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.
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3 publishers have covered this in 3 articles since 10 Sept 2026. Deadline published first, on 10 September at 07:58 UTC; The Hollywood Reporter followed 1h 35m later. The most recent article, from NME, appeared on 10 September at 09:43 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: The Hollywood Reporter (major outlet), Deadline, NME.
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