RuPaul’s Drag Race UK retained the joy and fun of the US show but felt like an original British creation, according to our judges.
The World of Wonder production for BBC3 was praised as a “modern, emotional, funny and entertaining show all wrapped up in one brilliantly executed package”.
In the imported entertainment format, contestants such as Davina De Campo and The Vivienne competed in weekly tasks to test their versatility and showmanship, getting the chance to demonstrate their acting, singing, dancing and comedic skills – not to mention their elaborate costuming.
The series had an impact outside of the show itself, with one song created for a singing challenge – Break Up (Bye-Bye) by The Frock Destroyers – even making it into the UK Top 40 singles chart.
By Max Goldbart2021-05-27T18:47:00+01:00
BBC2 scoops channel of the year amid haul of 16 awards for the corporation
BBC2 has scooped the coveted Best Channel prize at this year’s Broadcast Awards as the BBC emerged the big winner.
Defeating its PSB rivals, the channel, which was run by Patrick Holland until last month, was honoured for high-quality docs including
Once Upon a Time in Iraq and
A House Through Time and factual entertainment series
Race Across the World and
Your Home Made Perfect.
Other BBC2 victories included Best News for Emily Maitlis’ bombshell
Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew and
Bianca Del Rio to headline summer outdoor festival in Manchester s gay village
Legendary pop bands and stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK are also set to make appearances
Bianca Del Rio will be headlining the Holy T in the Park festival in Manchester s gay village this summer (Image: supplied)
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Drag Race All Stars is set to return next month, premiering June 24 on Paramount+. Ahead of the upcoming sixth series, we’ve received a first look at the queens returning to our screens from
Drag Race seasons past.
Among the record 13 contestants coming back for a chance to leave their legacy in the Drag Hall of Fame are several from
Drag Race season 11 A’Keria C. Davenport, Ra’Jah O’Hara, Scarlet Envy, and Silky Nutmeg Ganache alongside Kylie Sonique Love, Jiggly Caliente, Serena ChaCha, Trinity K. Bonet, Eureka, and Jan.
For others, season six won’t be their first
Check out the first sickening trailer for Drag Race España
You better sí sí that walk because the first trailer for Drag Race España is here!
In the teaser, Spanish drag legend and host Supremme de Luxe welcomes the 10 sickening señoritas as they take centre stage in the latest international addition in the global drag phenomenon.
The queens battling it out to be Spain’s First Drag Superstar are as follows: Arantxa Castilla La Mancha, Carmen Farala, Dovima Nurmi, Hugaceo Crujiente, Inti, Killer Queen, Pupi Poisson, Sagittaria, The Macarena and Vulcano.
Like the original series and its many spin-offs, which include Drag Race Thailand, Drag Race UK, Canada’s Drag Race and Drag Race Holland, the contestants will compete in a variety of challenges and lip-sync each week to remain in the competition.