Get ready to see a whole host of well known faces like you've never seen before as they get transformed into fabulous drag queens for ITV's Queens for the Night.
Months after Ant and Dec sent jaws dropping across the nation when they became Lady Antoinette and Miss Donna Lee for a Saturday Night Takeaway End of the Show Show performance alongside stars from RuPaul's Drag Race UK, more well known faces from the small screen will become unrecognisable as they are transformed and mentored by some of the country's finest drag artistes.
The one-off special was announced earlier this year, with interest huge from the second details were teased and on Saturday night it will finally time to see soap stars, a Love Island finalist, a boyband heartthrob get their drag makeover in front of a judging panel including Melanie C, Everybody's Talking About Jamie star Layton Williams, Drag Race icon and Celebrity Big Brother winner Courtney Act and comedian Rob Beckett.
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Queens for the Night, which will air on Saturday, November 5 at 8.30pm, will be hosted by Lorraine Kelly. Discussing the programme, an ITV spokesperson said: "Performing live in front of a panel of expert judges and a live studio audience only one celebrity can be crowned the ultimate winner. Viewers will witness every step of the process, from mastering the killer heels, fine tuning their comic timing and bringing to life a breathtaking character through costume and make up."
Queens of the Night line-up
Simon Gregson
The man best known to millions of soap fans as Steve McDonald, with Simon playing the Coronation Street legend for well over three decades now.
Simon very nearly became King of the Castle on I'm A Celebrity last year, but lost out to Danny Miller in the final.
Chris Hughes
Chris made the Love Island final alongside ex Olivia Attwood in 2017 and went onto land his own shows with Olivia and that year's winner Kem Cetinay, with Chris and Kem also releasing a single called Little Bit Leave It.
These days, keen Sunderland AFC supporter Chris is best known for being a pundit on ITV Racing.
Mr Motivator
The nation's favourite morning TV aerobics instructor. Real name Derrick Errol Evans, the 69-year-old was one of the most recognisable faces on British TV in the 90s, thank to his fitness guru role on GMTV.
He also also appeared at big sporting events like the Great North Run, helping to get competitors warmed up at the start line.
Adam Woodyatt
Like Simon, Adam was a late arrival on I'm A Celebrity last year but it is playing Ian Beale in EastEnders that he is best known for.
Adam has been away from Albert Square for some time, treading the boards up and down the country in thriller Looking Good Dead.
George Shelley
George shot to fame in 2012 on The X Factor as a member of boyband Union J. The group very nearly made the final and went onto have chart success with songs like Carry You and You've Got It All. They reunited earlier this year for a sold out show at the Royal Albert Hall.
George finished second to Vicky Pattison in I'm A Celebrity in 2015.
Joe Marler
Joe, 32, is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a prop for Harlequins in the Premiership and also has a successful podcast.
Queens for the Night drag mentors
Blu Hydrangea
Belfast queen Blu was a real fan favourite of Drag Race UK season one back in 2019, finishing fifth and landing a huge chart hit as on of the Frock Destroyers.
Blu has performed all over the world now and is the reigning champion of Drag Race UK v Rest of the World.
Kitty Scott-Claus
Another of the Drag Race UK alumni, Kitty reached the final in season 3 and has just toured the country with her co-stars on a huge nationwide tour.
Kitty has been Kimberley Walsh in Girls Aloud drag group Gals Aloud and Emma Bunton in the Spice Girls equivalent Spice Gals.
Astina Mandella
Another Ru queen, Astina appeared in season two of Drag Race UK.
La Voix
One of the country's most famous drag queens. As well as appearing on Britain's Got Talent, La Voix has travelled the world on cruise ships, as well as performing at countless Pride events.
Myra Dubois
Another one of the UK's drag national treasures. Myra has toured with her one woman show, as well as playing to famous venues across many cities and famously duetting with Amanda Holden on BGT.
Margot Marshall
Margot's Instagram bio lists her as being an 'international queer icon.' She is partnered with Chris and, speaking about the experience, says: "This process was a joy and working with @chrishughes was so fun and absolutely hilarious! I can’t wait for you all to see the campery!"
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