RuPaul's Drag Race UK - Episode Guide

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! Watch the first episode from 8pm on Thursday 3 October.

In this premiere episode the queens all meet for the first time before joining RuPaul, who surprises them with an outrageous photoshoot challenge. They then deliver two regal looks on the Drag Race runway. 

Hollywood actor and drag race fan Andrew Garfield joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel, as the first queen is eliminated from the competition.

This week the queens' acting skills are put to the test as they star in a sumptuous new comedy costume drama – Downton Draggy. 

Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as another queen exits the competition.

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. 

The original queen of British fashion, Dame Twiggy, joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as a third queen sashays away from the competition. Also, Drag Race All Star, Raven makes a cheeky guest appearance.

This week the queens take on the iconic Snatch Game challenge where they must deliver their best celebrity impersonations against a classic TV game show backdrop.

This week the remaining queens are split into two teams, for a girl-group battle. 

With the help of Grammy-nominated singer and producer MNEK, the two newly formed girl groups record vocals and perform their own versions of the same song. Can they impress Mama Ru and guest judge and girl group professional, Jade Thirlwall? 

Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as a fifth queen sashays away from the competition.

This week the queens' creative marketing skills are put to the test as they are asked to create an advert - and brand themselves.

US Drag Race All Star Katya makes a surprise visit while pop icon Cheryl joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as another queen exits the competition.

Only four queens remain. Tensions are high and emotions are charged as they are challenged to give family members a very special drag makeover.

Strictly Come Dancing's AJ Pritchard and his brother Curtis (Love Island) choreograph the three queens as they take on an all-singing, all-dancing final challenge.

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.

Ahead of the long awaited second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Mama Ru introduces the 12 fabulous new queens competing for the title of the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar. 

The award-winning RuPaul's Drag Race UK returns for a second series, with 12 of the country's most fabulous drag queens competing to be crowned the UK's next Drag Race superstar.

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.

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.

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.

This week the queens' presenting skills are challenged as they host their own daytime magazine show, Morning Glory.
The queen of British daytime TV Lorraine Kelly joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as a fourth queen exits the competition.

RuPaul and the queens return from their lockdown hiatus and the search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar resumes.
With the queens reunited and added twists, there is much excitement in the air, but the competition picks up quickly as the queens form two groups for a Europop battle – The RuRuvision Song Contest. In a glorious homage to Eurovision, the queens record and perform the same catchy song, but can they swerve the dreaded nul points?!
MNEK joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as a fifth queen sashays away from the competition.

A never-before-seen look into the lockdown lives of the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race UK when they were sent home for a seven-month break in filming due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Through a combination of self-filmed video diaries and interview footage, the queens give us an all-access look at their quarantine home lives, their professional struggles, their emotional highs and lows, and how they got ready to return to the competition.

This week the queens showcase their best celebrity impressions and improv skills, as they take on the iconic Snatch Game.
On the judging panel singer Jessie Ware joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr as another queen sashays away…

This week RuPaul challenges the queens to create show stopping superhero outfits.
US Drag Race All Star Raven pops in for moral support and TV presenter Maya Jama joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as Ru decides which queens should lip sync for their lives…

This week, the queens face one of their toughest challenge yet, as they are asked to write and perform their own comedy stand-up routines. Comedy legend Dawn French joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as another queen takes her leave.

The search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar continues in the penultimate episode of the series.
This week the queens' acting skills are put to the test as they star in a new soap opera BeastEnders. To help them with their roles, EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy, aka Sonia, gives the girls a soap acting masterclass whilst Michelle Visage and Graham Norton and an extra special guest judge join RuPaul to deliberate the fate of the remaining queens.

It's the Finale! The competition concludes in an all singing all dancing extravaganza fight for the crown.
Choreographer Jay Revell coaches the queens through their intense final challenge, and Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and all of the eliminated queens return to witness who RuPaul awards the coveted title of UK's Next Drag Race Superstar.

Ahead of RuPaul's Drag Race UK series 3, it's time to Meet the Queens! In this special preview, RuPaul introduces the hotly anticipated twelve new queens due to compete for the coveted title of The UK's Next Drag Race Superstar. Snatch a glimpse of their charisma, beauty and varied skill sets as they share their dreams, ambitions and fears for the forthcoming competition. Place your bets now and may the best Drag Queen win! 

Judge supremo RuPaul welcomes a brand new set of queens into the workroom for the first time, sets them their first cheeky challenge and asks the queens to take to the runway to serve not one but two looks. There is an air of excitement and fear in the studio as everyone wants to impress Ru, and no-one wants to be asked to lip sync for their lives.

Comedy legend Matt Lucas joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel to help RuPaul determine who will be the first queen to sashay away.

The queens are settling in, but the pressure is on as the queens' dance and co-ordination skills are given a high energy workout in Dragoton –their first complex dance challenge.

Two-time Strictly champion, Oti Mabuse, puts the queens through their paces as she coaches them for their dance performance. Later Oti joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel to see how the queens fare and help Ru deliberate the fate of yet another queen.

Ten queens remain, and this week the queens are camping it up as RuPaul tests their creative lewk making skills in a "Great Outdoors" themed design challenge.

US Drag Race Alumni, Raven joins Ru as he drops into the werk room to share some pearls of drag race wisdom, and Nicola Coughlan joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as they help Ru deliberate over who should be the next queen to sashay away.

The search for the UK's Next Drag Race goes poptastic this week as the queens take on the now iconic girl group challenge.

Spice Girls legend, Emma Bunton joins RuPaul as an extra spicy guest judge and steptacular pop aficionados, Steps, step up to the challenge of coaching the queens as they split into two groups to record and perform their very own pop song.

Michelle Visage and Alan Carr join Ru and Emma on the judging panel as they deliberate on who should be the next queen to sashay away from the competition….

This week the queens are tasked with making their own adverts for a brand new in-home smart assistant - Draglexa. It's their chance to "sell" themselves, but first, can they meet the challenge of working together as a group?

Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel to help deliberate the fate of another queen.
Who will sashay away this week?

It's a highly iconic week as the queens take on the iconic Snatch Game and RuPaul is joined by fellow icon, Lulu.

RuPaul's search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar continues and this week the queens showcase their comedy improv skills and best celebrity impressions on one of Drag Race's most toughest challenges - The Snatch Game. Joining in the fun are pop icon Nadine Coyle, and Loose Woman icon, Judi Love.

The legendary Lulu joins as extra special guest judge alongside icons, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton as they help RuPaul deliberate the fate of yet another queen. Who will make an iconic exit….?

In a Drag Race first, Ru tests the queens' showstopping stamina as they're challenged to serve three separate looks on the runway - all against the clock. The pressure is on, but thankfully fashion icon, and internet sensation, Charity Shop Sue is on hand to share her extensive fashion retail experience.

And singer, rapper, presenter Alesha Dixon joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as they deliberate the fate of yet another queen.

This week the queens' over acting skills are put to the test as they star in a new sci-fi blockbuster: Bra Wars - The Fempire Claps Back. Actor, Russell Tovey joins RuPaul as his extra special guest judge, alongside Michelle Visage and Graham Norton as the queens once again fight for their survival.

It's the Semi Finals!
RuPaul's search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar continues and this week the remaining queens must take to the mic, writing their own material for a stand up comedy challenge that sees them roasting the most challenging of victims - themselves.

Comedy legend Kathy Burke joins RuPaul as his extra special guest judge alongside, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr as another queen is asked to sashay away.

It's the grand finale, and a Christmas wish is about to come true for one lucky queen, as the search to find the UK's Next Drag Race superstar concludes with a festive fight for the crown.
Choreographer Jay Revell returns to coach the finalists through their all singing, all dancing final challenge, while Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton are on hand as RuPaul chooses his winner and awards the coveted title of UK's Next Drag Race Superstar.

Ahead of the return of the next series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 4, get ready to meet the queens! RuPaul unleashes a brand new cast, introducing twelve fabulous new queens ready to compete for the title of the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar. 

Here the queens flash their uniqueness, charisma, nerve and talent for all to see as they share their hopes - and fears - about what the competition may have in store. May the best Drag Queen win!

RuPaul welcomes a brand new set of queens into the hallowed werk room for the first time and quickly sets them their first spicy challenge – an Olympic-sized photo shoot. The queens then serve two looks on the runway.

British showbiz royalty Dame Joanna Lumley joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel to help RuPaul determine who will be the first queen to sashay away. The pressure is on – no-one wants to be eliminated first!

The queens may have only just settled in, but there's no time to catch their breath as they stage the first ever Yass-tonbury Festival. Split into two teams, they record and perform their very own pop anthems in the iconic girl group challenge.

Pop legend Cathy Dennis shares a songwriting masterclass, while music superstar FKA twigs joins RuPaul on the judging panel.

Michelle Visage and Graham Norton complete the festival line-up as RuPaul decides who should be the next queen to sashay away from the competition.

It's awards season as the queens compete for trophies at the inaugural Naff-ta Awards. Then it's eyes down as RuPaul tests the queens' creative sewing skills in a bingo-themed design challenge. Who will hit the jackpot?

Supermodel Leomie Anderson joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as RuPaul decides who should be the next queen to sashay away.

The queens' improv acting skills are put to the test as they star on Alan Carr's brand new chat show Catty Man.

Queen of daytime TV Alison Hammond joins Alan and Michelle Visage on the judging panel as RuPaul decides which is the next queen to sashay away.

It's Rusical week! The pressure is on as the queens' singing, acting and dancing skills are truly challenged in Lairy Poppins – The Rusical.

Award-winning star of stage and screen Hannah Waddingham joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as the curtain falls on another queen.

The queens showcase their comedy improv skills and best celebrity impressions on one of Drag Race's toughest challenges - The
Snatch Game.

Joining in the fun are Strictly Come Dancing stars Tess Daly and AJ Odudu. Pop legend and Spice Girl Mel B joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as another queen sashays away.

This edition sees the long-awaited return of the much-loved makeover challenge. In an emotional episode, the six remaining queens face one of their toughest challenges yet as they share the art – and pain – of drag with some very special makeover subjects.

Drag Race icon and Emmy award-winning make-up artist Raven pops by to share tips and advice. British pop royalty and all-round icon Boy George joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as they deliberate the fate of yet another queen. Who will sashay away this week?

This week, the queens' overacting skills are put to the test as they star in The Squirrel Games – a murderous twist on a reality TV classic.

Supermodel and celebrity chef Lorraine Pascale joins RuPaul as his extra special guest judge alongside Michelle Visage and Alan Carr as the queens once again fight for their survival.

RuPaul's search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar has reached the semi-final.

The remaining queens must take to the mic, writing their own material for a stand-up comedy challenge that sees them hit the campaign trail to secure a place in the grand finale.

Comedy star Aisling Bea pops by to offer the queens stand-up tips, while actor and pop star Olly Alexander joins RuPaul as his extra special guest judge, alongside Michelle Visage and Alan Carr, as another queen is asked to sashay away.

It's the grand finale! The competition concludes in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza fight for the crown.

Choreographer Claudimar Neto coaches the queens through their intense final challenge, while Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and the eliminated queens return to witness RuPaul crown the UK's next Drag Race superstar.

RuPaul presents the 12 new queens competing to be the UK's next Drag Race superstar.

A brand spanking new series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK returns!

Over the next ten weeks a cast of fabulous new drag queens will compete for RuPaul's seal of approval and the much coveted title of UK's Next Drag Race Superstar.

In this opening episode, international drag legend RuPaul welcomes the queens into the werk room for the very first time. Entering one by one, they meet their fellow competitors and of course, they meet RuPaul, who sets them a surprise first challenge: Ru ru-veals that they're about to be judged on not one, not two, but three looks. The question remains: who will make the fiercest first impression on Mama Ru and the judging panel?

Supermodel Kristen McMenamy joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr to help RuPaul deliberate the fate of the queens. No one wants to be eliminated first!

RuPaul is still getting to know the new racers, and this week throws a cat amongst the pigeons with a challenge designed to deliver some home truths and cheeky catty moments. Me-OW!

And enter the iconic design challenge with a pet shop couture twist! RuPaul tests the queens' style and creative sewing and gluing skills with a
challenge designed to bring out their animal instincts. Who will deliver the purr-fect catwalk look and who will look like a dog's dinner?

Editor of British Vogue Edward Enninful drops by to offer fashion advice while Heartstopper, Yasmin Finney joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as RuPaul determines the fate of the next queen to sashay away.

This week the queens' performance chops are tested to the max with the iconic Girl Group Challenge. The queens form two girl groups to write and record their own lyrics and perform their song in front of RuPaul and the panel of judges.

This challenge sees the queens heading back to the nineties to create their very own club banger. It's a Tuuuuuuuune! But for the queens will it be murder on the dancefloor or will they get a rave review?!

Pop legend, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel alongside queen of queens, RuPaul as they deliberate over who should be the next queen to sashay away from the competition….

This week the queens' comedy skills are tested to the max as they are asked to share their pearls of wisdom and give a masterclass on Werk, Love and Play.

The question remains, which queens are aware that there isn't an "I" in "team", and which team will impress Mama Ru the most and make her laugh her heels off?

Award winning actor, and long term drag race stan, Suranne Jones joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as RuPaul determines the fate of the next queen to sashay away.

RuPaul's search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar continues and Drag Race's toughest challenges, the Rusical is here. Oh no, it isn't! Oh yes it is!

In celebration of one of Britain's oldest theatre traditions, the Drag Race UK dames put on an all singing, all dancing show entitled: Panto She Better Don't – The Rusical.

But the question remains, can they pull it off?

Award winning star of stage and screen, Cush Jumbo joins head judge RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as they join in the panto fun and deliberate the fate of another queen.

It is time for one of the show's most iconic and difficult challenges – the Snatch Game. Carol Vorderman and Alexandra Burke join in the fun as the queens are tasked with showcasing their best celebrity impressions and their improv skills.

But the question remains - who will make Ru laugh, and who will draw some 'blankety blank' stares?

Alexandra Burke stays on to join RuPaul on the judging panel alongside Michelle Visage and Alan Carr. Together, they deliberate the fate of yet another queen.

This week, the queens' melodramatic acting skills are put to the test as they star in the romantic dramas Footballers' Wags, Holedark and Femmerdale.

Comedian and presenter Joel Dommett joins RuPaul as his extra special guest judge alongside Michelle Visage and Alan Carr as the queens once again fight to stay in the competition.

But the question remains: can they survive the dramarama and live to see another episode?

It's makeover week!

In an emotional episode, the remaining queens are tasked with giving some very special guests a drag makeover - volunteers from the UK's oldest LGBTQ+ helpline. But the question remains: can they create a family resemblance and transform their subjects into extra special fair ladies?

Fashion doyenne Daphne Guinness joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as they deliberate the fate of yet another queen.

It's the semi final! As we reach the penultimate week, RuPaul's search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar is nearly over.

In a Gladiators-themed comedy roast challenge, the ru-maining queens step into the Drag Race UK arena to fight it out for a place in the finale. The crown is in snatching distance, but one wrong joke could mean game over for one of our plucky contenders. Thankfully, Alan Carr is on hand to mentor the queens with a comedy masterclass.

But the question remains, which contender will make RuPaul laugh the loudest of all?

Comedian and actress Aisling Bea joins RuPaul as his extra special guest judge, alongside Michelle Visage and Alan Carr as another queen sashays away.

It's the grand finale! The time has come for the competition to conclude in an all singing, all dancing extravaganza fight for the crown.

Choreographer Claudimar Neto coaches the queens as the finalists star in Drag Race UK's first ever music video, while Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton, series four winner Danny Beard and the eliminated queens all return to bear witness as RuPaul crowns the UK's next Drag Race Superstar.

The time has come… for avid fan speculation! RuPaul ru-veals his brand new set of handpicked beautiful queens ready to do battle in the cultural award-winning phenomenon known as RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

Ahead of the series premiere, get ready to place your bets and meet the 12 hopefuls, who are all vying for RuPaul's seal of approval and the ultimate accolade of being crowned the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar.

Mama Ru is back with a hot new cast of rambunctious drag queens ready to do battle for the crown! Over the next ten weeks, the queens compete in a range of spicy challenges designed to test their drag mettle as they bid for the coveted title of the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar.

In this premiere episode, the nervous, excited energy is palpable as 12 brand new queens enter the werk room to meet their fellow competitors and judge supremo, RuPaul, for the very first time. In this race, nothing is predictable, and in their very first challenge, Ru has an extra-special challenge in store for the queens. In a Drag Race UK first, Ru tasks them with showcasing their show-stopping talents in a very special cabaret show. And it's a big ooh la la, as pop icon Alison Goldfrapp joins Mama Ru as celebrity guest on the judging panel alongside Michelle Visage and Alan Carr.

Start your engines! And may the best drag queen win!

In their second week, the queens become sewing bees to take on one of Drag Race's toughest tasks – the Design Challenge. But, of course, there's a snag, as the queens are surprised with an unexpected twist - it's a team challenge! The queens are tasked with working together to pool their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, talent and sewing skills and create show-stopping fashion.

Which fashion house will sew, glue and design their way to be top of the frocks? Which fashion house will fray at the seams and look a bit basic? 
The question remains – who will sashay away from the competition?

Ru's supermodel peer and Drag Race fan favourite Kristen McMenamy makes a welcome return to the judging panel, alongside Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.

Love is in the air as RuPaul's search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar continues with high drama!

The queens air their dirty laundry and as everyone loves a romcom, RuPaul tests the queens' overacting skills.

In true Brit style, the queens form the celebrity ensemble cast of brand new Brit flick bonkbusters, Hate Actually and Forty Funerals and a Wedding. As the queens once again fight to stay in the competition, Duran Duranies can delight, as pop legend, Simon Le Bon, flexes his guest judging skills alongside Mama Ru, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr.

Halloween season is upon us, and RuPaul's search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar gets even scarier this week as the iconic Girl Group Challenge takes on a fiendish twist.

The queens split into two spiky ‘Ghoul' groups to show off their performance skills and serve up a spooktacular Halloween monster smash hit.

Tasked with writing and recording their own lyrics while delivering the best Ghoul Group moves, one question remains: which spine-chilling group will impress Mama Ru enough to claim the Halloween number one spot?

In this star-studded fright night, singer Alexandra Burke drops in to give the queens a masterclass on vocals, while pop star Mabel joins the judging panel for a howling good time with the queen of queens, RuPaul, alongside Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.

You go, ghouls ! And may the best drag queen win!

RuPaul's search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar gets chatty this week! RuPaul tests the queens' charisma, nerve and star power as they join Graham Norton on the sofa for a very special edition of his chat show.

In this unique challenge, the queens put on their best smiles and share their funniest and most interesting anecdotes. Under the spotlight, who will fade away and who will steal the limelight to become the most entertaining and charming guest of all?

Steps legend Claire Richards joins Mama Ru as a guest judge, alongside Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.

May the chattiest drag queen win!

RuPaul's search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar gets star-studded this week as it's time for the Snatch Game! The queens showcase their best celebrity impressions and improv skills in one of Drag Race's most iconic and toughest comedy challenges — the Snatch Game.

It's an S Club party with Jon Lee and Rachel Stevens joining as the celebrity Snatch Game players. The question remains: can the queens reach for the stars and impress Ru?

On the judging panel, Mama Ru and Michelle Visage are joined by Drag Race superfan Amanda Holden, alongside her bestie and Italian Job co-star, Alan Carr. Together, they'll deliberate the fate of another queen as RuPaul decides who will be the next to sashay away…

RuPaul's search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar continues with Rusical week!

The pressure is on as the queens' singing, dancing and acting skills are challenged when they are tasked with performing a tribute to the UK's greatest music divas in Pop of the Tops - Live! The question remains: which queen will be number one?

Music icon and Olivier Award-winning West End star Beverley Knight joins head judge, RuPaul, alongside Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel, as the curtain comes down on yet another queen.

RuPaul's search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar continues with makeover week!

In a touching episode, RuPaul tasks the remaining queens with giving some very special guests a drag makeover - members of their own family. Emotions run high as the queens work against the clock to transform their family members into drag beauties. The question remains: between the tears and laughter, which queen will impress Ru the most?

Presenter AJ Odudu joins Mama Ru, Michelle Visage, and Alan Carr on the judging panel as they deliberate the fate of yet another queen.

Roll up, roll up! RuPaul's search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar is nearly over as we reach the semi-final, and this week the queens' comedy chops are tested with a circus-themed comedy roast challenge. The semi-finalist queens step into the Drag Race Big Top to secure a place in next week's finale.

It's a nerve-wracking time for the remaining queens, who have come so far, and, thankfully, two of the Drag Race UK sisterhood, and former roast challenge winners, Ella Vaday and Michael Marouli, are on hand to help. Meanwhile, Bafta-winning star of Derry Girls Siobhan McSweeney joins RuPaul as his extra-special guest judge alongside Michelle Visage and Alan Carr, as yet another queen sashays away.

It's the grand finale! The time has come for the competition to conclude as RuPaul's finalist queens compete in their final challenge - an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza to fight for the crown.

Choreographer Aaron Renfree coaches the queens as they write and perform a winner's song that's worthy of great TV talent show finales. And, as ever, it's a family line-up for the show, with Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and last year's winner and reigning champion, Ginger Johnson, along with the season's eliminated queens, all returning to witness RuPaul crown the UK's next Drag Race superstar.

Ahead of RuPaul's Drag Race UK series seven, it's time to meet the queens! In this special preview, RuPaul unleashes the eagerly awaited 12 new queens ready to compete for the coveted title of the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar. Snatch a glimpse of their show-stopping looks and talent as they share their dreams and fears for the forthcoming competition. May the best drag queen win!

Mama Ru is back with a hot new cast of drag queens ready to do battle for the crown! Over the next ten weeks, the queens compete in a range of spicy challenges designed to test their drag mettle as they bid for the coveted title of the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar.

In this premiere episode, the nervous energy is palpable as 12 brand new queens enter the werk room to meet their fellow competitors and judge supremo, RuPaul, for the very first time. In this race, nothing is predictable, and in their very first challenge, Ru has an extra-special challenge in store for the queens. In a Drag Race UK first, the queens display show-stopping looks as they attend the biggest night in fashion - the star-studded Brit Gala!

And pulses are set racing as comedian and presenter Joel Dommett joins Mama Ru as celebrity guest on the judging panel, alongside Michelle Visage and Alan Carr.

Start your engines! And may the best drag queen win!

In January this year, the Drag Race Universe was plunged into a state of mourning, as the news emerged that James Lee Williams, also known as The Vivienne, had tragically passed away at the age of 32.

The Vivienne was crowned the UK's First Drag Super Star on the inaugural series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019, and it was from this victorious launchpad that Viv emerged as an entertainer who touched the lives of many around the world.

With the support of Viv's family and closest friends, Dear Viv offers a celebratory deeply personal portrait of The Vivienne's remarkable journey from their roots in North Wales and Liverpool to the global stage.

The film unfolds through a blend of interviews, family photos, home video, archive and unseen behind-the-scenes Drag Race footage. It charts The Vivienne's journey as a cheeky toddler who grew up to conquer the UK drag scene. She also triumphed as a finalist on Dancing on Ice, took on the US drag scene in the first ever all-winners season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, and fulfilled their dream of becoming a West End Star as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz.

Touching interviews with James' parents and sister introduce the viewer to a sparky young James destined for the stardom. Interviews with his best friends, early mentors, and Drag Race friends, including Baga Chipz, Michael Marouli, Danny Beard, Tia Kofi, Cheryl Hole, Raja, Monet X Change, and Trinity Tuck, pay tribute to their friend as ‘a world class entertainer', ‘an inspiration, mentor and a teacher', and the epitome of British drag.

The film also sensitively touches on The Vivienne's self-confessed struggle with ketamine addiction. The Vivienne's sister, Chanel Williams, passionately campaigns and argues for better awareness around the dangers of ketamine - the drug that was ultimately responsible for her brother's untimely death.