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Amber Sunner

Queen of the Universe line-up revealed as Graham Norton hosts new drag queen series

Queen of the Universe is the new show staring drag queens, but this time instead of judging looks, the queens are being judged on their live vocals too.

With a contestant lineup from across the world - the show is fierce and fiery as the battle to be the best commences.

The winner of the show will scoop up a whopping $250,000 dollars.

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The 14 queens will take part in the show and will represent 10 regions.

"It's a singing competition first, it's a drag competition second. What you think you know is going to be out the door because, yes, it's singing , but it's definitely different," Michelle Visage previously told Entertainment Weekly.

Michelle Visage (PA)

Who is in the Queens of the Universe cast?

  • Ada Vox (Texas) — former American Idol top 10 finalist
  • Aria B Cassadine (Georgia) — Miss Gay Black America 2018 winner
  • Betty Bitschlap (Denmark) — experienced performer in and out of drag
  • Chy'enne Valentino (Illinois) — former American Idol contestant and Miss Continental Plus 2018 winner
  • Gingzilla (Australia) — former X Factor UK and America's Got Talent contestant
  • Grag Queen (Brazil) — TikTok superstar with more than 2 million followers
  • Jujubee (Massachusetts) — former RuPaul's Drag Race All Star contestant
  • La Voix (UK) —former Britain's Got Talent contestant
  • Leona Winter (France) — former The Voice France and contestant and The Switch winner
  • Matante Alex (Canada) — yodeler and former musical child prodigy
  • Novaczar (New York) — self-proclaimed "Empress of the Galaxy’s secret weapon"
  • Rani Ko-He-Nur (India) — Mr. Gay India 2014 winner
  • Regina Voce (Mexico) — former Cirque Du Soleil performer

Who are the Queens of the Universe judges?

The judging panel has an esteemed lineup including. Drag Race's Michelle Visage, pop legends Vanessa Williams and Leona Lewis, and drag superstar Trixie Mattel. Popular Drag Race UK judge Graham Norton is set to host the new show.

Will Queen of the Universe be available to watch in the UK?

Queens of the Universe premieres on Paramount+ on December 2. Viewing in the UK hasn't been confirmed yet.

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