Charra Tea

Age: 23

Hometown: Belfast

Could you describe your drag?: "I was an artsy kid growing up and I've always been drawn to big, bold, bright colours which I incorporate into my drag. Some people call it tacky, but I love that and I embrace the tacky! If you were to come to a Charra Tea show, expect to see a pop culture parrot. I love incorporating random niche quotes in my shows from all the UK pop culture legends - Gemma Collins, Kim Woodburn, Nadine Coyle - I love them all!

How did you get into drag?: "My drag aspirations began after I watched the movie Hairspray. I thought to myself 'I want to do that' and now I've been doing drag for around five years! I love the transformation and confidence that drag gives me."

What are you most excited for about the show?: "I'm definitely not a seamstress, but I can put an outfit together. If it stays on, that's another story! I've also been in a few school plays in my time, so I think I might have the acting and comedy challenges sorted! This is the Olympics of drag so I'm just excited for everything! I'm especially excited to show people that even a little shy child like me can grow up to fulfil my dream!"

How would it feel to win the crown?: "To win Drag Race UK would be incredible. Who goes on Drag Race and doesn't want to win? I'm fun, fresh, I'm not afraid to be tacky and be myself and I love primary colours. I want that crown!"

Social media: @charra_tea on Instragram

RuPaul's Drag Race UK airs Thursdays at 8pm from September 26 on BBC Three and iPlayer.