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The 2026 Kentucky Derby will feature celebrities like Patti LaBelle and Luis Fonsi. Fans are eager to see who will deliver the 'Riders Up' command this year.
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Whether it's a row of celebrities sitting courtside in the NBA or silver screen stars watching prized stallions, celebrities love major sporting events. This year's Kentucky Derby is no different.
Stars swoop in from around the world to attend the Kentucky Derby each year. While fans knew that a multitude of huge names would flock to Louisville to enjoy the weekend's festivities, the list has been revealed.
Fans still await which celebrity will deliver the famed "Riders Up" command at this year's Kentucky Derby. This has been a tradition since 1875, when the event began, but the honor was given to a celebrity beginning in 2012 and has continued ever since. The honor has been bestowed upon gymnast Simone Biles, NFL QB Patrick Mahomes and celebrity chef Martha Stewart in the past.
For the Kentucky Oaks event, this honor will go to Camille Kostek, model and host of the TV show Wipeout. This command was previously given by gymnast and influencer Livvy Dunne and legendary paralympian Oksana Masters.
Here's who you can expect to see at this weekend's 152nd annual Kentucky Derby.
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Patti LaBelle and Luis Fonsi are among the celebrities attending the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
'Riders Up' is a command traditionally given before the race, and since 2012, a celebrity has been chosen to deliver it.
The tradition of having a celebrity deliver the 'Riders Up' command began in 2012.
Past celebrities include Simone Biles, Patrick Mahomes, and Martha Stewart.

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It's expected that this year's Derby will see north of 150,000 attendees. That's more than twice the attendance of this year's Super Bowl.
But this is an event full of fanfare and celebration, featuring the rosy red carpet at Churchill Downs. And with that bright red sight, celebrities show up in droves.
The Kentucky Derby is such a popular and well-attended event among global stars that the length of the following list may appear to be similar to a CVS receipt.
Here's a list of who will be in attendance in Louisville.