Cameron Esposito is entering into the highlight as the brand new host of Revry’s groundbreaking drag king competition series, “King of Drag.” The comedian, actor, bestselling creator, and LGBTQ+ advocate will lead the show’s eight-episode second season when it premieres on September 20. Esposito can be joined by a newly assembled Kings’ Court featuring regular judges Gottmik, Vico Ortiz, and series co-creator Damian Pelliccione. The forthcoming season may even welcome a rotating roster of celebrity guest judges and convey back several memorable performers from Season 1.
Esposito arrives at “King of Drag” with experience spanning stand-up comedy, television, acting, writing, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. The brand new host is understood for the comedy specials “4 Pills” and “9 Months,” together with appearances across Netflix, HBO, Hulu, and Peacock.
“We’re bringing a unprecedented host and group of guest judges to the Kings’ Court,” Christopher J. Rodriguez, the show’s co-creator and Revry’s co-founder and chief creative officer, said in a press release sent to The Blast. “Cameron Esposito brings daring recent energy and razor-sharp wit to the series, while guest judges Dustin Lance Black, Yvie Oddly, and Ginger Minj turn Season 2 into must-watch television.”
Gottmik And Vico Ortiz Join The Kings’ Court
Season 2’s regular judging panel brings together several distinguished figures from across drag, television, and LGBTQ+ media. Gottmik, who competed on Season 13 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “All Stars 9,” will join the Kings’ Court as a trailblazing transmasculine drag artist.
Actor, drag king, and LGBTQ+ advocate Vico Ortiz may even function an everyday judge. Ortiz is widely known for his or her role in “Our Flag Means Death.” Rounding out the fundamental panel is Pelliccione, the co-creator and executive producer of “King of Drag.” He can also be the co-founder and CEO of Revry and the host of the “Mic Drop” podcast.
‘King Of Drag’ Season 2 Unveils Celebrity Guest Judges
A large-ranging list of celebrity guests will join the Kings’ Court throughout the season. The lineup includes Dustin Lance Black, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter behind “Milk” and the director, author, and star of Revry’s four-part documentary series “Rock Out.”
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 11 winner Yvie Oddly may even appear alongside “All Stars 10” winner Ginger Minj, whose screen credits include Netflix’s “Dumplin’” and Disney’s “Hocus Pocus 2.” Additional guest judges include comedian and “The Every day Beans” podcast host Dana Goldberg, singer-songwriter Frankie Simone, trans model and actor Laith Ashley, and several other competitors from the show’s first season.
Season 1 finalist Henlo Bullfrog will return after becoming known for theatrical stagecraft incorporating airbrush, computer graphics, and extensive character lore. “Mr. Congeniality” winner King Perk and former contestant Big D may even take seats on the panel.
The involvement of former contestants will extend beyond the judging panel. Tuna Melt, Charles Galin King, Pressure K, Alexander the Great, and Buck Wylde are scheduled to make cameo appearances in the course of the second season.
“The return of Season 1 standout kings signals greater than nostalgia; it’s a direct reinvestment within the drag king community that the show got down to elevate,” Pelliccione said. “These are artists, activists, and entertainers who understand the facility of performance and the importance of uplifting underrepresented voices. We’re honored to have them join us again.”
The series was created to highlight the talent, artistry, and cultural influence of drag kings, lots of whom come from lesbian, transmasculine, nonbinary, and other queer communities which have historically received less visibility inside mainstream drag entertainment.
Through its performances and challenges, Season 2 will proceed examining masculinity while encouraging contestants to reinterpret what it might probably appear like.
‘King Of Drag’ Returns After A Successful First Season
Revry is expanding the series following strong engagement with its first season. In line with the network, Season 1 generated greater than 33 million minutes watched and attracted 2.2 million viewers.
The competition also reportedly earned 3.8 billion media impressions across broadcast and digital platforms while inspiring greater than 200 watch parties world wide. The show’s inaugural season moreover received two nominations on the 2026 Queerty Awards.
With Esposito taking on as host, a brand new Kings’ Court in place, and former contestants returning, Revry is positioning Season 2 as an excellent larger celebration of drag king artistry. E.l.f. Cosmetics will return because the presenting sponsor, with its products incorporated into the season’s broader exploration of how masculinity will be reclaimed, reshaped, and expressed through performance.
“King of Drag” Season 2 premieres September 20 at 9 p.m. ET exclusively on Revry. The streaming network is obtainable without cost through the Revry app and across supported platforms and devices worldwide.