RuPaul’s Drag Race has come a long way – since first airing in 2009, the reality series with sassy stars and impressive levels of innuendo has hit 12 seasons and counting, as well as scored multiple spin-offs such as RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars, All Stars Untucked, and the Gay for Play game show. The series has also crossed oceans, with the release of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

The reality competition series follows RuPaul in his search for “America’s next drag superstar”, where he serves as the host and judge of the show, as well as the coach and mentor of his queens.

There’s always a recognisable face on the panel, with the likes of Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Graham Norton and Christina Aguilera joining Ru as guest judges.

The series has earned the praise of the LGBTQI+ community and fans nationwide for subverting our ideas of mainstream TV, and offering insight into a subculture which historically has been shrouded in secrecy and taboo.

And it’s not just his queens that are decorated - the series boasts Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program (2018 and 2019), and has earned RuPaul four consecutive Emmys for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program.

So rejoice queens, 'cos Mama Ru is here to slay!