Friday’s Season 15 premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race was an ideal concoction of Sugar and Spice and every thing not-so-nice.
I’m referring (clumsily) to the TikTok-famous twins who sashayed into the Werk Room with matching targets on their backs — and their fellow queens wasted no time taking intention.
“When the twins walked in, I gagged,” Mistress Isabelle Brooks mentioned in a confessional. “I think they’re very annoying.” Meanwhile, Jax took one have a look at the viral duo and mentioned, “So… first week’s going to be a double elimination?” And as Salina EsTitties put it: the twins are “a lot.”
Needless to say, the haters’ queens’ expectations weren’t excessive, and the twins did themselves no favors by flaunting their lack of expertise. (“We have done one or two performances, and they were a nightmare!”) And talking of doing themselves no favors, RuPaul’s slack-jawed response to Spice buying and selling her wig for a bathe cap in the course of the mini problem photoshoot was priceless. (“So you want to do hairography… with a shower cap?”) Never thoughts the truth that Sugar failed to connect down her wig. Embarrassing!
To their credit score, the twins efficiently rebounded within the maxi problem, a “One Night Only” expertise present. Spice had RuPaul howling (however when is he not?) throughout her authentic music, whereas Sugar’s efficiency was additionally a crowd pleaser. Even Isabelle needed to admit that the twins’ entire ditzy act is “brilliant” and that they’re “actually fierce competitors.” (Side word: I’m form of loving this mentorial — or dare I say maternal — bond forming between Isabelle and the twins. She criticizes as a result of she cares!)
And whereas they unquestionably slayed the runway as sexed-up variations of Disney princesses Belle and Ariel, I’ve to be “that guy” and level out that we’ve already seen these seems (roughly) from the twins on this TikTook. Again, they positively ate, however I hope they don’t make a behavior out of recycling viral seems, particularly in the event that they hope to be taken significantly as greater than mere “social media queens.”
Did I foresee myself turning into immediately invested within the underdogs — er, under-dolls — of the season? Of course not. But right here we’re, buddies.
Of course, neither twin may maintain a candle to the season’s first winner, Las Vegas’ personal Anetra. In a expertise present full of unhealthy authentic songs and so-so dance numbers, Anetra stood out from the pack with a routine that was hilarious and spectacular. (I wasn’t anticipating a karate second. The choppery!) It was no shock when Ru introduced her well-deserved victory.
That’s a CHOP! 💥@iamanetra #DragRace pic.twitter.com/oELPHxsWzY
— RuPaul’s Drag Race (@RuPaulsDragRace) January 7, 2023
As for the season’s first backside two, I can also’t say I used to be shocked to see Amethyst and Irene Dubois face off to the tune of Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings.” It wasn’t a fierce battle, however it was positively a detailed name. The slightest twerk may have simply tipped the scales in both queen’s favor. Ultimately, Ru declared Amethyst the victor, making Irene the primary eradicated queen of Season 15.
All advised, right here’s how the premiere shook out for the 16 queens of Season 15:
Mini Challenge Winners: Irene Dubois (group 1) and Loosey LaDuca (group 2)
Bottom Two: Amethyst and Irene Dubois
Eliminated: Irene Dubois
Now for some assorted ideas from the premiere…
* Grande was an impressed option to guest-judge the premiere. Even figuring out she was coming, I nonetheless gasped when she revealed herself in that Ornacia costume. (Hey, a very good reveal is an effective reveal.)
Didn’t have Ariana Grande strolling into the Werk Room as Ornacia on my 2023 bingo card 😩 #DragRace pic.twitter.com/xZeSlqDMIL
— RuPaul’s Drag Race (@RuPaulsDragRace) January 7, 2023
* Bringing again the actual Vivacious was additionally a superb transfer, although I’m positive the second group of queens would have most well-liked to be greeted by Grande. (Sorry!)
* No one (actually not me!) would deny that Aura Mayari is, actually, the commerce of the season… however the bicep kissing is already getting previous.
* As a Connecticut native, I like that we lastly have some illustration from the Nutmeg State. I died when one of many queens requested, “If all three of you are here, who’s working in Connecticut now?”
* Jax’s soar ropery was next-level unimaginable and really deserving of a re-assessment:
Gonna want an instantaneous Ru-play on @thatbitchjax leaping rope together with her personal hair! 😱 #DragRace (*15*)
— RuPaul’s Drag Race (@RuPaulsDragRace) January 7, 2023
OK, let’s discuss: Did the precise queen get the boot? Who are your favorites (and least favorites) to date? Any clear frontrunners but? Weigh in through our ballot beneath, then drop a remark together with your ideas on the Season 15 premiere.
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