One Night Only, Part 1

"One Night Only, Part 1" is the first episode of the fifteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.^[1][2] It originally aired on January 6, 2023. Ariana Grande and former contestant Vivacious are special guests.

"One Night Only, Part 1"
RuPaul's Drag Race episode
Episode no.	Season 15 Episode 1
Episode chronology
List of episodes

Episode

Ariana Grande (left) and Vicacious (right) are special guests.

The first eight contestants of the season enter the Werk Room one at a time. Ariana Grande enters the Werk Room in Vivacious' season 6 entrance look, nicknamed "Ornacia".^[3] For the mini-challenge, the contestants do a car wash-themed photo shoot that pays homage to the first mini-challenge of season 1. Irene Dubois wins the mini-challenge.

Meanwhile, the next eight contestants enter the Werk Room. Vivacious enters in the same outfit Grande previously wore.^[4][5] For their mini-challenge, the contestants do a motorcycle-riding themed photoshoot that pays homage to the first mini-challenge of season 2. Loosey LaDuca wins the mini-challenge.

RuPaul brings the two groups together, announcing that, unlike in the premieres of recent seasons, there will be an elimination.

References

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2. "RuPaul's Drag Race's season 15 premiere puts the pedal to the metal". The A.V. Club. 2023-01-07. Archived from the original on 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
3. Harrison, Frankie (2023-01-07). "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15 Episodes One & Two Recap: One Night Only Part 1 & Part 2". IN Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
4. "The Diamond Drag: One Night Only Part One and Two of 'RuPaul's Drag Race'". The Diamondback. 2023-01-11. Archived from the original on 2023-11-29. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
5. Robledo, Jordan (2023-01-07). "Here's how fans reacted to the sickening double premiere of Drag Race season 15". GAY TIMES. Archived from the original on 2023-12-04. Retrieved 2024-03-10.