RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under: Start date and how to watch in the UK

RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under is the upcoming new edition to the Drag Race franchise – and it’s just days away from launching.

The series is set to welcome 10 Aussie and Kiwi queens as they compete for the title of Down Under’s first-ever Drag Superstar, with the cast including Australia’s reigning Drag Performer of the Year and a First Nation Indigenous drag queen.

Joining RuPaul on the judging panel will be none other than Michelle Visage and Australian comedian Rhys Nicholson, who will bring his signature serving of wit and style to the most fabulous reality show in herstory.

As usual, squirrel friends can expect iconic high fashion looks, werkroom dramas and weekly lip-sync for your life battles featuring death drops galore.

We’ve got everything you need to know about how to watch the highly-anticpated series.

How to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under in the UK

Good news folks, RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under will be available to UK viewers.

Fans of the beloved competition series will be able to stream the programme exclusively on BBC iPlayer.

BBC Three will release the eight-part series weekly on its streaming platform, transmitted in line with Australia and New Zealand.

When does RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under start?

It’s time to set those calendar alerts as RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under kicks off next week.

The first episode will be available on BBC iPlayer from Sunday, May 2 at 9am.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under begins Sunday May 2 and 9am on BBC iPlayer.

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