Who is Kate Butch from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3?
Kate Butch (born on July 26, 1996) is an award-winning British drag performer best known for competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3. Marcus Crabb, which is her real name, uses the pronouns she/her (in drag) and they/them (out of drag). Beyond RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3, Kate participated in RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (Season 5) and the third series of RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. the World.
How old is Kate Butch?
Butch was born on July 26, 1996, in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, making her 29 years old as of 2026. She always celebrates her birthday on July 26 every year, and her zodiac sign is Leo. On her 29th birthday, Butch posted a highlight of her photos on her Instagram account and captioned, “regret to announce that I believe 29 to be the least chic of all the numbers, and am not exactly thrilled about having to be it for a whole year, but if it’s anything like 28 then I’m sure it will be fine.”
Personal Information Summary
| Real Name | Marcus Crabb |
| Drag Name | Kate Butch |
| Gender Identity | Non-binary (She/Her (in drag), They/Them (out of drag) |
| Date of Birth | July 26, 1996 |
| Age | 29 years old as of 2026 |
| Birth Place | Northallerton, North Yorkshire |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | White British |
| Net Worth | Estimated to be around $300,000 to $ 1000,000 |
| Occupation | Drag queen, stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster |
| Reality TV Appearance | Appeared in Drag Queens vs Zombies and Drag Queens vs Vampires RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (Season 5) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World (Season 3): |
| Known For | Co-host of the Queers Gone By podcast (named one of The Guardian’s top 50 humorous podcasts) Winner of Celebrity Mastermind (2024, specialist subject: Shrek) Starred in BBC One’s The Power of Parker (2025) |
| Social Media | Instagram and YouTube |
Early Life and Education
Butch was born on July 26, 1996, in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England, Growing up in North Yorkshire, Butch showed an early interest in performance and comedy. In fact, her first taste of drag came at the age of six, when she begged to play the pantomime Dame in a school play. Butch attended the University of York, where she pursued higher education before fully stepping into the drag and comedy scene.
Butch officially began performing drag in London in 2018, quickly establishing herself in the UK drag circuit. She performed alongside notable Drag Race alumni such as Sasha Velour, The Vivienne, and Bimini Bon Boulash. While she has spoken openly about her early experiences with drag, Butch has not shared details about her parents or siblings in interviews or official sources. Additionally, not much is known about her personal life as she manages to keep her life private.
| Parent’s name | Father: Information not available Mother: Information not available |
| Siblings | Information not available |
Kate Butch Partner
Butch has not publicly shared details about having a romantic partner. Most available biographical information focuses on her drag career, comedy work, and media appearances rather than her personal relationships. As of now, there are no verified reports of Butch being in a relationship or having a partner
| Relationship Status | Information not available |
| Partner | Information not available |
| Children | Information not available |
What does Kate Butch do to earn a living?
Butch earns a living from working as a drag queen, stand-up comedian (Edinburgh Fringe Festival shows), actor, and podcaster (Co-host of Queers Gone By).
Kate Butch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3
Butch returned to the spotlight in RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3 after competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 5, where she was placed fifth. As part of the international all-stars lineup, Kate Butch joined nine other returning queens from across the Drag Race franchise, where they are competing for the coveted title of “Queen of the Mother Tucking World.” Butch made a memorable entrance, joking about her previous season’s critiques and playfully referencing Elton John with her line “the Butch is back.”
She leaned into her reputation, poking fun at her fifth-place finish and the mixed critiques she received in Season 5. It’s worth noting that her return to the Drag Race stage is not just about redemption but also about proving that her unique brand of drag can hold its own against global talent. While details of her challenge wins or eliminations are still to be revealed, her comedic and acting skills are expected to be her strongest assets. Out of drag, Butch identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, while in drag she/her pronouns are used.
Quick Facts About Kate Butch
- She co-hosts the podcast Queers Gone By, which the Guardian dubbed one of the world’s 50 funniest podcasts.
- Butch participated on BBC’s Celebrity Mastermind in 2024, and she eventually won the competition. She also played a starring role in BBC One’s The Power of Parker in 2025.
- Butch describes her drag as “camp, bawdy, silly, quite bonkers,” and her stage name is a playful homage to singer Kate Bush
All I need to know about RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3
The BBC announced RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3 on December 24, 2025. The show premiered on January 27, 2026, and officially aired on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer in the UK, as well as internationally on WOW Presents Plus. The premiere episode featured the Ruruvision Song Contest, a Eurovision-inspired challenge where queens represented their home franchises with musical performances. Occasionally, the season has brought together 10 international queens from across different countries to compete for the crown, and the tradition of “UK vs The World,” where queens from different Drag Race editions battle for global supremacy, continues.
As in previous “UK vs The World” seasons, the top queens of each week decide who goes home, adding strategic tension. Additionally, queens must impress in both maxi challenges and runway presentations, while lip-sync battles will also determine eliminations. The season will run for 8 episodes, each lasting about 75 minutes. Challenges range from musical performances and comedy skits to fashion runways and acting challenges. As with previous seasons,
RuPaul hosts the season, and Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, and Graham Norton return as judges. A star-studded lineup of guest judges joins them, including Loreen, JADE, Kristen McMenamy, Jayde Adams, and Rag’n’Bone Man, who assists with the Girl Group Challenge. Some of the notable contestants to watch out for include;
- Fontana (Sweden),
- Gawdland (Thailand),
- Kate Butch (UK),
- Mariah Balenciaga (US),
- Melinda Verga (Canada),
- Minty Fresh (Philippines),
- The Only Naomy (Germany),
- Serena Morena (Mexico),
- Sminty Drop (UK)
- Zahirah Zapanta (UK).
How Tall is Kate Butch?
Butch is approximately 6 feet 3 inches, equaling 1.9 meters.
Kate Butch’s Net Worth
Butch’s net worth is estimated to be around $300,000 to $1000,000 as of 2026. This figure is based on public estimations of her income from drag performances, comedy shows, television appearances, podcasting, and social media presence.
Social Media
Butch is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @thekatebutch, where she has over 90k followers. You can also follow her on her TikTok account @thekatebutch, where she has about 37.2k followers, Twitter @thekatebutch, where she has about 16k followers, and YouTube @Kate Butch, where she has over 1.3k subscribers.