Paris Baby is a drag performer from Hastings who finished eighth on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK series 8, which premiered on BBC Three on September 3, 2026, with its finale airing on November 5, 2026. Paris Baby was 27 years old at the time of filming in January 2026, and was introduced by the BBC as the British Bajan Barbie, with family roots in Barbados on her mother’s side.
Quick Facts
| Drag Name | Paris Baby |
| Age | 27 (at time of filming) |
| Hometown | Hastings, England |
| Pronouns in Drag | She/Her |
| Known For | RuPaul’s Drag Race UK series 8, eighth place; the British Bajan Barbie |
| Series 8 Result | 8th place (episode 5) |
Who Is Paris Baby?
Paris Baby is a Hastings drag queen who calls herself the British Bajan Barbie, a nod to her mother’s Barbadian heritage. A performer with a huge repertoire – she has claimed she can perform sixty numbers back-to-back – Paris Baby brought glamour, confidence, and a party-girl energy to Drag Race UK series 8, and was tipped as a strong contender for the girl-group challenge before her elimination.
Early Life & Background
Paris Baby’s birth name and exact date of birth have not been made public, and the age given here – 27 – is the age stated by the BBC and Wikipedia at the time the series was filmed. Paris Baby hails from Hastings on the south coast of England, and her drag identity celebrates her Bajan roots through her mother’s family, blending British and Barbadian influences into a polished Barbie-inspired look.
Career & Journey
Before Drag Race, Paris Baby built a reputation as a high-energy performer with an enormous songbook, claiming she could deliver sixty numbers back-to-back. On series 8, she stayed safe through the first three episodes, then landed in the bottom in episode 4’s “Croydon – The Rusical,” where she beat The Delta Quadrant in a lip sync to Booty Luv’s “Shine.” Her run ended in episode 5’s Piggy Pageant, when she lost a lip sync to KY Kelly to Rick Astley’s “Take Me to Your Heart,” finishing eighth.
Facts About Paris Baby
- Paris Baby was 27 years old and from Hastings when RuPaul’s Drag Race UK series 8 was filmed.
- Paris Baby calls herself the British Bajan Barbie, with family roots in Barbados on her mother’s side.
- Paris Baby claims she can perform sixty numbers back-to-back.
- Paris Baby beat The Delta Quadrant in a lip sync to Booty Luv’s “Shine” in episode 4.
- Paris Baby finished eighth on series 8, losing a lip sync to KY Kelly in episode 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Paris Baby?
Paris Baby was 27 years old at the time RuPaul’s Drag Race UK series 8 was filmed in January 2026. Paris Baby’s exact date of birth has not been made public.
Where is Paris Baby from?
Paris Baby is from Hastings, England, and has family roots in Barbados on her mother’s side.
What is Paris Baby known for?
Paris Baby is known as the eighth-place queen on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK series 8, the self-styled British Bajan Barbie.
How far did Paris Baby get on Drag Race UK?
Paris Baby finished eighth on series 8, surviving a lip sync against The Delta Quadrant in episode 4 before losing to KY Kelly in episode 5.
What are Paris Baby’s pronouns in drag?
Paris Baby uses she/her pronouns in drag, as stated in the BBC’s official meet-the-queens guide.