PHOTOS: Exclusive Photos From “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Preview Party In West Hollywood

Coco Montrese
Coco Montrese

PHOTOS: The Abbey got fishy Tuesday night as the new class of contestants from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season Five  clicked their heels and threw daggers at the crowd.  No, not shade—Ivy Winters literally juggled knives. In addition to the entire new class of Drag Race contenders, Sharon Needles, Raja, Latrice Royale, Ongina, Pandora Boxx, Tammie Brown and lots of other veterans of the show marched the pink carpet and air-kissed the new girls while the hunky Pit Crew mingled with fans. Also seen: Michelle Visage, Glee‘s Alex Newell (as “Unique”), Camille Grammer, and Jenifer Lewis.

After a new Absolut ad featuring Latrice Royale, Sharon Needles, Phi Phi O’Hara and Chad Michaels debuted, RuPaul took the stage and kiki’ed with Raven before the premiere episode screened. We’re not gonna give anything away, but the knives sure do come out this season—and not just when Ivy juggles.

The new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race begins January 28 at 9pm on Logo

Photos: Jeffrey James Keyes 

ivy by jeffrey james keyes
Alyssa Edwards
Alyssa Edwards
Alaska
Alaska
Mariah, Raja
Mariah, Raja
Latrice Royale, Manila Luzon
Latrice Royale, Manila Luzon
Lineysha Sparx
Lineysha Sparx and friend
Alaska
Alaska

Mike Ruiz, RPDR5 by Jeffrey James Keyes

Jade Jolie
Jade Jolie
Detox
Detox
Serena Chacha
Roxxy Andrews
Jinx Monsoon
Jinkx Monsoon
Ivy Winters
Ivy Winters
Honey Mahogany, Yara Sofia
Honey Mahogany, Yara Sofia
Unique
Unique
Rob Rosiello, Michelle Visage
Rob Rosiello, Michelle Visage
Shannel
Shannel
Raven, James Lee
Raven, James Lee
Carmen Carrera
Carmen Carrera
Ongina
Ongina
Pandor Boxx, Louie G, and Honey Mahogany
Pandora Boxx, Louie G, and Honey Mahogany
Chi Chi LaRue
Chi Chi LaRue
Sharon Needles
Sharon Needles
Mimi Imfurst
Mimi Imfurst
Vivienne Pinay
Vivienne Pinay
Alyssa Edwards
Alyssa Edwards
Jenifer Lewis and Shangela
Jenifer Lewis and Shangela
Lineysha Sparx and Jessica Wild
Lineysha Sparx and Jessica Wild
Willam and Monte
Willam and Monte

RPDR5 by Jeffrey James Keyes

Penny Tration
Penny Tration
RPDR5 by Jeffrey James Keyes
Shawn Morales
Jason Carter
Jason Carter
Tammie Brown  by Jeffrey James Keyes
Tammie Brown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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