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Jonathan Ross is searching for Britain's next top drag superstar.

The chat show host has revealed that he is producing a UK version of reality TV sensation, RuPaul's Drag Race, which will see the best of British drag queens fight to prove that they have the necessary charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. Drag queen DJ Jodie Harsh is also involved.

"I've been working with Jodie on a UK version of RuPaul's Drag Race," Jonathan told the Daily Star. "Unfortunately we have had to take a break because of some family issues. But we're hoping to pick it up again in the near future. I am definitely serving 'middle-aged-realness."

Fronted by legendary drag queen RuPaul, the US show is responsible for bringing the likes of Sharon Needles, Willam Belli and Jinkx Monsoon to the wider world's attention. It also attracts stars like Khloe Kardashian, Game of Thrones actress Lena Headey and TV host Kelly Osbourne as guest judges.

Jonathan added: "I love drag and I love Meth - the performer - as well as Betty Bottom Dollar. I think it's a fabulous art. I am a huge fan of RuPaul's Drag Race."

E4 originally aired Drag Race for the first two seasons before dropping it from their schedules, though the show is now available on Netflix.

While Ross himself is unlikely to strap on his heels, could fellow chat show host Paul O'Grady be letting his drag alter ego Lily Savage out of the attic to teach the youngsters how it's done?

* The first five seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race are available to watch on Netflix UK