RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode release dates & where to watch
Premiered
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Ended: Thursday, November 5, 2026
When does RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 come out?
RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 premiered Thursday, September 3, 2026 on BBC Three and ended Thursday, November 5, 2026. The season has 10 episodes.
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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RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 release schedule
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1. Keep 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. |
Thursday · 2 months ago |
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It’s the iconic design challenge. Supermodels Erin O’Connor and Kristen McMenamy guest star. |
Thursday · 2 months ago |
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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. |
Thursday · 1 month ago |
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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. |
Thursday · 1 month ago |
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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? |
Thursday · 1 month ago |
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6. Holiday 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. |
Thursday · 1 month ago |
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7. Episode 7 The queens spoof a classic UK paranormal show in Ghost Hunties. Slow Horses star Kadiff Kirwan guest judges alongside Michelle Visage and Graham Norton. |
Thursday · 3 weeks ago |
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8. 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. |
Thursday · 2 weeks ago |
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9. Episode 9 |
Thursday · 1 week ago |
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10. Episode 10 Finale |
Thursday · 4 days ago |
RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 guest stars
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Alan Carr
Self - Judge
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Raven
Self - Special Guest
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Graham Norton
Self - Judge
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Alik
Self - Contestant
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Anita Piss
Self - Contestant
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Coral-Hole Mandi
Self - Contestant
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Flesh
Self - Contestant
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KY Kelly
Self - Contestant
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Lucky Roy Singh
Self - Contestant
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ma_danni_x
Self - Contestant
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Mocha
Self - Contestant
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Naya Thorn
Self - Contestant
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Paris Baby
Self - Contestant
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Tequila Thirst
Self - Contestant
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The Delta Quadrant
Self - Contestant
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Thandiwe Newton
Self - Guest Judge
RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 FAQ
When does RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 come out?
RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 premiered Thursday, September 3, 2026 on BBC Three.
How many episodes are in RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8?
RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 has 10 episodes.
Are new episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 released weekly?
New episodes are released weekly.
When is the RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 finale?
The RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 finale (Episode 10) aired Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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