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RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Ended: Thursday, November 30, 2023

When does RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 come out?

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 premiered Thursday, September 28, 2023 on BBC Three and ended Thursday, November 30, 2023. The season has 10 episodes.

A brand spanking new series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK returns! Over the next ten weeks, a cast of fabulous new drag queens will compete for RuPaul’s seal of approval and the much coveted title of UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar.

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RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 release schedule

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 episode release dates
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1. Episode 1

A new cast of queens enter the workroom and RuPaul sets their first surprise challenge. Supermodel Kristen McMenamy, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr join Ru on the judging panel.

Thursday · 3 years ago

2. Episode 2

Editor of British Vogue Edward Enninful and Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney drop by to help RuPaul as the queens showcase their creative skill and style in the design challenge.

Thursday · 3 years ago

3. Episode 3

The queens take on a 90s rave banger for the girl group challenge. Pop legend Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel.

Thursday · 3 years ago

4. Episode 4

The queens attempt to make Mama Ru laugh her heels off with a masterclass in Love, Werk and Play. RuPaul's Drag Race fan and actor Suranne Jones joins the judging panel.

Thursday · 3 years ago

5. Episode 5

Prepare for panto - Drag Race style! It's Rusical week, and screen star Cush Jumbo joins the fun as guest judge alongside RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.

Thursday · 3 years ago

6. Episode 6

Carol Vorderman and Alexandra Burke play the iconic Snatch Game. Alexandra joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel to determine the fate of another queen.

Thursday · 3 years ago

7. Episode 7

The melodrama continues as the queens’ over acting skills are tested with romantic drama. Comedian Joel Dommett joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel.

Thursday · 3 years ago

8. Episode 8

The queens are tasked with giving drag makeovers to some extra special makeover subjects, and fashion doyenne Daphne Guinness joins RuPaul on the judging panel.

Thursday · 2 years ago

9. Episode 9

It's the semi-final! In a Gladiators-themed roast, our ru-maining contenders step into the ring and wrestle for a place in the finale. Comedian Aisling Bea joins as guest judge.

Thursday · 2 years ago

10. Episode 10 Finale

It’s the grand finale! Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and the eliminated queens all return to bear witness as RuPaul crowns the UK’s next Drag Race Superstar.

Thursday · 2 years ago

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 guest stars

  • Alan Carr

    Alan Carr

    Self - Judge

  • Raven

    Raven

    Self - Special Guest

  • Graham Norton

    Graham Norton

    Self - Judge

  • Pangina Heals

    Pangina Heals

    Self - Special Guest

  • Lady Camden

    Lady Camden

    Self - Special Guest

  • Nicky Doll

    Nicky Doll

    Self - Special Guest

  • Silky Nutmeg Ganache

    Silky Nutmeg Ganache

    Self - Special Guest

  • Blu Hydrangea

    Blu Hydrangea

    Self - Special Guest

  • Sminty Drop

    Sminty Drop

    Self - Special Guest

  • Jimbo

    Jimbo

    Self - Special Guest

  • Tomara Thomas

    Tomara Thomas

    Self - Contestant

  • Banksie

    Banksie

    Self - Contestant

  • Miss Naomi Carter

    Miss Naomi Carter

    Self - Contestant

  • Michael Marouli

    Michael Marouli

    Self - Contestant

  • Kate Butch

    Kate Butch

    Self - Contestant

  • Ginger Johnson

    Ginger Johnson

    Self - Contestant

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 FAQ

When does RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 come out?

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 premiered Thursday, September 28, 2023 on BBC Three.

How many episodes are in RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5?

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 has 10 episodes.

Are new episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 finale?

The RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 finale (Episode 10) aired Thursday, November 30, 2023.

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