PARAMOUNT+ ANNOUNCES EXPANSIVE NEW REALITY SLATE TO ACCELERATE GROWTH AND EXPAND INTERNATIONALLY, INCLUDING THE FIRST-EVER GLOBALLY CONNECTED REALITY COMPETITION SERIES, “THE CHALLENGE: WAR OF THE WORLDS”
Top Performing International Series “Acapulco Shore” and “Rio Shore” Are Renewed with Seven New Shores Including “Argentina Shore,” “Colombia Shore,” “Australia Shore” and New “All Star Shore”
“Ink Master” Joins All-Star Reality Franchises, Including Renewals for Top Performers “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” “The Challenge: All Stars,” “Queen of the Universe” and Third Installment of “The Real World Homecoming” with New Orleans Tapped as Next City
All Series Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios
Paramount+ has announced a new lineup of unscripted series and renewals from MTV Entertainment Studios, spanning industry-defining franchises like RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE, THE REAL WORLD, THE CHALLENGE, INK MASTER and THE SHORES. The announcement was made by Chris McCarthy, chief content officer, unscripted entertainment and adult animation for Paramount+, during the ViacomCBS Investors Event.
“MTV created reality TV with the launch of THE REAL WORLD in 1992. Building on that success, we’ve seen a huge demand on Paramount+ for more reality content,” said McCarthy. “As the global expansion of the streaming service continues to accelerate, we’re doubling down on our hit unscripted franchises, which have been a key driver in fueling the service’s growth.”
During the event, McCarthy announced the following series have been renewed for Paramount+:
Paramount+ Renewals:
ยท RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS – The best of the best from the Emmy(R) Award-winning RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE return for a seventh season to compete for $100,000 and a coveted spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. In each episode, legendary queens will battle it out until only one drag queen is crowned the winner.
ยท QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE – In a singing competition like no other, the world’s fiercest drag queens perform for a live audience, as they vie for the title “Queen of the Universe” and a cash prize of $250,000. High heels, high octaves, high stakes – the second season of this global singing competition from Emmy(R) Award-winning production company World of Wonder will blow your wig off!
ยท THE REAL WORLD HOMECOMING: NEW ORLEANS – The third installment of the hit original unscripted series, THE REAL WORLD HOMECOMING will reunite original New Orleans cast members David “Tokyo” Broom, Melissa Howard, Jamie Murray, Danny Roberts, Matt Smith, Julie Stoffer and Kelley Wolf in “The Big Easy.” The roommates are moving back in for a dramatic, nostalgic, heartfelt reunion where they’ll get a second chance to stop being polite and start getting real. Premiere date to be announced. In addition, the original season of “The Real World: New Orleans” will be available to stream on Paramount+ beginning in April.
ยท THE CHALLENGE: ALL STARS – One of the world’s biggest competition reality shows returns for a third season on May 11. Featuring an unprecedented lineup of 24 of the most iconic, boldest and fiercest challengers, THE CHALLENGE: ALL STARS will test physical and emotional boundaries to prove who is the best of the best.
New Paramount+ Series Orders:
ยท THE CHALLENGE: WAR OF THE WORLDS – Winners from four new “Challenge” series (THE CHALLENGE: CBS (working title), THE CHALLENGE: ARGENTINA, THE CHALLENGE: AUSTRALIA, and THE CHALLENGE: U.K.) will advance to the global tournament, THE CHALLENGE: WAR OF THE WORLDS, and battle for the first-ever title as the “Challenge” World Champion.
ยท INK MASTER – The hit tattoo competition makes its premiere on Paramount+ in markets around the world with all-new episodes later this year. Featuring some of the world’s top tattoo artists battling it out in permanent ink for $250,000 and the prized title of “Ink Master,” the competitors will test their technical skills and on-the-spot creativity in challenges unlike ever before.
ยท ALL STAR SHORE – A competition docu-series that will feature 14 of reality TV’s most iconic stars from around the world and television’s biggest series – including JERSEY SHORE FAMILY VACATION, LOVE IS BLIND, RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE, GEORDIE SHORE, ACAPULCO SHORE, BACHELOR IN PARADISE and more – as they come together for an epic vacation at the ultimate “Shore” house in Gran Canaria, Spain, to battle it out for the grand prize and global bragging rights.
International Renewals:
Internationally, global hit series ACAPULCO SHORE and RIO SHORE launched on Paramount+ in Mexico and Brazil, and they quickly became the #1 series in those markets. Both series have been renewed for their respective markets:
ยท ACAPULCO SHORE – MTV Latin America’s most successful reality show follows a group of 20-somethings who spend the vacations of their lives in Acapulco and the hottest Latin beach destinations. Their stay is filled with love stories, wild parties, drunken nights and heated arguments.
ยท RIO SHORE – The series follows the lives of 10 housemates at a vacation home in Rรญo de Janeiro, Brazil. The format gives fans everything they love – friendship, drama, over-the-top arguments, undefined love triangles and outrageous antics in one of the hottest beach destinations in the world.
ยท GEORDIE SHORE: RETURN OF THE OGs – The U.K. reality juggernaut returns for its biggest and most dramatic season ever, as the most memorable cast members come back to the toon for the mother of all reunions. Expect plenty of nostalgia, friendships rekindled and old scores settled, as the dysfunctional Geordie family open their doors to their lives again.
ยท Additionally, seven new iterations from the “Shore” franchise will launch on Paramount+ in territories around the globe, including ARGENTINA SHORE, COLOMBIA SHORE and AUSTRALIA SHORE, with cities to be announced.
Along with the series above for Paramount+, McCarthy also noted the expansion of MTV Entertainment Studios’ “The Challenge” franchise with new series launching across broadcast and cable channels. The following linear series will also be available to stream on demand on Paramount+ in their respective markets, where Paramount+ is available:
ยท THE CHALLENGE: CBS {working title} (CBS Television Network) – For the first time in “Challenge” history, reality titans from the CBS universe will compete in the most unpredictable and demanding game of their lives. With an ever-changing game, players will be in a constant state of paranoia and unable to trust anyone but themselves. The CBS all-stars will compete on THE CHALLENGE: CBS this summer on the CBS Television Network for a chance to join the upcoming global “War of the Worlds” championship.
ยท THE CHALLENGE: ARGENTINA (Telefe) – “The Challenge” takes over Argentina for the first time, as fan favorites compete for a chance to win the upcoming global “War of the Worlds” championship, testing their physical and mental limits to vie for their shot at the monetary prize.
ยท THE CHALLENGE: AUSTRALIA (Network 10) – “The Challenge” takes over Australia for the first time, as fan favorites compete for a chance to win the upcoming global “War of the Worlds” championship, testing their physical and mental limits to vie for their shot at the monetary prize.
ยท THE CHALLENGE: U.K. (Channel 5) – “The Challenge” takes over the U.K. for the first time, as fan favorites compete for a chance to win the upcoming global “War of the Worlds” championship, testing their physical and mental limits to vie for their shot at the monetary prize.
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About RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars TV Show
ยท RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS - The best of the best from the Emmy(R) Award-winning RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE return for a seventh season to compete for $100,000 and a coveted spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. In each episode, legendary queens will battle it out until only one drag queen is crowned the winner.
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"RuPaul's Drag Race is a global phenomenon and we are thrilled to bring All Stars to Paramount+ as we expand our reality offerings," said Chris McCarthy, President of MTV Entertainment. "And, with Queen of the Universe, we are going global as we create the first annual international singing competition to finally answer the question which country has the best drag queen."
From World of Wonder - producers of the Drag Race franchise - the ViacomCBS streaming service will also globally premiere Queen of the Universe on Thursday, December 2. Inspired by international singing competitions where countries go head to head with their best drag queens, this first-of-its-kind singing competition brings together drag queens from all around the world to compete for global domination.
Paramount+ also "ru-vealed" the queens sashaying back to the runway to compete in the new season of Drag Race All Stars launching with two all-new, back-to-back episodes starting Thursday, June 24, with weekly drops every Thursday. Viewers will get a chance to see their favorites return to vie for a spot in the "Drag Race Hall of Fame" and a cash prize of $100,000.
"13 All Stars delivers one of the best Drag Race seasons ever!" said Executive Producer and five-time Emmy(R) Award-winning host, RuPaul. "Don't take my word for it. You've got to stream it to believe it."
The All Stars queen ru-veal launched exclusively on the "RuPaul's Drag Race" YouTube channel, via a YouTube premiere HERE. Following the launch, additional content including Meet the Queens, will go live across RuPaul's Drag Race Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube accounts. Join the conversation using #AllStars6.
The 13 queens returning to the runway to claim their spot in the "Drag Race Hall of Fame" are:
A'Keria C. Davenport (Season 11) | Instagram: @mizakeriachanel, Twitter: @A_doubleC_D
Where is the body? A'Keria C. Davenport IS the body! This bootylicious powerhouse from the Davenport drag dynasty made it to the Top 4 of Season 11, thanks to her bodacious beauty and performing talents. Is it time for this Texas titan to take it all?
Eureka! (Season 9, 10) |Instagram: @eurekaohara, Twitter: @EurekaOhara,
After an early exit from Season 9 due to a knee injury, Eureka! came back with a vengeance, making it to the Top 3 of Season 10. A natural gift for comedy, unstoppable stage presence, and a spot on an award-winning HBO series has primed this Tennessee talent to stake her claim on the Hall of Fame.
Ginger Minj (Season 7, All Stars 2) | Instagram: @gingerminj, Twitter: @TheGingerMinj
A Drag Race icon, is there anything Ginger Minj can't do? This self-proclaimed glamour toad is a born performer, and one of the quickest wits in drag! Since nearly snatching the crown on Season 7, she's appeared on All Stars 2, and starred in Dolly Parton's film, Dumpling. Can the Minj take the win?
Jan (Season 12) | Instagram: @janjanjan, Twitter: @JansportNYC
New York's singing queen brought voice and vivaciousness to Season 12. And while she ruled the Madonna Rusical challenge, she failed to materialize a win. It's time for this perfectly professional performer to funk it up and make us all feel the Jan-tasy!
Jiggly Caliente (Season 4) | Instagram: jigglycalienteofficial, Twitter: @Jiggly_Official
A beloved queen from Queens who always keeps it 100, Jiggly Caliente brought heart and humor to Season 4. Since then everyone's had eyes on Jiggly, thanks to star turns on Broad City and Pose. May we call her a winner, Baby?
Pandora Boxx. (Season 2, All Stars 1) | Instagram: @pandoraboxx, Twitter: @ThePandoraBoxx
One of Drag Race's OG comedy queens, Pandora Boxx slayed the first-ever Snatch Game in Season 2 with a performance that set the standard. ("Raspberries!") She also snatched viewers' hearts as Miss Congeniality, but a bumpy ride on All Stars 1 had this nice girl finishing last. Can this funny lady finally finish first?
Ra'Jah O'Hara (Season 11)| Instagram: @therajahoharashow, Twitter: @RaJahOhara
Season 11's salty sister was never afraid to speak her mind - and fans had feelings about it. But this Dallas doll was also known to slay a lip-sync and look fabulous doing it! Now this dancing queen is back with a new attitude and her big, beautiful eyes on the prize.
Scarlet Envy (Season 11) | Instagram: @scarletenvy, Twitter: @ScarletEnvyNYC
The world wants New York's Scarlet Envy and the feeling is mutual. In Season 11, this lanky lady won over audiences with her Southern charm and joyful personality. A proven actress, Scarlet struggled in dancing challenges... Can she step it up enough to prance all the way to the Hall of Fame?
Serena ChaCha (Season 5) | Instagram: @myron.morgan, Twitter: @SerenaChaCha
Fresh out of art school, Serena ChaCha stirred up lots of Untucked drama in Season 5. Officially! She exited early on, but in the years since, Serena's found success with her own wig business, and as a makeup artist. Now she's back to school the queens again - on her way to the Hall of Fame.
Silky Nutmeg Ganache (Season 11) | Instagram/Twitter: @SilkyGanache
Can we get an "amen?" The Reverend Doctor Silky Nutmeg Ganache is back to claim her crown! This charismatic Top 4 finalist from Season 11 fills a room with her exuberance and attitude. Since Drag Race, she launched a YouTube cooking series... Does she have the recipe to win All Stars 6?
Kylie Sonique Love (Season 2) | Instagram/Twitter: @XOSonique
This Season 2 glamazon is known for her buxom beauty, her talent for tumbling and for solidifying her status as one of L.A.'s legendary queens. Last seen in the Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular, Kylie is ready to show the world she's in it to win it. Everybody say "Love!"
Trinity K. Bonet (Season 6) | Instagram/Twitter: @TrinityKBonet
From the A-T-L, Miss TKB is known for her killer lip-sync skills, including a flawless Beyoncรฉ. A memorable force in Season 6, she brought Ru to tears when she overcame her inner saboteur in the stand-up comedy challenge. Will Trinity get the last laugh by slaying her way into the Hall of Fame?
Yara Sofia (Season 3, All Stars 1) |Instagram/Twitter: @YaraSofiaPR
A Season 3 standout, Yara Sofia took her rallying cry of "echa pa'lante" all the way to the Top 4! Known for her quirky humor and free-spirited nature, this beloved Puerto Rican showgirl took home the title of Miss Congeniality - and had a strong showing in All-Stars 1. Is it time for this Vegas-based queen to hit the jackpot?
Additionally, the Emmy(R)-nominated aftershow, RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked will be available to stream on Paramount+ immediately following new episodes of All Stars 6. Untucked brings viewers behind the scenes to the backstage drama as the queens anxiously await their fate each week.
Fans can catch up on past seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race," "Untucked" and "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" on Paramount+.
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