Cheryl confirmed as guest judge for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

Exciting times.

Cheryl has been confirmed as a guest judge for the upcoming first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. The singer and talent show judge announced the news via her Instagram and Twitter accounts this afternoon. Sharing a photo from her dressing room while filming her appearance, she said that she is "so excited" to be a part of the drag talent show. "I am SO excited to tell you that I will be a guest judge on the first ever series of UK Drag Race!" she wrote. "I am such a huge fan of the show and can not wait to watch our UK queens make their mark! Coming soon to @bbcthree. Gentlemen, start your engines and may the best woman win." The news was also confirmed on the RuPaul's Drag Race UK official Twitter account, who called the former Girls Aloud star "the queen of Newcastle." And yeah, fair enough. "We have some huge news to announce!" they said. "The queen of Newcastle herself, CherylOfficial, will be on #DragRaceUK as a guest judge." Also appearing on the upcoming series of the show will be Andrew Garfield, Geri Horner, Jade Thirlwall, Maisie Williams and Michaela Coel. Graham Norton, Alan Carr, and Michelle Visage will all feature as regular judges on the show. An official air date for the show has yet to be confirmed by BBC Three, but it's expected to drop some time this Autumn. Can't wait.