Where Is ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Filmed? Can Fans Attend the Finale of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12? Here’s What We Know
Itās been about a month since this drag performer permiered his spin-off series, RuPaulās Drag Race UK. Now, the time has come ā for RuPaul to crown āthe United Kingdomās Next Drag Superstar.ā Will this finale be filmed in front of an audience? Can fans attend the finale of this Drag Race season? Hereās what we know about the last episode of RuPaulās Drag Race UK.
Where was āRuPaulās Drag Race UKā filmed?
While seasons of RuPaulās Drag Race are filmed in Los Angeles, RuPaul took his Emmy-award winning series overseas. This season of Drag Race featured contests from the United Kingdom, all competing for the title of āthe UKās Next Drag Superstar.ā
From January to March 2019, 3 Mills Studios hosted the queens of RuPaulās Drag Race UK season 1. This building is located in London, England, the same country that many of the contestants reside in. Though nothing is confirmed, some reports state that the finale of this season could be filmed in the same location.
Can fans attend the āRuPaulās Drag Race UKā
For seasons of RuPaulās Drag Race created in the United States, the crowning typically follows a formula. The finale is filmed in front of a live audience and after the lip-sync performances, RuPaul films each of the final contestants winning. (This is to prevent spoilers.) The winner is later chosen by RuPaul, and thatās the version that airs on television.
Presumably, this crowning will be similar to that of RuPaulās Drag Race: All-Stars, in that RuPaul awards the winner on the mainstage, instead of being in front of an audience. Bustle reports, āIn terms of how the UK finale will match up to the U.S. one, there is one key difference. I reached out to a representative from BBC Three who told me that the UK final wonāt be aired live like they have done in the U.S. for the past few seasons.ā
Some former contestants are hosting events and viewing parties for the finale of āRuPaulās Drag Race UKā
Most fans wonāt be able to see the winner of RuPaulās Drag Race UK in person. However, fans of the series are celebrating the finale with events and viewing parties. Performer Blu Hydrangea is hosting a viewing party in the United Kingdom, along with former contestant Gothy Kendoll.
This is only the beginning for RuPaulās Drag Race UK. RuPaul is already casting for the second season of this spin-off series. Some fans shared their support for this series. During a statement, RuPaul said, āI want to thank the BBC and all our fans for their overwhelming support of RuPaulās Drag Race UK. This seasonās queens proved that Britainās Got Charisma Uniqueness Nerve and Talent and I want to see more! Hereās to another season of love, laughter, and light!ā
Episodes of RuPaulās Drag Race UK are available for streaming on WOWPresents Plus and on the BBC iPlayer. Additionally, episodes of RuPaulās Drag Race are available for streaming on VH1.com and on the VH1 App.