RUPAUL launched the first Drag Race UK show on October 3 and now the BBC has snapped the series up for a second season.

Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming series, fronted by Emmy award-winning host RuPaul…

Is there going to be a RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2?

Yes, BBC Three has commissioned the drag queen reality contest for a second series, following its UK debut on October 3.

Since the show launched there has been 6.5 million total requests on iPlayer and that is before the series finale airs.

Speaking about the programme, RuPaul exclaimed: “I want to thank the BBC and all our fans for their overwhelming support of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

“This season’s queens proved that Britain’s Got Charisma Uniqueness Nerve and Talent and I want to see more!”

He concluded: “Here’s to another season of love, laughter and light!"

Kate Phillips, Controller, Entertainment Commissioning, said: "The response to the current UK series has been nothing short of dragulous; our viewers have really taken the show and the amazing queens to their hearts.

“So I’m delighted that Ru and the gang are going to shantay stay. Let the search for the next group of queens begin!”

How to apply for RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2?

If you think you can sashay your way to victory on RuPaul's Drag Race UK season two all you have to do is apply online.

To apply for the next series head to: https://get.rupaulsdragraceuk.com/casting/.

But hurry, applications need to be submitted by Friday 15 November 2019.

Who are the RuPaul's Drag Race UK judges?

Season one of RuPaul's Drag Race UK saw drag icon, TV personality and pop star RuPaul at the helm.

His BFF and Strictly Come Dancing 2019 contestant Michelle Visage joined him for the UK version.

Meanwhile, talk show host Graham Norton and comedian Alan Carr have taken turns at sitting on the judging panel.

Also, there have been several celebrity guest judges, including actor Andrew Garfield, Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall, singer Cheryl and Game of Thrones actress Maisie Williams.

When is the RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 1 finale?

The RuPaul's Drag Race UK season one finale will air on Thursday, November 21 on BBC Three from 8pm.

Remaining contestants will battle it out in a series of challenges to be crowned the first RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner.

Each episode is available to watch on BBC iPlayer once it has aired on television.

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