Who won RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 8?

Flesh has been crowned the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 8, beating Mocha and Naya Thorn in an epic final lip-sync battle to become the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar.

After ten weeks of fierce competition, emotional moments, spectacular performances and plenty of drama, the eighth series has reached its conclusion, with RuPaul Charles announcing Flesh as the new Queen of Queens.

The London-based queen takes home the coveted crown and sceptre, alongside a £25,000 cash prize, after impressing the judges throughout the competition and delivering a winning performance in the grand finale.

The victory marks a particularly special moment for Flesh, who was reunited with her best friend Bones, the reigning champion from Series 7, as she officially passed on the crown.

Reacting to her victory, an overwhelmed Flesh said:

“oh my god, this is crazy! I am over the moon, RuPaul where is my cheque?! To be here with Bones is just the perfect moment, this is everything I have ever dream of and more, and I am so proud of myself!”

Who won RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 8?

Flesh is the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 8, becoming the latest queen to claim the title of the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar.

She fought off competition from fellow finalists Mocha and Naya Thorn in the final lip-sync showdown, with RuPaul ultimately deciding that Flesh deserved the crown.

The victory was made even more memorable by the presence of Bones, who returned to the programme to hand over the crown and sceptre to her best friend.

The pair are a popular duo known as Flesh and Bones and are both members of the Heavenly Bodies family.

For Flesh, having Bones beside her during the biggest moment of her Drag Race journey made the occasion even more special.

Who were the RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 8 finalists?

Twelve queens entered the Werk Room at the beginning of the series, each hoping to impress RuPaul and become Britain’s next drag superstar.

After weeks of challenges, runway presentations and lip-sync battles, just four contestants remained for the grand finale.

The finalists were:

Alik – from Brighton.
Flesh – from London.
Mocha – from Essex.
Naya Thorn – from Dudley.

All four returned for the final episode, where they faced one last challenge before the winner was decided.

What happened in the Drag Race UK Series 8 final?

The grand finale delivered a spectacular celebration of the series, with the four finalists competing in a special musical challenge.

Choreographer Claudimar Neto coached the queens as they performed an extra-special mega mix featuring some of Drag Race UK’s most iconic girl group songs.

It was an opportunity for the contestants to demonstrate their performance abilities one last time, with the final episode combining elaborate choreography, emotional reunions and some unforgettable runway moments.

The judging panel featured RuPaul alongside Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton.

Last year’s winner, Bones, also returned, joining the previously eliminated queens for the celebrations.

RuPaul brought the queens back together for one final catwalk and a musical performance with the four finalists, providing a fitting tribute to the songs, performances and moments that have helped shape the show’s history.

Who made the final three?

Before the ultimate winner could be announced, one finalist had to leave the competition.

After the final challenge, RuPaul revealed that Alik would be eliminated, leaving Flesh, Mocha and Naya Thorn to compete for the crown.

The remaining three queens then faced one another in the final lip-sync battle, with each determined to deliver a performance worthy of the title.

After an epic showdown, RuPaul announced Flesh as the winner.

Bones then officially handed over the crown and sceptre, marking the end of her reign and the beginning of Flesh’s time as champion.

What happens next for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Flesh?

Winning RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is one of the biggest achievements in British drag entertainment, and Flesh now joins the show’s previous champions as the latest holder of the coveted title.

Alongside the crown and sceptre, she receives a £25,000 cash prize.

Her victory also creates a particularly special chapter in the story of Flesh and Bones, with the two friends now sharing the distinction of having won consecutive series of the competition.

After ten of challenges, creativity, fierce competition and emotional moments, Series 8 has finally crowned its champion.

Congratulations to Flesh, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 8 and the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar!

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