‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World’ Season Three Cast Revealed Ahead of 2026 Premiere
BBC confirms the international all-stars lineup for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3, as judges and queens prepare to compete for the global crown
The BBC and World of Wonder have unveiled the confirmed cast for the third season of the international spin-off series RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World, which is scheduled to premiere in early 2026. The highly anticipated all-stars competition brings together a diverse group of drag performers from across global Drag Race franchises to compete for the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World.
The confirmed contestants include Fontana from Drag Race Sverige, Gawdland from Drag Race Thailand, Kate Butch, Sminty Drop and Zahirah Zapanta from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Mariah Paris Balenciaga from the original U.S. series and All Stars, Melinda Verga from Canada’s Drag Race, Minty Fresh from Drag Race Philippines, Serena Morena from Drag Race México and The Only Naomy from Drag Race Germany.
This international ensemble reflects the expanding global footprint of the franchise and promises a season filled with fierce competition and creative performances.
The full cast was officially revealed on January eighth, 2026, following the BBC’s December announcement that the series would return.
The returning judging panel features RuPaul as host and lead judge, alongside Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton, continuing the format established in prior seasons of the series.
Season three will again air on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom as well as on WOW Presents Plus internationally.
In addition to the regular judges, a star-studded lineup of celebrity guest judges and special appearances — including actors Will Poulter and Lucy Punch, pop icon Anastacia, the musical duo Bananarama and other special guests participating in the iconic Snatch Game challenge — underlines the show’s broad appeal and cultural reach.
Contestants will compete across a series of creative and performance challenges, lip-sync battles and runway presentations, with each queen vying for the coveted title and global recognition.
As production wraps and anticipation builds, fans are awaiting the official premiere date and details on weekly episodes for what is poised to be one of the franchise’s most dynamic international seasons to date.
The confirmed contestants include Fontana from Drag Race Sverige, Gawdland from Drag Race Thailand, Kate Butch, Sminty Drop and Zahirah Zapanta from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Mariah Paris Balenciaga from the original U.S. series and All Stars, Melinda Verga from Canada’s Drag Race, Minty Fresh from Drag Race Philippines, Serena Morena from Drag Race México and The Only Naomy from Drag Race Germany.
This international ensemble reflects the expanding global footprint of the franchise and promises a season filled with fierce competition and creative performances.
The full cast was officially revealed on January eighth, 2026, following the BBC’s December announcement that the series would return.
The returning judging panel features RuPaul as host and lead judge, alongside Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton, continuing the format established in prior seasons of the series.
Season three will again air on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom as well as on WOW Presents Plus internationally.
In addition to the regular judges, a star-studded lineup of celebrity guest judges and special appearances — including actors Will Poulter and Lucy Punch, pop icon Anastacia, the musical duo Bananarama and other special guests participating in the iconic Snatch Game challenge — underlines the show’s broad appeal and cultural reach.
Contestants will compete across a series of creative and performance challenges, lip-sync battles and runway presentations, with each queen vying for the coveted title and global recognition.
As production wraps and anticipation builds, fans are awaiting the official premiere date and details on weekly episodes for what is poised to be one of the franchise’s most dynamic international seasons to date.
