[s1e5] Drag School Of Charm Apr 2026

RuPaul was joined by regular judges and Merle Ginsberg . The week’s guest judges were:

: The five remaining queens participated in an endurance challenge in a wrestling ring, overseen by a group of female extreme fighters. Rebecca Glasscock outlasted her opponents to win the mini-challenge.

: Known for her iconic role as Xena: Warrior Princess. Robin Antin : Founder of the Pussycat Dolls. Results and Elimination [S1E5] Drag School of Charm

Episode Recap: [S1E5] Drag School of Charm is the fifth episode of the inaugural season of RuPaul's Drag Race , originally airing on March 2, 2009. This episode featured the series' first-ever makeover challenge, a staple that would go on to define future seasons. The Challenges

: The two queens performed to "Stronger" by Britney Spears. RuPaul was joined by regular judges and Merle Ginsberg

: Rebecca Glasscock was named the winner of the challenge for her transformation of her fighter partner.

This episode is widely remembered for its intense emotional stakes. Just one episode prior, Ongina had revealed her HIV-positive status, making her sudden departure particularly impactful for fans. Additionally, many viewers and fellow contestants felt Shannel or Nina Flowers should have won the challenge, sparking early "Drag Race" fan debates regarding Rebecca Glasscock’s "pedestrian" style. "RuPaul's Drag Race" Drag School of Charm (TV Episode 2009) : Known for her iconic role as Xena: Warrior Princess

: Ongina and BeBe Zahara Benet fell into the bottom two, a shocking turn as both were frontrunners with multiple previous wins.