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Series 5

Season Overview

A brand spanking new series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK returns! Over the next ten weeks, a cast of fabulous new drag queens will compete for RuPaul’s seal of approval and the much coveted title of UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar.

Episodes

Episode 1

1 - Episode 1

A new cast of queens enter the workroom and RuPaul sets their first surprise challenge. Supermodel Kristen McMenamy, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr join Ru on the judging panel.

Episode 2

2 - Episode 2

Editor of British Vogue Edward Enninful and Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney drop by to help RuPaul as the queens showcase their creative skill and style in the design challenge.

Episode 3

3 - Episode 3

The queens take on a 90s rave banger for the girl group challenge. Pop legend Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel.

Episode 4

4 - Episode 4

The queens attempt to make Mama Ru laugh her heels off with a masterclass in Love, Werk and Play. RuPaul's Drag Race fan and actor Suranne Jones joins the judging panel.

Episode 5

5 - Episode 5

Prepare for panto - Drag Race style! It's Rusical week, and screen star Cush Jumbo joins the fun as guest judge alongside RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.

Episode 6

6 - Episode 6

Carol Vorderman and Alexandra Burke play the iconic Snatch Game. Alexandra joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel to determine the fate of another queen.

Episode 7

7 - Episode 7

The melodrama continues as the queens’ over acting skills are tested with romantic drama. Comedian Joel Dommett joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel.

Episode 8

8 - Episode 8

The queens are tasked with giving drag makeovers to some extra special makeover subjects, and fashion doyenne Daphne Guinness joins RuPaul on the judging panel.

Episode 9

9 - Episode 9

It's the semi-final! In a Gladiators-themed roast, our ru-maining contenders step into the ring and wrestle for a place in the finale. Comedian Aisling Bea joins as guest judge.

Episode 10

10 - Episode 10

It’s the grand finale! Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and the eliminated queens all return to bear witness as RuPaul crowns the UK’s next Drag Race Superstar.