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Filming on reality talent contest RuPaul's Drag Race UK has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Those involved with the production of the wonderfully camp series will have been forced to sashay away due to needs for self-isolating and social distancing as COVID-19 has caused disruption to many show the world over.

A BBC spokesman told The Sun Online : "In light of the spread of COVID-19, after much consideration, production on 'RuPaul’s Drag Race UK' will be temporarily pausing filming both in consultation with and supported by the BBC.

"We will continue to review all productions on a case by case basis and will continue to follow the latest news and advice from the Foreign Office, World Health Organisation and Public Health England."

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The popular reality format has already been a hit all over the globe thanks to the original US run and its spin-offs, including the All Stars versions of the series.

Drag icon RuPaul fronts the series in all formats, being joined by best friend and regular judge Michelle Visage.

The UK iteration saw the pair joined by regular alternating judges Graham Norton and Alan Carr.

The format also sees guest judges join in on the fun, with the first series seeing actor Andrew Garfield, pop star Cheryl and more join the show.

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The winner of the first run was The Vivienne, beating a whole host of UK drag talent to the crown.

She won by the skin of her teeth after facing stiff competition from runner-up Divina de Campo and close friend Baga Chipz.

Winners from the US run include Sharon Needles, Jinkx Monsoon, Bianca Del Rio, and Bob the Drag Queen.

It is unknown when UK run will resume production at this time.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK series one is available now on BBC iPlayer.

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