Raven, a prominent figure in the drag competition circuit, is set to return to the competition stage for "Drag Race Down Under Vs. The World." This marks her first appearance in a competitive role in 14 years. The premiere episode is scheduled to be released on WOW Presents Plus on July 24.
Jason Cerin and Brian Faas, co-hosts of the podcast "Werk Room Weekly," have commented on Raven's return, with Cerin drawing a parallel between her impact and that of global music superstar Rihanna. Their discussion also touched upon their recent interviews with the cast of "All Stars 11," including notable contestants Crystal Methyd and Joey Jay. The podcast hosts further shared their personal "Mount Rushmore" of drag, highlighting queens they consider the most influential.
The "Drag Race" franchise has expanded globally, with various international iterations and spin-off series that feature returning contestants from different national franchises competing against each other. "Drag Race Down Under Vs. The World" is the latest in this series of international crossovers.