his movies to be gay

[@jaysper331]

Joel being on the show was the straight guy we needed. Him screaming and cheering for the queens like he was at a football game was so cute. It was the energy people would give if a queen did a number at the bar and I was living for how hyped up he was. It showed he actually wanted to be there and he was living for the queens.

[@SakariWolf13]

"See ya later, Elton John" lives in my head rent-free.

[@livelierfellow]

It's all about intent. You can tell it came from a good-hearted place and I wish we had more allies like him

[@mikkisherlock]

I heard the crew all really liked him too.

[@giggles7179]

Joel McHale was obnoxious and at the time I certainly didn't think it was coming from a place of love. Look at Michelle's face while he's screaming. He seemed like he was drunk and just making the most of a day spent watching "dudes in dresses." It was cringe-worthy and each of those girls who aren't strictly Instagram queens have had guys like that at their home bar. They come up onstage while you're performing and usually leave with one or two bruises because of it. Compare him with Bobby Moynihan and you'll see who's the more genuine fan of drag and takes it seriously.

[@groovybaby95]

I LOVED JOEl MCHALE

[@TheRayThai]

When Gaga was on season 9, I’ll never forget her walking into the werk room to surprise the queens and when Eureka started crying, she knelt down to listen to her speak while holding her hand. And for me, it made me love her even more cause it felt like Gaga was trying to show how she’s no different from the queens and has so much respect for them ❤ she doesn’t hold herself on some high pedestal and is there to love and support others.

[@givemetheloot8026]

@@pussyhighYOUR USERNAME 😭🤚

[@thatfabulousbastard114]

Eureka is a fake fucking mess LOL "I wish I was black!" Yall forget so fuckin easily and pretend she's not racist garbage because "Big queen! pretty dresses! Big personality!" It's insane you turn this moment into reverence for Gaga.

[@Michaelabeauty96]

Agreed I love Lady Gaga so much and her being a guest judge and how she interacted with everyone was amazing the whole way through just everything she does being so outspoken of supporting others makes me respect her a ton

[@NoName-rg6he]

not to mention her incredible individual critiques that came from an amazing place and were so pertinent and relevant to their drag.

[@th2k864]

meanwhile the diva bitch Madonna is too good to come on the show and uses them for clout like she did on her most recent tour. drag doesn't need Madonna, Madonna needed drag but she's too good to show up for it. she doesn't even have to do the US version. she could pick UK, Aussie, France, Spain. . . but she really does feel above others so she would never

[@jinschnee]

Jeff Goldblum was giving massive confused but supportive uncle and it was so wholesome imo

[@alexschofield8085]

That’s his energy 95% of the time I see him tbh, I love it

[@dumptruck_babs]

Him flirting with Jaida during the debate, saying "She done already done had herses" in a deadpan voice, and then later tearing up on the runway... it's all just perfection. His appearance on this show is DEFINITELY one of my favourites 😂❤

[@ellablakeman6247]

I NEED Nicole Byer to be a full time judge. Her energy, honesty- while still being constructive and kind, and all round sweetness are just perfect

[@Wraiven22]

Nicole Byer and Brittany Broski! They both have that amazing “can fit into any and every social interaction flawlessly” energy.

[@ellamayothethird906]

@@Wraiven22nobody asked for your white fave, that sneak was unecessary 💀

[@Wraiven22]

@@ellamayothethird906 are you… are you actually being serious right now 😂

[@sagrecordsdoll]

@@ellamayothethird906idk why her being “white” is important but also nobody asked you to reply either… they were just stating their wants

[@germandarling123]

Yes please! Nicole is so cute, genuine and sweet. And she's so gorgeous! 🥰

[@oryza_citrus]

here's an unpopular opinion: Not all guest judge should go backstage to meet the queens!

[@JackFedYT]

It should only be people who matter to the queens or vice versa. Not a random celebrity who the queens don’t really care about

[@khil1210]

I disagree so much

[@1rockcrawford]

If Gaga wasn't....you know, world star famous Gaga, she'd be a better full time judge than Michelle Visage. She gave ALL the girls legitimate, useful criticisms (some of which, the queens carried out in their off-tv careers to this day) and she understood each and every reference they were making. Truly for the community.

[@dancegregorydance6933]

Visage is a horrible judge.🫰

[@anothermalex]

Well one is an accomplished musician, actress, and superstar, while the other is best friends with one. They give the best advice they can based on their actual experience 🤷‍♀️ no shade all T

[@SuperPatchoo]

The girl took notes!

[@vexxi1470]

Michelle works with all the queens after the show and genuinely cares. Gaga would be a better rupaul if rupaul ever retired tbh

[@1bwash]

Carson is so underrated as a regular judge. Just the way the show is formatted, they only let air his one-liners. But if you watch him in interviews and if you saw him on Celebrity Big Brother, he is extremely wise. He understands the balance between the silliness of celebrity, but also the seriousness of representation and artistic expression.

[@sunnybloom7272]

He’s honestly my fave between him and Ross like Ross is fine but seeing Carson there’s always a warmth with him, I was watching him do some viewings at Roscoes and he just volleys with the queens so well plus he makes some of the best faces during a lip sync (Shut up and Drive anyone haha)

[@delicioso_]

No time to compare. Carson can share with Ts

[@1bwash]

@@delicioso_ Yeah, I agree Carson and Ts would be the better duo to share. I think they both give solid advice that probably doesn't always make it to air, but is valuable to the queens. They're both very emotionally intelligent.

[@dandeleon2764]

Carson also works as a great amplifier for gag moments. His reactions have been a huge factor for iconic moments on Drag Race, like his reaction to Violet's S7 jumpsuit reveal, his shock at the Aja vs Ben DeLacreme lipsync, or all the times he leans into jokes/flirtation, like in the Fascinated lipsync with Eutica. I literally started watching drag race because his reaction to Violet was SO funny, I had to know what the context was!

[@1bwash]

@@dandeleon2764 Wow, that's such a good take on what he brings to the show!

[@NERlNERl]

Andrew Garfield left such a strong impression on me. So easy-going, kind and encouraging to the queens. Amazing guest judge.

[@TheNraveles]

We need more Joel McHale. Idc what people say he was SO much fun bc he honestly didn’t take shit seriously which is perfect imo for drag bc..well it drag. Everything is exaggerated and fun and he fit in

[@5h3nn0ng]

Now if we could only have Jim Rash come on as a guest judge too

[@chunk2689]

​@@5h3nn0ngid sell a kidney

[@chunk2689]

He gets inprov. Like, it makes sense and i enjoyed it.

[@smaugkat]

It was very fun to watch. He was cheering like a sports fan. Which. Is me at the drag bar. Plus Michelle’s side eye. Gold. 😂

[@Lpcarver]

I think Janelle Monae was a really good guest judge. It was obvious she had a lot of respect for the queens and was decently constructive, she had a serious demeanor for the critiquing but then seeing her enjoy herself during the lip sync was really fun and shows she was having a good time too.

[@jackl8025]

Willam said she requested the lip sync song to change like an hour before the LSFYL. Not saying she isn't a good judge but seems unprecedented

[@Ronnoc0421]

@@jackl8025That’s interesting. That maybe also explains why all the spoilers said the song for that episode was tightrope.

[@azari_osaka]

@@jackl8025willam says a lot of things

[@solarvide0s]

they were one of my favorites!

[@danielnight5057]

She seemed like she likes to smell her own farts

[@JordanMorris68]

I would like Loni and Nicole to come back more. Really happy TS is now a permanent rotating judge. You can tell she really lives for the queens and the show.

[@pandagrl666]

ur so right. i would imagine loni and nicole are probably too busy to come back more often/be permanent though unfortunately. booked and blessed for sure, as they should be

[@zalba5710]

Not loni please, Nicole yes yes yes. Loni is toxic af

[@jojoeo18]

@@zalba5710she literally gave us the “you’re the one bombing” line

[@arvin8050]

@@jojoeo18 exactly, that's why she's toxic. it was unfair of her to double down on utica like that

[@zalba5710]

@@jojoeo18 and? Look at her own comedy routines, gurl is bombing nearly as much as Utica, and that means something as a „professional comedian“

[@shirleyanne6573]

I thought Ricky Martin was great on All stars. He was very supportive and when Mariah was called safe and she started to file off, he thanked her for that incredible performance she gave. She really deserved some kind of praise that nobody else on the panel thought fir to give

[@Beefnachos]

YES OMG. I was waiting for him to be mentioned. He brought a tear to my eye with Mariah

[@certifiedvampgf]

Once again, thank you for sticking up for Joel McHale. As a fan of both Community and Drag Race, I loved seeing him thoroughly enjoy himself as a guest judge and I would love to see him back! He was so funny and you could tell he was mostly doing bits (while having actual good critiquing skills). Him and Michelle going back and forth was hilarious and I want to see him on the show again

[@donttalktomebye]

I dont think Shania Twain actually likes the gays. She has said previously if she was American she would vote for Trump. I The fact she knows her status as a gay icon and chose to come out and say that, coupled with her guest panel on RPDR, really for me solidifies that.

[@sonerkamer2678]

That was pretty sad, knowing she had such a big fanbase from this community was really a shame honestly. I think even Michelle mentioned that she was pretty shocked to find out Shania supported Trump.

[@EARTHMANIAC]

7:52 i was thinking ab this today, and it made me sad comparing it to the All Winners season. shea coulee’s moment w naomi campbell brought me to a tear just imagining how that must have felt for shea, getting recognition from one of her biggest inspirations. you could tell how much that meant to shea. kameron deserved the same, but yknow what they say: never meet your idols :/

[@AlfredoV90]

I can't believe people think Michelle was upset with Joel for real, i thought it was obvious she was playing her part as being annoyed by him

[@AnthonyLago]

How is Meghan Trainor not on the worst list again? She literally showed up drunk and in a onesie.

[@roger4fiona]

And stole someone's lunch

[@stanaccountm9502]

And hit an intern 😮

[@Hadesbaby69]

I've always hated Meghan Trainor she always gave me the icky

[@bernardoleal9750]

@@roger4fiona That was fake lmao

[@effyvanity]

was about to comment the same, am only halfway through the video and can't believe the disgrace that is Meghan wasn't mentioned

[@kidkytes6233]

I do like that at least Vanessa saw humour in her voguing comment that when she appeared on Dragula the trailer used her saying, "I'm so into blood right now." for promotion. But yeah having Gaga on season 9 completely changed the guest judge format. Anytime they manage to host a big name again they need to base the whole episode on them. Like if we ever got Cher, Britney, Dolly, Beyonce or Mariah. Gotta also say that Cameron Diaz on All Stars 7 was really sweet since she practically came out of retirement for it. She absolutely loves the show and you could tell she was having the time of her life there.

[@effyelvira]

I did not need to see Silky manhandle Miley again 😂😂

[@casswashwash1070]

I loved it but no more than miley country ass 😂

[@joolian6298]

i think my favorite guest judge was janicza bravo on all stars 7, she put so much effort into helping the girls in the acting challenge it was pretty incredible

[@alexsteinbach2482]

RIGHT?!?! She was sooo good!!!

[@MichelleD2023]

Janicza Bravo was all the evidence I needed to see that acting challenges on Drag Race CAN be good when a real director is at the helm actually helping the queens perform their best with a corny script instead of Michelle staring them down with a sour expression saying “um you need to do that bigger sweaty 💅”

[@ecenbt]

​@@MichelleD2023THISSSSS!!!!!

[@TheRayThai]

Having Lady Gaga on the show must’ve felt like meeting god for the queens lol But seriously, she was so sweet and humble. Especially taking the time to go into untucked and give the queens notes was absolutely admirable of her and goes to show how down to earth she is ❤

[@inma5665]

she literally paved the way on how judge guests would appear and carry themselves in future seasons

[@bernardoleal9750]

@@inma5665 She really did!

[@Rhinemann]

​@@inma5665trendsetter, as usual. Just Gaga things.

[@SuperPatchoo]

Honestly, she seems like such a genuinely warm person from what I've seen in interviews/talk shows. Even with her ridiculous outfits she doesn't come across as though she thinks she's better than everyone

[@markalexander3659]

Aubrey O'Day was the WORST...she literally laughed AT the queens throughout the episode and then had nothing but 100% negative critiques

[@christopherv6415]

AMEN! She was so vapid, bitchy and down right dumb. She was looking at everything as if she was well versed on how to entertain. She had no clue what drag was and the campyness that comes with it. She looked at them like a bunch amateurs trying to come and reach the level of stardom She did. Those queens have gone on to become icons and far passed any level She thought she had. Humm where exactly is miss Aubrey today? In fact how about the entire decade that has passed. Humm karma?.

[@munchiebear]

FR 😂 talk about embarrassment

[@BunnySpaceMachine]

I remember that episode and her scary wide eyes. She's was a major QUNT to the queens. Probably an accurate representation of how she behaves in real life.

[@markalexander3659]

@@BunnySpaceMachine lol yeah, all the queens doing impressions of her weird wide-eye thing in untucked

[@christopherv6415]

Eyes wide open, and I swear I never saw anything behind them. Oh let's not forget that she found most queens perfume smelled like Grandma's VAG. Was she sniffing her Grandma's panties recently?

[@muchotextopod]

I loved Joel so much, I’m so glad you mentioned him because I’ve seen a lot of people who didn’t seem to get the joke of him acting like he was at a football game while at a drag show, but I thought it was hilarious. Also is it just me or did he and Michelle had like a weird sexual tension lol

[@charliez077]

Oh if Michelle and Joel weren't happily coupled they could DEF hit it off :)

[@EARTHMANIAC]

@@charliez077you know they’ve def considered swinging lol

[@iamharrynelson]

I thought Dove Cameron was an amazing guest judge. She was sweet and silly, and extremely positive and knowledgeable. I had no idea who she was before, and it made me want to learn more about her! Would love to see her back!

[@joeylehan8899]

Agreed! Dove was awesome

[@jordanwilson6490]

Hannah Waddingham and Alesha Dixon hosted Eurovision this year and they absolutely crushed it! They were the highlights of the entire show this year 😇

[@YRSHKD]

Definitely! I'd listen a 7 hours long podcast from Hannah Waddingham talking about literally anything.

[@markalexander3659]

Raven Symone was apparently much worse than what was shown and was particularly nasty and person with adore and she was a bigger part of why Adore left than Michelle was (according to Adore...not sure which interview this was..MAYBE Adore on Hey Queen, but not positive) Vanessa Hudgens redeemed herself a little on Dragula and even made fun of herself with "I'm so into blood right now" so at least she's self-aware that her voguing comment made her a bit of a meme in the drag race community. EDIT: shit, Jack says the same thing about Raven...hadn't seen that yet when I commented this

[@AndyBrussainJackson93]

Andrew Garfield is the representation of a true fan of the Drag Race. I love him

[@LanaDelFay]

For me the best guest judge was Lana Del Rey on Season 13 because she called Rupaul daddy, sang Cola for the national anthem, and danced drunk on the judges table until they gave the Bag Ball win to Utica.

[@davidenebuloni1887]

Lana needs to hurry up and come on drag race fr😒

[@jordanwilson6490]

@@davidenebuloni1887she’s too busy working at Waffle House girl

[@davidenebuloni1887]

@@jordanwilson6490💀💀💀

[@alexuemura2353]

@@jordanwilson6490HELPPP

[@laincoubert7236]

@@jordanwilson6490 i feel attacked as a lana stan 😭😭😭

[@joshuamoran2356]

Dan Savage from the Frock the Vote episode on Season 4 is one of the absolute worst guest judges to me. He was so serious and had no sense of humor at all as if he was moderating a debate on CSpan instead of a drag competition . I'm glad they didn't bring him back for the election challenges in season 8 and season 12. He would have ruined the energy of those episodes too

[@WenRakkoon]

period dan is the epitome of boring and not even in a deadpan funny way

[@alextirrellRI]

Oof -- in hindsight, doing the debate so seriously was weird for the time. I'm just glad Chad still managed to get top 2 that episode because she went for ridiculous (ex. Make RuPaul laugh, as is the standard today). UP! DO!

[@robertsime7418]

Latrice had the line "I realised she was ugly and I'm at peace with that" and still managed to get bottom 2 that episode

[@joshuamoran2356]

@@robertsime7418 Yes! Maybe I'm not being fair but I blame him for the bottom 2 being Latrice and Dida which was completely wrong. He seemed to be especially critical of them for some reason

[@alexcyj8450]

@@robertsime7418 I'm pretty sure Latrice was only in the bottom because she was the only one who could win a lipsync against Dida, and it was clear production wanted her gone by that episode.

[@elizabethbanks2074]

Joel McHale introduced me to Drag Race when I was a kid, so he will always be my favorite guest judge. He was everything I hoped he’d be.

[@gab_luc]

we need björk on the show, we know she is a huge fan of the show

[@byeleavemealone]

I will literally sell anyone of my organs for that to happen.

[@MrRedacto]

She is?! That's amazing. Night of 1000 Björks please! Bring on Swangate (aka Kimonogate 2)!

[@tedros6917]

Isn't bjorks makeup artist a drag queen? Their name is hungry

[@Hawlo]

Shoutouts to Jennifer Lewis, too, I don't remember the critiques but her energy during the variety show was unmatched.

[@m00nrac00n]

During Latrice she went 🙋🏾‍♀️☝🏾🙋🏾‍♀️☝🏾🙋🏾‍♀️☝🏾🙋🏾‍♀️ hilarious. Need her back.

[@DougAloud]

YESSSSSSS!!

[@walpurgisnight7]

TS and Nicole are my two favorite judges, bar none. Both provide such a deep understanding of the show and drag as a form of art. And each of these women are fantastic at providing genuine criticism to every queen.

[@grapeskitlls]

Both are great judges. I also love that Nicole has the queens on her podcast. And she won’t just have the queens from the newest seasons.

[@vaanguardian7821]

Dove Cameron was a delight❤ actually made me a fan of hers after she guest judged

[@lenora_v1366]

Me too!! I was a little old for her disney shows so i didn't see much of her until then, and i thought she was so sweet and amazing

[@andrewandrewandrewandrewandrew]

The guest judge who did the best job of being a judge (and not just a guest) was unquestionably Padma Lakshmi. She gave praise where it was due, provided thoughtful critique intended to help guide the queens towards improvement, and had effortless banter with the queens, Ru, and the other judges.

[@thebumpercar1344]

It's her experience being a model and being the host of Top Chef there. I would have ascended if she had told a queen to "Pack your knives and go".

[@wilderulz]

Joel McHale was an absolute gem, he watched drag race like a sports game and thats so valid

[@lune78]

I need Nicole Byer to become a permanent judge. That is all.

[@dor4376]

I wish they could make more entrances of guests like Gaga and Ariana did. Still, Gaga pretending to be a contestant and queens being freaked out cause they think they are great competition😂 I love that moment so much!❤

[@darthgray9737]

Ok so I love Kesha with my whole body and soul and I totally forgot she was a guest judge in season 9. Her whole vibe and loving the makeover challenge is a moment that plays in my mind a lot.

[@Lsaldana92]

Kesha and Wintergreen live in my mind rent free.

[@jackl8025]

Nicola Coughlan was an amazing guest judge on UK. So funny, so kind, dedicated and clearly a fan.

[@its_eli]

I'm hoping for a Celine Dion appearance one day, it would be off the hook 😂

[@jordanwilson6490]

Pls for CDR S4 or 5 🙏

[@JustBen81]

I really hope she gets well enough to do stuff like this.

[@sashaxtina]

Omg I would literally weep. She has been one of my biggest idols since I was 10. (And I'm 39 now! But it's ok ... I own my "crusty old b*tch" status 🤣)

[@its_eli]

@@sashaxtina Haha it's all good. The kids don't even know. I'm 38, and I prefer the term seasoned than crusty for us 😆🙋‍♂️

[@its_eli]

@@JustBen81 very true 🙏

[@survivorfan2643]

Nikki Glaser from AS7 was SOOOOO GOOD with her critiques. You can seriously tell her care for the queens was at the forefront of her priority.

[@lanceschmidt28]

I agree about Aubrey O'Day.. I mean she dated Donald Trump Jr. so that should tell you everything about what type of person she is. Also, she appeared on a season of UK Celebrity Big Brother and was filmed spitting in another contestant's drink. That's just disgusting!!

[@Valkyrie369]

I remember the moviebitches channel called Jeffrey Moran the Absolute douche and that pretty accurately summed up every appearance from him. Also I fully agree they need to bring back Joel McHale and Andrew Garfield.

[@davidtobin123]

Geri Halliwell going backstage to hug and comfort an eliminated queen was iconic and deserves a mention

[@vini_siq]

Leah Remini interactions with Michelle and Ru were freaking hilarious. She deserved a regular seat on the panel, it would be so good.

[@Kat-py4jk]

yesss

[@joshuayeager3686]

I would definitely add Sheryl Lee Ralph to the list of the best judges on the show. She was very positive and her constructive criticisms like when she spoke to Trinity K. Bonet about her flipper were very helpful.

[@al.belyavski]

Yeah, she was fabAAaaulous!

[@rosa-zh9sx]

i agree!! i think often about her moved expression during adores solo in the rusical

[@EARTHMANIAC]

⁠@@al.belyavskiyes, the clip of her raspy voice “fAAbulous!” plays in my head when i’m getting ready hehe

[@StarlikeShines]

I really wish Drag Race Philippines got a bit of a mention in this video, Rajo Laurel was by far one of the worst (rotating) judges in drag race history. Not making any constructive criticism, just layering out harsh and hateful words, telling someone "this is trash". He should be mentioned in this hall of shame.

[@c.k.8585]

So true, he made me uncomfortable. But I am not sure he counts for this because he is not a Guest Judge, he is a Rotating Judge. And he has been renewed as a rotating judge for S2:(

[@StarlikeShines]

@@c.k.8585 i think he can still be mentioned since the rotating judges of season 13 were mentioned in the video

[@c.k.8585]

@@StarlikeShines I think they all started as guest judges. But hey, he still should be mentioned on how mean and not constructive he was. I hope he had time to see the fan backlash and moderates how he acts on the second season.

[@m00nrac00n]

Philippines was rude in general, but in a fun way, like I have neighbours from the Philippines and they are all lowkey shady af reading each other all the time - but yeah, he was just like "Mama, this is garbage, Im telling you this cuz I know you, this is trash"...Then Eva sobbing in Untucked and (I think?) Vinas Deluxe accidently saying "It is not the dress, it is you." 💀💀💀💀💀

[@c.k.8585]

@@m00nrac00n He just came off as mean. Mama Pao was far, far shadier than any other host yet I never felt she was being mean (maybe fatphobic but that could be cultural)

[@neurotoxicity]

im SO into voguing right now so this gave me LIFE

[@nickinewnham2437]

Hannah Waddingham was the absolute best from uk imo

[@laincoubert7236]

the clip of nicole byer shaking her head the moment lala ri steps onto the stage in the bag look... priceless 😭

[@obibraxton2232]

I’m really glad that you did an updated version of this video again. *Alesha Dixon* is my favourite guess judge we’ve had on the UK franchise I think she’s brilliant & a great personality. I think she should be a permanent rotating judge on UK franchise the way TS is on DRUS.

[@Pailers]

Bobby Moynihan, Brandon Boyd, LIZZO, Jeff Goldblum, always Nicole Byer, Cameron Diaz are some of my MOST favourite judges. You can just tell the really, really enjoyed being there and really loved seeing the queens.

[@shadowm2k7]

Nicki Minage’s appearance on DR completely changed my view of her. I didn’t listen to her music cause it’s not my thing and I thought she was kinda vapid, shallow and stupid but as a judge, she was so helpful, eloquent, and smart. Complete opposite of how I saw her before! Her verse was even amazing so she has the talent to boot, I really discounted her from what little I had heard from her music and I never gave her a chance which was shallow of ME. I’ve stopped judging artists so harshly off of their music that I don’t like and it’s been for the better. Taylor Swift is another artist that I don’t personally listen to at all so I used to dislike her for no other reason but she’s actually also really cool, clever, and talented, so I’ve stopped letting my personal music taste get in the way of supporting amazing kind & talented women

[@connaeris8230]

Same, and with the same people! The only thing that still bugs me about Taylor is that she wins so many prizes while other deserving artists get none just because they're less mainstream. But oh well, it's not her fault anyway.

[@shadowm2k7]

@@connaeris8230 yeah, that's a vibe! Congrats on the personal growth x

[@FarrahMissy]

i’d do a slight bit more research before praising nicki. she’s an awful person..

[@mikaelizabeth]

even as a non-canadian i find it so lovely and heartwarming that stefan brogren appeared on canada 1. i cant imagine how it felt for a lot of those girls to meet a multi-generational canadian tv icon like him

[@pichuupi]

Kesha on S9 was such a fun guest judge, not only because she's an icon, but also she was just having a good time and I feel like she should get a chance to come back as well :)

[@JDoradoTube]

She and wintergreen = iconic moment

[@pinlight97]

Agree!

[@j.santino6202]

Ts Madison was such a good guest judge they hired her🤣

[@lucasraines]

When they said that Joel McHale was a guest judge I screamed. I adore him and he was so fun as a judge. A wildcard option with a great turnout.

[@Ichbindoof66]

Can we also remember how Winnie Harlow gave less than nothing?

[@EARTHMANIAC]

her reaction during jaida’s madonna rusical performance made me laugh bc i was like “aw is she blushing?” hilarious hips, bare nips, not just the tip *moans*

[@vanessaflorez6981]

I wish you mentioned Olivier Rousteing from France season 1. He is a fashion designer and during the runway he was LIVING and was just SO happy and excited to be there and witness the fashion the girls showed. It was so nice for me to see someone actually giving the queens their flowers.

[@SilenceSilver]

Alicia Dixon has been a judge on many reality TV competitions in the UK. She started with Strictly Come Dancing (after winning it herself), & has done many seasons of Britain's Got Talent. She's always been a lovely judge with constructive criticism and gentle encouragement, along with her general 'hype-man' attitude just makes her a great judge. So it's obvious she was going to be a fantastic guest judge. Honestly I wouldn't mind her being a semi-regular.

[@AmberAHue82]

Hannah Waddingham is one of my favorite human beings. I have binge watched just about every clip of her on KZbin. She is a ball of warmth and talent and chaos all erapped up in the body of a goddess!

[@aakash2868]

Janicza Bravo on All winners season was also sucha good judge and director. She actually directed their acting challenge instead of just saying 'BIGGER!'

[@zuzlia3602]

I was looking for this comment! 100% agree, she was so great

[@heyitsmira17]

I love love loooove Joel McHale. He's one of the tv personalities I grew up with, much like Tiffany Pollard, and who helped me learn English. I found his banter with Michelle really funny, it surprised me when people took her seriously and were annoyed by him joking around.

[@lawrencefosterjenkins8216]

the soup was literally the first time i'd even heard about drag race as a teenager. lol i will forever defend joel as a guest judge because he was doing what all celebs should be doing when given the opportunity to guest judge on this show--he was LIVING. YEAAAAHHH!

[@markalexander3659]

Not being prepped for Snatch Game (Gigi and the other model) is no excuse. Snatch Game lasts (in the episode not IRL) maybe 10 minutes at most. They knew they were gonna be on that episode and could easily have watched half a dozen previous Snatch Games and it would have taken them less than an hour. I also think they just didn't have much personality, either of them. And then being on a show with drag queens who have really big personalities made them seem even blander.

[@patrickmacdonald5539]

I was never a massive Cameron Diaz fan, but of all the guest judges I TRULY believed was was a GENUINE super-fan, and she really won me over.

[@vinney27]

Nicki was awesome, especially for the rap challenge. I love it when the guest judges match the challenge

[@TombCat]

Nicki was the best of the Superstar judges to me. I'm that Bitch is my favorite episode of Drag Race. In fact, Season 12 is the Best Season, IMO.

[@Rios632]

LESLIE JONES!!!! PERIODT! 😩. But also Lady Gaga, Miley, Lizzo and Ariana. ❤️

[@bastioncory6740]

Max Munchnik was one of THE worst guest judges ever to grace the show. Horrible attitude, and didn't get it just like Jeffrey Moran

[@ter8905]

"He was best in the roast becouse he didnt say anything" dam you are in your librarian era Jk

[@thequeenviofficial4911]

That "Baby" from Hannah. Makes me miss my mom. That was a very deep feeling she touched when connecting with Baby.

[@ab41099]

i don’t agree with a few of willams critiques of the show, but i will always agree with her take on who should and shouldn’t be a guest judge. it pisses me off when they get some random actor or celeb to be a judge and their critiques of the queens is just “oh wow i love your makeup, you should do that on me sometime” or “i wish i could do what you do!!”. it’s just unoriginal and gives me the vibe they found whoever they could to fill a seat, when they could’ve just had one of the regular judges take that spot

[@lonellfletcher]

PUHLEEEESSSSE Bring Leah Remini back!!!!! She was all types of awesomeness!!!!!!!!!!

[@jarrodashley-vanduser676]

I think Megan Statler would be at the top of this list if she hadn’t been on season 15 with the 5 second runways. She was hilarious in the few seconds of airtime she got!

[@andrewandrewandrewandrewandrew]

They should bring her back. I was looking forward to seeing her chat with the queens during untucked, but they opted to have the queens chat with The Old Gays instead. No disrespect to The Old Gays; the conversation they had was insightful, emotional, and important. I just wish we could have had two chats!

[@ceostudio]

Joe McHale and Tiffany were so chaotic in the best way lmao Norwegia

[@lolaynrand]

I did like when Vanessa Hudgins guest judged on Dragula and was like "I'm so into blood right now", the self awareness gave me life

[@TheDudeSmashTrash]

Joel McHale cheering like he's at a football game is so funny and iconic to me

[@WigglyWoo92]

I cannot be the only one who found out about Drag Race from The Soup with Joel McHale! I distinctly remember him talking about the season one trailer where RuPaul says "I flew you first class to this COMPETITION!" and I was like, "I need to watch this show." So I always and forever will love Joel McHale and give him massive props for getting me into the show right from the beginning of season one ❤️ He is a Drag Race icon in my book.

[@gandalfdiggory]

I ABSOLUTELY love Joel McHale as comedian/actor and as a guest judge. His sense of humor is very acid and ironic, but you can feel the shouting was also expressing his joy to be there (while emulating a cis straight guy at an sports event). Plus, he annoying Michelle was pure gold.

[@adnan7956]

i NEED lea remini back she was so good

[@aaron_m_04]

Honestly I really didn’t like Raven as a guest judge on All Stars 2. I don’t remember the full critique but she basically made a comment about death and Adore was really hurt by it and she just brushed it off. I think there’s other back stage tea but overall her comments to adore really ruined her image to me.

[@Carazhan]

the line was comparing adore to a "pre-rehab demi lovato" which like two birds one stone of rudeness tbh considering raven's worked with demi... super unprofessional.

[@peachymomo186]

im not sure his name, but theres a judge on season 10 that i despise. season 10 spoilers, but yuhua had talked about how her feathers runway meant something in chinese culture. and when ru was discussing with the judges, the guest judge threw yuhua under the bus for explaining her dress. idk he rubbed me the wrong way :(

[@smmurden]

I think that was Niko Tortorella…

[@m00nrac00n]

Yea Niko Tortorella is lame af.

[@badandy1985]

Agree 100% about Joel! Most viewers misunderstood what was going on plus the edit of his panel appearance. BRING JOEL BACK!

[@HanneleKormano]

Michelle looked annoyed, but tell me you can't also see the ~ thirst ~ when Joel McHale was on XD

[@ellebarto154]

I love how the show started as a lot of celebrities probably seeing it as a small thing, or doing it as a favor- to now I think celebrities are starting to see it as a legitimate opportunity and aspire to do well

[@chapterblaq]

6:54 Leah's comment "such a nasty bitch" is everything 😂

[@brandoniswhoiam]

I liked Padma Lakshmi and Halsey during season 10!

[@benjaminacuna8013]

I loved Joel ngl he was so happy to be there even when it didn’t read that way Joel covered drag race for years before it went main steam

[@smmurden]

I know he did a cameo or two, but I would have loved to see Alex Trebek as a guest judge. He was a big fan of the show. He would have made an amazing judge as the distinguished silver daddy he was.

[@colombosmarco]

Drag Race France 2 just had Snatch Game (e04) where Amanda Lear was both the guest judge and a snatch game contestant choice to impersonate. It was gold!

[@amethyst6531]

Kind of criminal that in 2 years of drag race Italia no one has done Amanda yet. Hoping for season 3

[@colombosmarco]

@@amethyst6531 EXACTLY!

[@s.hiessl149]

ngl i loved joel’s appearance on the show i mean the glares he got by michelle were priceless 😂 i also really loved that both hannah waddingham and alicia were both guest judges on rpdr uk and also hosts for the eurovision song contest this year, they are both so lovely ❤

[@mosswithteeth]

I really loved Jeff Goldblum, I felt like he genuinely cared about the queens especially when Widow was eliminated

[@bensmithson1773]

Leslie Jones "she's already done had horses" when Widow was dressed like a jockey is one of my favorite runway reads ever 🐎

[@xviolaa]

My favourite guests judges as of late were the pairing of Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, they were absolutely living and just so excited to be there and I loved it

[@sebastianbenavidesmorales2274]

i would take Joel Mchale anytime over another shania/raven situation those were painful to watch

[@smokeyeyes__]

That shot of Hannah asking Baby if she was okay made me well up 🥹

[@guilhermebezerra4157]

LOVE fka twigs for life and was soooo excited for her in UK last season, and she just set there and did nothing

[@guilhermebezerra4157]

also she was like you’re the best seamstress in the world for someone and it was the first time they were sowing and they landed in the bottom 😂

[@m00nrac00n]

Me, too. Always disappointing when someone who is so loved by the queer community is not really giving that love back. I really expected her to give a lot.