Generation Ru: New Queens Compete for Drag Race UK Crown
The eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK is set to debut on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer. Contestants include 26-year-old Mocha, a 'fashion clown' hailing from Essex, and Flesh, a London queen and close friend of current Superstar Bones. This season features a £25,000 cash prize and the opportunity to hear RuPaul's legendary catchphrases. Mocha, motivated by Drag Race, highlights the dedication involved in drag, while Flesh raises worries about the decreasing attendance at live shows due to expenses. Naya Thorn, 23, from Dudley, aims to demonstrate that drag can be affordable. Paris Baby describes this season as a 'drag renaissance.' The premiere is scheduled for 22:00 BST, tackling financial challenges faced by performers.
Key facts
- RuPaul's Drag Race UK series eight premieres on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer at 22:00 BST.
- Contestants include Mocha (26, Essex), Flesh (26, London), Naya Thorn (23, Dudley), and Paris Baby.
- The winner receives a £25,000 cash prize.
- Mocha says Drag Race inspired her to start drag and that it took her nearly a decade to get to this stage.
- Flesh is best friends with Bones, the reigning Drag Race UK Superstar, and says she was 'terrified' to compete after Bones won.
- Naya Thorn says the expense of preparing for the show almost led her to drop out.
- Flesh has seen turnout at live performances drop due to soaring costs.
- Paris Baby calls the new series a 'drag renaissance' and hopes it will be well received internationally.
Entities
Artists
- Mocha
- Flesh
- Naya Thorn
- Paris Baby
- Bones
- RuPaul
Institutions
- BBC Three
- BBC iPlayer
- BBC Newsbeat
Locations
- United Kingdom
- Essex
- London
- Dudley
- West Midlands
- Soho