RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is a British reality competition television series based on the American television series of the same name. On October 3, 2019, the television show, which was produced by Gallowgate Productions, World of Wonder, and the BBC. The release date for the fifth season of the well-known competition is something that fans are eager to learn. This article aims at answering the questions regarding the competition release date as well a where to watch the show.
Drag Race UK Season 5 Release Date
The fifth season of Drag Race UK premiered on September 28, 2023. As the head judge and major host, RuPaul made a comeback. Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, and Graham Norton also made a comeback to the judging panel, each for their own fifth series. In January 2023, filming on the series got underway in Manchester.
Drag Race UK Season 5 Production
Prior to the start of the fourth season, on September 2, 2022, the show’s social media platforms stated that casting for the fifth series was now available. Applications were accepted for a period of two weeks, ending on September 16, 2022.
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Drag Race Season 5 Judges
The BBC announced the lineup of special guests and guest judges for the fifth series on August 30, 2023. The list included Vorderman, Ellis-Bextor, Yasmin Finney, andSuranne Jones, Kristen McMenamy, Karen Hauer, Joel Dommett, Edward Enninful, Alexandra Burke, Cush Jumbo, and Daphne Guinness, who previously served as guest judges on the seventh season of the American version spin-off RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, are among the people mentioned.
It was announced that Carol Vorderman would be the first guest judge for the show’s fifth series. The show’s producer stated Vorderman’s inclusion on the panel has long been a goal for everyone at Drag Race UK, and they are thrilled that it has finally happened.” After then, Sophie Ellis-Bextor was seen getting ready to shoot the program.
A source claimed that Sinitta was one of the most exciting additions to the show in its history when she was announced as a guest judge for the fifth season. She’s ideal for Drag Race since she’s a true homosexual icon who enjoys dressing outrageously. The American version’s fourth-season contestant Willam made the following observation that they ought to give the girls a prize.
Drag Race Season 5 Host
As the head judge and major host, RuPaul has made a comeback. Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, and Graham Norton also made a comeback to the judging panel, each for their own fifth series. In January 2023, filming on the series got underway in Manchester.
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Drag Race UK Season 5 Contestants
• London’s Alexis Saint-Pete
• Bamksie Manchester
• Cara Melle London
• DeDeLicious Royal Tunbridge Wells
• Ginger Johnson Lanchester
• Kate Butch Buxton
• Micheal Marouli Newcastle upon Tyne
• Miss Naomi Carter Doncaster
• Tomara Thomas Hartlepool
• Vicki Vivacious Redruth
Where To Watch Drag Race UK Season 5
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5 is currently available for streaming on DIRECTV, Hulu, Paramount Plus, and Apple TV Channel. Prior episodes are also available for evaluation on the platforms. For more popular television series, films, and animation, follow Bigflix.com.
