Start your engines Aotearoa! RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under has returned for season 2 and only one queen will be tasting sweet victory, snatching the crown from season 1 winner Kita Mean.
10 queens will compete from across Australia and New Zealand with the most charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent.
We have your first look at this year's queens and let me tell you it is a fierce and fabulous cast.
Aubrey Haive, 25
New Zealand
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Beverly Kills, 21
Australia
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Faúx Fúr, 27
Australia
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Hannah Conda, 30
Australia
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Kween Kong, 29
New Zealand
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Minnie Cooper, 49
Australia
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Molly Poppinz, 30
Australia
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Pomara Fifth, 28
Australia
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Spankie Jackzon, 37
New Zealand
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Yuri Guaii, 25
New Zealand
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That’s a lot of new faces and fresh talent.
Returning to the show will be our fave Michelle Visage on the judging panel alongside Aussie comedian Rhys Nicholson.
Oh and of course the hostess with the mostest Ru Paul!
Who’ll snatch the crown from Kita Mean, our season one queen? We can't wait to see who will slay the cometition away
Find out on July 30 with all 8 episodes of the season streamed on TVNZ+!