Meet the NI drag queen rocking the runway on series 4 of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK

We can't wait to see Jonbers on the runway 💋

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 8th Sep 2022
Last updated 8th Sep 2022

Start your engines...the fourth series of Ru Paul's Drag Race is just around the corner, and we've got a local queen taking part!

Meet Jonbers Blonde 👋 Hailing from Banbridge Co Down, Jonbers' dreams have come true joining the cast of such an iconic show.

Sharing a video interview with producers ahead of the announcement, Jonber's opened up with an almighty "Yeooooooooo."

She continued: "I've been doing drag for 14 years, I definitely put myself into the fashion category. I have been a fashion editor of several magazines, I have walked runways in London and Paris. I'm not on Ru Paul's Drag Race UK, I'm at Ru Paul's Met Ball, what a dream!"

Having worked with pop stars like Melanic C, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Nadine Coyle, Years & Years and Sam Smith, Jonbers knows a thing or two about the showbiz world.

Watch Jonbers full intro video 👇

When does series 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK start?

The hit show, which first aired in the UK back in 2019, will hit our screens on Thursday 22nd September.

How to watch RuPaul's Drag Race UK:

The fourth series of Drag Race UK will air BBC Three and the BBC iPlayer.

Who is on the panel for RuPaul's Drag Race UK series 4?

Of course, RuPaul will appear alongside Drag Race legends Michelle Visage, Graham Norton and Alan Carr.

Who are the celebrity guests on RuPaul's Drag Race UK series 4?

On Wednesday 31st August, Drag Race UK bosses announced a whole host of celebrity guests for the fourth series!

Included in the incredible line-up is Dame Joanna Lumley, Alison Hammond, Hannah Waddingham, Aisling Bea, Cathy Dennis, Boy George, Lorraine Pascale and, Leomie Anderson.

Spice Girl Mel C and Years & Years singer Olly Alexander will also appear.

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly and 2021 contestant AJ Odudu will appear for the famous Snatch Game, whilst professional dancer Giovanni Pernice helps the Queens with choreography.

Who won the last series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK?

Following a tense finale in 2021, Krystal Versace was crowned the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK series 3.

Take a look at the full list of queens taking part in the fourth series of Drag Race UK 👇

Baby

Age: 25
From: London

Cheddar Gorgeous

Age: 38
From: Manchester

Black Peppa

Age: 29
From: Birmingham

Danny Beard

Age: 29
From: Liverpool

Dakota Schiffer

Age: 22
From: Sussex

Jonbers Blonde

Age: 33
From: Northern Ireland

Copper Top

Age: 38
From: Cheltenham Spa

Just May

Age: 32
From: Essex

Le Fil

Age: 36
From: Brighouse

Pixie Polite

Age: 29
From: Brighton

Starlet

Age: 23
From: Johannesburg

Sminty Drop

Age: 23
From: Manchester

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