RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series Two: When is it on? And everything else you need to know
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Get ready for another show-stopping series of drag excellence...
The first series of Drag Race UK was a sickening spectacle filled with wigs, laughs and drama - and you can experience the joy all over again as Drag Race UK series two airs on BBC iPlayer every Thursday evening from 14 January.
Last year's show generated countless memorable memes, received critical acclaim and even broke into the music charts with a top 40 single. And The Vivienne ultimately went on to take the crown as RuPaul's very first Drag Race UK Superstar.
And this year is even bigger than the first, with twelve queens battling it out.
RuPaul said about the new series: "We feel honored that you've embraced our little show, and our only wish is that we can offer a smile at a time when we can all use it the most."
Here's everything you need to know about the BBC Three show...
When will RuPaul's Drag Race UK series two be shown?
The first episode of series two began on Thursday 14 January 2021 at 7pm on BBC iPlayer - and can also be watched on Mondays at 10.45pm on BBC One. New episodes will be released each week.
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Is there a trailer for RuPaul's Drag Race UK series two?
Yes! You can watch the trailer here.
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Who are the judges on RuPaul's Drag Race UK series two?
On the judges' panel, Ru is again joined by his longtime TV partner Michelle Visage - and Graham Norton and Alan Carr are returning, too.
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Alan Carr said of the new series: "To anyone who hasn't seen RuPaul's Drag Race UK, I would say 'why the hell haven't you seen it?' It is an absolute tonic. It is fabulous. It is inspiring.
"It would just lift your spirits up. It's human stories as well. It's not just sequins, bodysuits and stockings, it's about people and their resilience, people finding a home in drag and escaping bullying, and coming alive on stage. It's an absolute joy to watch, and if you don't like RuPaul's Drag Race then I'm afraid we can't be friends, so there."
Meanwhile, Graham added: "After lockdown was interesting. Some of the Queens really stepped it up, and they were different. They came back, and they had a belief in themselves, and some of the other Queens stumbled. They overthought things during lockdown when they weren't in it."
Who are the Queens on RuPaul's Drag Race UK series two?
Tayce
London (Via Newport, Wales), 26
"I want to be the next Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey or Catherine Zeta Zones, and give 'em the razzle dazzle."
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Joe Black
Brighton (Portsmouth), 30
"I bring all the wonky eyebrows and eyeshadow of the traditional seaside drag with a bit of haunted glamour."
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A'Whora
London (Via Nottinghamshire), 23
"I started off as Aurora but ended up as Maleficent!"
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Tia Kofi
London (via Essex and Nottingham), 30
"My drag is a melting pot!"
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Ellie Diamond
Dundee, 21
"Dundee Diamonds are a girl's best friend."
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Sister Sister
Liverpool, 32
"I went from painting on canvases to painting on my face instead."
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Veronica Green
London (Via Rochdale), 34
"I give you sex appeal mixed with a little bit of evil and goofy."
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Bimini Bon Boulash
London (via Norfolk), 26
"I am East London's bendiest queen."
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Ginny Lemon
Worcestershire, 31
"Hiya Babs! Fancy a slice?!"
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Asttina Mandella
London, 27
"A star can't be made; a star is born and it's my time to be the star!"
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Cherry Valentine
Darlington, 26
"For those who say I haven't been doing drag long enough, take a look… I'm a queen!"
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Lawrence Chaney
Glasgow, 23
"I'm Scottish drag royalty! I'm kind of like Mary Queen of Scots, although I hope one of these English drag Queens doesn't chop off my head."
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Who are the celebrity guest judges on RuPaul's Drag Race UK series two?
The incredible line-up this year includes Liz Hurley, MNEK, Sheridan Smith, Jourdan Dunn, Lorraine Kelly, Dawn French, Maya Jama and Jessie Ware.
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And there are some extra special cameos from Jodie Harsh, Natalie Cassidy, Raven and Jay Revell.
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How can I watch RuPaul's Drag Race UK series two?
You'll be able to watch the show on BBC iPlayer.
Where can I find more information about RuPaul's Drag Race UK series two?
You can keep up to date with RuPaul's Drag Race UK information on this page, the show's programme page, or on the show's Facebook, external, Twitter, external and Instagram, external pages.
This article was originally published on 22 August 2019.
