Oh. My. Gaga!

"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]

"Oh. My. Gaga!"
RuPaul's Drag Race episode
Episode no.	Season 9 Episode 1
Episode chronology
List of episodes

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

• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Programming
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Hairstyling for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Picture Editing for a Structured Reality or Competition Program

References

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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. 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.
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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.
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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.