RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World is due to return in the new year.
Regular judges Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton will all return to the judging panel alongside a stellar cast of celebrity guest judges.
Assisting Mama Ru on the judging panel are the following Drag Race superfans:
- Fresh from Amandaland actor Lucy Punch
- BAFTA Award-winning actor, Will Poulter (The Bear, Black Mirror)
- Global pop icon Anastacia
- From one of the most successful girl groups of all time, Bananarama: Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward.
- Two Pussycat Dolls, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt will be celebrity snatch game players. The series will also feature a special appearance from legendary Doctor Who writer and producer, Russell T Davies.
When asked about her time at RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World, Lucy Punch says: "Stepping onto the Drag Race panel was gloriously unhinged in the best way. The queens were so sharp and so outrageous, and breathtaking. Thank you for having me Ru, I'd be back in a heartbeat!"
Bananarama say: “After years of conflicting diaries, it was a real thrill to FINALLY appear as guest judges on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World. The artistry of the queens was simply incredible, and we haven’t laughed so much in a single day of filming, ever! It was wonderful to catch up with Ru, and a joyous day all round.”
Will Poulter says: “I’m so excited to be a guest judge. I’ve been a fan of Drag Race for years and being there in person to see the competition live was a surreal experience and even more amazing than I had imagined.”
Anastacia says: "Sitting alongside Ru was a dream, the queens blew me away. The looks, the attitude, the fire - it was all pure power. I came in ready to judge, but honestly, I left inspired."
Ashley Roberts says: "Snatch Game was pure joy. These queens had me laughing, gasping, and living... the talent in that room was unreal, and I loved every fierce second."
Kimberly Wyatt says: “Being a guest on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World was such a thrill, the Snatch Game is pure chaos in the best way, and sharing that moment with my sister Ashley made it even more special.”
The third series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World returns to BBC Three and iPlayer in early 2026 - air date and details will be served up very soon.
Top left to right: Lucy Punch, Will Poulter (Image: Misan Harriman), Anastacia (Image: Nora Jeker). Bottom left to right: Bananarama (Image: Alma Rosaz), Ashley Roberts, Kimberley Wyatt, Russell T Davies
