They were raised on Drag Race UK - but can they snatch the crown?
A new generation of drag performers, dubbed 'Generation Ru,' is competing in the latest season of Drag Race UK. These contestants cite the reality show as their primary inspiration for entering the industry.
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This reflects the cultural impact of reality television on the evolution of performance art and the career paths of modern entertainers.
Image source, BBC/World of Wonder/Nick Strasburg Image caption, Mocha says Drag Race inspired her to get into drag
A new batch of queens from across the UK are set to battle it out in the hope of hearing RuPaul's magical words: "Condragulations, you're a winner, baby".
The UK edition of Drag Race has been putting hopeful contestants through their paces for seven years - plenty of time for a new wave of talent raised on the hit reality show to emerge.
Now "Generation Ru" are ready to compete for the crown and £25,000 cash prize.
Series eight contestant Mocha, 26, tells BBC Newsbeat she considers herself part of this new cohort.
"My drag has always been inspired by Drag Race because that's why I started," the Essex-born queen says.
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