BBC drops Drag Race UK after eight series
Summary
The BBC is ending its broadcast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK after eight series due to financial pressures. Future episodes and spin-offs will move to Wow Presents Plus, a streaming service owned by the show's producer.Key Facts
- RuPaul's Drag Race UK has aired on the BBC for eight series since 2019.
- The show is currently shown on BBC Three and their streaming service, iPlayer.
- Due to financial challenges, the BBC will no longer air new Drag Race UK series.
- New series and spin-offs will be available exclusively on Wow Presents Plus.
- The BBC is planning to save £500 million and is making tough budget decisions.
- The current series airing on BBC Three will finish on that channel and iPlayer.
- Drag Race UK helped popularize British drag culture and made stars of queens like La Voix and Danny Beard.
- The BBC has also dropped other LGBTQ+ shows this year because of funding issues.
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