RuPaul’s Drag Race UKhas chosen The Vivienne as the UK’s Next Drag Superstar.
The Vivienne was officially picked as the winner ofDrag Race UK‘s debut season in the finale episode on Thursday (November 21),beatingrunner-up Divina de Campo and third-place finisher Baga Chipz.
The Vivienne was previouslyDrag Race‘s official UK ambassador before even competing on the BBC version of the show, so winning the series is even more prestigious for her.
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“I’m made up,” she beamed. “I’ve just won the first-ever season ofDrag Race UK! This is nuts! That crown is gonna look gorgeous. You’re gonna see me there washing the dishes in it! “
The final challenge saw the top three writing lyrics to RuPaul’s song ‘Rock It (To The Moon)’ as well asperforming a dance routinechoreographed byStrictly‘s AJ Pritchard and hisLove Islandstar brother Curtis.
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And there is even more exciting news for fans! The BBC announced earlier this month that work is already underway ona second season ofRuPaul’s Drag Race UK, set to air next year.
“I want to thank the BBC and all our fans for their overwhelming support ofRuPaul’s Drag Race UK, “RuPaul recently said.
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“This season’s queens proved that Britain’s got charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent and I want to see more! Here’s to another season of love, laughter and light!”
RuPaul’s Drag Race UKlaunches new episodes on Thursdays at 8pm on BBC Three. In the US, you can watch the show on WOW Presents Plus.
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