Meet Darlington's 'Deborah Meaden of drag' starring in Ru Paul's Drag Race UK

A Darlington drag queen preparing to appear on the upcoming season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK has dubbed herself the 'Deborah Meaden of…

Meet Darlington's 'Deborah Meaden of drag' starring in Ru Paul's Drag Race UK

A Darlington drag queen is preparing to star in the upcoming season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

The North East contestant says she is the "Deborah Meaden of drag" and has her sights on "snatching the crown" - and winning the whole competition.

In a preview episode, The Delta Quadrant, 32, answered a series of questions about the popular BBC-based TV show, which will appear on our screens again this autumn.

Ahead of series eight of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, the North East queen described herself as "the industrial doyenne from Darlington and the Deborah Meaden of drag, and in case you didn't know, I am your new boss."

Advertising as someone who has "smashed the drag ceiling and clawed her way to the very top of Darlington’s business world."

The Delta Quadrant says they are 'everyone's boss'

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The TV star added: "The Delta Quadrant is a powerhouse. Delta is a boss girl, and the CEO of everything. I represent a rare type of character-led drag.

"I have one signature, distinct look. I love power dressing, shoulder pads, tailored suits, and I always sashay into the Boardroom, with my signature bob! I am so excited to be here representing the undisputed financial capital of the UK, Darlington. Let’s get down to business."

RuPaul's Drag Race UK has become a popular addition to BBC iPlayer and BBC Three over the last seven seasons, following its success in the US.

The Delta Quadrant will battle it out with 11 other drag queens to try and deliver the crown and sceptre, alongside a £25,000 cash prize.

The Delta Quadrant added: "You don't get to where I am in the world without being competitive. If I can smell blood in the water, I'll go for it.

"Drag Race is a little different to the world of business in which I excel, but I've dealt with business tycoons far bigger than these girls.

"So I'm entering the boardroom, sorry werkroom, with a tight business plan."

The Drag Race queen added: "I will think out of the box, look at the bigger picture, and give Mr RuPaul Charles some long hard stares.

"I’ve been around long enough to know that it's not all about the crown and sceptre.

"It's about the tax-free cash prize and this business lady can go all the way."

Over 10 weeks, the cult series produced by Ru Paul, will see a series of challenges, including runways and lip-sync battles in front of regular judges Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton.

Plus, joining the panel throughout the series will be a line-up of celebrity Drag Race superfans.

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Viewers can get a closer look at the brand new cast on BBC iPlayer now with the preview programme Meet the Queens 20-minute episode.

The 32-year-old added: "I've seen people fall apart in the sewing challenge and I feel like I could be one of those people.

"I've never had to turn my hand to a sewing machine before, so I'm a little bit nervous, but excited too.

"There's not a one-size-fits-all rule to drag, and I think that I should win so that I can prove that my kind of comedy, character-led style of drag is valid and worthy of being on the world stage of drag."

BBC Drag Race UK will air on August 11 at 9pm.