LINE-UP OF GUEST JUDGES REVEALED FOR UPCOMING SERIES OF RuPAUL'S DRAG RACE UK

Ru-joice! It’s time to dust off the frocks and start those engines, as the much loved and award-winning RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is returning to BBC iPlayer and BBC Three this autumn with more fierce fashion, gagworthy challenges, and sizzling celebrity guest judges.

The internationally famed competitive reality show is once again showcasing the best of drag, with 12 new queens entering the werkroom ready to take on tough challenges whilst serving up more laughs and heart than ever before. Mama Ru is ready and waiting with twists and turns, and is joined on the judging panel alongside Drag Race veterans Alan Carr, Graham Norton, and Michelle Visage, as they search for the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar.

Also on the VIP guest list are dazzling array of stars from stage and screen:

• Actor and star of ‘Derry Girls’, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell

• Actor and Ab-Fab legend, Jane Horrocks

• TV presenter and comedian, Joel Dommett

• Singer, actor, and West End maestro, Mazz Murray

• Actor and comedian, Michelle de Swarte

• Singer, songwriter, and Sugababe, Mutya Buena

• Singer and Girls Aloud icon, Nadine Coyle

• Comedian, actor, and writer, Sophie Willan

• Actor and star of ‘Chewing Gum’, Susan Wokoma

In addition, radio host and podcaster, Jordan North, will be appearing as a super special guest, and acclaimed choreographer, Claudimar Neto, returns to whip the queens into shape when they slip into their dancing heels.

Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, said: “Being a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK was on my bucket list, and the experience was absolute magic! The incredible talent of the queens completely blew me away, and sharing the panel with Mama Ru, Michelle, and Alan was a proper bit of craic too. I can't wait to see the finished product and the rest of the season!”

Jane Horrocks, said: “I loved being on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. All the queens were super talented. I wanted them all to win!”

Joel Dommett, said: “IM BAAACK B**CHESSS! Can I say that? I’ll pop some asterisks in it. You can say any s**t using asterisks. Anyway - Guesting on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK once is a dream, but TWICE?! It’s the best fun. It’s like drag Disneyland. I can’t wait to watch me watching it all!”

Mazz Murray, said: “I felt like the Supercar Blondie of Drag Race – Queens, start your engines!”

Michelle De Swarte, said: “Nothing has come even close to spending a day doing what I have trained to do my whole life, JUDGE! And with the best to ever do it, Ru, Michelle and Graham. This season Drag Race is bringing you everything every fan wants, drama, fashion, runway looks to die for, and the kind of complicated relationships that make you happy the days are shorter and the nights are longer! ENJOY”

Mutya Buena, said: “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is one of my favourite shows. It was an honour to be asked to be a panellist! I absolutely loved it”

Nadine Coyle, said: “Having been a guest for season three's Snatch Game (and impersonated by the one and only Charra Tea on season six's Snatch Game!), it's such a dream come true to be a guest judge on this season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK! What an incredible experience to see the immense talent and creativity from the queens, and it was a joy to sit on the judges panel with Michelle, Graham, and the spellbinding RuPaul! You're all in for a treat!”

Sophie Willan, said: "I had an absolutely fabulous time as a guest judge! What a bunch of gorgeous, talented queens - I laughed, I gasped, I got very emotionally invested - the dream gig!"

Susan Wokoma, said: “The drag-shaped-Bat-signal finally appeared and I was READY! Absolutely beside myself to be joining Michelle, Alan and Ru for Series 7. PINCH ME!”

Jordan North, said: “I don’t think any of my friends or colleagues have believed me when I’ve told them I’m going to be on the latest series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, so now here’s the proof I’m going to be on the show! I’m not going to lie, being in the presence of Ru was an absolute joy but at the same time completely nerve wracking! I can’t wait for fellow fans to see the new series. I just know they are going to love it.”

Claudimar Neto, said: “Seven seasons in and the magic of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK still gives me goosebumps. The queens continue to inspire me with their passion, power and individuality - and this year, I poured all that energy into choreography that truly celebrates who they are. I’m so grateful to stand once again with this incredible community, spreading love and authenticity one step (or lip sync) at a time. Shantay, we all slay!”

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is a World of Wonder production for BBC iPlayer and BBC Three.