RuPaul's Drag Race UK

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 5

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Series 5 Plot

A brand spanking new series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK returns! Over the next ten weeks, a cast of fabulous new drag queens will compete for RuPaul’s seal of approval and the much coveted title of UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 5 aired on September 28th, 2023.

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Series 5 Episodes

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1. Episode 1

September 28th, 20231 hr 7 min

The new cast of fabulous queens are judged on not one, not two, but three looks. Who will make the fiercest first impression on Mama Ru and the judging panel? Supermodel Kristen McMenamy joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr to help RuPaul deliberate the fate of the queens.

70

2. Episode 2

October 5th, 20231 hr 6 min

Editor of British Vogue Edward Enninful and Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney drop by to help RuPaul as the queens showcase their creative skill and style in the design challenge.

70

3. Episode 3

October 12th, 20231 hr 7 min

The queens take on a 90s rave banger for the girl group challenge. Pop legend Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel.

65

4. Episode 4

October 19th, 20231 hr 9 min

The queens attempt to make Mama Ru laugh her heels off with a masterclass in Love, Werk and Play. RuPaul's Drag Race fan and actor Suranne Jones joins the judging panel.

80

5. Episode 5

October 26th, 20231 hr 7 min

Prepare for panto - Drag Race style! It's Rusical week, and screen star Cush Jumbo joins the fun as guest judge alongside RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.

65

6. Episode 6

November 2nd, 20231 hr 10 min

Carol Vorderman and Alexandra Burke play the iconic Snatch Game. Alexandra joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel to determine the fate of another queen.

80

7. Episode 7

November 9th, 20231 hr 7 min

The melodrama continues as the queens’ over acting skills are tested with romantic drama. Comedian Joel Dommett joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel.

75

8. Episode 8

November 16th, 20231 hr

The queens are tasked with giving drag makeovers to some extra special makeover subjects, and fashion doyenne Daphne Guinness joins RuPaul on the judging panel.

70

9. Episode 9

November 23rd, 20231 hr 5 min

It's the semi-final! In a Gladiators-themed roast, our ru-maining contenders step into the ring and wrestle for a place in the finale. Comedian Aisling Bea joins as guest judge.

70

10. Episode 10

November 30th, 2023

It’s the grand finale! Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and the eliminated queens all return to bear witness as RuPaul crowns the UK’s next Drag Race Superstar.

All Seasons

Series 6

Series 6

Sep 26, 2024
Series 5

Series 5

Sep 28, 2023
Series 4

Series 4

Sep 22, 2022
Series 3

Series 3

Sep 22, 2021
Series 2

Series 2

Jan 14, 2021
Series 1

Series 1

Oct 3, 2019
Specials

Specials

Sep 3, 2019