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Ready to ‘Baga’ the Crown on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World

In a global first, RuPaul takes Drag Race UK to the next level as he opens up the battle to Drag Race queens from around the world. The nine international members of RuPaul’s Drag Race royal alumni will battle it out for the crown in the brand new series RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Versus The World. With the UK as host nation, the series will see iconic queens from different franchises and cultures competing in an international arena, showcasing their country’s finest drag in their bid to become the Queen of the Mothertucking World.

Are you ready to fawn over the nine queens competing for the crown? They are:

  • Baga Chipz – RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
  • Blu Hydrangea – RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
  • Cheryl Hole – RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
  • Janey Jacké – Drag Race Holland
  • Jimbo – Canada’s Drag Race
  • Jujubee –  RuPaul’s Drag Race (US)
  • Lemon – Canada’s Drag Race
  • Mo Heart – RuPaul’s Drag Race (US)
  • Pangina Heals – Drag Race Thailand

These world renowned queens will be battling it out, with judges RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, and Graham Norton presiding over the competition. World of Wonder also recently announced the wig-snatching lineup of guest judges including Melanie C, Jade Thirlwall, Clara Amfo, Daisy May Cooper, Jonathan Bailey, and Michelle Keegan along with special guests Johannes Radebe and Katie Price.


Baga Chipz

“Stunning. Class.”

Representing: United Kingdom

Seasons: UK 1
3 x Maxi Challenge Winner
Including the Snatch Game

Previous position: 3rd Place (UK SERIES 1)

Hi Baga! Welcome back…

You heifers didn’t think you were going to get rid of me that easily, did you? This time I’m going to take the bloody crown!

Are you nervous about returning to Drag Race?

I’m not nervous. The most famous woman is here to slay. I’m not just Drag Race famous, I’m tabloid famous – do you know what I mean? I don’t normally work with civilian folk. But do you know what… let’s give these girls a run for their money!

What will people remember you for from Drag Race UK series one?

People will remember me from Series one of Drag Race UK for being a method actress… I’m a comedienne, song queen, dance queen, make-up queen, look queen… I’m just everything.

What’s different this time around? Are you “much better”?

Last time I was an old scrubber from Soho… but since then you could say I’ve had a glow up. I’ve had me lips done, I’ve had me teeth done… a bit of Botox, a bit of filler. And I’ve been very very busy. I’ve done so much TV from Celebrity Masterchef, to Blankety Blank, to the Celebrity Circle, and now, I’m the most famous woman in Britain!

Are you ready to commence battle?

I’m going to BRING it this time! The wigs, the outfits are going to be MUCH BETTA. I am ready to battle. I’m going to knock them out one by one! Baga Chipz is going to kick you right up the arse.

I want to be queen of the world! I am in it to win it.

(Images courtesy World of Wonder)

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