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BBC Drops RuPaul's Drag Race UK Amid Financial Pressures

The broadcaster cancels the series after season eight to save £500 million, while producer World of Wonder plans to pivot the show.

3 publishers · 3 articles · first seen 10 Sept 2026 · updated 2h ago

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  1. ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Dropped by BBC The Hollywood Reporter ·
  2. BBC axes RuPaul’s ‘Drag Race UK’ after eight series due to budget cuts NME
  3. ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Canceled By BBC Amid “Financial Pressures” Deadline

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  • RuPaul's Drag Race UK
  • World of Wonder