RuPaul's Drag Race UK confirms guest judges for series five
A host of famous faces will join the panel
Last updated 31st Aug 2023
RuPaul's Drag Race UK has announced the celebrity guest judges who will be appearing in the fifth series of the show. The latest series is set to arrive on BBC Three soon, with guest judges including Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney and The Masked Singer presenter Joel Dommett.
Other guest judges for the series include Aisling Bea, Alexandra Burke, Cush Jumbo, Daphne Guinness, Kristen McMenamy, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Suranne Jones. The guest judges will join Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton on the panel.
Speaking about her excitement about joining the panel, Yasmin Finney said: "I'm a guest judge and it feels out of this world! I felt like I was on another planet during filming... Planet Joy!"
Joel added: "I'm beyond excited to be a part of this series of RPDRUK. It's a dream come true to be so close to Ru and the runway! Got some great outfit ideas for when I enter next year..."
In addition to the guest judges, the new series will also feature celebrity cameos from British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, broadcaster Carol Vorderman, Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen Hauer and professional dancer Claudimar Neto. The four stars will help guide the queens through a series of challenges.
Alexandra Burke and Carol Vorderman will also take part in this year's Snatch Game challenge, which sees contestants impersonate their favourite celebrities.
Speaking about the show, Carol said: "I've been excited about this from the moment I was asked, and it didn't disappoint. Such fun to be a part of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and the iconic Snatch Game. All of the impressions were hilarious, clever and brilliant - it was a joy to play!"
Strictly's Karen Hauer added: "For years I have admired the brilliant creativity in RuPaul's Drag Race, and never would I have thought I would be given the chance to work with such talented Queens.
"The raw talent and humour inspired me deeply. I had the best time getting to know them and seeing their transformation from rehearsal to show day in such a very short period. It was just magnificent."
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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