When it comes to Drag Race premieres, Aja is in a league of her own — and her return on the Season 10 debut of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars proves she’s still the queen to beat.
The drag superstar kicked off the latest installment of All Stars by winning the first maxi challenge and slaying a lip sync to Ice Spice’s “Think U The Shit (Fart).” For longtime fans of the franchise, Aja’s explosive premiere wasn’t just impressive — it was expected.
A Legacy of Premieres
Aja has made a habit of stealing the spotlight from the jump. At just 22, she debuted on Drag Race Season 9, earning a nod from Lady Gaga herself for her Comme des Garçons-inspired runway. She shook things up again in All Stars 3 with her gravity-defying Variety Show stunt — sparking the now-iconic fan question, “Is she gonna jump from there?”
She later cemented her legacy as the first-ever Lip Sync Assassin on All Stars 8, where she wiped the floor to Beyoncé’s “Freakum Dress” in a face-off with Kahanna Montrese.
Now, in 2025, Aja returns with even more confidence, power, and flair.
“I am no stranger to a premiere episode turnaround,” Aja told Out. “If Drag Race wants the premiere turned out, they better call me — I don’t care if I have to fry salami in a pan or do interpretive mime dance. You want the show to pop? Book Aja.”
From Ballroom to the Main Stage
In the years between seasons, Aja evolved beyond the Drag Race stage. She expanded her artistry through music, personal transformation, and a standout appearance on Season 3 of Legendary, representing the International House of Miyake-Mugler.
This time around, Aja is bringing her full, authentic self — and she’s not holding back. “This is the most unfiltered and unhinged I’ve ever been on any show in my life,” she said. “And the fans are eating it up. Who knew all I needed was three years of estrogen and 50 extra pounds?”
Sisterhood and Secrets
In a fun twist, Aja was joined in the “Group Orange” bracket by fellow House of Miyake-Mugler sister Olivia Lux. But don’t expect complete transparency between these two ballroom siblings — at least not at first.
“Olivia told me she was coming,” Aja laughed, “but I didn’t tell her I was coming. She reached out for help, asked for ideas. I gave her a runway class and everything — and didn’t say a word.”
Eventually, Aja came clean. “I told her, ‘Just so you know… I might be camping out too.’ We had a good laugh about it. And honestly, prepping for All Stars together brought us even closer. We talked about alliances, about holding it down for our house. It really bonded us.”
Lip Sync Royalty Strikes Again
The premiere’s lip sync against Irene the Alien gave Aja another iconic moment — this time in front of the song’s actual artist, Ice Spice.
“I was nervous,” she admitted. “I thought, ‘Miss Ice is sitting on the panel — I need to deliver.’ Otherwise, I’m just a wild purple alien flopping onstage!”
Spoiler alert: flop she did not.
Fully Unfiltered
While fans are loving Aja’s runway and performance skills, what’s truly winning hearts is her authenticity.
“In past seasons, I dialed it down — made myself more palatable. But now? I’m bringing full banjee energy. I’m messy, I’m loud, and I’m a good time girl,” Aja said. “I don’t party in the club, but catch me in the living room, high as hell, rewriting ‘Judas’ by Lady Gaga. That’s my vibe — and I think the world needed to see it.”
Brazil, Get Ready
Fans in Brazil almost had a chance to see Aja live after a planned gig at a Lady Gaga after-party in Rio de Janeiro — the same event that drew a record-breaking 2.1 million attendees. Visa issues delayed the trip, but Aja says she’s heading back soon.
“I’ll be in Brazil in July. So get ready!” she teased. “Mwah, mwah, mwah!”
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 is streaming now on Paramount+, with new episodes every Friday.
