RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is transitioning from the BBC to World of Wonder’s streaming service WOW Presents Plus. The move follows reports of the British broadcaster implementing programming cuts. World of Wonder announced that Fall 2027 will mark the premiere of the first RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: All Stars season, featuring competitors from previous seasons of the UK iteration.
The franchise’s recent performance has exceeded expectations, with Season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK achieving strong viewership metrics. The season premiere earned an 8.8 IMDB rating and drew 20% higher viewership on WOW Presents Plus compared to previous seasons. This premiere performance was the second-highest in the franchise’s history, surpassed only by Season 6.
The relocation expands global availability of the series. WOW Presents Plus subscribers will gain access to all eight seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and all three seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Vs The World for the first time within the United Kingdom. International audiences will also have access to the All Stars season.
The UK franchise’s success reflects broader momentum across the RuPaul’s Drag Race universe. The primary show recently completed its 18th season, which drew record viewership and garnered 11 Emmy nominations. Related series including Canada’s Drag Race, Drag Race Down Under, Drag Race Mexico, and Drag Race France have all achieved double-digit growth. World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato emphasized the platform’s commitment to serving as a safe space and celebration for queer, trans, and drag communities.
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