Series synopsis
RuPaul's Drag Race UK is a British reality television series that premiered on BBC Three on October 3, 2019. It was created by RuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato. It stars RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Cheddar Gorgeous.
RuPaul has made the trip across the pond in search of a queen with the most charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent in all the land.
Premise
RuPaul has made the trip across the pond in search of a queen with the most charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent in all the land.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- RuPaul as Self - Host / Judge
- Michelle Visage as Self - Judge
- Alan Carr as Self - Judge
- Cheddar Gorgeous as Self - Contestant
- Jonbers Blonde as Self - Contestant
- Black Peppa as Self - Contestant
- Divina De Campo as Self - Contestant
- Cheryl as Self - Contestant
Supporting cast
- Andrew Garfield as Self - Guest Judge
- Jourdan Dunn as Self - Guest Judge
- AJ Pritchard as Self - Special Guest
- Curtis Pritchard as Self - Special Guest
- Michaela Coel as Self - Guest Judge
- Cheryl as Self - Guest Judge
- Katya Zamolodchikova as Self - Special Guest
- Jade Thirlwall as Self - Guest Judge
- Geri Halliwell-Horner as Self - Guest Judge
- Stacey Dooley as Self - Special Guest
- Lorraine Kelly as Self - Special Guest
- MNEK as Self - Guest Judge
Guest cast
- Cheddar Gorgeous as Self - Contestant
- Jonbers Blonde as Self - Contestant
- Black Peppa as Self - Contestant
- Divina De Campo as Self - Contestant
- Cheryl as Self - Contestant
- Andrew Garfield as Self - Guest Judge
- Jourdan Dunn as Self - Guest Judge
- AJ Pritchard as Self - Special Guest
- Curtis Pritchard as Self - Special Guest
- Michaela Coel as Self - Guest Judge
- Cheryl as Self - Guest Judge
- Katya Zamolodchikova as Self - Special Guest
Episodes
This series spans 8 seasons with 78 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 9 | September 3, 2019 | August 22, 2025 |
| Season 1 | 9 | October 3, 2019 | November 29, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 14, 2021 | March 18, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 10 | September 22, 2021 | November 25, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 10 | September 22, 2022 | November 24, 2022 |
| Season 5 | 10 | September 28, 2023 | November 30, 2023 |
| Season 6 | 10 | September 26, 2024 | November 28, 2024 |
| Season 7 | 10 | September 25, 2025 | November 27, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meet the Queens: Series 1 Mama Ru has made the trip across the pond in search for a queen with the most charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent in all the land. Here are our RuPaul's Drag Race UK queens! |
September 3, 2019 |
| 2 |
It's a Wrap! Witness the reactions of the finalists of RuPaul's Drag Race UK as they watch the final episode for the very first time, awaiting the big Ru-veal. |
November 29, 2019 |
| 3 |
Meet the Queens: Series 2 Ahead of the long-awaited second series, Mama Ru introduces the 12 fabulous new queens competing for the title of the UK’s next Drag Race superstar. |
December 16, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Ten of the UK's most fabulous drag queens will compete in the Olympics of drag in the hope that RuPaul, queen of queens, will crown them as the UK’s first Drag Race superstar. |
October 3, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The queens' acting skills are put to the test as they star in a sumptuous new comedy costume drama – Downton Draggy. |
October 10, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 This week RuPaul tests the queens’ sewing skills and fashion sense as they are challenged to create show stopping outfits from junk found at a car boot sale. |
October 17, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The queens enter the werk room for the first time and quickly take on their first challenge – a photo shoot with Ru. Then, in an added twist, the queens are asked to serve two looks on the Drag Race runway. Actress and fashion icon Elizabeth Hurley joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as the first queen sashays away from the competition. |
January 14, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 RuPaul’s search for the UK’s next Drag Race superstar continues. The queens are settling in, but the pressure is on as their singing, acting and dancing skills are truly challenged in Rats – The Rusical, Drag Race’s first ever live musical. West End star Sheridan Smith joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as another queen exits the competition. |
January 21, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar continues. This week RuPaul tests the queens' creative sewing skills – and their friendships – as they're pitted against each other in a design challenge called Who Wore it Best? Supermodel Jourdan Dunn joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton as a third queen leaves the competition. |
January 28, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In this opening episode, Judge Supremo, RuPaul ushers a brand new set of queens into the werk room, sets them their first cheeky challenge, and asks the queens to take to the runway to serve not one, but two looks. Comedy legend Matt Lucas joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel. |
September 23, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 RuPaul’s search for the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar continues. The queens are settling in, but the pressure is on as their werk out skills are put to the test in the high energy dance challenge. Two-time Strictly champion Oti Mabuse puts the queens through their paces for the dance performance. Later, Oti joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel. |
September 30, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The search for the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar continues. The queens camp it up as RuPaul tests their sewing skills – in a Great Outdoors themed design challenge. US Drag Race All Star Raven is on hand to offer the queens makeup advice while Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the panel as a third queen leaves the competition. |
October 7, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Twelve fabulous new drag queens enter the werk room for the first time. Dame Joanna Lumley joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton as RuPaul determines which queen is the first to go. |
September 22, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Girl Group week comes early! FKA twigs joins Ru, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the panel, and Cathy Dennis pops by to share her song writing wisdom. |
September 29, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Supermodel Leomie Anderson joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as the queens tackle a bingo-themed design challenge. |
October 6, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A new cast of queens enter the workroom and RuPaul sets their first surprise challenge. Supermodel Kristen McMenamy, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr join Ru on the judging panel. |
September 28, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Editor of British Vogue Edward Enninful and Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney drop by to help RuPaul as the queens showcase their creative skill and style in the design challenge. |
October 5, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The queens take on a 90s rave banger for the girl group challenge. Pop legend Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel. |
October 12, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cabaret Talent Show A hot new cast of queens enter the werk room as RuPaul kicks off his legendary race. And ooh la la, Alison Goldfrapp, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr join Ru on the judging panel. |
September 26, 2024 |
| 2 |
Stitch & Strut Supermodel Kristen McMenamy joins Mama Ru, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as the queens are asked to turn rags into riches for the iconic Design Challenge! |
October 3, 2024 |
| 3 |
Brit-flicks There's high drama and dirty laundry as the queens star in hot new Brit-flick romcoms! Duran Duran legend Simon Le Bon guest judges alongside Ru, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr. |
October 10, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Queens of the Brit Gala A hot new cast of queens enter the werk room as RuPaul kicks off his legendary race. Joel Dommett joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel. |
September 25, 2025 |
| 2 |
Rumble in the Jumble Supermodel turned comedy star Michelle de Swarte joins Mama Ru, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as the queens take on the iconic Design Challenge. |
October 2, 2025 |
| 3 |
Battle of the Brats The queens take on a hyperpop banger for the Girl Group challenge. Girls Aloud legend Nadine Coyle joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel. |
October 9, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 3, 2019 |
| Last aired | November 27, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |