RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5: Start Date And Where You Can Watch

It’s time for RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton to take their seats on the judging panel as BBC has announced the official start date for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 5.

A new line-up of queens is prepared to strut their stuff in the Werk Room and see if they have what it takes to join the ranks of The Vivienne, Lawrence Chaney, Krystal Versace and Danny Beard to be the UK’s next Drag Race Superstar.

Season 5 of the NTA-nominated show is scheduled to include ten episodes, with the ever-reliable judges at the helm – as well as some special celebrity guest judges.

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Drag Race S5 — Credit: BBC/World Of Wonder/Guy Levy/Matt Burlem

But what else do you need to know about Drag Race UK season 5? Well, let’s take a look at the TV show’s start date, where you can watch and more below:

When does RuPaul Drag Race UK start?

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 5 will arrive on our tellies from Thursday, September 28 – as you’ll be able to see from the glitzy new mini-trailer shown below:

THURS 28TH SEP ✨😍

Here’s a taster of what you can expect this season, and WHEN. You’re welcome! #DragRaceUK @BBCThree and @BBCiPlayer pic.twitter.com/st8YwqhvCZ

— RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (@dragraceukbbc) September 12, 2023

Where can you watch RuPaul’s Drag Race season 5?

You can head over to BBC Three or iPlayer to catch all-new episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 5.

If you’re outside of the UK, you can catch up on episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 5 by using the streaming service WOW Presents Plus.

Who are the judges on RuPaul’s Drag Race season 5?

RuPaul Charles will be joined by Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton once more as they deliberate amongst themselves as to who passes through each challenge in their vying bid to become the UK’s next Drag Race superstar.