Michelle Visage is coming back to our screens. After judging RuPaul’s Drag Race, the star is taking a turn hosting the runway, alongside Australia’s own Rhys Nicholson and Season four winner Lazy Susan, for the inaugural season of Drag Race Down Under vs. The World.
Shaking up the typical drag race formula, Drag Race Down Under vs. The World will see fan favourites from the Aussie series go head-to-head with queens from around the world — all vying for the ultimate crown, with a star-studded guest judge lineup, new looks, louder drama, and legendary lip syncs as the battle for global drag dominance begins. The series will premiere via Stan in Australia and on WOW Presents Plus in the US.
World of Wonder co-founders, Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, said: “We couldn’t be more excited to expand the Drag Race legacy. We are going totally Glocal as local legends face off against global icons. Down Under vs. The World promises a season packed with unfiltered moments, fashion, and lip syncs that will leave no lash unglued.”
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Nine Entertainment’s Executive Director, Entertainment Content Commissioning, Michael Healy said: “After four incredible seasons of Drag Race Down Under, we’re delighted to bring back our Aussie drag fan-favourites and unleash them onto the world stage.”
“With a formidable and familiar panel, and the reigning queen Lazy Susan joining the esteemed judges’ desk, Drag Race Down Under vs The World will showcase the extraordinary talent we have in Australia and give local audiences a front-row seat to watch our queens shine globally.”
Loyal Drag Race fans already have plenty to be excited about, with the imminent season finale of Drag Race France All Stars and a slew of Emmy nominations, too. Specifically, RuPaul’s Drag Race is nominated for Outstanding Reality Competition, its ninth nomination for the category, as well as five wins previously.
