The "plug has been pulled" completely on the second series of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’.
Work had begun on new episodes of the BBC3 programme – which was won by The Vivienne in its first series last year – but it was deemed "far too risky" to carry on with filming during the coronavirus pandemic and it is now on hold indefinitely.
A source told The Sun Online: "’Drag Race’ was being filmed at Pinewood Studios and was well underway but with everything happening at the moment they had to pull the plug.
"There were contestants on set, as well as talent and the production team and it was deemed far too risky.
"At the moment the plug has been pulled completely on the show and as it stands, the second series of ‘Drag Race’ is on hold.
"It’s awful for everyone involved, people aren’t working and the studios are empty. But obviously the health of everyone on the show comes first."
A spokesperson for the show confirmed production has stopped but insisted it was simply "temporarily pausing".
The representative said: "In light of the spread of Covid-19, after much consideration, production on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ will be temporarily pausing filming both in consultation with and supported by the BBC.
"We will continue to review all productions on a case by case basis and will continue to follow the latest news and advice from the Foreign Office, World Health Organisation and Public Health England."
A number of shows have called a halt to filming, with ‘EastEnders’ dropping to two episodes a week after cancelling filming and rivals ‘Coronation Street’ and ‘Emmerdale’ also cutting their broadcast frequency after reducing production.
‘Line of Duty’ has stopped filming season six, while ‘Peaky Blinders’ has delayed starting work on new episodes because of the pandemic.
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK halts filming
