This piece initially appeared on Out.com, read the original here.
The first season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. the World is going to be one for the ages! Basically like an international version of the All Stars format that we all know and love, nine queens from all over the world who have previously competed in other Drag Race franchises are coming together for the first time ever to compete for Drag Race glory. We're absolutely shaking in our boots with excitement, and with the recent release of the show's official trailer, we can't wait to get our hands on any bit of info we can.
Drag Race UK vs. the World officially premieres on February 1, 2022! Here’s everything else we know about Drag Race UK vs. the World …
The cast of queens competing in Drag Race UK vs. the World was just announced recently, and the full lineup reads like a who's who of the international drag scene, with names like Baga Chipz UK), Blu Hydrangea (UK), Cheryl Hole (UK), Janey Jacké (Holland), Jimbo (Canada), Jujubee (USA), Lemon (Canada), Mo Heart (USA), and Pangina Heals (Thailand) all on board!
There are going to be TONS of celebrity guests joining the judges' panel for Drag Race UK vs. the World, the likes of which include beloved British pop star Jade Thirlwall, out Bridgerton hottie Jonathan Bailey, and Spice Girl legend Mel C!
See the full list celeb guest judges here!
Drag Race UK vs. the World officially premieres on February 1, 2022! For viewers in the UK, Drag Race UK vs. the World will be available on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer. For those of us stateside and elsewhere, you'll be able to catch the series weekly on WOW Presents Plus.
