The eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race is due to begin airing in March 7, 2016. Returning judges include RuPaul and Michelle Visage. Only 12 contestants will be peting for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", the fewest amount of contenders since season 2. The full list of contestants was revealed during the NewNowNext Awards on 1 February 2016.