Orville Peck, Shea Couleé & more to judge 'Canada's Drag Race' season 5

Brooke Lynn Hytes, Brad Goreski, and Traci Melchor have their engines ready to return as mainstay judges throughout Canada's Drag Race season 5. This year, the judging panel will be sharing their critiques with a cast featuring Helena Poison, Jaylene Tyme, Makayla Couture, Minhi Wang, Perla, Sanjina DaBish Queen, Tara Nova, The Virgo Queen, Tiffany Ann Co., Uma Gahd, Xana — but only one of these racers will be crowned Canada's Next Drag Superstar in the end!

A star-studded group of celebrities and RuPaul's Drag Race legends are heading North to appear as guest judges in this fifth season of Canada's Drag Race, and we couldn't be more excited to see some of the names who are joining Brooke, Brad, and Traci on this journey of celebrating Canadian drag excellence.

Scroll through to check out the guest judges from Canada's Drag Race season 5, which premieres Thursday, November 21 on WOW Presents Plus!

Orville Peck

One thing about cowboys: some of them are frequently, secretly fond of each other. This season, Orville Peck is riding North to appear as a guest judge on Canada's Drag Race — and we can't wait to see the Stampede singer having the time of his life with these queens!

Instagram: @orvillepeck

Shea Couleé

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 5 winner, singer, actress, model, and overall superstar Shea Couleé is appearing on the judging panel of Canada's Drag Race, and we can't wait to see The Love Ball supreme back on our screens.

Instagram: @sheacoulee

Peaches

The pop culture icon herself, Peaches, has also been confirmed as a guest judge on Canada's Drag Race! It's always a good idea to bring Peaches into a lineup, and we're excited to watch the Impeach My Bush musician in this series.

Instagram: @peachesnisker

Ts Madison

You know her, you love her. Social media phenomenon turned multimedia mogul Ts Madison — who was recently honored in the 2024 Out100 list — is teleporting to Canada's Drag Race to share her hilarious reactions and critiques with the Queens of the North.

Instagram: @tsmadison

Sarain Fox

She's back-back-back by popular demand! Canadian Anishinaabe model, filmmaker, and activist Sarain Fox has appeared as a guest judge in seasons 3 and 4 of Canada's Drag Race, as well as both editions of Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World. Now, she's ready to return for season 5, and we love to see it.

Instagram: @sarainfox

Lu Kala

Another exciting guest judge being featured on Canada's Drag Race is Juno Award-nominated pop star and songwriter Lu Kala. Are we getting a "Hotter Now" lip sync this season? Only time will tell!

Instagram: @igobylu

Lauren Chan

The absolutely stunning Lauren Chan is also gracing our screens as a guest judge on Canada's Drag Race season 5! We already know that the queens will be losing their minds when they see the model, inclusive fashion activist, and Glamour editor right in front of them.

Instagram: @lcchan

Steph Tolev

Actor and comedian Steph Tolev, who recently appeared in the third season of Hacks, is bringing her funny bone to the Canada's Drag Race judging panel.

Instagram: @stephtolev

Simone Denny

Juno Award-winning singer Simone Denny is also appearing as a guest on Canada's Drag Race, and we're already wondering if the contestants will lip sync for their lives to one of her Billboard Dance Charts hits like "Drama Queen (Texting U)" or "Cliche."

Instagram: @simonedennymusic

Watch the guest judges' trailer for 'Canada's Drag Race' season 5 below!