RuPaul’s Drag Race UK retained the joy and fun of the US show but felt like an original British creation, according to our judges.
The World of Wonder production for BBC3 was praised as a “modern, emotional, funny and entertaining show all wrapped up in one brilliantly executed package”.
In the imported entertainment format, contestants such as Davina De Campo and The Vivienne competed in weekly tasks to test their versatility and showmanship, getting the chance to demonstrate their acting, singing, dancing and comedic skills – not to mention their elaborate costuming.
The series had an impact outside of the show itself, with one song created for a singing challenge – Break Up (Bye-Bye) by The Frock Destroyers – even making it into the UK Top 40 singles chart.
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Following the UK s disastrous zero points at the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend, many had been calling for Bill Bailey to enter.
Poor James Newman received no votes from either the jury panel or the public, being the only country in the competition to end with zero, at the bottom of the leaderboard.
Fans have been suggesting who they would like to see representing the UK, and ideas include the Frock Destroyers or the United Kingdolls from RuPaul s Drag Race, and Bill Bailey.
However, it seems that Bill might already have thrown his hat into the ring before.
With its snappy chorus and sugary sweet aesthetic, brand-new song ‘UK Hun’ has been unbelievably popular since its release a few weeks ago. If you’re anything like me, then you know the pain of having this deliciously camp, catchy and captivating tune on repeat in your head since it’s airing in episode 5 of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK. Extravagant and hilarious, season 2 of Drag Race UK has been a much-needed distraction for many of us as we hit yet another lockdown slump in the midst of the coronavirus crisis this year. But what has got us all talking this season is the RuRuvision song contest, which produced the much loved ‘UK Hun’ as this season’s queens fought to win with their own renditions of the song. The United Kingdolls, made up of drag queens Tayce, Bimini Bon-Boulash, Lawrence Chaney and A’Whora, ultimately won with their snappy verses and flawless choreography, and the song currently rests at number 27 in the official UK top 40. Last season saw The Frock Des
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