βRuPaulβs Drag Raceβ bosses have teased that a UK version of the show is in the works.
In recent years, βDrag Raceβ has become a sleeper hit here in Britain thanks to its placement on UK Netflix, with many calling for our own homegrown queens to be given the chance to shine on the runway.
According to Fenton Bailey - one of the founders of production company World Of Wonder, who make βDrag Raceβ - British fans may finally get their wish.
When asked about the possibility of a British βDrag Raceβ by the BBC, Fenton teased that βsomething is comingβ, adding: βBe afraid - be very afraid. Nothingβs impossible.β
Speculation about a British version of βDrag Raceβ has been ongoing ever since 2014, when it was revealed that superfan Jonathan Ross had bought the rights to the show here in the UK.
He previously told the Daily Star that he and London-based drag performer Jodie Harsh were working on a UK version of the show, commenting: βUnfortunately we have had to take a break because of some family issues. But weβre hoping to pick it up again in the near future. I am definitely serving βmiddle-aged-realnessβ.β
A year later, Jonathan served alongside RuPaul and Katie Price as judges on a one-off search for the UKβs βDrag Raceβ ambassador.
Now into its tenth season (not counting the three βAll Starsβ editions that have also aired), βDrag Raceβ continues to go from strength to strength, with four Emmy Awards to its name as of last year.
A Thai version of the show debuted earlier in 2018, while a Chilean version entitled βThe Switch Drag Raceβ completed its second season back in March.