Drag Race (franchise)

International reality television drag competition format

Drag Race

The main logo styling; each franchise and iteration uses this alongside the local name for said franchise e.g. RuPaul's Drag Race in the UK and Canada's Drag Race in Canada etc.

Created by|

* RuPaul Charles
* Fenton Bailey
* Randy Barbato

Original work| RuPaul's Drag Race
(United States)
Owner| World of Wonder
Years| 2009–present
Games
Video game(s)| RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar
Audio
Original music| RuPaul's Drag Race (theme song)
Miscellaneous
Genre|

* Reality competition
* Drag queen

First aired| February 2, 2009; 16 years ago (2009-02-02)

Drag Race is a drag queen reality competition television franchise, created by American drag entertainer RuPaul with production company World of Wonder. The franchise originated with RuPaul's Drag Race, which premiered in the United States in 2009. The objective of that series is to crown "America's Next Drag Superstar" who possesses the traits of "charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent".[1] The original series is often credited for bringing drag into the "mainstream".[2] The popularity of the original series led to the creation of a media franchise including spin-offs and international adaptations.

As of 2025[update], the original series, RuPaul's Drag Race, has produced seventeen seasons and inspired the spin-off shows RuPaul's Drag U, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race, and RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars; the companion series RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked; and numerous international adaptations including British and Australian and New Zealand versions hosted by RuPaul as well as Chilean, Thai, Canadian, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French, Filipino, Belgian, Swedish, Mexican, Brazilian, German, and South African editions and international vs. the World competitions hosted in The United Kingdom and Canada, All Stars in Spain and France & Slaysian Royale in the Philippines.

Three drag fan conventions have also been created: RuPaul's DragCon LA, RuPaul's DragCon NYC, and RuPaul's DragCon UK.[3]

## History

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### 2008–2017: Drag Race beginnings

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#### Premiering on Logo TV

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Fenton Bailey (left), Randy Barbato (middle) and RuPaul (right) are the three co-creators of the Drag Race franchise.

In mid-2008, it was revealed that RuPaul had begun producing a new reality television game show.[4] The show was pitched to Logo and they immediately picked the show up for a season, which aired in February 2009, where it was devised as a replacement for Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World (2007–2009).[citation needed] In preparation for the new series, RuPaul made guest appearances on several shows in 2008, including as a guest judge on season five, episode six of Project Runway and as a guest chef on Paula's Party.[5][6] RuPaul revealed that the show's intent was to find a winner possessing the traits of "charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent". RuPaul has stated that the show looks for an entertainer who can stand out from the rest.[7] The series premiered on February 2, 2009. The winner of the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race and its franchise is BeBe Zahara Benet.[8]

#### All Stars spin-off and VH1 movement

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In March 2012, it was announced that an "all-stars" spin-off from the original show was set to premiere in late 2012 through Logo (which later moved to VH1, then onto Paramount+).[9] It was announced as RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, and the winner for the first season was Chad Michaels.[10]

RuPaul's Drag Race was the first international edition of the franchise to be produced and broadcast. The program proved a success for Logo and additionally moved to a higher profile channel: VH1, for their ninth season.[11] However, the reality show remained to air on Logo.[12] In November 2017, World of Wonder launched their subscription streaming service WOW Presents Plus.[13] The service provides access to its exclusive library of the Drag Race franchise, and web series from WOWPresents' YouTube channel.[14]

### 2018–present: International expansion of Drag Race

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In February 2018, it was announced that a Thai adaptation of RuPaul's Drag Race was set to premiere in Thailand. The Kantana Group licensed the reality competition series. The show was named as Drag Race Thailand with its judges and co-hosts: Art Arya and Pangina Heals.[15] The first season winner for Drag Race Thailand was Natalia Pliacam.

From 2020 to 2022, seven international adaptations of RuPaul's Drag Race were revealed and premiered. In North America, a Canadian adaptation premiered on July 2, 2020.[16] In Europe, four adaptations premiered from the Netherlands and France. In Australia, RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under premiered on May 1, 2021, with RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Rhys Nicholson judging.[17][18]

#### BBC

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In June 2018, the franchise producers hinted that a British adaptation of the series was in the works.[19] It was later confirmed that creators had a meeting with the BBC and that "something is coming, be afraid – be very afraid. Nothing's impossible."[20] A year later, the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK was set to premiere through BBC Three.[21] RuPaul and Michelle Visage continued to be the main judges of the British adaptation, with Alan Carr and Graham Norton as recurring judges.[22]

In December 2021, a press release by the BBC announced an upcoming "international all-stars" series involving the British adaptation.[23] The first season of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World premiered on February 1, 2022.[24]

#### Atresmedia Televisión

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In November 2020, a collaboration was made between production companies World of Wonder and Atresmedia, in collaboration with Buendía Estudios.[25] In February 2021, the series was confirmed to be hosted by Supremme de Luxe.[26] The first season of Drag Race España premiered through Atresplayer, which marks the seventh international adaptation of the American reality competition series.[27]

In September 2022, the Spanish adaptation opened a casting call for its third season and also announced that a Spanish adaption of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars was in the works.[28]

#### Discovery Plus

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In 2021, casting occurred with production starting in the summertime.[29] The first season of Drag Race Italia premiered through Discovery+, with Priscilla as the host and head judge of the series.[30] A second season was renewed and premiered in October 2022.[31]

In August 2021, a casting call was made for an upcoming Philippine adaptation of the franchise.[32] In early 2022, it announced that Paolo Ballesteros would serve as the host,[33] alongside Jiggly Caliente and KaladKaren as permanent judges of the series. Drag Race Philippines premiered on August 17, through Discovery+. This marked the tenth international adaptation of the American reality competition series.

Both franchise adaptations no longer premiere on this streaming service.

#### MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Global

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In February 2021, after three seasons of airing the "all-stars" spin-off of the United States in VH1, Paramount Global decided to move the series to Paramount+. The sixth season aired on June 24, 2021.[34]

In August 2022, the production company behind RuPaul's Drag Race announced three casting calls on social media, taking place in Brazil, Germany, and Mexico.[35] Many fans suspected the casting calls were for new potential Drag Race adaptations.[36] In December, Deadline Hollywood confirmed the casting calls were for the Drag Race franchise. They also announced that World of Wonder partnered with MTV Entertainment Studios to premiere the new adaptations "on MTV/Paramount+ in their respective territories."[37] With this partnership, they moved the American series to MTV from VH1; starting with season fifteen.[38]

After two seasons premiering on Discovery+, the Italian adaptation was picked for a third season by Paramount Global and is set to premiere on Paramount+.[39] Casting calls were set up in March 2023.[40] The third season is set to premiere on October 13, with former judge Tommaso Zorzi being replaced by Paola Iezzi and Paolo Camilli.[41][42]

#### O4 Media

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In November 2022, Entertainment Weekly reported that production companies World of Wonder and O4 Media partnered to develop more adaptations of the Drag Race franchise.[43] The franchise will set to expand throughout the Asian continent, such as India, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea.[44] The expansion also includes a new season of Drag Race Thailand and an Asian adaptation of RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race will be picked up from the partnership.[45] As of 2025, there have been no further updates on this partnership, with World of Wonder regaining the rights to Drag Race Thailand and producing the third season on their own in 2024.

## Other media

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At RuPaul's DragCon NYC, it was announced that a Las Vegas residency was set to play on January 26, 2020, starring its Drag Race alumni.[46] RuPaul's Drag Race Live! features a mix of original music, lip syncs, comedy, and dance numbers directed by RuPaul and choreographed by Drag Race resident choreographer Jamal Sims.[47] On July 26, 2020, a six-part documentary series called: RuPaul's Drag Race: Vegas Revue, was announced and premiered on August 21, 2020.[48]

## Drag Race franchises by country

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Legend  †  | Currently airing season

|

# | Franchise no longer in production
‡  | Upcoming season announced
⁂  | Status of season/franchise unknown
Country/Region  | Name  | Network  | Premiere  | Judges  | Winner(s)

|
|
|
|
|

Australia
New Zealand | Drag Race Down Under⁂ | Stan
TVNZ 2
TVNZ+ | May 1, 2021 | Current

* Michelle Visage
* Rhys Nicholson
* Kita Mean (s. 4–)
* Spankie Jackzon (s. 4–)
* Isis Avis Loren (s. 4–)

Former

* RuPaul (s. 1–3)

* Season 1, 2021: Kita Mean
* Season 2, 2022: Spankie Jackzon
* Season 3, 2023: Isis Avis Loren
* Season 4, 2024: Lazy Susan

Belgium | Drag Race Belgique⁂  | Tipik | February 16, 2023 |

Current

* Rita Baga
* Mustii
* Lio (s. 2–)

Former

* Lufy (s. 1)

* Season 1, 2023: Drag Couenne
* Season 2, 2024: Alvilda

Brazil | Drag Race Brasil†  | Current
WOWPresents+ (s. 2–)
Former
MTV (s. 1)
Paramount+ (s. 1) | August 30, 2023 |

* Grag Queen
* Bruna Braga
* Dudu Bertholini

* Season 1, 2023: Organzza
* Season 2, 2025: TBA[49]

Canada | Canada's Drag Race‡  | Crave | July 2, 2020 |

Current

* Brooke Lynn Hytes
* Brad Goreski (s. 2–)
* Traci Melchor (s. 2–)

Former

* Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (s. 1)
* Stacey McKenzie (s. 1)
* Amanda Brugel (s. 2)

* Season 1, 2020: Priyanka
* Season 2, 2021: Icesis Couture
* Season 3, 2022: Gisèle Lullaby
* Season 4, 2023–2024: Venus
* Season 5, 2024–2025: The Virgo Queen
* Season 6: TBA[50]

Chile | The Switch Drag Race# | Mega | October 8, 2015 |

* Nicole Gaultier
* Íngrid Cruz
* Juan Pablo González (s. 1)
* Sebastián Errázuriz (s. 1)
* Oscar Mediavilla (s. 2)

* Season 1, 2015–2016: Luz Violeta
* Season 2, 2018: Miss Leona

France | Drag Race France⁂  | Current
France 2 (s. 1–)
Former
France.tv Slash (s. 1–2) | June 25, 2022 |

* Nicky Doll
* Daphné Bürki
* Kiddy Smile

* Season 1, 2022: Paloma
* Season 2, 2023: Keiona
* Season 3, 2024: Le Filip

Germany
Austria
Switzerland | Drag Race Germany⁂  | MTV
Paramount+  | September 5, 2023 |

* Barbie Breakout
* Gianni Jovanovic
* Dianne Brill

* Season 1, 2023: Pandora Nox

Italy | Drag Race Italia⁂  | Current
MTV (s. 3–)
Paramount+ (s. 3–)
Former
Discovery+ (s. 1–2)
Real Time (s. 1–2) | November 18, 2021 |

Current

* Priscilla
* Chiara Francini
* Paola Iezzi (s. 3–)
* Paolo Camilli [it] (s. 3–)

Former

* Tommaso Zorzi (s. 1–2)

* Season 1, 2021: Elecktra Bionic
* Season 2, 2022: La Diamond
* Season 3, 2023: Lina Galore

Mexico | Drag Race México‡  | Current
WOWPresents+ (s. 2–)
Former
MTV (s. 1)
Paramount+ (s. 1) | June 22, 2023 |

Current

* Lolita Banana
* Óscar Madrazo
* Taiga Brava (s. 2–)

Former

* Valentina (s. 1)

* Season 1, 2023: Cristian Peralta
* Season 2, 2024: Leexa Fox
* Season 3: TBA[51]

Netherlands | Drag Race Holland⁂  | Videoland | September 18, 2020 |

* Fred van Leer
* Nikkie Plessen [nl] (s. 1)
* Marieke Samallo (s. 2)

* Season 1, 2020: Envy Peru
* Season 2, 2021: Vanessa Van Cartier

Philippines |  Drag Race Philippines⁂  | Current
HBO Go (s. 1–)
Former
Discovery+ (s. 1) | August 17, 2022 |

Current

* Paolo Ballesteros
* KaladKaren
* BJ Pascual
* Jon Santos
* Rajo Laurel

Former

* Jiggly Caliente (s. 1-3)

* Season 1, 2022: Precious Paula Nicole
* Season 2, 2023: Captivating Katkat
* Season 3, 2024: Maxie

South Africa | Drag Race South Africa‡  | TBA  | TBA  | TBA  |

* Season 1: TBA[52]

Spain | Drag Race España‡  | Atresplayer Premium | May 30, 2021 |

* Supremme de Luxe
* Ana Locking
* Javier Ambrossi
* Javier Calvo

* Season 1, 2021: Carmen Farala
* Season 2, 2022: Sharonne
* Season 3, 2023: Pitita
* Season 4, 2024: Le Cocó
* Season 5: TBA[53]

Sweden | Drag Race Sverige⁂  | SVT1
SVT Play | March 4, 2023 |

* Robert Fux
* Kayo
* Farao Groth [sv]

* Season 1, 2023: Admira Thunderpussy

Thailand | Drag Race Thailand⁂  | Current
WOWPresents+ (s. 3–)
Former
Line TV (s. 1–2) | February 15, 2018 |

* Pangina Heals
* Art Arya
* Gus Setthachai (s. 3–)
* Metinee Kingpayome (s. 3–)
* Niti Chaichitathorn (s. 3–)

* Season 1, 2018: Natalia Pliacam
* Season 2, 2019: Angele Anang
* Season 3, 2024: Frankie Wonga

United Kingdom | RuPaul's Drag Race UK‡ | Current
BBC Three (s. 4–)
Former
BBC Three (s. 1–3)
BBC One (s. 1–3) | October 3, 2019 |

* RuPaul
* Michelle Visage
* Alan Carr
* Graham Norton

* Series 1, 2019: The Vivienne
* Series 2, 2021: Lawrence Chaney
* Series 3, 2021: Krystal Versace
* Series 4, 2022: Danny Beard
* Series 5, 2023: Ginger Johnson
* Series 6, 2024: Kyran Thrax
* Series 7: TBA[54]

United States | RuPaul's Drag Race‡  | Current
MTV (s. 15–)
Former
Logo TV (s. 1–8)
VH1 (s. 9–14) | February 2, 2009 |

Current

* RuPaul
* Michelle Visage (s. 3–)
* Carson Kressley (s. 7–)
* Ross Mathews (s. 7–)
* Ts Madison (s. 15–)
* Law Roach (s. 17–)

Former

* Merle Ginsberg (s. 1–2)
* Santino Rice (s. 1–6)
* Billy B (s. 3–4)

* Season 1, 2009: BeBe Zahara Benet
* Season 2, 2010: Tyra Sanchez
* Season 3, 2011: Raja
* Season 4, 2012: Sharon Needles
* Season 5, 2013: Jinkx Monsoon
* Season 6, 2014: Bianca Del Rio
* Season 7, 2015: Violet Chachki
* Season 8, 2016: Bob the Drag Queen
* Season 9, 2017: Sasha Velour
* Season 10, 2018: Aquaria
* Season 11, 2019: Yvie Oddly
* Season 12, 2020: Jaida Essence Hall
* Season 13, 2021: Symone
* Season 14, 2022: Willow Pill
* Season 15, 2023: Sasha Colby
* Season 16, 2024: Nymphia Wind
* Season 17, 2025: Onya Nurve
* Season 18: TBA[55]

## Spin-off series

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### Competitive

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"All Stars" spin-off competitions feature former contestants: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premiered in 2012, Drag Race España All Stars premiered in 2024 & Drag Race France All Stars premiered in 2025.

International spin-off competitions include RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World and Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World, which debuted in February and November 2022, respectively. Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale will premiere in August 2025.

RuPaul's Drag U premiered in 2010 and saw drag "professors" give makeovers to "student" members of the public. RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race debuted in 2020 and features celebrities.

Legend  †  | Currently airing season

|

# | Season no longer in production
‡  | Upcoming season announced
⁂  | Status of season/franchise unknown
Country/Region  | Name  | Network  | Premiere  | Judges  | Winner(s)

|
|
|
|
|

Global  | RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars⁂  | Paramount+ | August 16, 2024 |

* RuPaul
* Michelle Visage
* Jamal Sims

* Season 1, 2024: Alyssa Edwards

Canada  | Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World⁂  | Crave | November 18, 2022 |

* Brooke Lynn Hytes
* Brad Goreski
* Traci Melchor

* Season 1, 2022: Ra'Jah O'Hara
* Season 2, 2024: Lemon

France  | Drag Race France All Stars†  | France 2 | July 10, 2025 |

* Nicky Doll
* Daphné Bürki
* Loïc Prigent [fr]
* Shy'm

* Season 1, 2025: TBA[56]

Philippines  | Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale†  | TBA  | August 13, 2025 | Paolo Ballesteros |

* Season 1, 2025: TBA[57]

Spain  | Drag Race España All Stars⁂  | Atresplayer | February 4, 2024 |

* Supremme de Luxe
* Ana Locking
* Javier Ambrossi
* Javier Calvo

* Season 1, 2024: Drag Sethlas

United Kingdom | RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World⁂  | BBC Three | February 1, 2022 |

* RuPaul
* Michelle Visage
* Alan Carr
* Graham Norton

* Series 1, 2022: Blu Hydrangea
* Series 2, 2024: Tia Kofi

United States  | RuPaul's Drag U# | Logo TV | July 19, 2010 |

* Lady Bunny
* Frank Gatson Jr. (s. 1)

* Season 1, 2010: Various
* Season 2, 2011: Various
* Season 3, 2012: Various

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars⁂  | Current
Paramount+ (s. 6–)
Former
Logo TV (s. 1–2)
VH1 (s. 3–5) | October 22, 2012 |

Current

* RuPaul
* Michelle Visage
* Carson Kressley (s. 2–)
* Ross Mathews (s. 3–)
* Ts Madison (s. 8–)
* Law Roach (s. 10–)

Former

* Santino Rice (s. 1)
* Todrick Hall (s. 2)

* Season 1, 2012: Chad Michaels
* Season 2, 2016: Alaska
* Season 3, 2018: Trixie Mattel
* Season 4, 2018–2019: Monét X Change & Trinity the Tuck
* Season 5, 2020: Shea Couleé
* Season 6, 2021: Kylie Sonique Love
* Season 7, 2022: Jinkx Monsoon
* Season 8, 2023: Jimbo
* Season 9, 2024: Angeria Paris VanMicheals
* Season 10, 2025: Ginger Minj

RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race‡  | VH1  | April 24, 2020 |

* RuPaul
* Michelle Visage
* Carson Kressley
* Ross Mathews

* Season 1, 2020: Jordan Connor, Vanessa Williams, Matt Iseman, Alex Newell, Dustin Milligan, Hayley Kiyoko
* Season 2, 2022: AJ McLean
* Season 3: TBA[58]

### Non-competitive

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Country/Region  | Name  | Network  | Premiere  | Format

|
|
|
|

Canada  | Slaycation‡  | Crave | December 31, 2024 | Reality television
Philippines  | Drag Race Philippines: Untucked!⁂  | Current
HBO Go (s. 1–)
Former
Discovery+ (s. 1) | August 19, 2022 | Behind the scenes / companion show
Sweden  | Drag Race Sverige: Untucked!⁂  | SVT | March 4, 2023 | Behind the scenes / companion show
United Kingdom | God Shave the Queens# | BBC Three | September 10, 2020 | Behind the scenes on tour show
United States  | RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked!⁂  | Current
MTV (s. 14–)
Former
Logo TV (s. 1–5)
YouTube (s. 6–8)
VH1 (s. 9–13) | February 1, 2010 | Behind the scenes / companion show
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked!⁂ | Current
Paramount+ (s. 3–)
Former
Logo TV (s. 1)
VH1 (s. 2) | October 22, 2012 | Behind the scenes / companion show
Werq the World# | WOWPresents+ | June 7, 2019 | Behind the scenes on tour show
RuPaul's Drag Race: Vegas Revue# | VH1  | August 21, 2020 | Behind the scenes show
Bring Back My Girls⁂  | WOWPresents+  | October 18, 2022 | Reunion show
RuPaul's Drag Race Live Untucked⁂  | WOWPresents+  | April 17, 2024 | Behind the scenes / companion show

## One-off specials

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Country/Region  | Name  | Network  | Premiere  | Judges  | Winner(s)

|
|
|
|
|

Canada  | Canada's Drag Race Anniversary Extravaganza | Crave | September 6, 2021 | —  | Non-competitive
United States  | RuPaul's Drag Race: Green Screen Christmas | Logo TV | December 13, 2015 | —  | Non-competitive
RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-slay Spectacular | VH1 | December 7, 2018 |

* RuPaul
* Michelle Visage
* Ross Mathews
* Todrick Hall

| All participants[a]
Bring Back My Ghouls | WOWPresents+
YouTube | October 30, 2020 | —  | Non-competitive
RuPaul's Drag Race: Corona Can't Keep a Good Queen Down | VH1  | February 26, 2021 | —  | Non-competitive

## Notes

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1. ^ On RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-slay Spectacular, all participants (Eureka O'Hara, Jasmine Masters, Kim Chi, Latrice Royale, Mayhem Miller, Shangela, Sonique, and Trixie Mattel) were declared winners.

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* Brazil
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* vs. the World
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* Holi-slay Spectacular
* Live Untucked
* Untucked
* Vegas Revue
* RuPaul's Drag U†
* episodes
* RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race

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Africa|

* South Africa

Asia–Pacific|

* Australia and New Zealand
* Philippines
* Slaysian Royale
* Thailand

Europe|

* Belgium
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* All Stars
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* Italy
* Netherlands
* Spain
* All Stars
* Sweden
* United Kingdom
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