Katy Perry surprises contestants as guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 premiere

Katy Perry surprised contestants as a guest judge on the premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17. She encouraged the queens to embrace their alter egos while also revealing their true selves during her visit to the werk room. Perry expressed pride in contestant Joella, who started as a fan before becoming a drag performer. The episode featured a “Drag Queens Got Talent!” competition, with queens showcasing their skills, including a lip-sync to Perry's song “Woman’s World.” Perry's appearance follows her recent release of a deluxe album edition and her upcoming Lifetimes Tour, starting in April. She had previously expressed interest in joining the show, which finally came to fruition this season.