RuPaul's Drag Race UK

Series 8

2026 · 10 episodes · 11h 49m in all · 6.9/10

Hello, Hello, Hello! Mama's back with a brand new set of crown hungry queens! RuPaul is returning with a fresh batch of twelve sassy, snatched and seriously talented queens ready to race for glory. From jaw-dropping runway looks to unforgettable lip-sync battles, they'll stop at nothing to snatch the crown, a £25,000 cash prize, and the ultimate title of The UK's Next Drag Race Superstar.

Episodes

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   1. Episode 1

   3 Sept 2026 · 77 min · 9.0/10

   A hot new cast of queens enter the Werkroom as RuPaul kicks off the legendary race. Thandiwe Newton joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel.

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   2. Episode 2

   10 Sept 2026 · 73 min · 8.3/10

   Supermodels Erin O’Connor and Kristen McMenamy join Mama Ru, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton as the queens take on the iconic Design Challenge.

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   3. Episode 3

   17 Sept 2026 · 74 min · 5.3/10

   Duncan James, Arian Nik and Martin Fry join Ru on the panel as the queens fight it out to prove they have the best celebrity dating and improv skills on Snatch Me Out.

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   4. Episode 4

   24 Sept 2026 · 69 min · 7.0/10

   It’s Rusical Week! West End stars Mazz Murray and Layton Williams join Mama Ru, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton as the curtain comes down on another queen.

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   5. Episode 5

   1 Oct 2026 · 74 min · 7.0/10

   Pop legend Rick Astley and international fashion icon Michèle Lamy guest judge as the queens take on a race against the clock to deliver three looks on the runway.

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   6. Episode 6

   8 Oct 2026 · 66 min · 6.0/10

   The queens take on a holiday novelty pop song for the girl group challenge. Anne-Marie and dance duo Booty Luv join RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr.

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   7. Episode 7

   15 Oct 2026 · 64 min · 7.0/10

   The queens spoof a classic UK paranormal show in Ghost Hunties. Slow Horses star Kadiff Kirwan guest judges alongside Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.

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   8. Episode 8

   22 Oct 2026 · 70 min · 6.0/10

   Cat Burns joins RuPaul on the judging panel as the queens are tasked with giving drag makeovers to some extra special subjects - their own family members.

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   9. Episode 9

   29 Oct 2026 · 68 min · 6.0/10

   It's the semi-finals! In an awards show themed roast, the remaining queens fight for a place in the finale. Comedian Michelle De Swarte joins as guest judge.

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    10. Episode 10

    5 Nov 2026 · 74 min · 7.0/10

    It’s the grand finale! Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton, and the eliminated queens are all on hand as RuPaul crowns the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar.