Film & TV / NewsFilm & TV / NewsShantay, G’day! Here’s a first look at the Drag Race Down Under queensThe first-ever Australian-New Zealand version of RuPaul’s Drag Race will hit screens in MayShareLink copied ✔️April 21, 2021April 21, 2021Text Sofia Mahirova Drag Race Down Under Get your foam wigs at the ready! The cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under has officially been revealed. The new instalment of the Drag Race franchise will see ten Aussie and Kiwi queens competing for the title of Down Under’s First Drag Superstar. Released exclusively on iPlayer in May, the series will see the return of RuPaul and Michelle Visage as judges. They will be joined by Australian comedian Rhys Nicholson, as well as a number of guests that have yet to be announced. The 10 Aussie and Kiwi queens include Anita Wigl’it, Art Simone, Coco Jumbo, Elektra Shock, Etcetera Etcetera, JoJo Zaho, Karen from Finance, Kita Mean, Maxi Shield, and Scarlet Adams. “It’s a testament to RuPaul’s determination that we were finally able to film Drag Race Down Under. We are thrilled to be continuing our relationship with the BBC to bring the creative queens of Down Under to UK audiences,” said Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, executive producers of World Of Wonder, the production company behind the show. “Following an incredible series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, BBC Three is delighted to be bringing another dose of Drag Race magic to UK audiences in the form of Drag Race Down Under. It’s another great opportunity for us to work with World Of Wonder and I hope that fans enjoy this first series from Australia and New Zealand,” added Fiona Campbell, controller at BBC Three. If Drag Race UK, Canada’s Drag Race, Drag Race Thailand, Drag Race España, and Drag Race Down Under weren’t enough, World of Wonder is also working on a new, international drag queen competition series, Queen of the Universe, modelled off the Eurovision song contest. Another positive for Drag Race fans: after years of being namechecked on the show, Cher has finally said that she’s “going to have to go on it at some point” – watch this space. The first episode of Drag Race Down Under will be available on BBC iPlayer on May 2. Canberra to wait any longer? Have a first look at the queens in the gallery above. 🏁 #DragRaceDownUnderFirst Look@Anitawiglit1@ArtSimone@cocojumbo91@elektrashocknz@glamourbug@KarenFrmFinance@KitaMean@MaxiShield@ScarletAdamsDQ@ZahoJojopic.twitter.com/mz7GSOfcpu— RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under (@dragracedu) April 18, 2021Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 30,000+ creatives from around the world.TrendingThe top 10 freakum dresses from Beyoncé’s hyper-glam B’Day eraTo celebrate the 20th anniversary of the R&B classic, we’re counting down the album cycle’s most impressive looks from 2006 and 2007FashionArt & Photography‘A Scandinavian pixie dream’: Photos from Way Out West festHingeLife & CultureWhat’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done for a crush?FashionAmi Paris enlists its amis for its latest campaignMusicRanking Beyoncé’s unreleased B’Day tracksMusicThese are the standout sets from Reading Festival 2026Art & PhotographyNew art, music and ‘photographic encounters’ from Dazed Club membersLife & CultureThe deadly implications of Wales’ trans healthcare ‘pause’MusicThe 5 best tracks from Adéla’s debut album, Prima Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy