Canada's Drag Race series two: Everything you need to know

With the queens raring and ready to compete, we have everything you need to know about the upcoming series…

When will Canada's Drag Race series two be shown?

The second series will drop as a ten-part boxset on BBC iPlayer on Friday 17 December. It will return alongside a special anniversary episode with Canada's first drag superstar, Priyanka, looking back at all the highlights of series one.

Who are the judges on Canada's Drag Race?

OG judge Brooke Lynn Hytes is joined on the panel by an exciting new line up of entertainment industry experts including Brad Goreski, Amanda Brugel and Traci Melchor, as well as an extra-special celebrity guest each week.

Who are the Queens on Canada's Drag Race?

Adriana, Quebec City, QC

When Adriana immigrated to Canada from Columbia, she couldn't speak a word of English or French. She says doing drag makes her feel like she can do anything.

"All my life I struggled to find something I was good at. Many times I thought I had no talent and no confidence to become the star that I have always wanted to be. Drag let me see how amazing I really am."

Beth, Vancouver, BC

Beth is a proud Métis Queen who discovered more about their indigenous side in Middle School.

"Drag is for any human, or even non human. It's about celebrating who we are or even who we're not and being whoever we wanna be."

Eve 6000, Toronto, ON

"As a trans non-binary artist, drag is all about expressing the femininity that I wasn't allowed to express growing up. Drag is a tool that we can all use to express our true selves and be seen as we want to be seen."

Gia Metric, Vancouver, BC

"I've been performing in my bedroom ever since I can remember, and now I get to perform in front of the world.

"I still can't believe I'm a Drag Race girl! Mom, I'm a superstar!"

Icesis Couture, Ottawa, ON

Icesis is a true designer at heart and makes 90% of everything she wears.

"Drag has shown me that it is okay to be different, it's okay to have a voice, it's okay to just be me. To me, drag means everything because without it I wouldn't have found my own strength."

Kendall Gender, Vancouver, BC

Kendall Gender is six years sober and credits drag as her saving grace.

"I have faced many adversities in my life and I truly feel like they have all led me to this moment and because I have gone through the dark parts of life, I can truly appreciate what is to come."

Kimora Amour, Scarborough, ON

"To me, drag is a form of artistic therapeutic storytelling where you can evoke emotions while telling the story of life.

"Being a part of Canada's Drag Race is a form of validation. It means you have that little something extra that sets you apart from others. It is the GREATEST opportunity, and I'm so happy to represent the Black, Caribbean [and] South American communities."

Océane Aqua-Black, Quebec City, QC

Océane Aqua-Black is obsessed with goats, and even says they are her spirit animal.

"I think drag queens give an important voice to the LGBTQ+ community because we represent their superheroes. I hope people will be able to relate to us and we can act as an inspiration to make the world a magical place."

Pythia, Montréal, QC

"Drag for me is the closest thing we have to magic and a method to completely unpack and destroy gender.

"I am not a 'female impersonator', I am the image of my imagination, a storyteller and a fantasy made into reality."

Stephanie Prince, Calgary, AB

Stephanie Prince is a self-proclaimed singing assassin and "rapstress".

"The only part of the competition I'm worried about is how jealous the other girls will be of my beauty!"

Suki Doll, Montréal, QC

Drag, fashionista and a sought-after designer, Suki's high-speed hands and witty fashion sense is simply unparalleled.

"C'est moi... Suko Doll, excruciatingly delicious and opulent!"

Synthia Kiss, Vancouver, BC

"Synthia Kiss is a homage to all the powerful, talented and funny women in my life. It's a complete honour to walk a mile in their high heels, I'll give them back soon, I swear!"