RuPaul's Drag Race UK to return this Autumn 🙌
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Last updated 20th Jul 2021
The waiting is over! RuPaul’s Drag Race UK has announced the return of the popular show to our screens and it is much sooner than expected.
Drag Race fans will be happy to learn that the series is set to return this autumn, with a new batch of fresh Queens ready for the runway.
Series three is set to come just a few months after the finale of the second series in March this year, which saw Scottish Queen Lawrence Chaney take the crown.
The next series will see RuPaul welcome 12 more hopefuls who will face challenges over the course of 10 episodes to test their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent.
Although we don’t yet know the names of the aspiring series three Queens, BBC Three shared a sneak peek of the forthcoming series on their Twitter account.
The teaser video was accompanied by a post: "It's official, #DragRaceUK Series 3 is coming THIS AUTUMN!"
It later added: "Keep your eyes peeled for more #DragRaceUK Series 3 ru-veals coming very, very soon!"
Series three of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will be available to stream on BBC Three on IPlayer in the UK and on WOW Presents Plus in the US.
Take a look at the past winners of RuPaul's Drag Race:
Season 1: BeBe Zahara Benet
BeBe Zahara Benet was the very first winner of Ru Paul's Drag Race back in 2009! BeBe returned in 2018 to compete in the third season on Ru Paul's Drag Race: All Stars.
Season 2: Tyra Sanchez
Tyra Sanchez won the second season of Drag Race in 2010. Tyra retired from Drag in March 2020 after sharing a post on Instagram.
Season 3: Raja
Raja won the third season of Drag Race! Sutan Amrull, who performs as Raja, went on to work on America's Next Top Model as the show's make up artist. Sutan has worked with stars including Tyra Banks, Iggy Azalea and Twiggy.
Season 4: Sharon Needles
Sharon Needles was a fan favourite and took the Drag Race crown in 2012. Needles went on to release three studio albums and mentored season 10 winner Aquaria.
Season 5: Jinkx Monsoon
Jinkx Monsoon won the fifth season of Ru Paul's Drag Race in 2013 and went on to be placed in the top 20 'most powerful drag queens in America' list by New York magazine.
Season 6: Bianca Del Rio
Perhaps the most recognisable Drag Race winner, Bianca Del Rio took the crown back in 2014. Bianca has gone on to tour several stand-up shows including a headline gig at Wembley Arena - the first Drag Queen to ever do it!
Season 7: Violet Chachki
Violet Chachki won season seven of Drag Race after excelling in the fashion and design related challenges. Chachki has walked in fashion shows and attended the Met Gala in 2019.
Season 8: Bob the Drag Queen
Violet Chachki passed on the crown to Bob the Drag Queen in season eight of Drag Race. Caldwell Tidicue, who performs as Bob the Drag Queen, started doing drag after watching season one of Drag Race!
Season 9: Sasha Velour
Winner of season nine, Sasha Velour hails from Brooklyn in New York and is the stage name of Alexander Hedges Steinberg. Sasha Velour's lip sync to Whitney Houston's 'So Emotional' in the final helped secure the crown.
Season 10: Aquaria
Aquaria won the tenth season of Drag Race and was the first queen to win both the Drag Race ball and 'Snatch Game' in the same season.
Season 11: Yvie Oddly
A decade of Drag Race! Yvie Oddly was crowned in the eleventh season of the show and said that they pursued drag after watching previous winner Sharon Needles in season four.
Season 12: Jaida Essence Hall
Jaida Essence Hall won Drag Race season 12! She previously said that the name Jaida was inspired by a friend, who called her the name after she put on a wig for the first time.
Ru Paul's Drag Race UK Series 1: The Vivienne
The Vivienne was appointed the first UK Drag Race ambassador in 2015 and went on to win the very first series of Drag Race UK in 2019. Her impression of Donald Trump in 'Snatch Game' was described by judge Michelle Visage as one of the best they had ever seen.
Ru Paul's Drag Race UK Series 2: Lawrence Chaney
Lawrence Chaney won second series of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK and became the first Scottish queen to win the show!
Ru Paul's Drag Race UK Series 3: Krystal Versace
19-year-old Krystal Versace became the show's youngest ever winner in 2021.
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All of the past winners of RuPaul's Drag Race
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