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Drag Race UK to leave BBC after eight series amid financial pressures

Drag Race UK will no longer be broadcast on BBC Three after eight series, with future episodes moving to the production company's streaming platform, Wow Presents Plus. The BBC stated it is making "very difficult choices" due to "significant financial pressures."

  • Drag Race UK, and its spin-off vs The World, will move to Wow Presents Plus.
  • The BBC is aiming to make £500m in savings.
  • A new series, Drag Race UK All Stars, will premiere in Autumn 2027 on Wow Presents Plus.

Drag Race UK is set to leave the BBC after eight series, the broadcaster has confirmed. Future series of the show, presented by RuPaul, along with its spin-off vs The World, will be broadcast on Wow Presents Plus, a streaming platform owned by the production company behind the programme.

A BBC spokesperson stated the channel is facing "very difficult choices" due to "significant financial pressures." The corporation is currently working to achieve £500m in savings.

The current series of Drag Race UK, which began in September 2026, will continue to air on BBC Three and be available on iPlayer. All existing series will also remain accessible on iPlayer after the move is complete.

Wow Presents Plus announced on Instagram that a "new era" of Drag Race UK is approaching. A new series, Drag Race UK All Stars, featuring returning fan-favourites, is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Wow Presents Plus in Autumn 2027.

Why this matters: The move signifies a change in broadcast platform for a show that has been praised for its portrayal of British drag and has become a staple of LGBTQ+ culture.

What this means for you: If you watch Drag Race UK, future series and its spin-off will be available on the Wow Presents Plus streaming platform instead of BBC Three.

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