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Amber Sunner

When is RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 3 release date? Plus celebrity guest details and more

Hit BBC Three show RuPaul’s Drag Race is back for its UK based third season. Set to showcase 12 fabulous queens in vibrant clothing, the battle for the winner commences soon.

With a crown, sceptre and an all-expenses-paid trip to Hollywood to create their own digital series up for grabs, everyone wants to win, but who will impress Mama Ru the most?

This year’s cast will also see the first cisgender woman participating, Victoria Scone.

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To follow in the footsteps of the fabulous ‘The Vivienne’ (UK Season 1 winner) and Lawrence Chaney (UK Season 2 winner), you need to be showstopping!

High drama, glamour and challenges are set to sashay onto your screen very soon.

Here’s everything you need to know about season 3.

When is RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 3 release date?

The new season will launch on 23 September - that’s just over two weeks away!

The quick turnaround on the show’s filming means that the new season will start just months after the last one wrapped up - what a treat.

It will be available to watch at 7pm on BBC iPlayer, so get excited, queens!

Who are the RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 3 celebrity guests?

Celebrity guest judges are part and parcel of the hit show, adding their spin on the queen’s looks.

This year’s lineup will include Great British Bake Off’s Matt Lucas, Strictly Come Dancing pro Oti Mabuse, who said she watched every episode since season 1 in the States, Canada and Australia.

Joining the lineup is comedy royalty, Kathy Burke, who also expressed her excitement at joining the show saying, “I’m a big Drag Race fan.”

Adding to this roster is pop legends Steps! Lee Latchford-Evans, Lisa Scott-Lee, Ian “H” Watkins, Claire Richard and Faye Tozer join the judging panel.

Charity Shop Sue and award-winning choreographer Jay Revell will be making an appearance in the brand new season.

Who is in the Paul's Drag Race UK season 3 cast?

So who are the queens competing?

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