RuPaul’s Drag Race is back but this time with a brand new format.
Nine international queens from the Drag Race sisterhood will take to the stage to battle it out for the ultimate crown when the series starts on Tuesday, February 1 on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.
RuPaul will be joined by Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton on the judging panel including a host of special guests.
Read more: RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Versus The World: Guest judges for BBC Three series revealed
Here are the full list of Drag Queens taking part in the new series:
Baga Chipz
Representing: United Kingdom
Previously appeared on: Drag Race UK, Series One, Baga came in third place
Speaking of returning to Drag Race for this new series Baga said: "I’m not nervous. The most famous woman is here to slay. I’m not just Drag Race famous, I’m tabloid famous – do you know what I mean? I don’t normally work with civilian folk. But do you know what… let’s give these girls a run for their money!"
Blu Hydrangea
Representing: United Kingdom
Previously appeared on: Drag Race UK, Series One, Blu came in fifth place
"I am the biggest fan of Drag Race," Blue Hydrangea said: "I watch every single season – subtitled or not. I hope that I get to meet some of my idols… and then get to send them home! The old Blu would have never had the balls. But this Blu is covered in balls…"
Cheryl Hole
Representing: United Kingdom
Previously appeared on: Drag Race UK, Series One, Cheryl came in fourth place
"I am the one to beat! And I’m ready to show that I’m not mediocre anymore!" Cheryl said of taking part in the new BBC Three series: "This is the queen of the huns right here. I’m gonna have all the badges. I’m gonna be walking sideways because it’s so heavy because I’ve got all the badges… and I’ll be Queen of the World!"
Janey Jacké
Representing: Holland
Previously appeared on: Drag Race Holland, Series One - Janey came runner up in the first series
On approaching RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Versus The World, Janey said: "I’m going to approach it with a lot of fire… they think I’m just a pretty girl. But I want to break the stereotypes of what people think of the Netherlands. I’ve got it all! I’ve got the performances, I got jokes, I got everything in this package!"
Jimbo
Representing: Canada
Previously appeared on: Jimbo came in fourth place on series one of Canada's Drag Race
Jimbo said: "I’m not afraid to be a total wacko. I do love to dance to the beat of my own drum! I can be a clown, I can be a glamorous queen – and everything in between!"
Jujubee
Representing: USA
Previously appeared on: Drag Race USA series two, All Stars series one and runner-up on All Stars series five
Asked whether Jujubee is ready for battle: "There’s no way that I’m NOT getting to the top every single time. I am a pro at this competition. These girls can learn something from me! Ru might as well just give me the crown now! I’ll buy a farm, have a whole bunch of chickens and cats - I won’t bother her anymore!"
Lemon
Representing: Canada
Previously appeared on: Lemon came in fifth place on series one of Canada's Drag Race
"On my season, I came in as a dancing queen diva," Lemon added: "and I ended up dominating in these comedy challenges. So I don’t know if you’ll remember me as a dancer or a funny gal… but guess what? I’m all of the above."
Mo Heart
Representing: USA
Previously appeared on: USA series ten and Mo came runner-up on All Stars season four
Mo added: "I am truly prepared for the competition. It’s not just that my runway looks that are going to slay – which they are, trust me! But y’all knew Monique – and it’s time for you to know Mo Heart. She’s a winner baby."
Pangina Heals
Representing: Thailand
Previously appeared on: Drag Race Thailand. Pangina appeared on series one and two as host of Drag Race Thailand and is now competing for the first time
"I can sing, I can dance, I can act! I am an Asian chameleon," Pangina said: "I love serving you a different variety of drag. I’m excited to compete with the all the queens from the world – but they don’t know who I am. I am going to be the dark horse of this competition! I know what they can do, but they don’t know what I can do."
The series will air on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer from Tuesday, February 1 at 9pm, with new episodes released weekly on Tuesdays.
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