RuPaul is about to press go on a brand new series of Drag Race UK – and this year the queens aren’t the only ones hitting the runway thanks to an exciting celebrity line-up. 

For the first time ever, the Hun Makeover Challenge will involve a special showbiz twist. Six British stars will get the chance to release their inner divas in this new episode of Drag Race herstory.

RuPaul – with panellists Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton – will be on hand to watch the queens transform the celebrity line-up into fully-fledged drag superstars.

But who is swapping the red carpet for sequins, wigs and lashes? Here is the official Drag Race Hun Makeover Challenge celebrity line-up.

Drag Race’s celebrity line-up: Singer Charlotte Church

Charlotte Church rose to fame as a child prodigy. She became one of the most successful classical singers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. She was praised for having the “voice of an angel”, which helped her sell millions of records worldwide. As she grew older, Charlotte reinvented herself as a pop star. Her hit included Crazy Chick and Call My Name, before she eventually went on to pursue a more folky indie sound.

Now 39, Charlotte is a mother of three and passionate activist. She often speaks out on social issues including education reform and climate change. She is married to Jonathan Powell, who she met in 2010. The pair went on to tie the knot on the grounds of their home in Dinas Powys, Wales, seven years later. These days Charlotte runs The Dreaming, a retreat in rural Wales. She offers workshops on nature, spirituality and wellness.

Charlotte is currently working on new music she says was inspired by themes of nature and sisterhood. She aims to release these songs in 2026. Charlotte will also be appearing in Celebrity Traitors on the BBC this autumn,

Dani Harmer: Actress

Dani Harmer became a household name at just 12 years old when she starred in the hit CBBC drama, The Story of Tracy Beaker. She played the feisty titular lead character, Tracy. Dani went on to reprise her role in multiple spin-offs, including My Mum Tracy Beaker. The actress is 35 now, and balances acting work with running her own performing arts school.

Dani has also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and toured the country with various theatre productions. Away from the spotlight, she is a devoted mum of two. Dani inspired her daughter Avarie-Belle to give acting a go, but the young girl quickly realised she was not interested in being on stage.

Dani joked to the BBC: “One day, she may turn round and say she wants to go back into acting and I will support her 100 per cent, but also, if she wants to get a job that’s a bit more financially stable and put me in a nice care home when I’m older, that’s also fine!”

David Potts: Reality Star

David Potts first gained fame on the ITV2 reality series, Ibiza Weekender. His larger-than-life character and outrageous one-liners made him a fan favourite. Since then he has appeared on a host of reality shows where he continued to gain popularity. These include Celebs Go Dating, Celebrity Karaoke Club, and Celebrity Ghost Trip.

In 2024, David participated in Celebrity Big Brother. He won the reality show despite being up against well-known figures including Louis Walsh and Fern Britton. After bagging the victory he started hosting his own podcast, The David Potts Show, where he chats with guests about everything from fame to fashion. The reality star has also openly documented his recent weight loss journey, which saw him drop 3st.

David gushed to the BBC about featuring on the Hun Makeover Challenge. H said: “Oh my god, the huns have arrived! Thanks to an amazing cast of queens, I am going to be releasing the queen inside of me on this season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK! Start your engines and get ready Mother Ru, because David is here and will be serving tens across the board!”

RuPaul Drag Race’s celebrity line-up: Diane Parish: Actress

Diane Parish is a telly veteran. She is best known for playing Denise Fox in EastEnders since 2006. Over the past two decades, plenty of dramatic storylines on the BBC soap have featured her character. Denise has been kidnapped multiple times, found herself in love triangles, and has even been blackmailed. Recently, Denise got into trouble when she accidentally dropped her necklace by Keanu Reaves’ burial spot. As a result, and was nearly framed for his murder by the rest of the soap’s infamous The Six.

Before her time on EastEnders, audiences already recognised Diane as a talented actress thanks to her role in Babyfather. This earned her an RTS Award for Best Actress in 2001. She made history as the first Black actor to receive the honour.

Diane has also appeared in The Bill and Holby City. The star even had a lesser-known stint on EastEnders in the 1990s as a singer called Lola Christie.

On a BBC documentary series called Secrets of The Square, she admitted that playing Lola was “horrible”, explaining: “It was the most excruciating role. I don’t sing, I’m not a singer and it was horrible! Oh, it was awful. I remember Patsy Palmer came up to me at one point and she goes: ‘Oh don’t worry, it sounds really good, don’t worry about it’. I thought: ‘It don’t, Patsy!'”

Michelle McManus: Singer and Broadcaster

Michelle McManus is most recognised for winning Pop Idol in 2003 at just 23 years old. She then soared to the top of the charts with her debut single All This Time. However, Michelle had a relatively short-lived music career.

She went on to reinvent herself as a broadcaster in Scotland. Michelle is now a regular presenter on BBC Radio Scotland and hosts The Entertainment Mix, which airs on BBC Scotland.

The Baillieston local also makes live appearances at the Edinburgh Fringe, where she interviews guests for comedy panels. In September 2024, she revealed that she had lost 9st in 17 months. Michelle admitted she felt “completely lost” before she started being coached by a professional and went on a low-calorie diet.

Speaking about Drag Race UK, she shared: “What an absolute joy it was to unleash my inner queen on this season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, a show I absolutely adore! I was blown away by the skill and craft of the queens, and it was an honour to strut onto that iconic runway with them!”

Shobna Gulati: Actor

Shobna Gulati is best known for playing Sunita Alahan in Coronation Street. She also starred in Victoria Wood’s sitcom Dinnerladies. Shobna has appeared in countless theatre productions across the UK, including Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Grease.

This year Shobna has opened up about a new facet of her identity, revealing that they identify as non-binary. While on the How To Be 60 podcast, they told Kaye Adams: “I’ve never had a word for it, but I’ve learnt from our younger generation.”

Shobna continued: “All the way through my life, I’ve never had the words for that. I suppose my immediate family have not really thought about it. They’ve just thought, ‘Shobna is either extremely feminine or extremely masculine’.”

Shobna’s pronouns are listed as “they/she” on Instagram.

When does RuPaul’s Drag Race UK start?

The BBC has confirmed that series seven of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will start airing on Thursday September 25, 2025. Show bosses have said: “Dust off your heels – you’re going to the ball!”

RuPaul will be returning as the show host, alongside regular panellists Alan Carr, Graham Norton, and Michelle Visage. Viewers can tune in to the series at 8pm on BBC iPlayer or 9pm on BBC Three.

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The new series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK starts on Thursday September 25, 2025. It will air at 8pm on BBC iPlayer and 9pm on BBC Three.