RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World reveals new celebrity line-up with Lucy Punch and we're here for it
Start your engines...RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World is returning for a third series and the celebrity judges and guests have been revealed.
Start your engines, as the turbo-charged All Stars spin-off will be sashaying back onto screens in the new year.
The show will once again feature a dazzling collection of your favourite queens from RuPaul UK and its franchises across the world.
Its handbags at dawn, as they will all be competing for RuPaul’s royal seal of approval and the ultimate title: Queen of the Mothertucking World.
“But who are the celebrity judges and guests?” we hear you cry. Here’s the stellar line-up coming your way…
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World: Celebrity judges and guests
There is no change to the RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World judging panel. Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton will all return to the show. Phew!
But they will be joined by these celebrities when series 3 hits our screens.
First up is Lucy Punch – aka Queen of Amandaland. The actress is best known for playing Amanda in the BBC comedy and its predecessor, Motherland.
Lucy says of her appearance on the show: “Stepping onto the Drag Race panel was gloriously unhinged in the best way. The queens were so sharp and so outrageous, and breathtaking.”
Here’s hoping she brings all the SoHa and Hygge Tygge vibes.
Will Poulter, star of Black Mirror and The Bear, will also guest judge RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World.
The BAFTA-winning actor admits: “I’ve been a fan of Drag Race for years and being there in person to see the competition live was a surreal experience and even more amazing than I had imagined.”
RuPaul’s celebrity judges: pop queens
Global pop icon Anastacia is definitely not Outta Love for the RuPaul queens. She is also a celebrity judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Series 3.
Anastacia gushes: “Sitting alongside Ru was a dream, the queens blew me away. The looks, the attitude, the fire – it was all pure power. I came in ready to judge, but honestly, I left inspired.”
And it’s double bubble for this one. 80s icons Bananarama – aka Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward – will be on the panel.
They said: “After years of conflicting diaries, it was a real thrill to FINALLY appear as guest judges on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World.
“The artistry of the queens was simply incredible, and we haven’t laughed so much in a single day of filming, ever! It was wonderful to catch up with Ru, and a joyous day all round.”
The BBC has also confirmed Pussycat Dolls, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt, are Ru’s celebrity Snatch Game players.”
Ashley says: “Snatch Game was pure joy. These queens had me laughing, gasping, and living… the talent in that room was unreal, and I loved every fierce second.”
Kimberly adds: “Being a guest on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World was such a thrill, the Snatch Game is pure chaos in the best way, and sharing that moment with my sister Ashley made it even more special.”
Finally, there will be a special guest appearance from Russell T Davies. The Welsh writer is famed for reviving Doctor Who in 2005.
When does RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World start?
The BBC has announced that series three of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World will start in early 2026. Bosses have promised the exact date will be “served up” very soon.
It will air on both BBC Three and BBC iPlayer when it does make its comeback.
There’s No T, No Shade here – we are thrilled!
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