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RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World

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About RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World is a reality TV series that premiered on BBC Three on February 1, 2022. It has 3 seasons and 22 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 8 "Reunion & Lip Sync Smack Down For The Crown", aired on March 17, 2026.

Elite international queens convene in the UK to battle for the crown, cash and glory in a bid to be crowned "The Queen of the Mothertucking World".

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Episodes

22 episodes · 3 seasons

Series 1

2022 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

Legendary queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race franchises around the globe come together in the UK to compete for the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World. Nine iconic drag performers face weekly challenges testing their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent — from runway glamour to performance and comedy — culminating in lip-sync battles and drag theatrics to determine who will be crowned the first UK vs The World champion.

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    6. Grand Finale

    Finale

    It’s the Grand Finale! The UK hosted as nine legendary Drag Race queens from around the world entered the workroom to compete for the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World. Now, six weeks later, RuPaul is about to crown his winner. Which queen will be elevated to true legendary status and do their country proud?

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    5. Semifinals

    The fierce international competition to crown the Queen of the Mothertucking World reaches the nail-biting semi-finals! This week, the queens are tasked with an all-singing, all-dancing challenge: performing their own version of one of RuPaul’s classic hits. Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall coaches the queens as they record their vocals before joining RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as the fate of yet another queen is decided

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    4. Snatch Game

    The fierce international competition to be crowned Queen of the Mothertucking World continues, and this week it’s the legendary Drag Race challenge: the Snatch Game... but with a twist! With iconic team captains Katie Price and Michelle Visage at the helm, the queens showcase their best celebrity impressions and improv skills in an attempt to make Mama Ru laugh.

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    3. West End Wendys

    The fierce international competition to be crowned Queen of the Mothertucking World continues.Seven global glamazons remain, and this week the pressure amplifies, as their stage presence and their singing and dancing skills are seriously tested in a celebration of musical theatre. The queens are performing West End Wendys - The Rusical.

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    2. RuPaul Ball

    The fierce international Drag Race competition continues, and this week it’s the RuPaul Ball! In a celebration of all things RuPaul, the queens must serve three looks on the runway, including an outfit they must create from scratch that Mama Ru herself would want to wear.

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    1. Global Glamazons

    In this opening episode, head judge RuPaul introduces the global glamazons to each other for the first time and sets them their first challenge - to stage their very own royal command performance. With their future in the competition already on the line, each queen is keen to impress as they perform in a talent show fit for a queen.

Series 2

2024 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World returns for a thrilling second series, bringing together some of the fiercest drag queens from across the global RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise. This international all-stars competition sees eleven queens compete in weekly performance, fashion and acting challenges for the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World — and, for the first time in the UK vs The World format, a cash prize of £50,000. Expect unforgettable runway looks, outrageous werkroom drama and jaw-dropping lip-sync battles as the contenders sashay for the crown.

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    8. Grand Finale

    Finale

    It's the finale! The queens return for an electrifying reunion and the finalists tackle the ultimate Lip-Sync Smackdown. Who will RuPaul crown Queen of the Mothertucking World?

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    7. The Haters Wedding Roast

    It's the semi-finals! And The queens’ stand-up skills are tested as they battle for a place in the grand finale in a wedding themed roast. Comedian Katherine Ryan guest judges.

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    6. Strictly Come Prancing

    Strictly legends Motsi Mabuse, Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec guest star as the queens take on a high level, high stakes dance-off with a twist in Strictly Come Prancing.

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    5. Seven!: The Rusical

    The competition and drama ramp up as the queens are tasked with staging Drag Race’s most challenging Rusical yet, and singer-songwriter Self Esteem joins RuPaul as guest judge.

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    4. Snatch Game

    Jane McDonald and Sinitta join the queens as they tackle the iconic Snatch Game challenge whilst Olympic gold medallist and longtime Drag Race stan Tom Daley guest judges.

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    3. Drag Race World

    The queens attempt to make Mama Ru laugh as they create adverts for their own Drag Race-themed immersive experiences. Grammy-winning pop star Kim Petras joins the judging panel.

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    2. The Happy Ending Ball

    The Olympics of drag continues as supermodel Adwoa Aboah joins RuPaul as guest judge, and the queens race against the clock to create a fairy-tale outfit suitable for a princess.

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    1. The Queens' Variety Show

    The famous race steps up to Olympian level as elite Drag Race queens from around the world take on the UK in a bid to be Mama Ru's favourite. Richard E. Grant joins in the fun.

Series 3

2026 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 7 months ago

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World returns for its explosive third series. In this global drag showdown, legendary queens from across the Drag Race franchise come together in the UK to compete for the coveted title of Queen of the Mothertucking World. The season features a fierce lineup of international talent facing weekly creative and performance challenges, runway runways and lip-sync battles for survival. Expect charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent as the competing queens sash-away the competition in a battle of drag excellence on the world stage.

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    8. Reunion & Lip Sync Smack Down For The Crown

    Finale

    It's the finale! The queens return for an electrifying reunion and the finalists tackle the ultimate Lip Sync Smackdown. Who will RuPaul crown Queen of the Mothertucking World?

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    7. Olympian Makeovers

    The queens give drag makeovers to Team GB Olympians Greg Rutherford, Shanaze Reade, Molly Thompson-Smith, Celia Quansah and Daniel Jervis. Pop superstar Anastacia guest judges.

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    6. RuPaul's Fringe Festival

    Jayde Adams is on hand to help the queens as they take to the stage in comedy double acts. Amandaland star Lucy Punch joins RuPaul on the judging panel.

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    5. Silent Movie Acting Challenge

    Russell T Davies directs the queens as they star in silent movie shorts. Will Poulter joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Alan Carr on the judging panel.

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    4. Girl Groups From Outer Space

    The queens go inter-gay-lactic as they tackle a space themed Girl Group challenge. Rag’n’Bone Man and Bananarama join in the fun.

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    3. The Miss Snatch Game Pageant

    The Snatch Game is back - but with a twist - in the all new Miss Snatch Game Pageant. Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts and pop superstar Jade join in the fun.

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    2. Runway Ru-Mix

    The Olympics of drag continues as the Queens' design skills in a Runway Ru‐Mix. Supermodel and Drag Race fan favorite Kristen McMenamy guest judges.

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    1. RuRuvision Song Contest

    The international spin-off of Drag Race UK returns as the queens take on the Ruruvision Song Contest. Loreen joins the judging panel.

Cast & crew

Created by RuPaul, Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato

  • Melanie C

    Melanie C

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Daisy May Cooper

    Daisy May Cooper

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Jonathan Bailey

    Jonathan Bailey

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Johannes Radebe

    Johannes Radebe

    Self - Choreographer

  • Michelle Keegan

    Michelle Keegan

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Katie Price

    Katie Price

    Self - Special Guest

  • Jade Thirlwall

    Jade Thirlwall

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Ian Masterson

    Self - Vocal Producer

  • Naomi Campbell

    Naomi Campbell

    Self - Special Guest

  • Elton John

    Elton John

    Self - Special Guest

  • Billy Porter

    Billy Porter

    Self - Special Guest

  • Kim Petras

    Kim Petras

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Adwoa Aboah

    Adwoa Aboah

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Richard E. Grant

    Richard E. Grant

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Tom Daley

    Tom Daley

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Sinitta

    Sinitta

    Self - Special Guest

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World FAQ

Will there be new episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World?

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 17, 2026.

When did the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World come out?

The most recent episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World, Season 3 Episode 8 "Reunion & Lip Sync Smack Down For The Crown", aired on March 17, 2026.

How many seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World are there?

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World has 3 seasons with 22 episodes in total.

When did RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World first air?

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World first aired on BBC Three on February 1, 2022.

How do I get notified when new episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World are released?

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