Grand March Part 1

"**Grand March Part 1**" is the premiere episode of season two of Legendary. It premiered on May 6, 2021 on HBO Max.

## Cast

### Judges

The judges for this episode consist of the main panel of judges: Jameela Jamil, Law Roach, Leiomy Maldonado, and Megan Thee Stallion. No guest judge appears this episode.

### Contestants

**House of Balenciaga**

* Mother Shannon Balenciaga
* ChaCha Balenciaga
* Honey Balenciaga
* Jupiter Balenciaga
* Kalik Balenciaga

**House of Chanel**

* Father Drama Chanel
* Alanah Chanel
* Angel Chanel
* Cookie Chanel
* Lil Mari Chanel

**House of Luxe**

* Father Nemo Luxe
* Akasha Luxe
* Becky Luxe
* Dizzy Luxe
* Jah Luxe

**House of Miyake-Mugler**

* Father Arturo Miyake-Mugler
* Diego Miyake-Mugler
* Malik Miyake-Mugler
* Prince Miyake-Mugler
* Tati Miyake-Mugler

**House of Oricci**

* Father Omari Oricci
* Alora Oricci
* Gillette Oricci
* Karma Oricci
* Remy Ma Oricci

## Introduction

The premiere starts with an special performance from the House of Balmain, winner House from Season 1.

MC Dashaun Wesley introduces the main panel of judges (Law Roach, Megan Thee Stallion, Jameela Jamil and Leiomy Maldonado). Wesley explains the Houses will be scored from 1 to 10, and that Houses with the highest score will be safe. Leiomy explains the importance of Grand March and what they are looking for.

## Main Challenge

In this week's ball, the first five houses must make their first statement to their judges, which is typically called "The Grand March" in the ballroom. Each House must create and choreograph a performance that is true to their House, including the five elements of Vogue: Catwalk, Hands Performance, Duckwalks, Floor Performance, and Spins & Dips.

### House of Balenciaga

House of Balenciaga is the second House to perform. Balenciaga performs a vogue-oriented performance while wearing black see-through garments and black boots. They highlight Honey Balenciaga and Mother Shannon Balenciaga; the later trips and falls near the end of their routine. The judges give praise for all aspects of the performance, they also reckon how Balenciaga approached their slip up.

### House of Chanel

House of Chanel is the fourth House to perform. The House of Chanel performs a vogue-oriented performance while wearing red plaid inspired fashion. Law criticizes the outfit choice, as another House from the previous season dressed in their style. The other judges feel the performance lacked coordination, confidence and energy, aknowledging they are part of a prestigious House.

### House of Luxe

House of Luxe is the third House to perform. The House of Luxe members wear Steampunk inspired looks. Their performance is vogue-oriented. The judges give positive critiques for the presentation and creative fashion choices, but feel the performance lacked confidence, polish and better Hands Performance.

### House of Miyake-Mugler

House of Miyake-Mugler is the fifth House to perform. The House of Miyake-Mugler performs a vogue-oriented performance while wearing colored and black latex fashion. The judges give positive critiques for the choreography, fashion, and unique concept.

### House of Oricci

House of Oricci is the first House to perform. The House of Oricci members wear red outfits with Tribal African patterned details. Their performance is primarily vogue-oriented, highlighting Gillette Oricci's runway. The judges give praise to Oricci's energy and cohesiveness as a group and the fact that they highlighted each member with their categories, but feel the outfits could be better.

## Results

The three higher score Houses are safe. The **House of Chanel** and the **House of Luxe** are in the bottom two.

## Redemption Battle

Father Drama Chanel chooses **Angel Chanel**, and Father Nemo Luxe chooses **Becky Luxe**.

After the battle, Law and Jameela choose Becky Luxe as their favorite performer, while Megan and Leiomy choose Angel Chanel. As there is a tie, the judges must deliberate and reach common ground. After the deliberation, it is decided the House of Chanel is eliminated and the House of Luxe stays.