Three Manchester drag queens are leading the way in a competition to find a UK Ambassador for RuPaul's Drag Race.

Lill, Grace Oni Smith and Anna Phylactic have made the final 21 of the competition, which will see one drag queen crowned ambassador in a star-studded event at a secret London location on Thursday, May 28.

The month long competition has seen drag queens from across the country showcasing their best lip-syncing skills and sass in an attempt to win the honour of representing the show (hosted by RuPaul Charles) when series four airs here for the first time on June 1.

The winner will create exclusive vlogs for TruTV to complement the series and fly to Los Angeles to see behind the scenes of the eighth series.

Katie Price has already been announced as the first of two celebrity judges who will decide their fate.

There were six entries in total from #ManchesterQueens including Liquorice Black, Cheddar Gorgeous and Divina De Campo whose audition videos have racked up thousands of views.

Lill 24, from Manchester, was ‘delighted’ to be shortlisted. “It’s good to have recognition of how much work I’ve put in and from the top person in the game,” she said. “We’re fiercely proud of the scene up north and we really put the effort in.”

She believes that it’s a ‘special time’ for the Manchester drag scene.

“Drag has exploded in Manchester and it feels like we’re part of a time that people will always remember.

“We’ve got all different kinds of drag and club kids all having fun, working and supporting each other. We’ve got some of the best talent in the UK and I’m so proud to be from Manchester.”

Anna Phylactic added: “I’m so thrilled and excited to be representing The Family Gorgeous and Manchester Queens and I can’t wait to show London what Manchester is made of."

Watch the audition videos:

Lill

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Anna Phylactic

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Grace Oni Smith

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Liquorice Black

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Cheddar Gorgeous

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Divina De Campo