The premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World is right around the corner, and the globally gag-worthy cast has already been announced and fans are eagerly anticipating the season premiere on February 9th (on WOW Presents Plus). Now, an equally star studded guest judge roster has been dropped which brings a famed pop diva and an Olympian onto the UK vs The World judges panel. Actor and Fashion model Adwoa Aboah, Comedian, writer and presenter Katherine Ryan, Singer-songwriter Kim Petras, Professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse, Actor and presenter Richard E Grant, Singer, musician and actor Self Esteem, Team GB diver and Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley OBE all take their place behind the Drag Race judges table.
Additionally, several Drag Race superfans will also be appearing on UK Versus The World this season. Singer and TV presenter Jane McDonald joins Ru as a celebrity player in The Snatch Game, Singer, actor and TV personality Sinitta joins Ru as a celebrity player in The Snatch Game, Strictly legends, Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec join as dance coaches.
Several of the extra-special guest judges are eagerly anticipating being part of the second season of UK vs The World. Self Esteem said “I cannot believe I’m saying this but I am a guest judge on my religion show RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Versus The World! I’ve never been shy about how important RuPaul and this show was in giving me the confidence to go solo. I cried! I screamed! Luke, Byron and Lauren got me in Drag!”
Olympian Tom Dalley compared this global competition to another one that he was very familiar with, saying “I am the biggest Drag Race fan. It’s the most iconic show on TV with so many one liners that’ve made it into my daily dialogue. It’s been a long time coming, and I’m finally going to be a guest judge! After all, Drag Race is the Olympics of drag. But what shall I wear? Red wig and a silver dress? I don’t think.”. Finally Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse says “I cannot believe the talent of queens from all ends of the globe, it was such an honour to watch the queens do their thing on the main stage. Joining Mama Ru and the fellow judges was a dream and I didn’t want to wake up!”
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World premieres on Friday 9th February on WOW Presents Plus
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