RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Ep. 12 Preview: Cowboy Make-Over Time!
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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Ep. 12 Preview: Cowboy Make-Over Time!
Here's a preview for tonight's round of MTV's RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18, S18E12 "Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens."
Published Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:37:07 -0500
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Article Summary
- RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 12 serves up a cowboy makeover challenge with special guest judge Danielle Pinnock.
- The queens transform queer cowboys, battling for a spot in the finale after Kenya Pleaser's elimination last week.
- Catch sneak peeks, official episode summaries, and video previews for tonight's Drag Race drama.
- Kim Chi and Bianca Del Rio sound off, while Michelle Visage hosts new "Whatcha Packin'" post-show insights.
If you didn't get a chance to check out our review of last week's round of MTV's RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18, go check it out and then come back. Welcome back! Now that you're up to speed, you know that Kenya Pleaser lost the lip sync challenge (to the tune of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler) to Juicy Love Dion, sending Pleaser packing. That brings us to our preview for S18E12: "Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens," with actress and comedian Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts) on hand as a guest judge as our queens offer some cowboys a makeover. Along with an official overview, we have a "First Lewk" at tonight's round, followed by highlights from last week. In addition, Kim Chi and Bianca Del Rio offer their thoughts in the latest edition of "The Pit Stop," and Michelle Visage offers the latest edition of "Whatcha Packin'."
Drag Race S18E12: "Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens" Preview
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 12: "Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens" – The queens make over queer cowboys. Actress and comedian Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts) guest judges.
Get to Know Your Season 18 Queens! (UPDATED)
Returning this season to rule the roost are RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, and Ts Madison. Now, here's a rundown of MTV's RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18's 14 queens and their respective backstories, followed by the "Ruveal" video that was released, which includes interviews with each of the queens. In addition, the Emmy Award-winning aftershow RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked will premiere immediately following (9:30 PM ET/PT) on MTV, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the backstage drama as the queens anxiously await their fate.
Darlene Mitchell – Los Angeles, CA | @itsdarlenebtw A country, camp queen, Darlene Mitchell blends soap opera glamour with Midwestern trailer trash panache. Known for her signature Peg Bundy-style hair, she originally hails from Greentown, Indiana, and once performed under the name Trash. After 10 years in drag– but a 5-year hiatus from the performance circuit– Darlene comes to the competition to see if RuPaul and the main stage can coax her back out of her bedroom once more.
Discord Addams – St. Petersburg, FL | @discordxaddams Who's ready for a little chaos? Discord Addams is a high-fashion punk rock maximalist, serving looks packed with safety pins, studs, and unapologetic attitude. Known for playing guitar in a punk rock band, Discord brings a dark, raw energy to the stage. Her ultimate goal: to trade the mosh pit for the runway and become a bona fide drag rock star.
Jane Don't – Seattle, WA | @heyjanedont Inspired by old-school funny ladies like Bette Midler and Joan Rivers, Jane is a comedy queen serving up sharp jokes and even sharper shoulder pads. Counting as her drag sisters both Bosco (Drag Race Season 14 and All Stars 10) and Irene The Alien (Drag Race Season 15 and All Stars 10), Jane Don't walks into the competition ready to make her own mark – and make the other queens sweat.
Juicy Love Dion – Miami, FL | @thejuicylove Small in size, colossal in talent, Juicy Love Dion turns every performance into a masterclass in dance. Self-described as "Miami's Afro-Cuban dancing doll," Juicy brings energy, precision, and flair to every stage she steps on. A proud member of the Dion Dynasty, she's the drag daughter of Morphine Love Dion, and technically the drag granddaughter of fellow competitor Athena Dion– proving that in the Dion Dynasty, the juice flows through every generation.
Myki Meeks – Orlando, FL | @myki.meeks "Gorgeously stupid, and stupidly gorgeous," Myki Meeks is Orlando's dynamic theatrical powerhouse. A self-described "recovering theater kid," Myki blends glamour with camp, lights up the room as a host, and is known back home for her quick wit and ease with a microphone. A talented actress and consummate performer, Myki brings a stage presence that will keep the competition on its toes.
Nini Coco – Denver, CO | @theninicoco A high-energy, high-fashion diva from the Mile High City, Nini Coco is equal parts theatrical and fierce. A skilled costume designer, she blends conceptual looks with show-stopping performances. Having quit her day job as a mechanical engineer, she's here to prove that trading blueprints for sequins is a risk worth taking – because in her world, it's all or nothing.
Other famous faces set to appear this season include Teyana Taylor, Benny Blanco, Law Roach, Jamal Sims, Dove Cameron, Zara Larsson, Brooke Shields, Iman, Atsuko Okatsuka, Amy Taylor, Annaleigh Ashford, Danielle Pinnock, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Sherman, and Leland. Our queens are competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar," as well as an official makeup collaboration with Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics and a cash prize of $200,000, during the 18th season.
MTV's RuPaul's Drag Race sponsors include ViiV Healthcare and Native. Follow the season on X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Facebook for all the latest (join the conversation using #DragRace).
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