# Drag Race España season 1

The first season of Drag Race España premiered on 30 May and concluded on 25 July 2021. The competition was broadcast on ATRESplayer Premium in Spain and on WOW Presents Plus internationally. The competition saw ten Spanish drag queens compete for the title of the "Spain's First Drag Superstar", and a cash prize of €30,000.
The cast was officially revealed through social media on 5 May 2021. The winner of the first season was Carmen Farala, with Killer Queen and Sagittaria ending as runners-up. On 1 August 2021, an extra episode aired, where the three finalists watch the grand finale for the first time and react to finding out the winner. The special episode was hosted by television presenter Jonathan Ruiz.

## Contestants

Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
Contestants of Drag Race España season 1 and their backgrounds :
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Outcome |
| Carmen Farala | 31 | Seville, Andalusia | Winner |
| Killer Queen | 31 | Madrid, Community of Madrid | Runners-up |
| Sagittaria | 22 | Barcelona, Catalonia | Runners-up |
| Pupi Poisson | 38 | Madrid, Community of Madrid | 4th place |
| Dovima Nurmi | 24 | Barcelona, Catalonia | 5th place |
| Hugáceo Crujiente | 25 | Valencia, Valencian Community | 6th place |
| Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha | 23 | Badajoz, Extremadura | 7th place |
| Inti | 20 | La Paz, Bolivia | 8th place |
| Drag Vulcano | 30 | Las Palmas, Canary Islands | 9th place |
| The Macarena | 29 | Cádiz, Andalusia | 10th place |

### Notes

* ↑ Pupi Poisson was voted Miss Congeniality by fellow contestants.
* ↑ Inti quit the competition during Untucked.

## Contestant progress

Legend:
Progress of contestants including placements in each episode :
| Contestant | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode | Episode |
| Contestant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Carmen Farala | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | WIN | Guest | Winner |
| Killer Queen | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | BTM | SAFE | BTM | Guest | Runner-up |
| Sagittaria | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | BTM | Guest | Runner-up |
| Pupi Poisson | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | ELIM | Miss C | Guest |
| Dovima Nurmi | BTM | SAFE | BTM | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | | Guest | Guest |
| Hugáceo Crujiente | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | ELIM | | | Guest | Guest |
| Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha | SAFE | BTM | SAFE | ELIM | | | | Guest | Guest |
| Inti | SAFE | SAFE | QUIT | | | | | Guest | Guest |
| Drag Vulcano | SAFE | ELIM | | | | | | Guest | Guest |
| The Macarena | ELIM | | | | | | | Guest | Guest |

## Lip syncs

Legend:
| Episode | Contestants | Contestants | Contestants | Song | Eliminated |
| 1 | Dovima Nurmi | vs. | The Macarena | "Sobreviviré" (Mónica Naranjo) | The Macarena |
| 2 | Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha | vs. | Drag Vulcano | "Veneno pa tu piel [es]" (La Veneno) | Drag Vulcano |
| 3 | Dovima Nurmi | Dovima Nurmi | Dovima Nurmi | "Mocatriz" (Ojete Calor [es]) | None |
| 4 | Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha | vs. | Hugáceo Crujiente | "Pussy" (Bad Gyal) | Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha |
| 5 | Hugáceo Crujiente | vs. | Killer Queen | "Espectacular" (Fangoria) | Hugáceo Crujiente |
| 6 | Dovima Nurmi | vs. | Sagittaria | "Aute Cuture" (Rosalía) | Dovima Nurmi |
| 7 | Killer Queen vs. Pupi Poisson vs. Sagittaria | Killer Queen vs. Pupi Poisson vs. Sagittaria | Killer Queen vs. Pupi Poisson vs. Sagittaria | "Cuando tú vas [es]" (Chenoa) | Pupi Poisson |
| Episode | Final contestants | Final contestants | Final contestants | Song | Winner |
| 9 | Carmen Farala vs. Killer Queen vs. Sagittaria | Carmen Farala vs. Killer Queen vs. Sagittaria | Carmen Farala vs. Killer Queen vs. Sagittaria | "La gata bajo la lluvia" (Rocío Dúrcal) | Carmen Farala |

### Notes

* ↑ Inti, who was up for elimination and supposed to lip-sync, quit the competition before going on stage.

## Guest judges

Listed in chronological order:
* Jon Kortajarena, model and actor
* Paca la Piraña, former showgirl and actress
* Carlos Areces, actor and singer
* Bad Gyal, singer and songwriter
* Alaska, singer
* Susi Caramelo [es], comedian
* Envy Peru, drag queen, winner of the first season of Drag Race Holland

### Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage.
Episode 4
* Samantha Hudson, performer and activist
* Kika Lorace [es], drag queen
Episode 6
* Brays Efe, actor
Episode 8
* Alexis Mateo, contestant on season three of RuPaul's Drag Race and season one and season five of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
Episode 9
* Valentina, drag queen, contestant and Miss Congeniality on the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, and contestant on the fourth season of All Stars
* Carmelo Segura, choreographer

## Episodes

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date |
| 1 | 1 | "¡Bienvenidas a España!" "Bienvenidas Reinas" | May 30, 2021 (2021-05-30) |
| Ten queens enter the workroom. For the first mini-challenge, the queens do a photoshoot while riding a mechanical bull. Carmen Farala wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create a look made out of rummage sale items. On the runway, category is De Mercadillo (From the Flea Market). Carmen Farala, Hugáceo Crujiente and Sagittaria receive positive critiques, with Hugáceo Crujiente winning the challenge. Dovima Nurmi, Pupi Poisson and The Macarena receive negative critiques, with Pupi Poisson being safe. Dovima Nurmi and The Macarena lip-sync to "Sobreviviré [es]" by Mónica Naranjo. Dovima Nurmi wins the lip-sync and The Macarena is the first queen to sashay away. Guest Judge: Jon Kortajarena Mini-Challenge: Photoshoot while riding a mechanical bull Mini-Challenge Winner: Carmen Farala Main Challenge: Create a look made out of rummage sale items Runway Theme: De Mercadillo (From the Flea Market) Challenge Winner: Hugáceo Crujiente Bottom Two: Dovima Nurmi and The Macarena Lip-Sync Song: "Sobreviviré [es]" by Mónica Naranjo Eliminated: The Macarena Farewell Message: "Recordad todo Lo que os he dicho Sois unas estrellas TODAS DALE A TU CUERPO ALEGRIA. the MACARENA" ("Remember everything I have told you. You are stars EVERYONE GIVE YOUR BODY JOY. the MACARENA") ||||
| 2 | 2 | "Divas" | June 6, 2021 (2021-06-06) |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens have to unscramble the letters shown by the pit crew to find the hidden word. Pupi Poisson wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens write, record, and perform verses to "Divas". Team Las Cinco y Cuarto (The Quarter Past Five) - Arantxa Castilla La Mancha, Dovima Nurmi, Inti and Pupi Poisson Team Las Metal Donnas (The Metal Donnas) - Carmen Farala, Hugáceo Crujiente, Killer Queen and Sagittaria On the runway, category is Tributo a La Veneno (Tribute to La Veneno). Carmen Farala and Pupi Poisson receive positive critiques, with Carmen Farala winning the challenge. Arantxa Castilla La Mancha, Drag Vulcano and Inti receive negative critiques, with Inti being safe. Arantxa Castilla La Mancha and Drag Vulcano lip-sync to "Veneno pa tu piel [es]" by La Veneno. Arantxa Castilla La Mancha wins the lip-sync and Drag Vulcano sashays away. Guest Judge: Paca la Piraña Mini-Challenge: Unscramble the letters shown by the pit crew to find the hidden word Mini-Challenge Winner: Pupi Poisson Main Challenge: Write, record, and perform verses to "Divas" Runway Theme: Tributo a La Veneno (Tribute to La Veneno) Challenge Winner: Carmen Farala Bottom Two: Arantxa Castilla La Mancha and Drag Vulcano Lip-Sync Song: "Veneno pa tu piel [es]" by La Veneno Eliminated: Drag Vulcano Farewell Message: "♡ JAMAS APAGUEN SU LLAMA 💋 VULKI" ("♡ NEVER PUT OUT YOUR FLAME 💋 VULKI") ||||
| 3 | 3 | "Mocatriz" | June 13, 2021 (2021-06-13) |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens create a quick drag character to play football. Killer Queen wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens pair up and act as influencers for a themed magazine. Abuela (Granny) - Arantxa Castilla La Mancha and Killer Queen Chunga (Ratchet) - Hugáceo Crujiente and Pupi Poisson Glamurosa (Glamorous) - Carmen Farala and Dovima Nurmi Pilingui (Hooker) - Inti and Sagittaria On the runway, category is Mis Raíces (My Roots). Pupi Poisson and Sagittaria receive positive critiques, with Sagittaria winning the challenge. Dovima Nurmi and Inti receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. Backstage during Untucked, Inti decides to leave the competition, due to her getting negative critiques. Back on stage, Dovima Nurmi is asked to lip-sync alone to "Mocatriz" by Ojete Calor, with no further elimination. Guest Judge: Carlos Areces Mini-Challenge: Create a quick drag character to play football Mini-Challenge Winner: Killer Queen Main Challenge: In pairs, act as influencers for a themed magazine Runway Theme: Mis Raíces (My Roots) Challenge Winner: Sagittaria Bottom Two: Dovima Nurmi and Inti Lip-Sync Song: "Mocatriz" by Ojete Calor Quit: Inti ||||
| 4 | 4 | "Snatch Game - España Season 1" "Snatch Game" | June 20, 2021 (2021-06-20) |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. Pupi Poisson wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Kika Lorace [es] and Samantha Hudson star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of: Arantxa Castilla La Mancha as Belén Esteban Carmen Farala as Dakota Tárraga Dovima Nurmi as Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart Hugáceo Crujiente as Mona Lisa Killer Queen as Isabel Díaz Ayuso Pupi Poisson as Karina Sagittaria as Encarnita Rojas On the runway, categories are Choni de Barrio (Trashy Chick), Ejecutiva Agressiva (Aggressive Executive) and Jet-Set Marbellí (Marbella Jet-Set). Killer Queen, Pupi Poisson and Sagittaria receive positive critiques, with Killer Queen winning the challenge. Arantxa Castilla La Mancha, Carmen Farala and Hugáceo Crujiente receive negative critiques, with Carmen Farala being safe. Arantxa Castilla La Mancha and Hugáceo Crujiente lip-sync to "Pussy" by Bad Gyal. Hugáceo Crujiente wins the lip-sync and Arantxa Castilla La Mancha sashays away. Guest Judge: Bad Gyal Mini-Challenge: Reading Is Fundamental Mini-Challenge Winner: Pupi Poisson Mini-Challenge Prize: A pack of underwear and swimsuits courtesy of Addicted. Main Challenge: Snatch Game Runway Themes: Choni de Barrio (Trashy Chick), Ejecutiva Agressiva (Aggressive Executive) and Jet-Set Marbellí (Marbella Jet-Set) Challenge Winner: Killer Queen Bottom Two: Arantxa Castilla La Mancha and Hugáceo Crujiente Lip-Sync Song: "Pussy" by Bad Gyal Eliminated: Arantxa Castilla La Mancha Farewell Message: "ESTO LO LIMPIAIS VOSOTRAS, ESTRELLAS ARANTXA CASTILLA LA MANCHA" ("YOU CLEAN THIS UP, STARS ARANTXA CASTILLA LA MANCHA") ||||
| 5 | 5 | "The Art of Drag" "Básica o cínica" | 27 June 2021 (2021-06-27) |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens pair up and stomp grapes to make the most juice. Carmen Farala and Pupi Poisson win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens act in a drag version of the series Física o Química called "Básica o Cínica". Carmen Farala plays Mari Fer Dovima Nurmi plays Olanda Hugáceo Crujiente plays Orka Killer Queen plays Cabana Pupi Poisson plays Lolimpia Díaz Sagittaria plays Pabla On the runway, category is Arte Español: Eleganza Extravaganza (Spanish Art: Eleganza Extravaganza). Carmen Farala and Pupi Poisson receive positive critiques, with Pupi Poisson winning the challenge. Hugáceo Crujiente and Killer Queen receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Espectacular" by Fangoria. Killer Queen wins the lip-sync and Hugáceo Crujiente sashays away. Guest Judge: Alaska Mini-Challenge: In pairs, stomp grapes and make the most juice Mini-Challenge Winners: Carmen Farala and Pupi Poisson Main Challenge: Act in a drag version of the series Física o Química called "Básica o Cínica" Runway Theme: Arte Español: Eleganza Extravaganza (Spanish Art: Eleganza Extravaganza) Challenge Winner: Pupi Poisson Bottom Two: Hugáceo Crujiente and Killer Queen Lip-Sync Song: "Espectacular" by Fangoria Eliminated: Hugáceo Crujiente Farewell Message: "SI NO ME ENTENDÉIS, ¡IRSE! HUGÁCEO CRUJIENTE" ("IF YOU DON'T GET ME, GET OUT! HUGÁCEO CRUJIENTE") ||||
| 6 | 6 | "Drags de la Comedia" | July 4, 2021 (2021-07-04) |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens have a bitchfest with puppets. Carmen Farala wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens perform a roast of the judges. On the runway, category is La Noche de las Mil Rosalía's (Night of a Thousand Rosalía's). Carmen Farala and Killer Queen receive positive critiques, with Carmen Farala winning the challenge. Dovima Nurmi, Pupi Poisson and Sagittaria receive negative critiques, with Pupi Poisson being safe. Dovima Nurmi and Sagittaria lip-sync to "Aute Cuture" by Rosalía. Sagittaria wins the lip-sync and Dovima Nurmi sashays away. Guest Judge: Susi Caramelo [es] Mini-Challenge: Everybody Loves Puppets Mini-Challenge Winner: Carmen Farala Mini-Challenge Prize: A gift card to use in Ribes & Casals shops Main Challenge: Perform a roast of the judges Runway Theme: La Noche de las Mil Rosalía's (Night of a Thousand Rosalía's) Challenge Winner: Carmen Farala Bottom Two: Dovima Nurmi and Sagittaria Lip-Sync Song: "Aute Cuture" by Rosalía Eliminated: Dovima Nurmi Farewell Message: "OS AMO ZORRAS CARMEN LA CORONA ES TUYA! ♡" ("I LOVE YOU BITCHES CARMEN THE CROWN IS YOURS! ♡") ||||
| 7 | 7 | "Final Four" "Titanes del drag" | July 11, 2021 (2021-07-11) |
| For this week's mini-challenge, the queens apply makeup without mirrors. Carmen Farala wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens makeover rugby players from the LGBTI+ inclusive club Madrid Titanes. On the runway, category is Furia de Titanas (Fury of the Titans). Carmen Farala wins the challenge. Killer Queen, Pupi Poisson and Sagittaria are announced as the bottom three. They lip-sync to "Cuando tú vas [es]" by Chenoa. Killer Queen and Sagittaria win the lip-sync and Pupi Poisson sashays away. Guest Judge: Envy Peru Mini-Challenge: Apply makeup without mirrors Mini-Challenge Winner: Carmen Farala Main Challenge: Makeover rugby players from the LGBTI+ inclusive club Madrid Titanes Runway Theme: Furia de Titanas (Fury of the Titans) Challenge Winner: Carmen Farala Challenge Prize: Two-night stay, dinner and spa treatments for 2 at W Barcelona, for both the contestant and their makeover partner Bottom Three: Killer Queen, Pupi Poisson and Sagittaria Lip-Sync Song: "Cuando tú vas [es]" by Chenoa Eliminated: Pupi Poisson Farewell Message: "TODAS SOIS GANADORAS SED FELICES (PUPI POISSON)" ("YOU ARE ALL WINNERS BE HAPPY (PUPI POISSON)") ||||
| 8 | 8 | "The Reunion" "El reencuentro" | July 18, 2021 (2021-07-18) |
| The queens all return for the reunion. Discussions include, unseen footage of Drag Vulcano telling her teammates to stop joking around during rehearsal, Inti's decision to quit, Dovima Nurmi and Sagittaria's friendship and Dovima Nurmi refusing to lip-sync. It is then announced that Pupi Poisson is awarded this season's Miss Congeniality. Miss Congeniality: Pupi Poisson Miss Congeniality Prize: A cash prize of €3,000 ||||
| 9 | 9 | "Grand Finale" "La gran final" | 25 July 2021 (2021-07-25) |
| For the final challenge of the season, the queens perform a dance routine and lip-sync to RuPaul's song "U Wear It Well". On the runway, category is Mi Mejor Look Drag (My Best Drag Look). The eliminated queens all return to the runway. The three finalists are told that they will be lip-syncing to "La Gata Bajo la Lluvia" by Rocío Dúrcal. It is announced that Carmen Farala is the winner, leaving Killer Queen and Sagittaria as the runners-up. Main Challenge: Perform a dance routine and lip-sync to RuPaul's song "U Wear It Well" Runway Theme: Mi Mejor Look Drag (My Best Drag Look) Lip-Sync Song: "La Gata Bajo la Lluvia" by Rocío Dúrcal Runners-up: Killer Queen and Sagittaria Winner of Drag Race España Season One: Carmen Farala ||||
| - | - | "Reaction from the Queen: España Season 1" "La coronación" | 1 August 2021 (2021-08-01) |
| The three finalists all return to watch the premiere of the season finale. ||||