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RuPaul's Drag Race UK leaves BBC for streaming platform WOW Presents Plus

The British reality franchise will shift away from public broadcasting following network financial cuts.

Updated Sep 10, 2026 · 09:48 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • The BBC dropped RuPaul's Drag Race UK after eight seasons because of significant financial pressures.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Future installments of the series and its spinoffs will move exclusively to World of Wonder's streaming service WOW Presents Plus.[Variety]
  • The platform plans to launch the first British edition of the All Stars competition globally in fall 2027.[Variety]

Key facts

  • The BBC ended its broadcast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK after eight seasons, citing significant financial pressures.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Distribution for RuPaul's Drag Race UK is transitioning to the World of Wonder streaming service WOW Presents Plus.[Variety]
  • The inaugural season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK: All Stars will debut on WOW Presents Plus in fall 2027.[Variety]
  • The upcoming All Stars season will be available on WOW Presents Plus internationally, including in the United Kingdom for the first time.[Variety]

Sources

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