RuPaul: Drag Race UK season 3: how to watch

Michelle Visage, RuPaul, Gottmik, and Symone, winners of the Outstanding Competition Program award for 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' pose in the press room during the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

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published 7 October 2021

The UK is getting a new queen, or 12 to be exact. RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 3 is here, and we're anxious to see how the events will unfold. Prepare for glamorous looks, genius makeup tips and some fierce competition. As Mama Ru would advise, "Start your engines."

The US transplant first made its way to the UK in 2019. Since then, it's been a huge success, and fans can't get enough of the self-titled "Olympics of drag". Considering season 1 saw as many as 15 million iPlayer requests in the UK, it's safe to say the new season will be a welcome addition to people's TV lineups.

When is 'RuPaul’s Drag Race UK' premiering?

The wait is over, folks. Ru Paul's Drag Race UK season 3 premiered on September 23, 2021 at 7 pm GMT (3 pm ET, 12 pm PT) on BBC iPlayer.

The episodes will debut weekly on Thursdays, but the total number of episodes for this season has yet to be revealed. (The more the merrier, though!)

How to watch 'RuPaul: Drag Race UK' season 3

If you're in the UK, all you have to do is tune into the episodes on BBC iPlayer. But you don't need to be in the UK to enjoy the show—you can also check out a VPN.

VPNs allow you to change your IP address so, no matter where you are, you can access the same streaming services that you've already paid for and watch your favorite TV. Our pick of VPN is ExpressVPN—it's fast, good value and all subscription plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try the service risk-free.

How to stream what you want, from anywhere in the world:

Get a VPN (our pick is Express VPN—for value, security and speed)
Connect to anywhere in the UK
Go to BBC iPlayer and get ready to watch the queens slay

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'RuPaul: Drag Race UK' season 3 first look

Have a look at all of the fun that's about to unfold! The teaser below will give you a sneak peek at the queens, guests judges and some of the looks you can expect from the contestants.

The RuPaul: Drag Race UK season 3 queens

Charity Kase, 24, Lancashire
Choriza May, 30, Newcastle
Anubis, 19, Brighton
Victoria Scone, 27, Cardiff
Vanity Milan, 29, South London
Scarlett Harlett, 26, East London
River Medway, 22, Kent
Krystal Versace, 19, Kent
Kitty Scott-Claus, 29, Birmingham
Ella Vaday, 32, Dagenham
Elektra Fence, 29, Burnley
Veronica Green, 35, Rochdale

RuPaul's 'Drag Race UK' season 3 judges

Join Michelle Visage, Rraham Norton and Alan Carr for the ride!

Guest judges include Spice Girls' Emma Bunton, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Strictly’s Oti Mabuse and more.

It's the #DragRaceUK series three judges for me. @michellevisage, @grahnort and Alan Carr looking FIERCE. pic.twitter.com/yyHSMrf0r3September 20, 2021

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