The highly-anticipated lineup for Drag Race UK Versus The World has been announced, with favourites Baga Chipz and Cheryl Hole making their long-awaited return.
The first global all-star edition of the hugely successful Drag Race franchise features popular contestants from around the world, and will premiere in the US and UK on 1 February.
Nine queens will be competing for the title on the inaugural season, including three contestants representing the United Kingdom.
Cheryl Hole, Blu Hydrangea, and Baga Chipz, who all starred on RuPaul's Drag Race UK, will be aiming to do their nation proud in the prestigious contest.
American contestants Jujubee, who starred in the original US series and previously competed on the Drag Race spin-off Queen of the Universe, will return, alongside Mo Heart.
Janey Jacké from Drag Race Holland will be joining their European counterparts, along with former Drag Race Thailand judge Pangina Heals, who will be taking part in the show as a contestant for the first time.
Completing the stellar lineup are Canada's Drag Race graduates Jimbo and Lemon.
The international clash of the titans will be overseen by RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, and Graham Norton, as well as a series of celebrity judges.
Spice Girl Melanie C, Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall, Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo, actress Daisy May Cooper, Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey and former Corrie star Michelle Keegan are all set to make guest appearances on the panel.
“I’m so happy to be back here with the Drag Race UK family,” Jade said. “It is a real celebration of global drag – and I feel so much love from the community. I can’t wait for you to see it.”
Meanwhile, Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe will be helping the queen with their choreography, and Katie Price will also be making a special appearance to join Michelle Visage to play the Snatch Game.
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“I’m so excited to be playing the Snatch Game for real this time…” Katie said in a statement.
“In a global first, RuPaul takes Drag Race UK to the next level as he opens up the battle to Drag Race queens from around the world,” the show’s description reads.
“The nine international members of RuPaul’s Drag Race royal alumni will battle it out for the crown. With the UK as host nation, the series will see iconic queens from different franchises and cultures competing in an international arena, showcasing their country’s finest drag,” it added.
*The first episode will air on BBC Three’s launch night on Tuesday 1 February.
