Series 5
(2023)
Overview
A brand spanking new series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK returns! Over the next ten weeks, a cast of fabulous new drag queens will compete for RuPaul’s seal of approval and the much coveted title of UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar.
Cast
as Self - Host / Judge
as Self - Judge
Episodes
Episode 1 8.0
September 28, 2023
A new cast of queens enter the workroom and RuPaul sets their first surprise challenge. Supermodel Kristen McMenamy, Mi…
Episode 2 7.0
October 5, 2023
Editor of British Vogue Edward Enninful and Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney drop by to help RuPaul as the queens showca…
Episode 3 7.0
October 12, 2023
The queens take on a 90s rave banger for the girl group challenge. Pop legend Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins RuPaul, Michell…
Episode 4 6.5
October 19, 2023
The queens attempt to make Mama Ru laugh her heels off with a masterclass in Love, Werk and Play. RuPaul's Drag Race fa…
Episode 5 8.0
October 26, 2023
Prepare for panto - Drag Race style! It's Rusical week, and screen star Cush Jumbo joins the fun as guest judge alongsi…
Episode 6 6.5
November 2, 2023
Carol Vorderman and Alexandra Burke play the iconic Snatch Game. Alexandra joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr …
Episode 7 8.0
November 9, 2023
The melodrama continues as the queens’ over acting skills are tested with romantic drama. Comedian Joel Dommett joins R…
Episode 8 7.5
November 16, 2023
The queens are tasked with giving drag makeovers to some extra special makeover subjects, and fashion doyenne Daphne Gu…
Episode 9 7.0
November 23, 2023
It's the semi-final! In a Gladiators-themed roast, our ru-maining contenders step into the ring and wrestle for a place…
Episode 10 7.0
November 30, 2023
It’s the grand finale! Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and the eliminated queens all return to bear witness a…