Who are the contestants of Hulu’s ‘Drag Me to Dinner’? The newest competition reality series features our favorite drag queens competing to provoke.
Everyone can agree that drag queens throw the best events. So it’s about time for a reality show about who throws the best dinner party, pitting pairs of drag queens in opposition to every other. Luckily, Hulu has delivered thanks to its newest reality series, Drag Me to Dinner. Hosted by the iconic Murray Hill, the judges attend 20 extravagant dinner parties.
Neil Patrick Harris, Bianca Del Rio, head pass judgement on Haneefah Wood, and food professional David Burtka will confidently be death-drop dancing on the floor of those parties. The parties are judged on Food & Drink, Design & Decor, and Entertainment & Overall Vibe. With 40 contestants, 20 pairs compete throughout 10 episodes, so who're all the Drag Me to Dinner contestants?
Episode 1 contestants: Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme vs. Jackie Beat and Sherry Vine
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme (L), Jackie Beat and Sherry Vine (R)
RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme crew up after touring their vacation impressive, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. Jinkx is the first-ever winner of RuPaul’s first all-winner season, and DeLa holds the report for best most consecutive challenges won. They tackle “Best Friends” Jackie Beat and Sherry Vine, who've labored in combination onstage for over 25 years.
Episode 2 contestants: Trinity the Tuck and BeBe Zahara Benet vs. Thorgy Thor and Kiki Ball-Change
Trinity the Tuck and BeBe Zahara Benet (L), Thorgy Thor and Kiki Ball-Change (R)
Two-time RuPaul’s competitor and one-time winner Trinity the Tuck teams up with America’s first-ever Drag famous person BeBe Zahara Benet. The duo is up towards theatrical queens Thorgy Thor, a two-time RuPaul’s competitor, and Kiki Ball-Change, Broadway drag royalty.
Episode Three contestants: Alexis Mateo and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo vs. Marti Gould Cummings and Peachez Iman Cummings
Alexis Mateo and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo (L), Marti Gould Cummings and Peachez Iman Cummings (R)
Episode 3 is all in the family. Drag mother and daughter duo Alexis Mateo and “RuGirl” Vanessa Vanjie Mateo competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race before changing into dinner party-serving icons. Marti Gould Cummings and Peachez Iman Cummings are known for the literal “hot messes” they served as a workforce on Worst Cooks in America.
Episode 4 contestants: Raja and Detox vs. Morgan McMichaels and Mayhem Miller
Raja and Detox (L), Morgan McMichaels and Mayhem Miller (R)
RuPaul’s Season 3 winner (*40*) and All Stars 2 runner-up Detox are coming in combination to make insanity. The longtime besties tackle another pair of lifelong pals, RuPaul’s competitors Morgan McMichaels and Mayhem Miller.
Episode Five contestants: Alaska and William vs. Latrice Royal and Manila Luzon
Alaska and William (L), Latrice Royal and Manila Luzon (R)
Alaska and William first teamed up to host Race Chaser, A Drag Race Podcast. They competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race and later hosted the Drag Is Good fundraiser to reinforce the ACLU’s Drag Defense Fund. They take on All Stars partners Latrice Royal and Manila Luzon, who now host the podcast The Chop.
Episode 6 contestants: Ginger Minj and Nina West vs. Mrs. Kasha Davis and Darienne Lake
Ginger Minj and Nina West (L), Mrs. Kasha Davis and Darienne Lake (R)
2008 “Entertainer of the Year” and RuPaul’s Drag Race competitor Nina West joins forces with three-time RuPaul competitor Ginger Minj. They take on Darienne Lake and Mrs. Kasha Davis, both contestants on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 8. The latter duo regularly plays with fellow alum Pandora Boxx, so we expect extravagant events.
Episode 7 contestants: Symone and Gigi Goode vs. Rhea Litré and Jasmine Rice LaBeija
Symone and Gigi Goode (L), Rhea Litré and Jasmine Rice LaBeija (R)
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season Thirteen winner Symone and Season 12 runner-up Gigi Goode are partnering up. As drag sisters, they have close ties to the House of Avalon. But can they beat NYC’s fiercest queens, Rhea Litré and Jasmine Rice LaBeija?
Episode Eight contestants: Naomi Smalls and Kim Chi vs. Heidi N Closet and Jaida Essence Hall
Naomi Smalls and Kim Chi (L), Heidi N Closet and Jaida Essence Hall (R)
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8 besties Naomi Smalls and Kim Chi have built their empire. Between their history-making first joint confessional to their make-up line KimChi Chic Beauty, their competitors will have to be concerned. Hall & Closet podcast hosts Heidi N Closet and Jaida Essence Halla are taking their comedy chops to the dinner party scene.
Episode Nine contestants: Chelsea Piers and Selma Nilla vs. Pixie Aventura and Merrie Cherry
Chelsea Piers and Selma Nilla (L), Pixie Aventura and Merrie Cherry (R)
Nailed It winner Selma Nilla groups up with fellow NYC drag queen Chelsea Piers after appearing in combination for years. They face The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula competitor Merrie Cherry, who teams up with day by day drag performer Pixie Aventura.
Episode 10 contestants: Meatball and Biqtch Puddin’ vs. Heklina and Peaches Christ
Meatball and Biqtch Puddin’ (L), Heklina and Peaches Christ (R)
Dragula contestants Meatball and Biqtch Puddin’ staff up once more for Drag Me to Dinner’s ultimate episode. They face off in opposition to Heklina and Peaches Christ, who have an extended historical past of their own. Sadly, Heklina passed away on April 3, 2023. Drag Me to Dinner marks her final on-screen efficiency, which she does along best pal Peaches Christ, who co-starred along with her in a Mommie Queerest show.
Who will win the best dinner party every week? Honestly, all we would like to do is consume, drink, and dance our faces off at every party!
Drag Me to Dinner Season 1 is now available to flow on Hulu.
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