Filming on Drag Race UK 2 halted

[Firewire]

They started filming earlier this month but production has now been suspended.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/rupauls-drag-race-uk-series-21716549

[Smithy]

:suspect:

[Firewire]

:suspect:

What is suspicious!

[Smithy]

Your tweet

[Firewire]

Oh I WISH

I’ve been back in Scotland since October

[Smithy]

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[Captain.Remy]

Corono-she betta don't!

[Saph]

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[sleleen]

Idc about this season if there’s no Novympia on the cast

[Smithy]

Has anyone seen any updates about this, it’s been 3 months, you’d have thought they’d have come up with a way to continue filming this

[Denver]

Has anyone seen any updates about this, it’s been 3 months, you’d have thought they’d have come up with a way to continue filming this

I would think the main issue is the judges getting into The UK

[MB.]

Has anyone seen any updates about this, it’s been 3 months, you’d have thought they’d have come up with a way to continue filming this

Last I heard was that they were hoping to resume filming in November in time for an early 2021 air date, but whether that will actually happen or not I have no idea

[Smithy]

I would think the main issue is the judges getting into The UK

Not really, they come here, isolate for two weeks and then continue filming

They should just have Alan/Graham for the rest of the season with no guest judges, if all of them are isolating in theory there shouldn’t be a problem

[Smithy]

Last I heard was that they were hoping to resume filming in November in time for an early 2021 air date, but whether that will actually happen or not I have no idea

Ah ok

Gonna look so weird watching knowing it’ll have been 9 months or so between episodes :joker:

[MB.]

I hope they all come in one day with full beards/completely different hairstyles/extreme body modifications and absolutely none of it is explained

[UserSince2005]

What if one of the remaining queens had died from corona in the meantime? will ru give an eliminate queen a second chance?

[Captain.Remy]

But like are there any flights from the US landing in the UK right now?
Because they can stay in quarantine for a bit, but if there's no flight then it's done for now.

And I suppose Ru would try to speed things up so he can film S13 and AS6.

[Smithy]

But like are there any flights from the US landing in the UK right now?
Because they can stay in quarantine for a bit, but if there's no flight then it's done for now.

And I suppose Ru would try to speed things up so he can film S13 and AS6.

Yeah there are flights atm, but if you arrive here you have to self isolate for 14 days

I don’t see S13 or AS6 (the latter of which I don’t even think is happening) filming until next year now, which is probably a good thing, 3/4 seasons a year is too much

[Nicky91]

I hope they all come in one day with full beards/completely different hairstyles/extreme body modifications and absolutely none of it is explained

:joker::joker::joker:

[Morgan.]

What if one of the remaining queens had died from corona in the meantime? will ru give an eliminate queen a second chance?

I’d imagine the series would be canned. When Mike Thalassitis passed away between the filming and transmission of Ex on the Beach, they just never aired the season and filmed a new one instead.

[Morgan.]

Yeah there are flights atm, but if you arrive here you have to self isolate for 14 days

I don’t see S13 or AS6 (the latter of which I don’t even think is happening) filming until next year now, which is probably a good thing, 3/4 seasons a year is too much

If they’d have just spread out 12, AS5, Celeb Drag Race and Canada’s Drag Race they’d have had more than enough to keep them going for 2020/21 lmao

[Smithy]

If they’d have just spread out 12, AS5, Celeb Drag Race and Canada’s Drag Race they’d have had more than enough to keep them going for 2020/21 lmao

Hindsight I guess :laugh:

[Saph]

hopefully they resume soon.. of all the seasons to get halted, why did it have to be the uk one :skull:

[UserSince2005]

I’d imagine the series would be canned. When Mike Thalassitis passed away between the filming and transmission of Ex on the Beach, they just never aired the season and filmed a new one instead.

I think it would be respectful to a queen to air it considering its effectively a talent show and you are showing the dead queens work.

Its different to someone committing suicide and then a channel airing them fighting and ****ing on tv a month later.

[Morgan.]

I think it would be respectful to a queen to air it considering its effectively a talent show and you are showing the dead queens work.

Its different to someone committing suicide and then a channel airing them fighting and ****ing on tv a month later.

I guess you’re right there tbh

[Smithy]

hopefully they resume soon.. of all the seasons to get halted, why did it have to be the uk one :skull:

ESPECIALLY considering it only takes about 3 weeks to film :skull: talk about unlucky

[Captain.Remy]

Yeah there are flights atm, but if you arrive here you have to self isolate for 14 days

I don’t see S13 or AS6 (the latter of which I don’t even think is happening) filming until next year now, which is probably a good thing, 3/4 seasons a year is too much

I thought it was only intra-european flights and US people were banned.

Anyway, had they spread out S12, AS5, Canada, Celebrity Drag Race we wouldn't be there without a show for months :joker:

[UserSince2005]

We could do with a few months off to be fair.

And anyway if they really want to get the show back on air then they can turn the post production period around much fast than they currently do.

Whats happening with Australia Drag Race anyway?

[MB.]

There's been no word in regard to Drag Race Australia for about a year afaik (it certainly hasn't been cast or filmed), although some producer said that there were currently seven international Drag Race spin-offs in the works so people are assuming Australia is one of them

[Samm]

It’s a shame the UK one has been affected. If anything it’s the USA version that needed a rest

[Firewire]

As far as I know they filmed 3 eps before covid

[MB.]

As far as I know they filmed 3 eps before covid

They filmed four eps, yeah (which I think, in terms of Drag Race's schedule, is just over a week of filming?)

[Josiah.]

Yes, and if I remember correctly from one of the bonus clips from S7 untucked, they at least get breaks from filming on the weekends.

[Firewire]

They filmed four eps, yeah (which I think, in terms of Drag Race's schedule, is just over a week of filming?)

As far as I know the UK series film an ep over 2 days (3 eps per week with one day off).

[Firewire]

I believe they are back filming late October into November

[Nicky91]

I believe they are back filming late October into November

that is too soon, can rather be moved onto next year october/november

[LukeB]

that is too soon, can rather be moved onto next year october/november

Not really :shrug: most shows have already started. There's a thing called quarantine which the drag queens and production will have to do before filming until they are eliminated/finished. Strictly is doing it, Im a celeb is doing it, BBUS have done it.

[Nicky91]

Not really :shrug: most shows have already started. There's a thing called quarantine which the drag queens and production will have to do before filming until they are eliminated/finished. Strictly is doing it, Im a celeb is doing it, BBUS have done it.

yes, however in case of positive tests it can be delayed a bit


with our current series of the voice senior, the ''semi live'' final the recorded part of that has been delayed because of 2 crew members who had been tested positive for covid-19

so now filming has been halted and the premiere date also been moved

[LukeB]

yes, however in case of positive tests it can be delayed a bit


with our current series of the voice senior, the ''semi live'' final the recorded part of that has been delayed because of 2 crew members who had been tested positive for covid-19

so now filming has been halted and the premiere date also been moved

that's why you have to quarantine for two weeks before starting and since they don't deal with the public, it's safe :shrug:

[Nicky91]

that's why you have to quarantine for two weeks before starting and since they don't deal with the public, it's safe :shrug:

there is a form of audience here, but just done differently, more distance between each other, and mostly in sort of seating areas, like families can sit next to each other, but not random strangers


also at german live tv shows, also reduced number of audience, but the ''no audience'' is just too boring so we learn to adapt around these whole measures for now

[Saph]

They've already filmed season 13 apparently and start filming All Stars 6 next week so I'm sure they can get back to filming UK2 soon

[LukeB]

They've already filmed season 13 apparently and start filming All Stars 6 next week so I'm sure they can get back to filming UK2 soon

I assume RuPaul will host/Judge via Zoom?

[Saph]

lets hope not :skull:

AS6 starts filming on Monday 24th

[Liam-]

Another all stars? :skull:

[MB.]

lets hope not :skull:

AS6 starts filming on Monday 24th

afaik that's when quarantining begins, so filming should begin approximately two weeks afterwards

[Saph]

afaik that's when quarantining begins, so filming should begin approximately two weeks afterwards

oh possibly :skull: nnn them having to wait in a musty hotel for 2 weeks, the girls are gonna be RARING for a fight!

[Nicky91]

but no offense, i have nothing against Drag Race, i just didn't know they also took these correct quarantine measures, like this it can go on i guess

maybe end of september, begin october?

[Firewire]

lets hope not :skull:

AS6 starts filming on Monday 24th

ffs

[Smithy]

lets hope not :skull:

AS6 starts filming on Monday 24th

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[Firewire]

This was the perfect time for them to break from AS for a year

[Tom4784]

I'm not surprised to see that filming is resuming on the other Drag Race shows, I suppose it's not a difficult show to film safely since you could probably social distance quite easily. It won't surprise me if we see a lot of individual and design challenges in the next few seasons, which isn't a bad thing as the focus on unfunny group challenges as of late is starting to wear thin.

[Captain.Remy]

When did they even film S13 though?

But yay at them resuming filming!

[Smithy]

When did they even film S13 though?

But yay at them resuming filming!

It’s ongoing

[Samm]

so probably not out until next year then :(

[Saph]

They usually film during the summer months anyway, AS5 was filmed back in June i think and S12 in August

[Captain.Remy]

They usually film during the summer months anyway, AS5 was filmed back in June i think and S12 in August

So they changed it this year, since I read that AS6 is going to start filming next week.

Too bad we won't get DR UK this year, but oh well, hopefully it's worth the wait and they don't rush back to filming it during these Miss Rona times. I'm surprised they are filming the American version right now, as the US are far from being done with Miss Rona. Pretty sure they took some strong measures to prevent the virus.

[Firewire]

There's usually 6 months+ between filming ending and transmission when it comes to Drag Race.

If S13 is on in Feb as normal, can't see the two series being on at the same time so don't think we'll get the UK series until May at the earliest. Unless they try and rush-release it for January and February.

[Smithy]

There's usually 6 months+ between filming ending and transmission when it comes to Drag Race.

If S13 is on in Feb as normal, can't see the two series being on at the same time so don't think we'll get the UK series until May at the earliest. Unless they try and rush-release it for January and February.

12 aired May - July so they could do UK Feb/March, 13&AS6 May-Aug

[MB.]

12 aired February to May, AS5 aired June to July

[Smithy]

Omg did it :skull:

[Smithy]

Well they can fookin push it back!

[LukeB]

lets hope not :skull:

AS6 starts filming on Monday 24th

i think it's likely for the UK one depending on getting to the UK and back to usa situation for RuPaul :worry: (USA borders are closed i think)

[Braden]

Oh my god, we’re so getting 13 and AS6 before UK2 aren’t we? :(

[Nicky91]

Oh my god, we’re so getting 13 and AS6 before UK2 aren’t we? :(

because the UK one isn't important, US one is the original one that comes first

[Jarrod]

because the UK one isn't important, US one is the original one that comes first

I wouldn't say that, it was a bit of a hit for BBC Three, so it's nothing to do with the importance of the series. It's easier to complete the filming on the US editions as Ru and Michelle are already in America.

They can't get over here due to the travel restrictions.. so it's more the case of it being practical over it being more important.

[Nicky91]

I wouldn't say that, it was a bit of a hit for BBC Three, so it's nothing to do with the importance of the series. It's easier to complete the filming on the US editions as Ru and Michelle are already in America.

They can't get over here due to the travel restrictions.. so it's more the case of it being practical over it being more important.

a non-existing channel :skull:

[MB.]

a non-existing channel :skull:

By that logic you're on a forum for a non-existent TV show

[Ammi]

...I know this is so last season but it was lovely to see The Vivienne on Michelle’s, How’s Your Head, Hun, yesterday...:lovedup:...I’ve loved seeing Michelle with her family as well...:flutter:...

[Ammi]

...oh, obviously Ru as well...:laugh:...

[Jarrod]

It's apparently being "regrouped" whatever that means. Confirmed at Ed TV Fest that they were midway through filming the second series - basically meaning they're trying to get everyone back together in the UK.

https://metro.co.uk/2020/08/26/rupauls-drag-race-series-2-regrouped-filming-was-called-off-due-pandemic-13181058/

[Tom4784]

I could see them potentially having to draft in someone to replace Ru and Michelle. I'd be surprised if the ban on US travel gets lifted any time soon. Either that or they'll just put screens on their spots on the Judge's table and have them watch proceedings over Zoom which would be such a mess I'd kinda wanna see it.

[Saph]

I'd honestly rather they just wait until Ru and Mich can rejoin

[Smithy]

I didn’t realise there was a ban on US travel I just thought you had to isolate upon arrival?

[Tom4784]

I didn’t realise there was a ban on US travel I just thought you had to isolate upon arrival?

Most countries banned travellers from the US a while ago, I'm pretty sure it's still in effect.

[Smithy]

Alan said on Lorraine this morning that they’re finishing filming in a fortnight

[UserSince2005]

Get it done, the world cannot wait any longer.

[Captain.Remy]

We need it to air asap! Like next month!

[DouglasS]

I hope it gets cancelled

[Morgan.]

I hope it gets cancelled

I hope you add something meaningful to a discussion

[Shaun]

neither are going to happen

[Barry.]

I hope it gets cancelled

Didn’t you say you hate it when people say that to shows they don’t watch?

[DouglasS]

Didn’t you say you hate it when people say that to shows they don’t watch?

Yes, I was doing an experiment to see if there would be a different reaction compared to when everyone applauded love island being postponed.. and exactly what I thought happened

I like predicting things and pointing out hypocrisy

[MB.]

is you still pretending you're not called Jack an experiment too

[DouglasS]

is you still pretending you're not called Jack an experiment too

I am the only person on this forum that has seen my passport :laugh:

[Jigs]

Anyways

[Marsh.]

is you still pretending you're not called Jack an experiment too

Well, he is a scientist.

[Ammi]

...we so want this to happen soon...

[MusicMan]

Not sure if this is old news, but I was listening to the podcast Table Manners and they revealed a guest judge for RPDR UK season 2 - and I am just thrilled because I freaking love this woman.

It's Dawn French :cheer2::love:

[Ammi]

Not sure if this is old news, but I was listening to the podcast Table Manners and they revealed a guest judge for RPDR UK season 2 - and I am just thrilled because I freaking love this woman.

It's Dawn French :cheer2::love:

...oh I sometimes listen to that podcast also, it’s Jessie Ware...?..is that the one...how amazing if Jessie was a guest judge as well...OMG...:lovedup:..Dawn is a great choice, though...

[Nicky91]

...oh I sometimes listen to that podcast also, it’s Jessie Ware...?..is that the one...how amazing if Jessie was a guest judge as well...OMG...:lovedup:..Dawn is a great choice, though...

she also apparently had been asked multiple times to do Strictly too, however she never really has that much confidence in herself, or doesn't want to be fired out of a cannon as she thinks that is the way comedians get treated on that show

well i kinda hope Dawn watches Strictly this year, and i hope this years comedian Bill Bailey can prove her wrong and he makes her into signing up for next years series :flutter:

[MusicMan]

...oh I sometimes listen to that podcast also, it’s Jessie Ware...?..is that the one...how amazing if Jessie was a guest judge as well...OMG...:lovedup:..Dawn is a great choice, though...

Yes that's the one :bigsmile: I think they said that Shea Couleé is next week's guest on the podcast too! :flutter:

[Samm]

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[Ammi]

...hold me, Samm...

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[Captain.Remy]

Beyond excited! I hope this season is as strong as the first one!

[LukeB]

Beyond excited! I hope this season is as strong as the first one!

And i hope the judging is slightly better because Cheryl shouldn't have been bottom 2 when she was bottom 2.

[Shaun]

For the makeover? Yeah she should've won that challenge. For the commercial though... it's up for debate with Baga imo (with Blu comfortably the worst).

[Marsh.]

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Right, that is the ONLY reference to that bloody "catchphrase" I will tolerate. It gets uttered even once on the actual show and I'm turning it off.

Michelle Visage pissing herself at a random sentence said in a regional accent is really annoying.

[Captain.Remy]

For the makeover? Yeah she should've won that challenge. For the commercial though... it's up for debate with Baga imo (with Blu comfortably the worst).

She definitely should have won the makeover one, but I suppose Ru wanted the top 3 to be the most consistent with queens who got the most Ru badges.
I would have rather see The Vivienne won this challenge than Divina tbh

For the commercial, I think she deserved bottom two. I guess Baga's had more "fun" to it. (meaning Baga being just naturally Baga)

[Morgan.]

She definitely should have won the makeover one, but I suppose Ru wanted the top 3 to be the most consistent with queens who got the most Ru badges.
I would have rather see The Vivienne won this challenge than Divina tbh

For the commercial, I think she deserved bottom two. I guess Baga's had more "fun" to it. (meaning Baga being just naturally Baga)

This is a battle I go through in my mind tbh. On one hand I understand why having the 3 most consistent performers in the final is the best way forward, but if everything is judged on track record then there’d be no point in having bottom 2’s and lip syncs etc if the decision is already made.

Cheryl performed by far the best on the makeover, delivered the strongest family resemblance yet landed in the B2 and went home? Because she hadn’t won anything else? Idk that just doesn’t sit right with me.

[Captain.Remy]

This is a battle I go through in my mind tbh. On one hand I understand why having the 3 most consistent performers in the final is the best way forward, but if everything is judged on track record then there’d be no point in having bottom 2’s and lip syncs etc if the decision is already made.

Cheryl performed by far the best on the makeover, delivered the strongest family resemblance yet landed in the B2 and went home? Because she hadn’t won anything else? Idk that just doesn’t sit right with me.

It's more obvious in those cases where a queen who did well in the challenge still went home because of track record. And then you'll have people complain that one of the top performers of the season (in that case Baga) didn't make the top 3. So it goes both ways really.
It was her second lipsync and she didn't perform that well during the whole competition while it was Baga's first lipsync and did well so far.

That episode was heartbreaking for Cheryl because she should have won, but in hindshight the top 3 was so good that Ru couldn't make another decision. tbh they should have had a top 4 just for Cherly doing so well in the makeover challenge, and her part in the rumix would have slapped!

I hope we get to see her in AS UK or international AS or something to give her another chance.

[Morgan.]

It's more obvious in those cases where a queen who did well in the challenge still went home because of track record. And then you'll have people complain that one of the top performers of the season (in that case Baga) didn't make the top 3. So it goes both ways really.
It was her second lipsync and she didn't perform that well during the whole competition while it was Baga's first lipsync and did well so far.

That episode was heartbreaking for Cheryl because she should have won, but in hindshight the top 3 was so good that Ru couldn't make another decision. tbh they should have had a top 4 just for Cherly doing so well in the makeover challenge, and her part in the rumix would have slapped!

I hope we get to see her in AS UK or international AS or something to give her another chance.

See with Baga I wouldn’t have minded her missing F3 so much just because I don’t recall enjoying a single one of her runways. Sure Cheryl’s were cheap and a bit messy but I could see the intention with them all and I think they were fun.

She’s super deserving of a second shot, so yeah I do hope there’s an All Stars (preferably after UK4/5)

[zrc]

Was all set up for a Viv, DDC, Baga top 3 from day dot anyway. Cheryl should've gone home before Blu. And Viv was clearly set up to win.