Start your engines and turn on the telly—Drag Race UK vs The World is back, and the Season 3 cast has officially been Ru-vealed.
The global showdown returns this January, featuring 10 queens from around the world—including returning icons, viral fan favourites, and one very unexpected early-out. The newsroom-themed promo saw Mama Ru looking stunning in scarlet and the queens ready to broadcast drama, eleganza, and chaos in equal measure.
Here’s your official rundown of the queens battling for the crown, and the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World—following in the legendary stilettos of Blu Hydrangea and Tia Kofi.
Fontana (Drag Race Sverige, Season 1)
The Brazilian-Swedish beauty served high energy and high fashion as runner-up in Drag Race Sverige’s only season to date. With one challenge win and only one bottom-two appearance, Fontana is polished, passionate, and poised to go all the way.
Gawdland (Drag Race Thailand, Season 3)
From the most recent season of Drag Race Thailand, Gawdland placed in the top four with two challenge wins (including the Rusical and makeover). She never even touched the bottom two.
Kate Butch (Drag Race UK, Season 5)
A true fan favourite, Kate Butch brought campy chaos and sharp wit to Season 5. Though she placed fifth, her elimination (during a charity makeover challenge!) felt criminal. Without lip-sync assassin DeDeLicious in the way, she could finally snatch the crown.
Mariah Paris Balenciaga (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 3, All Stars 5)
The ballroom beauty is back for a third time—and we are not worthy. Despite her early exits on both RPDR Season 3 and All Stars 5, fans have long called her eliminations premature.
Melinda Verga (Canada’s Drag Race, Season 4)
The chaos queen of Canada, Melinda gave us memes, meltdowns, and a Snatch Game win. She also brought high fashion and higher drama—and now she’s bringing it to the world stage.
Minty Fresh (Drag Race Philippines, Season 1)
Another fierce fifth-placer, Minty Fresh delivered two wins and two lipsync survival moments on Drag Race Philippines. Known for her killer looks and no-nonsense attitude, Minty’s here to snatch wigs—not friends.
Serena Morena (Drag Race México, Season 1)
From the inaugural season of Drag Race México, Serena had a bumpy run—landing in the bottom or low in four out of five episodes. Still, she’s got charm and heart, and she’s ready for redemption.
Sminty Drop (Drag Race UK, Season 4)
The pastel punk fashion doll is back! Despite leaving early in Season 4, Sminty made an impression with her runways, her girl group verse (“Come alive!”), and one iconic mini challenge win.
The Only Naomy (Drag Race Germany, Season 1)
Hailing from the first season of Drag Race Germany, Naomy was eliminated third—but she’s hoping for a glow-up in her international debut.
Zahirah Zapanta (Drag Race UK, Season 6)
Fresh out the Werk Room from UK Season 6, tenth-placer Zahirah may be the underdog—but she’s got fans and fire. Known for that unforgettable line during a recording challenge (“Let me c*m in you!”), she’s here for round two.
