RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World

*RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World*
RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World
Genre	Reality competition
Presented by	RuPaul
Judges	RuPaul; Michelle Visage ; Alan Carr ; Graham Norton ;
Theme music composer	RuPaul
Opening theme	RuPaul's Drag Race theme
Ending theme	"Rock It (To the Moon)"
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
No. of series	2
No. of episodes	14
Production
Executive producers	Bruce McCoy; Sally Sanders; RuPaul Charles; Fenton Bailey; Randy Barbato; Tom Rodriguez;
Producer	Michelle Visage
Production locations	Manchester Studios (Series 1); Pinewood Studios (Series 2);
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	60–70 minutes
Production company	World of Wonder
Original release
Network	BBC Three ; WOW Presents Plus ;
Release	1 February 2022 –; present
Related
	RuPaul's Drag Race UK ; Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World ;

Last updated June 02, 2024

RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World is an international all-stars series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and its franchise. The all-stars series premiered on 1 February 2022, through BBC Three and WOW Presents Plus.^[1] RuPaul acts as the host, head judge, and executive producer of the series.^[2]

Production

On 21 December 2021, a press release by the BBC announced an upcoming international all-stars series involving RuPaul's Drag Race UK ; it coincided with the relaunch of BBC Three as a television channel.^[6] The first series was filmed in Manchester at the same location as the third series of the main series.^[7] The upcoming second series was filmed in Pinewood Studios, back-to-back with the fifth series of the main series.

Format

The series follows a similar format from seasons two to four of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars . In every episode, the two best-performing contestants of the main challenge would compete in the lip-sync. The victor is awarded a golden "RuPeter Badge" and the power to eliminate any of the worst-performing queens from the main challenge.^[8]

Judges

The competition series is hosted and judged primarily by RuPaul, Michelle Visage as a supporting judge, with Alan Carr and Graham Norton returning as alternating judges.^[9]

Judges on *RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World*
Judge	Season
Judge	1	2
RuPaul	Main
Michelle Visage	Main
Alan Carr	Main
Graham Norton	Main

Series overview

Series	Contestants	Episodes	Originally aired		Winner	Runner(s)-up	Miss Congeniality
Series	Contestants	Episodes	First aired	Last aired	Winner	Runner(s)-up	Miss Congeniality
1	9	6	1 February 2022 (2022-02-01)	8 March 2022 (2022-03-08)	Blu Hydrangea	Mo Heart	-
2	11	8	9 February 2024 (2024-02-09)	29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)	Tia Kofi	Hannah Conda	Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha

Series 1 (2022)

The first series premiered on 1 February 2022, and features nine international queens who have competed in the Drag Race franchise worldwide.^[10] The contestants competed to become "Queen of the Mothertucking World" and be featured in a song by RuPaul, as well as winning a crown and a scepter.^[11] It ran for six episodes and concluded on 8 March 2022; Mo Heart was the runner-up and Blu Hydrangea was crowned the first series winner.^[12]

Series 2 (2024)

After its two-year hiatus, a teaser was released showcasing the second series of the international all-stars.^[13] The series aired on BBC Three and iPlayer beginning on 9 February 2024. Tia Kofi was the winner, and Hannah Conda was the runner-up. Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha was voted Miss Congeniality.

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References

↑ Yossman, K.J. (11 January 2022). "'RuPaul's Drag Race: U.K. Versus The World' Sets Launch Date with BBC Three's Broadcasting Return". Variety . Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
↑ Nolfi, Joey (21 December 2021). "RuPaul takes all-stars international on RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World". Entertainment Weekly . Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
↑ Nolfi, Joey (17 January 2022). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK Versus the World cast adds international all-stars to new competition". Entertainment Weekly . Archived from the original on 17 January 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
↑ The second series was won by Tia Kofi with Hannah Conda as the runner-up.Smith, Reiss (8 March 2022). "Drag Race UK vs the World just crowned a winner, baby". PinkNews . Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
↑ Sayce, Rebecca (28 December 2022). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK Versus The World has second series confirmed". Digital Spy . Retrieved 28 December 2023.
↑ "New BBC Three commissions for a new BBC Three channel" (Press release). BBC. 19 October 2018. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
↑ Maidment, Adam (21 December 2021). "RuPaul returns to Salford for new 'UK Versus' BBC Three show". Manchester Evening News . Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
↑ James, Michael (3 February 2022). "Where's the money honey? No Prize money for Drag Race: UK vs The World winner". QNews . Archived from the original on 5 July 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
↑ Ali, Mishti (21 December 2021). "Drag Race announces first-ever international All Stars edition: UK Versus the World". PinkNews . Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
↑ Ramachandran, Naman (21 December 2021). "'RuPaul's Drag Race: U.K. Versus The World' to Kick Off Relaunched BBC Three Channel". Variety . Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
↑ Harp, Justin (8 March 2022). "RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World crowns its first-ever winner". Digital Spy . Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
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↑ "RuPaul's Drag Race UK Versus The World will return to BBC Three and iPlayer for a highly anticipated second series" (Press release). BBC. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.

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[1] Yossman, K.J. (11 January 2022). "'RuPaul's Drag Race: U.K. Versus The World' Sets Launch Date with BBC Three's Broadcasting Return". Variety . Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.

[2] Nolfi, Joey (21 December 2021). "RuPaul takes all-stars international on RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World". Entertainment Weekly . Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.

[3] Nolfi, Joey (17 January 2022). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK Versus the World cast adds international all-stars to new competition". Entertainment Weekly . Archived from the original on 17 January 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2022.

[4] The second series was won by Tia Kofi with Hannah Conda as the runner-up.Smith, Reiss (8 March 2022). "Drag Race UK vs the World just crowned a winner, baby". PinkNews . Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2022.

[5] Sayce, Rebecca (28 December 2022). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK Versus The World has second series confirmed". Digital Spy . Retrieved 28 December 2023.

[6] "New BBC Three commissions for a new BBC Three channel" (Press release). BBC. 19 October 2018. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2018.

[7] Maidment, Adam (21 December 2021). "RuPaul returns to Salford for new 'UK Versus' BBC Three show". Manchester Evening News . Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.

[8] James, Michael (3 February 2022). "Where's the money honey? No Prize money for Drag Race: UK vs The World winner". QNews . Archived from the original on 5 July 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022.

[9] Ali, Mishti (21 December 2021). "Drag Race announces first-ever international All Stars edition: UK Versus the World". PinkNews . Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.

[10] Ramachandran, Naman (21 December 2021). "'RuPaul's Drag Race: U.K. Versus The World' to Kick Off Relaunched BBC Three Channel". Variety . Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.

[11] Harp, Justin (8 March 2022). "RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World crowns its first-ever winner". Digital Spy . Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.

[12] Opie, David (8 March 2022). "Drag Race UK vs the World winner Blu Hydrangea is anything but a wallflower this season". Digital Spy . Archived from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.

[13] "RuPaul's Drag Race UK Versus The World will return to BBC Three and iPlayer for a highly anticipated second series" (Press release). BBC. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.

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