Oh. My. Gaga!

"Oh. My. Gaga!"
RuPaul's Drag Race episode
Episode no.Season 9
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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]

Episode

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]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race': Judge Carson Kressley Shares His Thoughts on the Series Premiere". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  3. ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 9 Premiere Recap". Observer. 2017-03-25. Archived from the original on 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  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. ^ a b 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.
  9. ^ "Sasha Velour, Peppermint kiki on Lady Gaga's unaired 'Drag Race' season 9 moments". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2024-02-27. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  10. ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 1 Power Rankings: Gagged for Gaga". W Magazine. 2017-03-25. Archived from the original on 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  11. ^ Baxter, David (2017-03-27). "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9, Episode 1 RuCap: Gagging for Your Gaga". Manhattan Digest. Archived from the original on 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  12. ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race goes Gaga with a new season on a new night and network". The A.V. Club. 2017-03-25. Archived from the original on 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2024-02-02.