Oh. My. Gaga!

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"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]

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Episode

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Lady Gaga is a guest judge.

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.

Reception

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]

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References

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  4. ↑ Chan, Stephanie (2017-09-11). "'RuPaul's Drag Race,' 'Big Little Lies' Costume Designers Win at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2022-10-03. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  5. 1 2 Henderson, Eric (2017-03-25). "RuPaul's Drag Race Recap: Season 9, Episode 1, "Oh. My. Gaga!"". Slant Magazine. Archived from the original on 2022-08-30. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  6. ↑ Yee, Lawrence (2017-02-07). "Lady Gaga to Appear on Season 9 Premiere of 'RuPaul's Drag Race'". Variety. Archived from the original on 2024-02-05. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  7. ↑ Yee, Lawrence (2017-03-24). "Lady Gaga Makes Entrance on 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' Pranks Contestants (Watch)". Variety. Archived from the original on 2017-03-25. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  8. ↑ Smith, Reiss (2020-08-28). "Lady Gaga changed Drag Race forever by defying the show's producers, Sasha Velour and Peppermint reveal". PinkNews . Archived from the original on 2023-12-10. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
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