Celebrity drag competition coming to Australia after a successful run in the UK starring Courtney Act
British television production giant ITV is pitching a new celebrity drag show to Australian broadcasters.
Local drag sensation Courtney Act has already signed on for the British version, which is called Queens for the Night.
The format will feature six celebrities who must perform a special drag show before a panel of judges, reports TV Tonight.
ITV is pitching a new celebrity drag show to Australian broadcasters. Courtney Act (pictured) has already signed on for the British version, which is called Queens for the Night
Each of the contestants will be put through their paces on how well they lip sync, dance and sing.
They will also be scored on their ability to do impressions, perform comedy and drag magic.
The show was inspired by the ‘makeover’ segments from popular British program Saturday Night Takeaway, hosted by Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.
Courtney, 40, will join former Spice Girl Mel C, comedian Rob Beckett and West End star Layton Williams on the judging panel for the UK version.
Queen for a Night will feature six celebrities who must perform a special drag show before a panel of judges. Each of the contestants will be put through their paces on how well they lip sync, dance and sing. (Pictured: British comedians Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly)
The show was inspired by the ‘makeover’ segments from popular British program Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway (pictured)
If a local version goes ahead, it will be produced by ITV Studios Australia.
The news follows Courtney’s own makeover series Courtney’s Closet, which was previewed during Channel 10’s Pilot Showcase.
The reality show sees the Australian Idol and Drag Race alum transform a different celebrity guest into drag each week.
Meanwhile, Courtney gets into a intimate chat with each guest about their personal journey.
Queens for a Night was inspired by this segment on Saturday Night Takeaway
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