Premium Content:

RuPaul's Drag Race UK due to premiere on BBC in 2019

As drag fans prepare for the premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4 – the fourteenth competition in the US series – it has been revealed that the United Kingdom will get their own version of the race next year.

- Advertisement -

The Sun has reported that a UK version of RuPaul’s Drag Race will cast aspiring drag stars from across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales for an eight-part season on BBC Three in 2019.

“I am beyond excited to celebrate the massive charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent of the Queen’s queens,” RuPaul Charles said of the announcement.

“And before anyone asks, yes we would be thrilled to have Meghan Markle join us, as we are already preparing a ‘Royal-Mother-To-Be’ runway challenge.”

The UK will be the second country outside of the US to purchase World of Wonder’s drag competition format following the success of Drag Race Thailand, which is currently filming its second season.

OIP Staff

 

Latest

South Australian parliament to consider banning puberty blockers

South Australia's Parliament will debate a One Nation bill on puberty blockers amid protests, political division and community concern.

MPs question Tasmanian exclusion from federal LGBTIQA+ health funding

Tasmania's health minister has questioned why the state received no funding in the Federal Government's inaugural LGBTIQA+ grants round.

Applications open for Pride Fairday 2026, plus callout for performers and volunteers

Perth annual Pridefest is coming in November and applications are now open for organisations wanting to be part of Pride Fairday on Sunday 8 November.

George Michael’s iconic Faith tour comes to cinema screens

Restored footage from George Michael's 1988 Faith tour will return to cinemas, showcasing the singer at his peak.

Newsletter

Don't miss

South Australian parliament to consider banning puberty blockers

South Australia's Parliament will debate a One Nation bill on puberty blockers amid protests, political division and community concern.

MPs question Tasmanian exclusion from federal LGBTIQA+ health funding

Tasmania's health minister has questioned why the state received no funding in the Federal Government's inaugural LGBTIQA+ grants round.

Applications open for Pride Fairday 2026, plus callout for performers and volunteers

Perth annual Pridefest is coming in November and applications are now open for organisations wanting to be part of Pride Fairday on Sunday 8 November.

George Michael’s iconic Faith tour comes to cinema screens

Restored footage from George Michael's 1988 Faith tour will return to cinemas, showcasing the singer at his peak.

Pride Wellbeing Festival returns with free two-day conference

Busselton's Pride Wellbeing Festival will return in October with a free two-day conference exploring LGBTQIA+ inclusion, wellbeing and belonging.

South Australian parliament to consider banning puberty blockers

South Australia's Parliament will debate a One Nation bill on puberty blockers amid protests, political division and community concern.

MPs question Tasmanian exclusion from federal LGBTIQA+ health funding

Tasmania's health minister has questioned why the state received no funding in the Federal Government's inaugural LGBTIQA+ grants round.

Applications open for Pride Fairday 2026, plus callout for performers and volunteers

Perth annual Pridefest is coming in November and applications are now open for organisations wanting to be part of Pride Fairday on Sunday 8 November.