Series 8
11 episodes · 2026
Hello, Hello, Hello! Mama's back with a brand new set of crown hungry queens! RuPaul is returning with a fresh batch of twelve sassy, snatched and seriously talented queens ready to race for glory. From jaw-dropping runway looks to unforgettable lip-sync battles, they'll stop at nothing to snatch the crown, a £25,000 cash prize, and the ultimate title of The UK's Next Drag Race Superstar.
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Meet the Queens of Season 8
1Keep Calm and Drag On
A hot new cast of queens enter the Werkroom as RuPaul kicks off the legendary race. Thandiwe Newton joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel.
2Goodies and Baddies
It’s the iconic design challenge. Supermodels Erin O’Connor and Kristen McMenamy guest star.
3Snatch Me If You Can
Duncan James, Arian Nik, and Martin Fry join Ru on the panel as the queens fight it out to prove they have the best celebrity dating and improv skills on Snatch Me Out.
4Croydon – The Rusical
It’s Rusical week! The pressure is on as the queens’ singing, dancing, and acting skills are challenged as the queens pay homage to Chicago in the all-singing, all-dancing challenge: Croydon – The Rusical.
5The Piggy Pageant
This week the queens must go ham or go home as RuPaul stages the very first Piggy Pageant. Testing their stamina to the max the queens are challenged to serve three piggy themed looks on the runway - all against the clock! The pressure is on, but thankfully Drag Race favorite Just May - affectionately known as Season Four’s Pork Chop queen - is on hand to help. Pop legend Rick Astley and international fashion Icon Michèle Lamy join RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel. Who will bring home the bacon this week?
6Holiday Hits
The queens take on a holiday novelty pop song for the girl group challenge. Anne-Marie and dance duo Booty Luv join RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr.
7Ghost Hunties
The queens spoof a classic UK paranormal show in Ghost Hunties. Slow Horses star Kadiff Kirwan guest judges alongside Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.
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Episode 8
Cat Burns joins RuPaul on the judging panel as the queens are tasked with giving drag makeovers to some extra special subjects - their own family members.
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Episode 9
It's the semi-finals! In an awards show-themed roast, the remaining queens fight for a place in the finale. Comedian Michelle de Swarte joins as guest judge.
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Episode 10