''Drag Race Sverige'' (internationally called ''Drag Race Sweden'') is a Swedish reality competition television series based on the American series ''

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''. It is broadcast by

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and

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and airs on

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elsewhere. ''Drag Race Sverige'' is the twelfth international adaptation of the American reality competition series ''

'', following Chilean, Thai,

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, Australian and New Zealand,

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, Filipino, and Belgian versions. It has been followed by Mexican, Brazilian, and

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iterations. The adaptation was announced in April 2022 and casting began in May. Mastiff AB produces the show. Executive producers are

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and Tom Campbell, as well as World of Wonder founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato. The show is presented by Robert Fux with singer and actress Kayo and radio and television host making up the judging panel. The first season premiered March 4, 2023 and was won by

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, with

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as the runner-up.

Contestants

''Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.''

Future ''Drag Race'' appearances

* In 2024 Vanity Vain competed on ''

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''.

Contestants progress

Lip syncs

Legend:

Guest judges

Listed in chronological order: *

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, singer *

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, singer *

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, singer *

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, drag performer *Fredrik Robertsson, fashion designer * Arantxa Alvarez, television presenter and singer *

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, singer and actor *

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, singer and two-time

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winner * Caroline Hjelt, singer and member of musical duo

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, singer and actress

Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage. Episode 1 * Peter Knutson, photographer Episode 5 * Herman Gardarfve, songwriter and record producer * Melanie Wehbe, singer * Patrik Jean, singer Episode 6 *

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, professional boxer * Robert Eirfjell, chief technology officer *

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, singer * , comedian * , professional mixed martial artist Episode 8 * Benjamin Johnsson, choreographer * Herman Gardarfve, songwriter and record producer * Melanie Wehbe, singer * Patrik Jean, singer

Episodes

''Drag Race Sverige: Untucked!''

On 19 October 2022, it was confirmed that the main season will have its own companion series called ''Drag Race Sverige: Untucked''. This the second international iteration of the Untucked series, after '' Drag Race Philippines: Untucked!''.

References

External links

* * {{Drag performance 2020s Swedish television series 2023 Swedish television series debuts Sveriges Television original programming Swedish LGBTQ-related television series Swedish television series based on American television series WOW Presents Plus original programming