Yahoo News RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: How to watch the first season with Graham Norton and Alan Carr
If you’re looking for a TV show with glitter, dance-offs and sassy comebacks aplenty, 2019 is the year for you – Ru Paul’s Drag Race is coming to the UK.
Plans for the new show were announced back in December, much to the delight of those who are already fans of the US version.
The premise of the glitzy reality show involves several drag queens dressing, sashaying and lip-synching their way to be crowned the Next Drag Superstar.
Here’s everything we know about the new series so far:
When does Ru Paul's Drag Race air in UK?
A start date for the show hasn’t been confirmed yet but we can expect it sometime later this year.
How to watch
The UK edition of the show will be available to view on BBC Three, which you can access via BBCiPlayer or your smart TV.
Who will be hosting the UK edition?
RuPaul will be hosting the UK edition. After all, what would RuPaul’s Drag Race be without its leading man?
RuPaul said: “I am beyond excited to celebrate the massive charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent of the Queen’s queens.”
Who are the judges?
Graham Norton and Alan Carr have been confirmed as celebrity judges on the show.
Both presenters will be joining veteran judges RuPaul and Michelle Visage on the panel.
Norton previously starred as a guest judge on the US version in 2016
Carr said: “To be sat next to Michelle Visage and Mama Ru as a guest judge on possibly one of my all-time favourite shows ever is a dream come true.
“I can’t wait to see what the UK queens have got in store – it’s going to be sickening.”
AND wait for the death drop...@AlanCarr will also be on the judging panel for @RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
Coming soon to BBC Three. pic.twitter.com/OXj0pAscZV— BBC Three (@bbcthree)
Which Queens will be taking part?
Whilst we don't know the line-up yet, we can expect it to be full of fabulousness.
The BBC have said they will be inviting ten drag artists to appear on the show, with filming taking place in London.
What can we expect from the new series?
Fans can expect all the usual escapades as on the US version, including outrageous challenges and the all-important “lip-sync for your life” knockout battle.
Paying homage to the show’s new home, RuPaul has already hinted that the UK version will be influenced by the Royal Family.
“We would be thrilled to have Meghan Markle join us, and we are already preparing a ‘Royal-Mother-To-Be’ runway challenge,” RuPaul said.
