You’re not just sitting around crying, right? Warm up your drag vocabulary. Practice saying “cunty” correctly. Learn how to apply a beat face from a YouTube tutorial. And for goodness sake, rewatch the absolute bangers of previous seasons.
Go back and watch Series 5. The one with Tomara Thomas and Kate Butch? Pure gold. Their snatch game was unmatched. Or binge Series 1 and 2—the raw energy of early Drag Race UK is like a fever dream. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll question why they sent home a fan favorite too early. It’s the circle of life.
BBC confirms plans to drop RuPaul's Drag Race UK after 8 seasons
Another pro tip: Follow the queens on Instagram now. They’ll start posting cryptic things like “👀” and “Soon.” It’s all part of the game. You’ll feel like a detective in glitter.
The Emotional Rollercoaster
I won’t lie to you—the wait is the worst part. Every day without a date feels like a lip sync without a song. But when that trailer drops? Instant chills. RuPaul’s voiceover. The dramatic music. The quick cuts of a queen tripping on the runway. Perfection.
And then, on premiere night, you’ll watch the first episode with your friends (or alone with a glass of wine—no judgment). The maxi challenge will be something silly like “make an outfit from bin bags and your nan’s curtains.” Someone will absolutely slay it. Someone will absolutely bomb it. And Michelle will say, “I’m not seeing the fantasy.” Classic.
So, set your calendar reminders. Keep your iPlayer app updated. When September hits, be ready. Because Drag Race UK will start, and you’ll be right there, screaming at your screen: “SHOOT! SHOOT! SHOOT!” It’s coming, sweetie. Very, very soon.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go practice my death drop in the living room. For research.
