Friday’s Season 15 premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race was an ideal concoction of Sugar and Spice and all the things 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 goal.
“When the twins walked in, I gagged,” Mistress Isabelle Brooks mentioned in a confessional. “I believe they’re very annoying.” In the meantime, 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.”
Evidently, the haters’ queens’ expectations weren’t excessive, and the twins did themselves no favors by flaunting their lack of expertise. (“We’ve got carried out one or two performances, they usually had been 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 throughout the mini problem photoshoot was priceless. (“So that you wish to do hairography… with a bathe cap?”) By no means thoughts the truth that Sugar failed to attach down her wig. Embarrassing!
To their credit score, the twins efficiently rebounded within the maxi problem, a “One Evening Solely” expertise present. Spice had RuPaul howling (however when is he not?) throughout her unique tune, whereas Sugar’s efficiency was additionally a crowd pleaser. Even Isabelle needed to admit that the twins’ entire ditzy act is “sensible” and that they’re “truly fierce rivals.” (Aspect observe: I’m sort 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 man” and level out that we’ve already seen these seems (kind of) from the twins on this TikTok. Once more, 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? In fact not. However right here we’re, mates.
In fact, neither twin might maintain a candle to the season’s first winner, Las Vegas’ personal Anetra. In a expertise present full of unhealthy unique 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 might have simply tipped the scales in both queen’s favor. Finally, Ru declared Amethyst the victor, making Irene the primary eradicated queen of Season 15.
All instructed, right here’s how the premiere shook out for the 16 queens of Season 15:
Mini Problem Winners: Irene Dubois (group 1) and Loosey LaDuca (group 2)
Backside Two: Amethyst and Irene Dubois
Eradicated: Irene Dubois
Now for some assorted ideas from the premiere…
* Grande was an impressed option to guest-judge the premiere. Even realizing she was coming, I nonetheless gasped when she revealed herself in that Ornacia costume. (Hey, a superb reveal is an efficient 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 popular to be greeted by Grande. (Sorry!)
* Nobody (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 really like that we lastly have some illustration from the Nutmeg State. I died when one of many queens requested, “If all three of you might be right here, who’s working in Connecticut now?”
* Jax’s bounce ropery was next-level unimaginable and really deserving of a re-examination:
Gonna want an on the spot Ru-play on @thatbitchjax leaping rope along with her personal hair! 😱 #DragRace pic.twitter.com/u7CkMZI4xK
— RuPaul’s Drag Race (@RuPaulsDragRace) January 7, 2023
OK, let’s discuss: Did the suitable queen get the boot? Who’re your favorites (and least favorites) to this point? Any clear frontrunners but? Weigh in by way of our ballot beneath, then drop a remark along with your ideas on the Season 15 premiere.
