RuPaul's Drag Race UK announces huge pop star is joining the panel as guests revealed

A huge pop star is joining the RuPaul's Drag Race UKpanel and fans are convinced they know what lip sync will be played. The hit drag competition is returning to the BBC with even more fiery challenges, fashion and celebrity guests.

12 new queens will enter the werkroom to take on the tasks while serving up laughs and gags. Mama Ru will be back alongside Drag Race veterans Alan Carr, Graham Norton and Michelle Visage as they hunt for the next UK superstar.

They will be joined by a series of celebrity guest judges, who will be on hand of offer up their honest opinions. To the delight of fans, Girls Aloud icon and singer Nadine Coyle will be among those making a VIP appearance.

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She said: “Having been a guest for season three's Snatch Game (and impersonated by the one and only Charra Tea on season six's Snatch Game!), it's such a dream come true to be a guest judge on this season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK!

"What an incredible experience to see the immense talent and creativity from the queens, and it was a joy to sit on the judges panel with Michelle, Graham, and the spellbinding RuPaul! You're all in for a treat!”

The news was announced on RuPaul's Drag Race UK's social media with the official account declaring: "The sound of the underground just got LOUDER… Nadine Coyle is joining the judging panel."

Fans loved the announcement and are certain they know what to expect when she appears. One said: "For the love of God, Go To Work has GOT to be a lip sync song."

Another added: "Already know that 'Go To Work' lip sync is going to be one of most iconic lip syncs ever!!" Someone else commented: "MOTHER HAS ARRIVED."

A fourth wrote: "Fierce diva boots!" Other stars making guest appearance on the upcoming series include Derry Girls actress Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, Ab-Fab legend Jane Horrocks, singer and actor Mazz Murray and actress and comedian Michelle de Swarte.

Sugababe Mutya Buena, comedians Sophie Willan and Joel Dommet as well as Chewing Gum star Susan Wokoma will also star in the show.

Radio host Jordan North will appear as a super special guest and choreographer Claudimar Neto will be pack putting the queens in shape.

Speaking about his VIP role Jordan North: “I don’t think any of my friends or colleagues have believed me when I’ve told them I’m going to be on the latest series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, so now here’s the proof I’m going to be on the show!

"I’m not going to lie, being in the presence of Ru was an absolute joy but at the same time completely nerve wracking! I can’t wait for fellow fans to see the new series. I just know they are going to love it.”

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