It's Official: Michelle Visage Confirmed as Judge for 'RuPual's Drag Race UK'

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"RuPaul's Drag Race" staple judge Michelle Visage has been confirmed to be a judge on the U.K. edition of the popular reality show, according to Deadline.

The BBC confirmed Visage, who has been a main judge on the U.S. series since Season 3, will appear in the same role when the show debuts on the BBC Three.

The eight-episode season, which is being produced by World of Wonder, will find the next drag superstar in the U.K. – or the "Queen of Great Britain."

"We've been working tirelessly to bring the magic of RuPaul's Drag Race to my favorite city in the world: London," Visage said, according to Deadline. "I know the UK has a wealth of talent to offer and I'm thrilled beyond belief to see these queens battle it out on the main stage, UK style. God save the Queens."

"Michelle has worked tirelessly to help bring Drag Race to the UK, we are grateful she is part of our family," said World of Wonder co-founders Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey. "She is a quadruple threat; she sings, she dances, she acts, and boy, can she judge. Queens beware."

Taking to social media, Visage posted on Instagram, "See you on the main stage, queens!" and added on Twitter, "A DREAM COME TRUE" with the U.K. flag.

"RuPaul's Drag Race UK" will air on BBC Three later this year. Producers say they want homegrown drag queens from the U.K. to battle it out on the show.

"I am beyond excited to celebrate the massive charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent of the Queen's queens," Emmy Award-winning host RuPaul told The Sun last year. "And before anyone asks, yes, we would be thrilled to have Meghan Markle join us, as we are already preparing a 'Royal-Mother-To-Be' runway challenge."

The U.K. edition of the reality show will likely feature a lineup of celebrity guest judges.


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