Ten queens entered the workroom to compete for the title of the UK's first Drag Race Superstar. The format mirrored the U.S. version with mini-challenges, maxi-challenges, and "lip-sync for your life" eliminations. However, due to BBC funding regulations as a public broadcaster, there were no cash prizes. Instead, challenge winners received "RuPeter Badges," and the ultimate winner was awarded a digital series produced in Hollywood.
The inaugural season of premiered on October 3, 2019, on BBC iPlayer. It marked the first official international expansion of the Emmy-winning franchise hosted by RuPaul. The Competition and Format RuPaul's Drag Race UKTV Show | 2019
