WorldPing‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Canceled By BBC Amid “Financial Pressures”
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RuPaul’s Drag Race UK has reached the end of the runway on the BBC.
The BBC has decided not to renew Drag Race UK beyond Season 8 this year, citing “financial pressures” as the UK broadcaster seeks savings of £500 million ($677 million).
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- The BBC has decided not to renew Drag Race UK beyond Season 8 this year, citing “financial pressures” as the UK broadcaster seeks savings of £500 million ($677 million).
- Reported by Deadline and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:58:05 UTC.
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