According to Deadline, the season 13 premiere became the most-watched episode in the franchise’s 12-year herstory with an unprecedented 1.3 million viewers.
The beloved drag competition received a ratings boost thanks to showings on multiple networks; VH1 earned 525,000 viewers, The CW tallied 478,000 and 111,000 tuned in to MTV.
A further 58,000 viewers watched through Logo, 116,000 with Pop and 27,000 on MTV2. Michelle Visage celebrated the news on social media, writing on Instagram: “We are over the moon about how much love you have for our show and the dolls!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!” The premiere welcomed 13 new contestants including: Denali, Elliott with 2 T’s, Gottmik, Joey Jay, Kahmora Hall, Kandy Muse, LaLa Ri, Olivia Lux, Rosé,