RuPaul's Drag Race UK has a new episode airing Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00pm. Series 8, Episode 6 titled "Episode 6" will be broadcast on BBC iPlayer.

RuPaul's search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar continues.The queens' performance skills are tested to the max with the iconic girl group challenge. The queens form two girl groups to write and record their own lyrics and perform their song in front of RuPaul and the panel of judges.This challenge sees the queens heading on their holidays as they create their very own novelty pop summer smash. Who will be topping the charts and who will be a holiday pop flop?Iconic dance duo Booty Luv swing by for a vocals masterclass, while pop star Anne-Marie joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel alongside queen of queens, RuPaul, as they deliberate over who should be the next queen to sashay away from the competition.

Programme Information

Channel: BBC iPlayer
Status: Running
Genre(s): Drama
Runtime: 65 minutes
Rating: 6.5/10
Official Site: RuPaul's Drag Race UK

Main Cast

RuPaul as Host
Michelle Visage as Judge
Alan Carr as Judge
Graham Norton as Judge

Episode Details

Series: 8
Episode: 6
Episode Title: Episode 6
Air Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Air Time: 6:00pm
Runtime: 65 minutes

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