How to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK online: stream finale of season 2 from anywhere
Who will be crowned season 2's Drag Race queen?
Well, queens, it's been emotional - but tonight one of the UK huns is about to be crowned winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season 2. They've served many a look, lip synced for their lives, and completed Snatch Game. But who will be crowned the UK's Drag Race queen? You'll have to head to the mainstage and watch RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2 finale to find out.
When: Thursday, March 18
Time: 7pm GMT
TV channel: BBC Three
Stream: watch for FREE on BBC iPlayer
Watch anywhere: tune in today with a top-class VPN
Michelle Visage and Mama Ru returned to ol' Blighty, joined by fellow judges Alan Carr and Graham Norton to find the queen with the most extraordinary Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent. In 2019 that bold and brassy Liverpudlian The Vivienne dusted the runway, beating Baga Chipz and Divina De Campo to first place.
Down to Lawrence Chaney, Bimini Bon Boulash, and Tayce, which lip-sync assassin will hear the words “you’re a winner baby” from Ru this year?
So, racers…start your engines! (don't worry, it’s an ‘essential journey’) and we'll detail how to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 2 finale online from anywhere now.
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How to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK online from outside your country
2021 has started strong – well, at least for RuPaul fans. But if you happen to be out of the country for the final episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 2 and want to watch online, geo-blocks will prevent you from streaming this British spin on the award-winning franchise.
The best VPN - otherwise known as a virtual private network - however, offers a simple solution. This piece of software alters your IP address to that of another country, so that you can gain access to your preferred IPTV service, and watch episodes live or on-demand just like you would at home.
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There are hundreds of VPNs available, but our favorite is ExpressVPN. It's quick to connect to, easy to use, and highly secure. Plus, it’s compatible with a wide range of devices: Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, the Xbox, PlayStation, iOS and Android software, among many more.
What makes ExpressVPN particularly enticing is its flexible 30-day money back guarantee. Better yet, if you sign up for an annual plan you'll get a 49% discount and 3 months extra FREE – a brilliant offer TV addicts won’t want to miss.
Once downloaded, search for the location of your home country or select it from the pre-defined list, and click connect. Condragulations: you’re a winner baby! Streaming season 2 episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK online will now be a breeze no matter where you are.
How to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 2 online for FREE in the UK
Hello guv’nor! Get your final helping of quintessentially British drag with the finale of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2 happening on March 18 at 7pm GMT, via the BBC Three section of BBC iPlayer. There are a myriad ways to watch: through a smart TV like an Apple TV, your laptop, desktop, or mobile; using a PlayStation, Xbox, Google Chromecast or Amazon Fire device. The list goes on here.
And best yet? All ten episodes are absolutely, positively FREE to watch. Which is amazing considering the amount of cracking drama already on iPlayer, which includes Steve McQueen’s Small Axe anthology, true-crime drama The Serpent, and of course the entire first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. All you’ll need is a valid TV license and you’re good to go!
But, I hear you blubbing, you’re out of the country? Fear not. With a VPN like Express VPN you can connect to BBC iPlayer, and stream brand-new Drag Race UK online live or on-demand, no matter where in the world you are.
How to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 2 online in the US
WOW Presents Plus will be your ticket to drag heaven if you live in America, with the final episode of Drag Race UK season 2 available from at 12pm PST / 3pm EST – at exactly the same time as in the UK. New subscribers can enjoy a week-long free trial. After that, a monthly subscription is a meagre $3.99 a month, which will give you access to the international versions of Drag Race (Thailand, Canada, Holland, and UK), in addition to dozens of drag documentaries, originals, and specials like Werq the World and UNHhhh.
Out of the country and unable to connect to your WOW Presents Plus account? Simply download the VPN to overcome dastardly geo-blocks and watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK online from anywhere.
How to watch RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2 online in Canada
Canadians…put the bass in your walk! Not only can you gag on all the eleganza extravaganza in sync with UK audiences, but you have two viewing options: Crave and OUTtv.
Cable viewers can watch every episode on Crave, or catch the finale of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2 at 8pm ET on OUTtv. And if you’ve cut that the cord, both broadcasters have OTT alternatives:
Crave's streaming service is CND$9.99 a month (plus tax) after your 7-day free trial, with the final episode of Drag Race UK dropping online on Thursday at 3.01pm ET. As well as HBO and Showtime programming and classic films, they’ve got RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 (in addition to all prior seasons), All Stars, and season 1 of Canada’s Drag Race.
Alternatively, OUTtvGo will have the final episode of Drag Race UK just after its broadcast on OUTtv. It’s an online platform full of LGBTQ+ content, whose CND$3.99 monthly subscription is a bargain for fans of queer entertainment. An annual subscription is even cheaper in the long run for the one-off cost of CND$39.99.
If you’re adventure seeking abroad while Drag Race UK is released online, geo-blocks will prevent you from catching all the werkroom backstabbing and bonding. A VPN like ExpressVPN, however, will let you connect to your VoD service back home, and as detailed above, they’re currently offering 49% off.
How to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 2 online in Australia
New season 2 episodes were available every week from 15 January, on either WOW Presents Plus or Stan.
A monthly subscription to WOW Presents Plus – the home of all things drag – is AUS$5.49 after your week-long free trial. Yass queen!
But if you’re looking for a larger number of RuPaul shows, then Stan’s your best option! It’s AUS$10 a month, but in addition to new Drag Race UK, it’s the exclusive home of all 13 seasons of the original Drag Race, Drag Race All Stars, Untucked, and lots more. Oh, and they offer an incredible 30-day free trial too!
And if you’re abroad? Just purchase a VPN as detailed above. It’ll let you stream Drag Race UK season 2 online from anywhere, so you can keep up to date with all Madame Ru’s talented queens.
Who are RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestants this season?
- A’Whora, 23, Nottingham
- Asttina Mandella, 27, London
- Bimini Bon Boulash, 26, Norfolk
- Cherry Valentine, 26, Darlington
- Ellie Diamond, 21, Dundee, Scotland
- Ginny Lemon, 31, Worcestershire
- Joe Black, 30, Brighton
- Lawrence Chaney, 23, Glasgow, Scotland
- Sister Sister, 32, Liverpool
- Tayce, 26, Newport, Wales
- Tia Kofi, 30, Essex
- Veronica Green, 34, Rochdale
Use WOW Presents Plus to watch RuPaul's Drag Race and more
WOW Present Plus is the self-dubbed "official streamer of all things drag" and comes to us from World of Wonder, the production company behind RuPaul's Drag Race.
As such, it has an impressive catalogue of RuPaul shows - including the latest season 13 episodes - available to stream all over the world including in markets like India, South Africa, the UAE and many other countries. A full list of what's available and where can be found here.
It's a pretty niche offering but if drag shows are your thing, you'll find it also hosts the likes of UNHhhh, Untucked, and Transformations - all for the ultra-affordable price of just $3.99 a month. Best of all, there's a FREE 7-day trial on offer so you can sashay on over and check it out for yourself.
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Alice is eCommerce Editor at Future with a focus on streaming services, such as Disney Plus and HBO Max, and VPN. She predominantly writes buying and streaming service guides, as well as how to watch articles. Previously a Commercial Content Writer at Trusted Reviews, Alice has five years experience giving online buying advice, and over two years writing about consumer tech.