The first season of Drag Race España premiered on 30 May[1] and concluded on 25 July 2021. The competition was broadcast on ATRESplayer Premium in Spain and on WOW Presents Plus internationally. The competition saw ten Spanish drag queens compete for the title of the "Spain's First Drag Superstar", and a cash prize of €30,000.
The cast was officially revealed through social media on 5 May 2021.[2] The winner of the first season was Carmen Farala, with Killer Queen and Sagittaria ending as runners-up. On 1 August 2021, an extra episode aired, where the three finalists watch the grand finale for the first time and react to finding out the winner. The special episode was hosted by television presenter Jonathan Ruiz.[3]
Ten queens enter the workroom. For the first mini-challenge, the queens do a photoshoot while riding a mechanical bull. Carmen Farala wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create a look made out of rummage sale items.
On the runway, category is De Mercadillo (From the Flea Market). Carmen Farala, Hugáceo Crujiente and Sagittaria receive positive critiques, with Hugáceo Crujiente winning the challenge. Dovima Nurmi, Pupi Poisson and The Macarena receive negative critiques, with Pupi Poisson being safe. Dovima Nurmi and The Macarena lip-sync to "Sobreviviré [es]" by Mónica Naranjo. Dovima Nurmi wins the lip-sync and The Macarena is the first queen to sashay away.
Farewell Message: "Recordad todo Lo que os he dicho Sois unas estrellas TODAS DALE A TU CUERPO ALEGRIA. the MACARENA" ("Remember everything I have told you. You are stars EVERYONE GIVE YOUR BODY JOY. the MACARENA")
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"Divas"
June 6, 2021 (2021-06-06)
For this week's mini-challenge, the queens have to unscramble the letters shown by the pit crew to find the hidden word. Pupi Poisson wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens write, record, and perform verses to "Divas".
Team Las Cinco y Cuarto (The Quarter Past Five) - Arantxa Castilla La Mancha, Dovima Nurmi, Inti and Pupi Poisson
Team Las Metal Donnas (The Metal Donnas) - Carmen Farala, Hugáceo Crujiente, Killer Queen and Sagittaria
On the runway, category is Tributo a La Veneno (Tribute to La Veneno). Carmen Farala and Pupi Poisson receive positive critiques, with Carmen Farala winning the challenge. Arantxa Castilla La Mancha, Drag Vulcano and Inti receive negative critiques, with Inti being safe. Arantxa Castilla La Mancha and Drag Vulcano lip-sync to "Veneno pa tu piel [es]" by La Veneno. Arantxa Castilla La Mancha wins the lip-sync and Drag Vulcano sashays away.
Farewell Message: "♡ JAMAS APAGUEN SU LLAMA 💋 VULKI" ("♡ NEVER PUT OUT YOUR FLAME 💋 VULKI")
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"Mocatriz"
June 13, 2021 (2021-06-13)
For this week's mini-challenge, the queens create a quick drag character to play football. Killer Queen wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens pair up and act as influencers for a themed magazine.
Abuela (Granny) - Arantxa Castilla La Mancha and Killer Queen
Chunga (Ratchet) - Hugáceo Crujiente and Pupi Poisson
Glamurosa (Glamorous) - Carmen Farala and Dovima Nurmi
Pilingui (Hooker) - Inti and Sagittaria
On the runway, category is Mis Raíces (My Roots). Pupi Poisson and Sagittaria receive positive critiques, with Sagittaria winning the challenge. Dovima Nurmi and Inti receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. Backstage during Untucked, Inti decides to leave the competition, due to her getting negative critiques. Back on stage, Dovima Nurmi is asked to lip-sync alone to "Mocatriz" by Ojete Calor, with no further elimination.
For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. Pupi Poisson wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Kika Lorace [es] and Samantha Hudson star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of:
On the runway, categories are Choni de Barrio (Trashy Chick), Ejecutiva Agressiva (Aggressive Executive) and Jet-Set Marbellí (Marbella Jet-Set). Killer Queen, Pupi Poisson and Sagittaria receive positive critiques, with Killer Queen winning the challenge. Arantxa Castilla La Mancha, Carmen Farala and Hugáceo Crujiente receive negative critiques, with Carmen Farala being safe. Arantxa Castilla La Mancha and Hugáceo Crujiente lip-sync to "Pussy" by Bad Gyal. Hugáceo Crujiente wins the lip-sync and Arantxa Castilla La Mancha sashays away.
Farewell Message: "ESTO LO LIMPIAIS VOSOTRAS, ESTRELLAS ARANTXA CASTILLA LA MANCHA" ("YOU CLEAN THIS UP, STARS ARANTXA CASTILLA LA MANCHA")
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"The Art of Drag" "Básica o cínica"
27 June 2021 (2021-06-27)
For this week's mini-challenge, the queens pair up and stomp grapes to make the most juice. Carmen Farala and Pupi Poisson win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens act in a drag version of the series Física o Química called "Básica o Cínica".
Carmen Farala plays Mari Fer
Dovima Nurmi plays Olanda
Hugáceo Crujiente plays Orka
Killer Queen plays Cabana
Pupi Poisson plays Lolimpia Díaz
Sagittaria plays Pabla
On the runway, category is Arte Español: Eleganza Extravaganza (Spanish Art: Eleganza Extravaganza). Carmen Farala and Pupi Poisson receive positive critiques, with Pupi Poisson winning the challenge. Hugáceo Crujiente and Killer Queen receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Espectacular" by Fangoria. Killer Queen wins the lip-sync and Hugáceo Crujiente sashays away.
Farewell Message: "SI NO ME ENTENDÉIS, ¡IRSE! HUGÁCEO CRUJIENTE" ("IF YOU DON'T GET ME, GET OUT! HUGÁCEO CRUJIENTE")
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"Drags de la Comedia"
July 4, 2021 (2021-07-04)
For this week's mini-challenge, the queens have a bitchfest with puppets. Carmen Farala wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens perform a roast of the judges.
On the runway, category is La Noche de las Mil Rosalía's (Night of a Thousand Rosalía's). Carmen Farala and Killer Queen receive positive critiques, with Carmen Farala winning the challenge. Dovima Nurmi, Pupi Poisson and Sagittaria receive negative critiques, with Pupi Poisson being safe. Dovima Nurmi and Sagittaria lip-sync to "Aute Cuture" by Rosalía. Sagittaria wins the lip-sync and Dovima Nurmi sashays away.
Farewell Message: "OS AMO ZORRAS CARMEN LA CORONA ES TUYA! ♡" ("I LOVE YOU BITCHES CARMEN THE CROWN IS YOURS! ♡")
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"Final Four" "Titanes del drag"
July 11, 2021 (2021-07-11)
For this week's mini-challenge, the queens apply makeup without mirrors. Carmen Farala wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens makeover rugby players from the LGBTI+ inclusive club Madrid Titanes.
On the runway, category is Furia de Titanas (Fury of the Titans). Carmen Farala wins the challenge. Killer Queen, Pupi Poisson and Sagittaria are announced as the bottom three. They lip-sync to "Cuando tú vas [es]" by Chenoa. Killer Queen and Sagittaria win the lip-sync and Pupi Poisson sashays away.
Farewell Message: "TODAS SOIS GANADORAS SED FELICES (PUPI POISSON)" ("YOU ARE ALL WINNERS BE HAPPY (PUPI POISSON)")
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"The Reunion" "El reencuentro"
July 18, 2021 (2021-07-18)
The queens all return for the reunion. Discussions include, unseen footage of Drag Vulcano telling her teammates to stop joking around during rehearsal, Inti's decision to quit, Dovima Nurmi and Sagittaria's friendship and Dovima Nurmi refusing to lip-sync. It is then announced that Pupi Poisson is awarded this season's Miss Congeniality.
Miss Congeniality: Pupi Poisson
Miss Congeniality Prize: A cash prize of €3,000
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"Grand Finale" "La gran final"
25 July 2021 (2021-07-25)
For the final challenge of the season, the queens perform a dance routine and lip-sync to RuPaul's song "U Wear It Well".
On the runway, category is Mi Mejor Look Drag (My Best Drag Look). The eliminated queens all return to the runway. The three finalists are told that they will be lip-syncing to "La Gata Bajo la Lluvia" by Rocío Dúrcal. It is announced that Carmen Farala is the winner, leaving Killer Queen and Sagittaria as the runners-up.
Main Challenge: Perform a dance routine and lip-sync to RuPaul's song "U Wear It Well"
Runway Theme: Mi Mejor Look Drag (My Best Drag Look)
