In a global first, RuPaul takes Drag Race UK to the next level as he opens up the battle to Drag Race queens from around the world. The nine international members of RuPaul’s Drag Race royal alumni will battle it out for the crown in the brand new series RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Versus The World. With the UK as host nation, the series will see iconic queens from different franchises and cultures competing in an international arena, showcasing their country’s finest drag in their bid to become the Queen of the Mothertucking World.

 

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RuPaul heads the judging table with Drag Race mainstay Michelle Visage and Drag Race UK mainstays Alan Carr and Graham Norton.

The recently announced guest judges include Melanie C, Jade Thirlwall, Clara Amfo, Daisy May Cooper, Jonathan Bailey, and Michelle Keegan along with special guests Johannes Radebe and Katie Price.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Versus The World debuts Feb. 1st at 4 p.m. ET exclusively on WOW Presents Plus in the US, day-and-date with the BBC Three airing in the UK.

Check out the queens and their stats below:

“Stunning. Class.”

Representing: United Kingdom

Seasons: UK 1
3 x Maxi Challenge Winner
Including the Snatch Game 

Previous position: 3rd Place (UK SERIES 1)

“You heifers didn’t think you were going to get rid of me that easily, did you? This time I’m going to take the bloody crown”

“Belfast and furious”

Representing: United Kingdom

Seasons: UK 1
1x Maxi Challenge Winner
Including Girl Group Challenge

Previous Position: 5th (UK SERIES 1)

“Blu is no longer GCSE art project – she’s a masterpiece baby! I’m here to send some b*****s home!”

“Not threatened”

Representing: United Kingdom

Seasons: UK 1
0 x Maxi Challenge Winner

Previous Position: 4th (UK SERIES 1)

“I’m baaack! The queen of Essex herself repping for the UK! We all know I’m a silly t*t in a wig that’s just here for a good time. That’s the Chezzy Hole experience!”

“Dutch Courage”

Representing: Holland 

Seasons: Holland 1
2x Maxi Challenge Winner
Including the Rusical

Previous Position: Runner up (HOLLAND SERIES 1)

“Hello! You might know me from Drag Race Holland, where I was a runner up. I was so close! But this time round, I’m ready, hungry and I’m feistier than ever.”

“Simply the breast” 

Representing: Canada

Seasons: Canada 1
1x Maxi Challenge Winner
Including the Snatch Game 

Previous Position: 4th (CANADA SERIES 1)

“I’m baaack! It’s the big breasted bimbo of the north! I was the robbed queen from Canada’s Drag Race season one. But I’ve moved on… and I’m here to rob someone else now. Let’s do this!”

“Drag Race OG” 

Representing: United States 

Seasons: USA 2, All Stars 1, All Stars 5
1x Maxi Challenge Winner
Including Design

Previous Position: 3rd (USA SERIES 2), 3rd/4th (USA ALL STARS SERIES 1), Runner up (USA ALL STARS SERIES 5)

“If Ru calls you, you answer and you do exactly what she wants you to do! So I’m here to take on the world!”

“Sweet & Sour” 

Representing: Canada 

Seasons: Canada 1
2 x Maxi Challenge Winner
Including: Acting 

Previous position: 5th (CANADA SERIES 1)

“Lemon is a comedy queen, a dancer, a look queen, a ****** icon. Whoops, am I not allowed to swear?! I’m so sorry! Lemon’s a naughty girl!”

“Artist FKA Monique Heart”

Representing: United States

Seasons: USA 10, All Stars 4
3 x Maxi Challenge Winner
Including improv 

Previous position: 8th (USA SERIES 10) runner- up (USA ALL STARS 4)

“Hello world, my name is Mo Heart! I am the artist formerly known as Monique Heart. It’s time to give you Mo Heart, Mo Love, Mo Everything. Give it to me baby!”

“Drag Master”

Representing: Thailand

Seasons: Thailand 1, Thailand 2
Host of Drag Race Thailand

“I am the co-host of Drag Race Thailand! I am here to represent my country, represent me and all of Asia! This season, the world can see how amazing Asian drag queens are!”