RuPaul's Drag Race UK fans, you do not need to wait much longer, as the newest season of the popular drag competition show is set to return to screens later this year.
And a whole host of iconic guest judges have just been announced for the glitzy, glamourous, and fun BBC Three programme. RuPaul will return to the BBC alongside her usual judging sidekicks, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton.
Celebrity guest judges will appear one by one each week to help critique the new set of drag queens, who are aiming to take home the coveted crown and title of Drag Race Superstar UK.
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The celebrity guest judges for season four are:
- Actress and activist Dame Joanna Lumley
- TV presenter Alison Hammond
- Actress Hannah Waddingham
- Singer-songwriter Boy George
- Iconic fashion model and celebrity chef Lorraine Pascale
- Spice Girls member Mel B
- Model, presenter and influencer Leomie Anderson
- Singer and actor Olly Alexander
- Singer-songwriter FKA twigs
Some of the guest judges have shared their thoughts on appearing on the show, as Dame Joanna Lumley has said: "It thrills me to be a part of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. The show is astounding at every level, and I loved it from the very start. RuPaul is the definition of what it is to be fabulous, and the show is packed with mad creativity, humour, and drop-dead glamour.”
ITV star Alison Hammond added: "I can’t wait to join Ru and the judges on the main stage! I love Drag Race UK because the queens are extra and fabulous, just like me!”
And Olly Alexander, who was clamoured for to be on the show by fans, said: "Drag Race has had a big impact on my life so it was pretty mind blowing to be part of the judging panel this series. It felt like a real privilege to be a part of this show and support such amazing talent here in the UK. I had so much fun and I can’t wait for the world to meet the queens, they were great!”
As the competition unfolds, there are additional extra special celebrity guest appearances in the weekly challenges. One of Drag Race’s toughest and iconic challenges, Snatch Game gets a strictly sparkly twist as Tess Daly and AJ Odudu offer up their best blankety blanks.
Comedian and actress, Aisling Bea drops by to bring some comedy to the competition. Writing unique, charismatic and tuneful song lyrics are a must-have skill for all Drag Race queens and so legendary singer-songwriter Cathy Dennis stops by the Werk Room to give the queens a song writing master class.
Strictly 2021 champion dancer and choreographer, Giovanni Pernice, takes no prisoners as he puts the queens through their paces preparing them for an all singing and all dancing challenge.
There is yet to be confirmation on transmission details for the newest season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. We will bring you all the newest updates as soon as they come.
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