One Night Only, Part 1

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"One Night Only, Part 1"
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"One Night Only, Part 1" is the first episode of the fifteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race . [1] [2] It originally aired on January 6, 2023. Ariana Grande and former contestant Vivacious are special guests.

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Ariana Grande (left) and Vicacious (right) are special guests.

The first eight contestants of the season enter the Werk Room one at a time. Ariana Grande enters the Werk Room in Vivacious' season 6 entrance look, nicknamed "Ornacia". [3] For the mini-challenge, the contestants do a car wash-themed photo shoot that pays homage to the first mini-challenge of season 1. Irene Dubois wins the mini-challenge.

Meanwhile, the next eight contestants enter the Werk Room. Vivacious enters in the same outfit Grande previously wore. [4] [5] For their mini-challenge, the contestants do a motorcycle-riding themed photoshoot that pays homage to the first mini-challenge of season 2. Loosey LaDuca wins the mini-challenge.

RuPaul brings the two groups together, announcing that, unlike in the premieres of recent seasons, there will be an elimination.

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