"Oh. My. Gaga!" | |
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RuPaul's Drag Race episode | |
Episode no. | Season 9 Episode 1 |
"Oh. My. Gaga!" is the first episode of the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. [1] [2] [3] Lady Gaga is a guest judge. The episode was recognized by the Primetime Emmy Awards. [4]
The premiere introduces thirteen contestants: Alexis Michelle, Aja, Charlie Hides, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Eureka, Farrah Moan, Jaymes Mansfield, Kimora Black, Nina Bo'nina Brown, Peppermint, Sasha Velour, Shea Couleé, and Trinity Taylor.
Lady Gaga was a special guest for her first time, though her songs had been performed on the show previously. [5] [6] Her participation included a recorded segment as her alter ego Ronnie. [7] Lady Gaga also appeared in the corresponding episode of Untucked, setting a new precedent for making a backstage appearance with the contestants. [8] [9]
For the runway, contestants are tasked with presenting a look representing their hometown. [10] In addition to RuPaul and guest judge Lady Gaga, the panel includes Michelle Visage, Carson Kresley, and Ross Mathews. [11] Nina Bo'nina Brown is declared the winner. The episode does not include a lip-sync, and no contestant is eliminated.
Oliver Sava of The A.V. Club gave the episode a rating of 'B+'. [12] Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine wrote, "Even lesser episodes of Drag Race go down like cotton candy, but this premiere lip-synced not for its life, nor the show's legacy." [5]
"Oh. My. Gaga!" | |
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RuPaul's Drag Race episode | |
Episode no. | Season 9 Episode 1 |
"Oh. My. Gaga!" is the first episode of the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. [1] [2] [3] Lady Gaga is a guest judge. The episode was recognized by the Primetime Emmy Awards. [4]
The premiere introduces thirteen contestants: Alexis Michelle, Aja, Charlie Hides, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Eureka, Farrah Moan, Jaymes Mansfield, Kimora Black, Nina Bo'nina Brown, Peppermint, Sasha Velour, Shea Couleé, and Trinity Taylor.
Lady Gaga was a special guest for her first time, though her songs had been performed on the show previously. [5] [6] Her participation included a recorded segment as her alter ego Ronnie. [7] Lady Gaga also appeared in the corresponding episode of Untucked, setting a new precedent for making a backstage appearance with the contestants. [8] [9]
For the runway, contestants are tasked with presenting a look representing their hometown. [10] In addition to RuPaul and guest judge Lady Gaga, the panel includes Michelle Visage, Carson Kresley, and Ross Mathews. [11] Nina Bo'nina Brown is declared the winner. The episode does not include a lip-sync, and no contestant is eliminated.
Oliver Sava of The A.V. Club gave the episode a rating of 'B+'. [12] Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine wrote, "Even lesser episodes of Drag Race go down like cotton candy, but this premiere lip-synced not for its life, nor the show's legacy." [5]