A host of A-list stars have signed up to be judges on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Hot TV can reveal.
Bosses have gone all out to get the best names ever seen on the show.
The line-up is set to include two Hollywood icons – Judi Dench and Joan Collins.
Another superstar signing is fashion queen Naomi Campbell.
And they have also secured TV legend Joanna Lumley.
A show insider said: “This is a dream line-up. The producers can’t believe their luck.
“They are going to have an A-list name on the show pretty much every week.”
Fans will see a different guest judge joining the panel every episode.
They will help regulars RuPaul and Michelle Visage decide which contestants are serving up the best looks.
Graham Norton and Alan Carr are set to return to do alternate weeks on the panel.
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The first series of Drag Race UK was a hit on BBC Since then it’s bagged a prestigious RTS award.
Our insider added: “The first series was a roaring success, so big-name celebs have been queuing up to be on the panel.Three last year.
“Producers had their pick. It’s no surprise they’ve secured such an A-list line-up.”
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Work on the new series has now been suspended because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Filming will start again as soon as it’s safe.
But producers fear that may mean some of the celebrity judges will be forced to pull out.
(Image: 2019 Karwai Tang)
A source said: “Everything is up in the air.
“But all the celebs have said they are keen to be part of the show and will do whatever they can to make the new filming dates.”
If this virus robs us of the chance to see Judi Dench having banter with RuPaul, it will be devastating!
