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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Canceled By BBC Amid “Financial Pressures”

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). Producer World of Wonder plans to pivot the show, as well as […]

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Canceled By BBC Amid “Financial Pressures”
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