RuPaul is coming to Blighty (Picture: VH1)

Can we speak to the lost and found? Because all of our wigs have simultaneously gone missing.

It has been confirmed that RuPaul’s Drag Race is finally coming to the UK, and we are gagging.

The project has long been in the works, with Jonathan Ross saying back in 2014 that he was working on a UK version of the cult reality TV show with legendary drag queen Jodie Harsh.

But now, BBC Three has announced that a UK version of Drag Race will be coming to the channel next year.


The channel tweeted: ‘Start your engines, @RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is coming soon to BBC Three.’



Needless to say, there were screams of ‘yaaaaaas’ across the nation, with RuPaul saying: ‘I am beyond excited to celebrate the massive charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent of the Queen’s queens.

‘And before anyone asks, yes, we would be thrilled to have Meghan Markle join us, as we are already preparing a Royal-Mother-To-Be runway challenge.’

Could it beat Acid Betty’s pregnant Madonna lewk? Only time will tell.

BBC Three controller Damien Kavanagh said: ‘Needless to say, we’re delighted that BBC Three will be the home of a new UK version of Drag Race. It is one of the biggest entertainment titles in the world and anticipation levels for a UK version have been at feverish levels.

‘With heart, humour and the un-imitable RuPaul, Drag Race is going to take BBC Three to a whole new level.’

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No major cast details on the series have been revealed so far, although Drag Race judge, CBB housemate and noted Anglophile Michelle Visage has confirmed she’s involved.

Michelle tweeted: ‘Guys. yes. of COURSE i am a judge…..i am THE judge!!’

Considering the wealth of drag talent in the UK – we’re thinking Meth, Margo Marshall, Tayce, Cheryl Hole, HERR, Frieda Slaves and Cheddar Gorgeous for starters – this is going to be epic.

Stateside, Drag Race is about to unleash its Christmas special, starring Shangela, Trixie Mattel, Latrice Royale, Sonique, Eureka, Jasmine Masters, Mayhem Miller and Kim Chi as they compete to be named the Christmas Queen.

After this, we’ll be immediately getting All Stars 4, which boasts one of the best casts yet.

Latrice Royale, Monet X Change, Valentina, Trinity Taylor, Farrah Moan, Monique Heart, Jasmine Masters, Naomi Smalls, Manila Luzon and Gia Gunn will all be battling to join the All Stars hall of fame alongside Chad Michaels, Alaska and Trixie Mattel.

Metro.co.uk has contacted BBC Three for comment.

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