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Sian Bradley

When does Drag Race: UK vs The World start on BBC Three and what to expect from the new series

Hot off the heels of Drag Race Season 14 launching for American viewers, Drag Race: UK vs The World is coming to BBC Three.

The spin-off show follows the same format as Drag Race All Stars, which brings back Queens from previous seasons to re-compete.

The difference is, Drag Race: UK vs The World brings Queens together from across the globe. It's the international melting pot that viewers have been craving.

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When does Drag Race UK vs The World start?

The show is premiering on BBC Three on February 1, as part of the channel's relaunch date. BBC Three is finally coming back to the TV screen after becoming an online-only channel in 2014.

After airing live at 7pm, the show will be uploaded to BBC iPlayer.

What to expect from the new series

First things first, this season will be hosted, like always, by Ru Paul. Ru will be scrutinising the nine queens as they compete for the very first Global Drag Race Superstar crown.

Ru will be joined by Drag Race residents Graham Norton, Alan Carr and Michelle Visage.

There are some bombshell guest judges lined up for the show which was filmed in Manchester.

There's pop culture icon Katie Price, actress Michelle Keegan, Strictly's Johannes Radebe, BBC presenter Clara Amfo, This Country' star Daisy May Cooper Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey, Jade Thirlwall of Little Mix, and Sporty Spice, AKA Mel C. What a lineup!

Sadly, BBC Three hasn't yet announced who will be competing. Rumour has it that the likes of Baga Chipz and Blu Hydrangea will be returning, but it is all guess work at the moment.

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