Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams has been confirmed as guest judge for the UK series of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Fresh from the battlefields of Westeros, Williams – who shot to fame as Arya Stark – became the first special guest to be announced for the drag queen spectacular, which is set to air on BBC Three.
“What I love the most about drag is the story of the drag queen behind the façade,” Williams said of her casting.
“I think that so much of drag comes from a place of real pain and seeing how that transforms into a character is so interesting to me.”
The 22-year-old, who first found stardom at 13, will feature in one episode alongside RuPaul and Michelle Visage, who is also a regular on the US version of the show.
And fans are already beside themselves with excitement at the “crossover they never knew they needed” with a key Thrones name headed for Drag Race.
One wrote: “MAISIE WILLIAMS IS GONNA BE ON THE JUDGING PANEL FOR DRAG RACE UK I AM SCREAMING.”
Another said: “Maisie Williams being confirmed as a guest judge for drag race uk has made my morning.”
Several fans referenced Arya once asking “what’s west of Westeros” with a series of RuPaul and Drag Race memes.
As well as confirmed Williams for the panel, Drag Race revealed several weeks ago that Graham Norton and Alan Carr will also be a part of the popular show.
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will air on BBC Three.
