Drag Race France season 1

The first season of Drag Race France premiered on June 25, 2022. The cast was announced on June 2, 2022. The winner of the first season of Drag Race France was Paloma, with La Grande Dame and Soa de Muse as runners-up.

Casting occurred in end 2021 with production starting in early 2022. On March 4, 2022, it was announced that the judges panel would include RuPaul's Drag Race season 12 contestant Nicky Doll, TV host and columnist Daphné Bürki and DJ and dancer Kiddy Smile.

The season consisted of eight one-hour episodes. The season was broadcast on the digital channel France.tv Slash every Thursday, but also aired on France 2 every Saturday night. It was available simultaneously on Crave in Canada, and on WOW Presents Plus internationally.

Contestants

Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.

Contestant progress

Lip syncs

Legend:

Guest judges

Listed in chronological order:

• Jean Paul Gaultier, fashion designer
• Iris Mittenaere, Miss France 2016 and Miss Universe 2016
• Marianne James, singer, actress and TV host
• , fashion designer
• , journalist and Elles managing editor
• Bilal Hassani, singer-songwriter and Eurovision 2019 French representative
• Shy'm, singer
• Yanis Marshall, dancer and choreographer
• , fashion designer
• Yseult, singer-songwriter and model
• Raya Martigny, model
• , fashion journalist and documentary filmmaker
• Olivier Rousteing, fashion designer and creative director of Balmain
• Nicolas Huchard, choreographer