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Drag Race UK Series 8 Launches with New 'Ru Generation' Contestants

New contestants on Drag Race UK Series 8 cite the show as inspiration despite rising costs and industry challenges.

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RuPaul's Drag Race UK series eight is scheduled to launch on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, featuring a new group of contestants referred to as the 'Ru Generation'. [1] The Bundesliga is available to live stream for free on CazéTV in Brazil (up to two live matches per week), AbemaTV in Japan (two live matches per week), and BBC iPlayer in the UK (select Friday evening fixtures). [2] The Bundesliga is Germany's leading professional men's soccer league, featuring 18 clubs competing across 34 matchdays, including heavyweight teams like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. [3] Contestant Flesh reported that live drag performance turnout has dropped and that soaring costs are impacting the ability of performers to sustain their careers outside of the TV show. [4] Contestant Mocha, 26, stated that watching the show inspired her to combine her interests in fashion design, singing, and dancing into a single career path. [5] Contestant Naya Thorn, 23, warned that the high cost of preparing for the show is preventing talented people from participating and causing her to drop out. [6] The 2026/27 Bundesliga season runs from Aug. 28 to May 22. [7]
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  1. RuPaul's Drag Race UK series eight is scheduled to launch on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, featuring a new group of contestants referred to as the 'Ru Generation'. · BBC News
  2. The Bundesliga is available to live stream for free on CazéTV in Brazil (up to two live matches per week), AbemaTV in Japan (two live matches per week), and BBC iPlayer in the UK (select Friday evening fixtures). · Mashable
  3. The Bundesliga is Germany's leading professional men's soccer league, featuring 18 clubs competing across 34 matchdays, including heavyweight teams like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. · Mashable
  4. Contestant Flesh reported that live drag performance turnout has dropped and that soaring costs are impacting the ability of performers to sustain their careers outside of the TV show. · BBC News
  5. Contestant Mocha, 26, stated that watching the show inspired her to combine her interests in fashion design, singing, and dancing into a single career path. · BBC News
  6. Contestant Naya Thorn, 23, warned that the high cost of preparing for the show is preventing talented people from participating and causing her to drop out. · BBC News
  7. The 2026/27 Bundesliga season runs from Aug. 28 to May 22. · Mashable
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