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Press Release: London Broadcasting House, 3rd September 2025
RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE UK RU-TURNS WITH MORE FAMOUS FACES
GRACING THE MAIN STAGE! A STAR-STUDDED ARRAY OF BRANDNEW CELEBRITY GUEST JUDGES ARE COMING SOON TO BBC
IPLAYER AND BBC THREE
Ru-joice! It’s time to dust off the frocks and start those engines, as the much loved and awardwinning RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is returning to BBC iPlayer and BBC Three this autumn with
more fierce fashion, gagworthy challenges, and sizzling celebrity guest judges.
The internationally famed competitive reality show is once again showcasing the best of drag,
with 12 new queens entering the werkroom ready to take on tough challenges whilst serving up
more laughs and heart than ever before. Mama Ru is ready and waiting with twists and turns,
and is joined on the judging panel alongside Drag Race veterans Alan Carr, Graham Norton, and
Michelle Visage, as they search for the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar.
Also on the VIP guest list are dazzling array of stars from stage and screen, and we are Ruvealing them now:
• Actor and star of ‘Derry Girls’, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell
• Actor and Ab-Fab legend, Jane Horrocks
• TV presenter and comedian, Joel Dommett
• Singer, actor, and West End maestro, Mazz Murray
• Actor and comedian, Michelle de Swarte
• Singer, songwriter, and Sugababe, Mutya Buena
• Singer and Girls Aloud icon, Nadine Coyle
• Comedian, actor, and writer, Sophie Willan
• Actor and star of ‘Chewing Gum’, Susan Wokoma
In addition, radio host and podcaster, Jordan North, will be appearing as a super special guest,
and acclaimed choreographer, Claudimar Neto, returns to whip the queens into shape when
they slip into their dancing heels.
Transmission details and news of more famous huns that are set to strut onto the runway will
be Ru-vealed in the near future.
Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, said: “Being a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK was on my bucket
list, and the experience was absolute magic! The incredible talent of the queens completely blew STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 14:00 BST WEDNESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER
me away, and sharing the panel with Mama Ru, Michelle, and Alan was a proper bit of craic too.
I can't wait to see the finished product and the rest of the season!”
Jane Horrocks, said: “I loved being on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. All the queens were super
talented. I wanted them all to win!”
Joel Dommett, said: “IM BAAACK B**CHESSS! Can I say that? I’ll pop some asterisks in it. You
can say any s**t using asterisks. Anyway - Guesting on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK once is a dream,
but TWICE?! It’s the best fun. It’s like drag Disneyland. I can’t wait to watch me watching it all!”
Mazz Murray, said: “I felt like the Supercar Blondie of Drag Race – Queens, start your engines!”
Michelle De Swarte, said: “Nothing has come even close to spending a day doing what I have
trained to do my whole life, JUDGE! And with the best to ever do it, Ru, Michelle and
Graham. This season Drag Race is bringing you everything every fan wants, drama, fashion,
runway looks to die for, and the kind of complicated relationships that make you happy the days
are shorter and the nights are longer! ENJOY”
Mutya Buena, said: “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is one of my favourite shows. It was an honour to
be asked to be a panellist! I absolutely loved it”
Nadine Coyle, said: “Having been a guest for season three's Snatch Game (and impersonated by
the one and only Charra Tea on season six's Snatch Game!), it's such a dream come true to be a
guest judge on this season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK! What an incredible experience to see the
immense talent and creativity from the queens, and it was a joy to sit on the judges panel with
Michelle, Graham, and the spellbinding RuPaul! You're all in for a treat!”
Sophie Willan, said: "I had an absolutely fabulous time as a guest judge! What a bunch of
gorgeous, talented queens - I laughed, I gasped, I got very emotionally invested - the dream
gig!"
Susan Wokoma, said: “The drag-shaped-Bat-signal finally appeared and I was READY!
Absolutely beside myself to be joining Michelle, Alan and Ru for Series 7. PINCH ME!”
Jordan North, said: “I don’t think any of my friends or colleagues have believed me when I’ve
told them I’m going to be on the latest series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, so now here’s the proof
I’m going to be on the show! I’m not going to lie, being in the presence of Ru was an absolute
joy but at the same time completely nerve wracking! I can’t wait for fellow fans to see the new
series. I just know they are going to love it.”
Claudimar Neto, said: “Seven seasons in and the magic of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK still gives me
goosebumps. The queens continue to inspire me with their passion, power and individuality -
and this year, I poured all that energy into choreography that truly celebrates who they are. I’m
so grateful to stand once again with this incredible community, spreading love and authenticity
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RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is a World of Wonder production for BBC iPlayer and BBC Three
commissioned by Fiona Campbell, Controller, BBC iPlayer and Youth Audiences and Kalpna
Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC. The Executive Producers for World of Wonder
are Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, RuPaul Charles, Bruce McCoy, Matt Green
and Johnni Javier and the BBC Commissioning Editor is Ruby Kuraishe.
Viewers can add RuPaul’s Drag Race UK to their Watchlist on BBC iPlayer plus stream Meet the
Queens now.
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