Rhys Nicholson Joins 'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under' As Judge: 'I Hope I Didn't Fuck. It. Up.'

Turns out the rumours were on the money - Aussie comedian Rhys Nicholson is joining the judging panel for the RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under series. 

Nicholson will appear alongside star RuPaul Charles and long-time co-host Michelle Visage for the upcoming season, which is the first ever local version of the reality TV competition show.

"I just can’t tell you how thrilled I am to have been invited into the illustrious house of Drag Race. I genuinely still can’t bloody believe it," Nicholson said.

"The first words RuPaul ever said to me were ‘Welcome to the family’ and that’s exactly what it feels like. A family. Ru and Michelle are my new mummies.

"I hope the editors took out the bits where I’m just staring at them wide eyed trying to comprehend sitting next to them.

"Being able to be a part of the show and help expose the world to our distinctive and particularly magnificent style of Down Under drag will forever be a highlight of my life and an honour. I hope I didn’t Fuck. It. Up.”

Charles added, "Rhys Nicholson is the perfect addition to the Drag Race Down Under family.

"His quick wit, love of drag, and willingness to carry Michelle Visage’s heavy luggage have already made him indispensable. I know our audience is going to love him as much as we do.”

The news comes just a day after it was announced that the cast of the local series will be revealed during the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade this Saturday.

RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under will premiere on Stan later this year.