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RuPaul's Drag Race UK

Name: RuPaul's Drag Race UK
Genre: Reality
Released: 2019-10-03
Duration: 45 min

2019 – 2026 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United Kingdom

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.

7.1(300 reviews)

20.0163% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Oct 3, 2019
Last air date: Sep 10, 2026
Status: Returning
Seasons: 8
Episodes: 78
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC Three
Creator / showrunner: RuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: World of Wonder

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Keywords

competitiondrag queentalent showperformance artspin offunited kingdomlgbtdragfashion designreality competitiongay themedrag queen competition

Seasons & episodes

Series 1

2019 · 8 episodes

RuPaul brings the award-winning global phenomenon to the UK for the first time. Ten of the country’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.

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Cast

RuPaul

Self - Host / Judge

Michelle Visage

Self - Judge

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.1

300 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.1/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.1/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.1/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.1/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.1/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful