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World of Wonder Announces RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE: UK VERSUS THE WORLD

A premiere date for the new series will be announced at a later date.

By: Dec. 21, 2021
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In a global first, RuPaul takes Drag Race UK to the next level as he opens up the battle to Drag Race queens from around the world.

Nine international members of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE royal alumni will battle it out for the crown in the brand new series RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE UK Versus The World. With the UK as the host nation, for the first time in Drag Race Herstory, renowned queens from different franchises and cultures will compete in an international arena showcasing their country's finest drag in their bid to become the ultimate Drag Race Superstar.

Michelle Visage, Graham Norton, Alan Carr and a sparkling array of superstar guest judges will join RuPaul to help him decide who will be queen of the world and named the first Global Drag Race Superstar. The competing queens will be ruvealed at a later date.

The series will air on WOW Presents Press, day and date with its local airing in the UK. The premiere date will be announced at a later date.

For nearly three decades, award-winning media company World of Wonder has introduced audiences to new worlds, talent and ideas that have shaped culture. A pioneer in both scripted and documentary formats across television, film and digital platforms, WOW's prolific portfolio includes the global phenomenon, Emmy-award winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" franchise (VH1/Logo/WOW Presents Plus), "Million Dollar Listing" LA & NY (Bravo), and "Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce" (Fuse.)

WOW's rich documentary filmmaking pedigree includes premiering seven projects at Sundance Film festival and numerous productions for networks including HBO, E!, BBC, and theatrical release through WOW Docs. Notable film projects include "Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures," "Party Monster," and "The Eyes of Tammy Faye."

World of Wonder has also created a substantial digital footprint with its owned-and-operated streaming service WOW Presents Plus and YouTube channel WOWPresents. The extended World of Wonder-verse includes music label World of Wonder Records, WOW Podcast Network, and the world's largest drag culture convention RuPaul's DragCon.



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