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RuPaul's Drag Race UK reveals season 2 guest judges

From Cosmopolitan

If the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK has you throwing all the shade and lip syncing for your life, we've got good news for you. A second series is happening! Yep, RuPaul's Drag Race UK, take two! And it's SOON!

Here's everything you need to know about the second series, from the application process, potential queens and release date. You're welcome.


When will the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK air?

On 15 December 2020, the official Twitter account revealed the news we need to cure our January blues: that RuPaul's Drag Race UK is coming in mere weeks!

"Santa called and said you can have one present early. The first episode of #DragRaceUK series two lands on @bbciplayer on January 14th at 7PM," the tweet read. OMG.

How was RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2 confirmed?

On 7 November 2019, head judge and the show's creator RuPaul shared a statement alongside the above ~big reveal~. While confirming a second instalment, he also revealed how happy he was with the reaction to Drag Race UK season 1, commenting, "I want to thank the BBC and all our fans for their overwhelming support of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

"This season's queens proved that Britain's Got Charisma Uniqueness Nerve and Talent and I want to see more! Here’s to another season of love, laughter and light!"

Photo credit: BBC /Leigh Keily - BBC
Photo credit: BBC /Leigh Keily - BBC

Announcing the news on Twitter, the official Drag Race UK account wrote, "That's right Queens, there's going to be a Series Two of #DragRaceUK! All you need to apply is Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent. Register your interest to become the UK’s next Drag Race Superstar now!"

Kate Phillips, Controller of Entertainment Commissioning, added:

"The response to the current UK series has been nothing short of dragulous; our viewers have really taken the show and the amazing queens to their hearts. So I’m delighted that Ru and the gang are going to shantay stay. Let the search for the next group of queens begin!"

How do you apply for the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK?

Applications closed on 15 November 2020, but the official form read: "In order to be considered you must complete this initial application for. Time is tight my darlings and you have until Friday the 15th to register your interest. If you are considered for the next stage, you will be contacted by a member of the casting team. Good luck. And remember: DON'T F*CK IT UP!"

Photo credit: Giphy
Photo credit: Giphy

Who will guest judge the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK?

RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton will all be back as show regulars. YES. As for the guest judges, so far we know Liz Hurley, Sheridan Smith, Dawn French, Lorraine Kelly, musician MNEK and model Jourdan Dunn are all on board.

Last year, the likes of Maisie Williams from Game Of Thrones, Jade Thirlwall from Little Mix and an actual Spice Girl (oh hey Geri Halliwell) all made appearances.

Any news on the RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2 queens?

Yes! On 16th December, we were treated to our first glimpse at the season 2 queens who will be battling it out for the Drag Race crown next month.

We're starting our engines already.

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