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Drag Race UK unveils first promo image of RuPaul and official start date

Lads, start your engines! BBC Three have unveiled the first gag-worthy promo image of RuPaul alongside the official start date of Drag Race UK. The highly-anticipated British spin-off will air 3 October at 8pm and will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The official Twitter page for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK wrote: “We are sick to death of you children asking when the show is coming, quite frankly I came here to have a good time and I’m feeling very attacked right now.” It was accompanied by a…

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Baga Chipz explains why you “can’t just look good” to win Drag Race

“But for me, my style of drag, you need to be a performer. Entertain me, make me laugh.” For Drag Race UK star Baga Chipz, being a performer is the most important quality in a drag queen. The legendary star, who’s known in the UK scene for her appearance on Drag Queens of London and her regular role as a Porn Idol judge at Heaven, says you “can’t just look good” to stand out from the crowd. “Don’t get me wrong, there’s a certain standard, but I’ve seen queens who…

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Here’s where you can watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in the United States and Australia

Don’t worry hennies, we got you. This October, ten sickening queens will sashay, shantay and panther down the runway and compete for the title of the UK’s first Drag Race Superstar for eight spectacular episodes on BBC Three. The queens for the long-awaited debut season of Drag Race UK as follows: Baga Chipz, Blu Hydrangea, Cheryl Hole, Crystal, Divina De Campo, Gothy Kendoll, Scaredy Kat, Sum Ting Wong, Vinegar Strokes and The Vivienne. (Read our exclusive interviews with all ten fierce queens here.) RuPaul will return as host and main…

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It’s here! Watch the first teaser trailer for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

“People of the United Kingdom, your queen has arrived!” The first teaser trailer for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is here! A voiceover from Mama Ru introduces fans to the sickening, British-themed werkroom. “People of the United Kingdom, your queen has arrived!” she says. “It’s time to show off the finest charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent in all the land. “So god save the queens, because they’re all going to need all the help they can get!” This October, ten sickening queens (who are yet to be confirmed) will sashay down…

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RuPaul just confirmed All Stars 5 and Drag Race season 12 – watch here

“Your country breakfast is ready!” RuPaul has finally confirmed that the 12th season of Drag Race and All Stars 5 are on the way. In an announcement on the show’s official Instagram page, the Emmy Award-winning host announced: “Hey squirrel friends! Are you hungry for more RuPaul’s Drag Race? Well good, because your country breakfast is ready! “I’m serving up a new season of All Stars 5 and a new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race 12, and they’re coming soon to VH1!” Are you gagging? Over the next few months, we’ll…

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Brooke Lynn Hytes wants Drag Race fans to “let Branjie go”

“Y’all really need to let Branjie go. It’s over. We have moved on.” Brooke Lynn Hytes wants Drag Race fans to “let go” of her romance with fellow contestant Vanessa Vanjie Mateo. Both queens made headlines earlier this year when they shared a kiss during the third episode of season 11; it made herstory as the first ever on-screen Drag Race romance (Alaska and Sharon Needles don’t count because it was off the show). The Canadian queen eventually eliminated Vanjie in a killer lip-sync to advance to the final four.…

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RuPaul’s Drag Race star joins the cast of The Greatest Dancer

“Thrilled does not even begin to explain how excited I am.” A legendary RuPaul’s Drag Race star has joined the cast of The Greatest Dancer. Todrick Hall, former judge and recurring choreographer for the series, will sit on the judging panel alongside chart-topping artist Cheryl, Glee star Matthew Morrison and professional ballroom dancer Oti Mabuse. In a statement, Todrick said he was “thrilled” to join the British dance competition. “As a performer who has danced my whole life and been a contestant on a reality competition show, it’s wild to see…

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Dragula becomes first reality show in the United States to feature drag king

The third season of Dragula hasn’t even aired yet, and it’s making history. This year, the horror-themed drag competition will feature drag king Landon Cider, meaning this will be the first time the art-form has been represented on reality television in the United States. In an interview with The Advocate, Cider said of his groundbreaking casting: “I am a proud cis woman, lesbian and drag king. “AFAB drag performers share the same length of history with queens, fill our communities with incredible artistry, and I am honored to be just…

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A guide to every celebrity guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

For those who are unaware of our British icons… Earlier this week, the premiere date for the highly-anticipated British spin-off of RuPaul’s Drag Race was confirmed. This October, ten sickening queens (who are yet to be confirmed) will sashay down the runway and compete for the title of Britain’s Next Drag Superstar for eight spectacular episodes on BBC Three. “Oh my goodness, when they see this show, they are going to flip. And I predict that we will be doing this English edition of Drag Race for many years to…

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Drag Race star Alaska backs Michelle Visage as a possible Strictly contestant

The Drag Race legend gave her backing for the judge to become the judged. Strictly Come Dancing is currently in the midst of confirming this year’s batch of celebrity contestants, and one of the possible names in the rumour mill is Drag Race judge Michelle Visage. We don’t know for certain whether Visage will be one of this year’s contestants, but she has received backing from a fellow Drag Race legend, Alaska Thunderfuck, who even thought that the judge could go on to win. Speaking to Digital Spy, Alaska said:…

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