The upcoming seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race is set to premiere on March 2, 2015. The returning panel of judges includes RuPaul and Michelle Visage, while the positions that were previously held by Santino Rice will now be taken over by the new additions, Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley. Shawn Morales, who has been a part of the Pit Crew since the third season, will not be appearing this season and will be succeeded by Bryce Eilenberg. Similar to the last two installments of RuPaul's Drag Race, this season will introduce 14 contestants who will compete for the coveted title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" along with a grand prize of $100,000.