Series one was met with critical acclaim, gaining 6.5 million iPlayer requests just over halfway through the series.

BBC Three has opened applications for the next series, ready to find another group of queens who will show off their talents and slay the competition.

During series one, the queens faced several challenges to test all elements of their drag ability, from forming standout girl bands, to strutting down the runway in a regal creation.

Host RuPaul thanked the BBC and fans for the “overwhelming” support for the UK series.

He said: “This season’s queens proved that Britain’s Got Charisma Uniqueness Nerve and Talent and I want to see more! Here’s to another season of love, laughter and light!”

Kate Phillips, controller and BBC entertainment commissioning commented: “The response to the current UK series has been nothing short of dragulous; our viewers have really taken the show and the amazing queens to their hearts.”

“So I’m delighted that Ru and the gang are going to shantay stay. Let the search for the next group of queens begin!”

The current series airs on BBC Three on iPlayer Thursdays from 8pm, with the series finale on 21 November.

You can catch up on the series so far on BBC iPlayer.