RuPaul's Drag Race UK series 7
season of television series
The seventh series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK premiered on BBC Three on 25 September 2025. RuPaul returned as the main host and head judge, with Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton forming the judging panel. The series began filming in January 2025.
Production
On 13 September 2024, prior to the beginning of the sixth series it was announced via social media that casting for the seventh series was now open. Applications remained open for four weeks until closing on 11 October 2024. Filming for the series began in January 2025 at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.
The first teaser trailer for the series aired on 11 August 2025, with various close up shots of the queens accompanied by the caption "Start Your Engines". The cast was subsequently revealed by the BBC on 22 August 2025, alongside the promotional poster for the series featuring RuPaul.
Contestants
Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
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Special guests
Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage.
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