Mama Ru is back! Yes, again - RuPaul's Drag Race UK Versus The World is returning for a second series!
Seven of the most notorious Queens from Drag Race franchises around the world will take on four of the UK's finest Queens in a unique competition to crown the second ever "Queen of the Mothertucking World".
Scroll on to meet the Queens!
Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha
Age: 26
Representing: Spain
Previous Appearance: Espana season 1, 7th place
Describe yourself?: "I'm young, I'm dumb, I'm blonde, I'm fun, and I cannot wait to be filled with your.... heart."
Are you competitive?: "You want to cross me? You better think about it first. Listen, I'm not saying I'm going to be the Queen of the Mothertucking World, but I am! This crown is mine. You better be ready."
Choriza May
Age: 32
Representing: UK
Previous Appearance: UK series 3, joint-6th
Can you remind us how you did first time around?: "Well, you might remember me for my BDE, that's big drag energy, and for being a member of the winning girl group, and you might also remember that I was in shocking double elimination – the first in Drag Race UK herstory. Actually, I don't want to talk about this, it's quite triggering. But this season, I am telling you there will be no double elimination for me as I'm bringing the BDE now, more than ever!"
Are you excited to be representing the UK?: "I'm honoured to represent the UK! I'm a Valencian, who's been living and working in Newcastle for a few years now, and after my debut as a drag Race UK queen, I'm very proud to be one of the UK representatives. Also, my life's mission is to solve the world's hunger one spicy sausage at a time."
Gothy Kendoll
Age: 26
Representing: UK
Previous Appearance: UK series 1, 10th place
Remind us how you did on the show first time around?: "I'm famous for being the first ever queen to be eliminated from Drag Race UK, and as Pork Chop was the first queen to be eliminated in the US, fans think of me as 'The Pork Chop of the UK'. I think it's quite an iconic title to hold as everyone remembers me, and, my 'little roar' became a viral moment. People often roar at me in the street, so it's worked for me. I'm now a very busy queen!"
Do you have a gameplan?: "In this version of Drag Race, it's all about the strategic game play as the top queens lip sync for the chance to eliminate one of the bottom two - so no one is safe! I guess we've just got to be on the top all the time. I actually want them to think that I'm NOT a threat so I can be a silent but deadly player! And if it comes to it, and we've got to play dirty, well the tiger is unleashed. See me roar!"
Hannah Conda
Age: 31
Representing: Australia
Previous Appearance: Australia season 2, finalist
What was your standout moment in your season?: "I think you'd remember me for my Liza Minelli in Snatch Game, which by the way, Ru loved and I won! Liza Minnelli just pops into me, you know. She just comes inside of me sometimes. She's there! And she's gone! Thank you Liza."
Do you have a gameplan?: "Watch out, Kylie. Your disco won't need you soon. I'm going to be the lovable one, the friend to everyone. Oh my god, baby. I love that shade on you. This little snake is going to slither into your heart and slay the game. I will do anything it takes to win this. Anything! Where's Ru's trailer? I want the crown. Give it to me. Give it to me now."
Jonbers Blonde
Age: 34
Representing: UK
Previous Appearance: UK series 4, finalist
What will you add to the competition?: "I think I'm bringing more of my, oh my god, I'm gonna say it, more of my authentic self. Oh! You know, I've had a lick of paint, I've been a little freshened up darling, so I thought why not show it off to the world."
What do you remember most about your series?: "I loved it all. I went in as a fashion queen so viewers might remember my lewks, but drag race really tested me, and brought out other aspects of my drag. I loved the rusical, and my role as sex worker pigeon was really stand out for me. Coo-ey! Also, one of my other favourite moments was making Ru laugh with my snatch game character, Saint Patty. I'm so proud to have made it all the way to the finale and now here I am ready to race again!"
Keta Minaj
Age: 40
Representing: The Netherlands
Previous Appearance: Holland season 2, 4th place
Why take part?: "My mission in life is to help people release their inner queen. Well, come on, let it out. Everybody knows Keta."
What will you add to the show?: "Darling. I'm bringing Dutch to the competition, but I'm also bringing some Indonesian flavour to spice it up. I have some surprises in my sleeve. I can dance, I can act, I can lip-sync, I can give a fierce performance. I wanna give you the fantasy. I'm dark, I'm mysterious. I'm ready to show the world what it is to be a superstar."
La Grande Dame
Age: 24
Representing: France
Previous Appearance: France season 1, finalist
What is the French drag scene like?: "French drag has this authenticity in creation and I want to represent that. We are very avant-garde, but guys please, I want to make something clear I'm not a fashion queen I'm the fashion killer. My runway looks are custom made, my shoes are 3D printed, and my lewks are fresh! This is what it is to be a French queen."
Do you have a gameplan?: "This racer is prêt à manger, ready to eat, come and have a taste. I'm going to be the Queen of the Mothertucking World. Look at me, I'm experienced, I have the mileage, and this engine is revved up to go."
Marina Summers
Age: 26
Representing: The Philippines
Previous Appearance: Philippines season 1, finalist
Why take part?: "I believe in one thing...world domination! UK are you ready? World are you ready? Don't ever underestimate a Filipina because we play hard, girl."
What's the drag scene like in The Philippines?: "I think drag in the Philippines is just so glamorous, so upbeat, and so vibrant. I'm so happy to represent my country, our drag and our culture. You know, this is my first time in the UK, and I come here not as one, but representing the whole Filipina population!"
Mayhem Miller
Age: 41
Representing: USA
Previous Appearance: US season 10, 10th place; All Stars season 5, 7th place; Holi-Slay Spectacular, joint-winner
Are you excited?: "Oh, yeah. She's feeling good. I mean, I would say that I'm maybe a Drag Race legend. She's done this a whole bunch of times."
Do you have a gameplan?: "This time around I'm going to play hard. Let's actually bring some mayhem! You can be a nice girl or you can be a mean girl. I'm going to do it all. Get ready. I got some tricks. If I could fight, oh girl, this would be like the WWE. I'm going down and I'm taking everybody with me. Everybody's out. When it comes to drag, I'm like The Terminator. Hasta la vista, baby!"
Scarlet Envy
Age: 31
Representing: USA
Previous Appearance: US season 11, 10th place; All Stars season 6, 9th place
Do you have a gameplan?: "My strategy for the series is to make good television, snatch the crown and have fun doing both."
Are you competitive?: "I am very competitive! This is my third time coming for a crowning from Ru, so I guess that speaks to my love for this competition. I've always been a fan of the show, this is wild so be back!"
Tia Kofi
Age: 33
Representing: UK
Previous Appearance: UK series 2, 7th place
Why take part?: "I'm back again ready to slay the world. I plan to go from Baroness Basic to Queen of the Mothertucking World. I'm looking for a redemption moment for my performance on my first Drag Race season. Although I do think doing a roly poly in front of a RuPaul dressed as an ice cream cone is a moment for the history books. I'm back to absolutely annihilate this competition. I'm more confident, and I know how to play the game. I'm not a babychino anymore. I'm a full size grande latte with oat milk because I don't like dairy."
Are you feeling the pressure of representing the UK?: "I do feel a lot of pressure, because I am representing Drag Race UK series 2, which is arguably one of the best series of drag race ever. It's been said by many, it's not just me saying that, but I think I can do it, I've had a glow up and now I'm ready to show up."
RuPaul's Drag Race UK Versus The World returns on BBC Three and iPlayer soon.
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