After years of speculation and gossip, it has finally been confirmed that the Drag Race franchise is heading to the UK - with Mama Ru at the helm!
"I am beyond excited to celebrate the massive charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent of the Queen's queens," creator and host Rupaul Charles said of the news.
"And before anyone asks, yes, we would be thrilled to have Meghan Markle join us, as we are already preparing a 'Royal-Mother-To-Be' runway challenge."
The series, which is expected to premiere in 2019, will screen on BBC Three.
While the full judging lineup is yet to be confirmed, there will be at least one familiar face, with Michelle Visage tweeting: "of COURSE I am a judge... I am THE judge!!"
BBC Three executive Damian Kavanagh told: "Needless to say, we're delighted that BBC Three will be the home of a new UK version of Drag Race."
He continued: "It is one of the biggest entertainment titles in the world and anticipation levels for a UK version have been at feverish levels. With heart, humour and the un-imitable RuPaul, Drag Race is going to take BBC Three to a whole new level."
Needless to say, local Drag Race fans were well and truly (if not a little cautiously) beside themselves.
