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23 Tweets That Perfectly Sum Up The Joy Of Drag Race UK's Gag-Worthy Return

We might have had to wait a long time for series two, but it was sure worth it, henny.
Ash Percival
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Entertainment Editor, HuffPost UK

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After a less than joyous start to 2021, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK was back to serve us plenty of sparkle, a dollop of camp and a smidgen of shade on Thursday night.

The premiere introduced us to the 12 new queens taking part in the hit BBC Three show, before they were required to produce two runway looks in homage to their favourite gay icons and their hometowns.

And let’s just say everything about it was exactly what we all needed right now...

The queens of Drag Race UK series two
The queens of Drag Race UK series two
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1. Our very, very busy diaries were cleared especially for the occasion

not me being asked to join a zoom at 7pm tonight of all nights #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/cEWoosIltz

— Michael Chakraverty (@mschakraverty) January 14, 2021

2. Right from the off, it took our minds off the hellscape that is the outside world

I’ve been watching #DragRaceUK for 5 minutes and i’m already the happiest i’ve been this year.

— Marc Burrows (@20thcenturymarc) January 14, 2021

3. The standard of this year’s queens was immediately clear

Drag Race UK pic.twitter.com/FpFYzebhjK

— Jake McBain (@JakeMC_) January 14, 2021

4. Joe Black immediately served up a quote that’s easily going to be memed as much as Cheryl Hole’s “I’m ready for another week of me doing mediocre”

When someone asks you how you’re going to get through lockdown #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/Gde36A4KbK

— Richard Duggan (@RJKDuggan) January 14, 2021

5. We are so here for Tayce overtaking Gavin & Stacey as Barry Island’s most famous export

Exclusive pic of @its_tayce before entering the werkroom. pic.twitter.com/wVeDSPT63h

— RuPaul's Drag Race UK (@dragraceukbbc) January 14, 2021

6. Someone pointed out this likeness, and now it’s all we can see

Is it only me or is Cherry Valentine giving major Alan Cumming vibes? Now I expect greatness. #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/AjH9wgmBSb

— Marcia D., MSc 💙 (@Domicima) January 14, 2021

7. Ginny Lemon’s facial expressions were giving many people life

Ginny’s a full on daily mood😂 #DragRaceUK @GinnyLemon69 pic.twitter.com/Je5bGgVBJf

— 🥀уvoииє loυίsє🥀 #TeamGinny (@Hausofyvonne) January 14, 2021

8. People’s suggestions for their own gay icon runway looks ranged from the inspired...

I will not be taking questions at this time https://t.co/2Mq4lpuGe5 pic.twitter.com/KBc2OBNnId

— Josh Gill™️ (@JoshGill17) January 15, 2021

My U.K. gay icon look #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/Gv2tQToPa2

— Hesham | هشام (@HeshAbdelhamid) January 14, 2021

One of these girlies xx https://t.co/lIcVLlCAog pic.twitter.com/IN7ySOuqPT

— Levi 🌻 (@scally_cinnamon) January 14, 2021

There’s only one choice. https://t.co/QIqtFvNmOx pic.twitter.com/otHCJsfmZr

— Dylan (@dylanhm) January 14, 2021

Some of my favourites from childhood. https://t.co/d0HauOKl42 pic.twitter.com/N3oSVKuRmV

— Daniel (@sillyolddaniel) January 14, 2021

The correct answer is, of course, Jane McDonald https://t.co/opjGvPUbLz pic.twitter.com/9znwawBf8y

— Gavin Sangiovanni (@gavinlambert) January 14, 2021

9. To the ridiculous...

Chanel https://t.co/pN6D9LCGgH pic.twitter.com/UEwXcHA2Wm

— ross paul (@typicallyross) January 14, 2021

10. RuPaul’s Scottish accent was seriously incredible

I can't not say "LAWRENCE CHANEY" the way @RuPaul says "LAWRENCE CHANEY" anymore

👑 @ShadyLawrence #DragRaceUK https://t.co/f9SbTLBdlt pic.twitter.com/BOpOjWEczY

— World of Wonder (@WorldOfWonder) January 14, 2021

11. As was Lawrence quoting another Scottish icon in one of her confessionals

DIZGUSTAN pic.twitter.com/cYj5IIrT58

— Loveofhuns x (@loveofhuns) January 15, 2021

12. Even the V&A Museum was providing commentary on her look

How it started 🌹 How it's going 🌹 pic.twitter.com/ZSWREyko2S

— V&A Dundee (@VADundee) January 15, 2021

13. The ‘ASOS jacket’ chat reminded us of a memorable moment from last year’s series

ASOS jacket is this seasons ‘red wig and a silver dress’ 😂😂 #DragRaceUK

— Gailsey 💙 (@gailsey) January 14, 2021

14. And if the brand has any sense, they’ll be in touch with Asttina about a collaboration ASAP

if this jacket isn't sold out today and @ASOS haven't given @Asttinamandella a brand deal I will be writing writing a letter to my MP #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/oJKah57G73

— Cassie (@Cassiesmyth) January 15, 2021

15. Her gay icon look was an absolute serve

Asttina Mandella is my favorite so far. Stunning #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/bVAwb0nvTe

— Mateus Leri 🏳️🌈✊🏿 (@mateusleri) January 15, 2021

16. There was confusion when the judges pulled apart Joe Black’s tribute to the Brighton Pavilion

Me when the judges didn’t like @misterjoeblack look #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/uQRTJZDYCs

— Cheryl Hole (@CherylHoleQueen) January 14, 2021

17. And when she became the first queen to be sent home, there was an outcry

I’d like to report a robbery #DragRaceUK @dragraceukbbc pic.twitter.com/3rSIrix1w9

— Cat Turhan (@cattyfantastic) January 14, 2021

18. And it was nice to direct our anger at something other than Boris and co, even if it was just momentarily

Isn't it nice to get cross over a bottom two on #DragRaceUK again instead of just how terrible your government is or how grim this whole pandemic business is being handled, even if it is just for an hour

— shane reaction ☘️ (@shane_reaction_) January 14, 2021

19. Some early favourites quickly emerged

who’s the winner of druk season 2? #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/KmrEByF8pc

— roob🐰 (@redscaremattel) January 14, 2021

My top 3 looks so good here, happy #DragRaceUK day 💗 pic.twitter.com/gkH6Bx6GVN

— sanne 🦋 SYMONE DAY (@SymoneSeason) January 14, 2021

20. We can’t believe that we now have to wait a whole week for the next episode

When the credits end and you now have to wait 6 days and 23 hours for the next #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/Ljs4u51UTG

— Sean (@seanylpa) January 14, 2021

21. Because the launch episode had EVERYTHING

What. A. Premiere.

Great queen casting ✅
Elevated looks right out the gate ✅
Fierceeeee POC representation ✅

I needed this. #DragRaceUK

— Cheyenne (@_CheySays) January 14, 2021

22. And for many, it’s already far superior to the US series and its current ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ approach

#DragRaceUK is now a million times ahead of the US version. Straight in, no wasting time, fantastic line up, everyone have a shit load of fun, right amount of contestants and not a single boring moment. Class.

— Jonny Will Chambers (@jonwillchambers) January 14, 2021

23. Thank you Drag Race for rescuing what has otherwise been a terrible start to 2021

This is exactly what I needed in 2021, ready to go to my happy place 💃🏼👸🏼 #DragRaceUK

— Peter (@peterrrr1) January 14, 2021

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is streaming now on BBC Three (via iPlayer), with new episodes dropping each Thursday at 7pm.

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