<Ul> <Li> ◀ </Li> <Li> Season 9 </Li> </Ul> <P> The ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on March 24, 2017, on VH1 . Returning judges include RuPaul and Michelle Visage, along with Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley . Fourteen drag queens (including one returnee) competed for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar". The prizes for the winner are a one - year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics, a cash prize of $100,000, and a crown and scepter provided by Shandar . The full list of contestants was revealed on February 2, 2017 . This season saw the return of season eight contestant Cynthia Lee Fontaine, who finished the competition in 10th place . </P> <P> The winner of the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Sasha Velour, with Peppermint being the runner - up . </P> <P> (Ages and names stated are at time of contest) </P>

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