Series synopsis
RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World is a British reality television series that premiered on BBC Three on February 1, 2022. It was created by RuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato. It stars RuPaul and Michelle Visage.
Elite international queens convene in the UK to battle for the crown, cash and glory in a bid to be crowned "The Queen of the Mothertucking World".
Premise
Elite international queens convene in the UK to battle for the crown, cash and glory in a bid to be crowned "The Queen of the Mothertucking World".
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- RuPaul as Self - Host
- Michelle Visage as Self - Judge
Guest cast
- Melanie C as Self - Guest Judge
- Daisy May Cooper as Self - Guest Judge
- Jonathan Bailey as Self - Guest Judge
- Johannes Radebe as Self - Choreographer
- Michelle Keegan as Self - Guest Judge
- Katie Price as Self - Special Guest
- Jade Thirlwall as Self - Guest Judge
- Ian Masterson as Self - Vocal Producer
- Naomi Campbell as Self - Special Guest
- Elton John as Self - Special Guest
- Billy Porter as Self - Special Guest
- Kim Petras as Self - Guest Judge
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | January 18, 2022 | January 8, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 6 | February 1, 2022 | March 8, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | February 8, 2024 | March 29, 2024 |
| Season 3 | 8 | January 27, 2026 | March 17, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meet the Queens of Season 1 Ahead of the brand new series RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World, Mama Ru introduces the 9 international queens competing to be the first ever “Queen of the Mothertucking World”. |
January 18, 2022 |
| 2 |
Meet the Queens of Season 2 RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Series 2 premieres Feb. 9th on WOW Presents Plus worldwide outside UK and Canada, and exclusively in the UK on BBC Three. |
January 15, 2024 |
| 3 |
Meet the Queens of Season 3 They’re back - bolder, louder, and ready to slay all over again! Ten Drag Race glamazons compete for the coveted title of Queen of the Mothertucking World. |
January 8, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Global Glamazons In this opening episode, head judge RuPaul introduces the global glamazons to each other for the first time and sets them their first challenge - to stage their very own royal command performance. With their future in the competition already on the line, each queen is keen to impress as they perform in a talent show fit for a queen. |
February 1, 2022 |
| 2 |
RuPaul Ball The fierce international Drag Race competition continues, and this week it’s the RuPaul Ball! In a celebration of all things RuPaul, the queens must serve three looks on the runway, including an outfit they must create from scratch that Mama Ru herself would want to wear. |
February 8, 2022 |
| 3 |
West End Wendys The fierce international competition to be crowned Queen of the Mothertucking World continues.Seven global glamazons remain, and this week the pressure amplifies, as their stage presence and their singing and dancing skills are seriously tested in a celebration of musical theatre. The queens are performing West End Wendys - The Rusical. |
February 15, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Queens' Variety Show The famous race steps up to Olympian level as elite Drag Race queens from around the world take on the UK in a bid to be Mama Ru's favourite. Richard E. Grant joins in the fun. |
February 8, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Happy Ending Ball The Olympics of drag continues as supermodel Adwoa Aboah joins RuPaul as guest judge, and the queens race against the clock to create a fairy-tale outfit suitable for a princess. |
February 16, 2024 |
| 3 |
Drag Race World The queens attempt to make Mama Ru laugh as they create adverts for their own Drag Race-themed immersive experiences. Grammy-winning pop star Kim Petras joins the judging panel. |
February 23, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
RuRuvision Song Contest The international spin-off of Drag Race UK returns as the queens take on the Ruruvision Song Contest. Loreen joins the judging panel. |
January 27, 2026 |
| 2 |
Runway Ru-Mix The Olympics of drag continues as the Queens' design skills in a Runway Ru‐Mix. Supermodel and Drag Race fan favorite Kristen McMenamy guest judges. |
February 3, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Miss Snatch Game Pageant The Snatch Game is back - but with a twist - in the all new Miss Snatch Game Pageant. Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts and pop superstar Jade join in the fun. |
February 10, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 1, 2022 |
| Last aired | March 17, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |