Onyx's Drag Race Albania (Season 1)

The promo theme for this season was Black & Red!

Season 1 of Onyx's Drag Race Albania is the first season of Onyx's Drag Race Albania which premiered on Sunday September 24, 2023 and had the finale on Wednesday September 27, 2023!

14 contestants competed on Season 1 of Onyx's Drag Race Albania to become Onyx's next Albanian drag superstar but only 1 contestant can win!

**(All money is converted from GPB £)**

**(All money is converted into ALL L)**

The Winner(s) of Season 1 of Onyx's Drag Race Albania will receive a years supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics, a crown and sceptre supplied by Fierce Drag Jewels, a coveted spot in the legendary hall of fame, the title of Onyx's next Albanian drag superstar and L12,173,140!

The Runner-Up(s) of Season 1 of Onyx's Drag Race Albania will receive L2,434,628!

The Finalist(s) (not including the Winner(s) and Runner-Up(s)) of Season 1 of Onyx's Drag Race Albania will receive L1,217,314!

The Mx Congeniality of Season 1 of Onyx's Drag Race Afghanistan will receive L1,217,314!

The Fan Favourite of Season 1 of Onyx's Drag Race Afghanistan will receive L608,657!

The Lip Sync Assassin of Season 1 of Onyx's Drag Race Afghanistan will receive L608,657!

The Golden Boot of Season 1 of Onyx's Drag Race Afghanistan will receive the coveted golden boot statue and L608,657!

A maxi challenge win will reward the contestant(s) with L608,657!

A top 2 placement will reward the contestant(s) with L304,328.50!

A mini challenge win will reward the contestant(s) with L304,328.50!

Every contestant in the reunion was rewarded with L304,328.50!

## Contestants Progress

█ This contestant won Onyx's Drag Race Albania (Season 1)

█ This contestant was a Runner-Up.

█ This contestant was eliminated in the finale.

█ This contestant appeared on the "Reunion" episode and was still in the running.

█ This contestant appeared as a guest on the episode, but was out of the running.

█ This contestant won the main challenge or was in the top 2 of the week and won the lip sync.

█ This contestant was in the top 2 of the week, but did not win the lip sync.

█ This contestant received positive critiques, but did not win the main challenge.

█ This contestant received mixed or no critiques and was safe.

█ This contestant received negative critiques, but was not up for elimination.

█ These contestants placed in the bottom, but neither contestant was eliminated.

█ This contestant placed in the bottom and won the lip sync for your life.

█ This contestant was declared safe after the first round of the lip sync smackdown.

█ This contestant was declared safe after the second round of the lip sync smackdown.

█ This contestant lost the first two rounds of the lip sync smackdown and was saved by one of their fellow castmates.

█ This contestant was declared safe after the third round of the lip sync smackdown.

█ The contestant was eliminated after the third round of the lip sync smackdown.

█ This contestant placed in the bottom, lost the lip sync for your life, and was eliminated.

█ This contestant received the "Mx Congeniality" award in the finale.

█ This contestant received the "Fan Favourite" award in the "Reunion" episode.

█ This contestant received the "Lip Sync Assassin" award in the "Reunion" episode.

█ This contestant received the "Golden Boot" award in the "Reunion" episode.

## Episodes

### **Episode 1: Start Your Engines**

*Airdate: Sunday September 24, 2023*

* **Guest Judge:** Dua Lipa
* **Mini Challenge:** Albanian Flag Photoshoot
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Mila
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** L304,328.50
* **Maxi Challenge:** Showcase a talent to the judges in a talent show
* **Runway Theme:** Crystals
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Dravos**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** L608,657
* **Bottom Two:** Ceveka Jalak & Laycie Protza
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Levitating" by Dua Lipa
* **Eliminated:** **Ceveka Jalak**
* **Farewell Message:** Bye babes! Love you all and good luck <3

**Entrance Order**

**Maxi Challenge**

### **Episode 2: Albania Ball**

*Airdate: Sunday September 24, 2023*

* **Guest Judge:** Selena Gomez
* **Mini Challenge:** Paint a self portrait in 15 minutes
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Retna Grasa
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** L304,328.50
* **Maxi Challenge:** Showcase three unique looks on the runway and create your third look in the Albania Ball
* **Runway Themes:** Black Velvet, Red Beauty & Shining Lights - The contestants have to make this look themselves
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Isha**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** L608,657
* **Bottom Two:** Fraka Sen & Huila
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Party in the U.S.A" by Selena Gomez
* **Eliminated:** **Fraka Sen**
* **Farewell Message:** Don't Fraka it up!! Bye and love you <3

**Maxi Challenge**

### **Episode 3: Zodiac Designs**

*Airdate: Monday September 25, 2023*

* **Guest Judge:** Alison Hammond
* **Mini Challenge:** Photoshoot with the Pit Crew
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Laycie Protza
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** L304,328.50 & First choice of zodiac you want to base your look off of
* **Maxi Challenge:** Design a sickening look based on a zodiac sign using unconventional materials
* **Runway Theme:** Zodiac
* **Maxi Challenge Winners: Mila & Sota Hela**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** L608,657
* **Bottom Two:** Gala Pa Vesha & Retna Grasa
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Think" by Aretha Franklin
* **Eliminated:** **None**
* **Farewell Message:** None

**Maxi Challenge**

### **Episode 4: Untucked Madness**

*Airdate: Monday September 25, 2023*

* **Guest Judge:** Michelle Visage
* **Mini Challenge:** Photoshoot with wind
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Mila
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** L304,328.50 & First choice of which queen / character you want to be in the maxi challenge
* **Maxi Challenge:** Improv in an untucked scene whilst portraying a queen or character from RuPaul's Drag Race: Uk Vs The World Season 1
* **Runway Theme:** Red Carpet Ready
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Gala Pa Vesha**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** L608,657
* **Bottom Two:** Nilata & Weipa
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus
* **Eliminated:** **Nilata**
* **Farewell Message:** Byeeeeee, good luck! <3

**Maxi Challenge**

### **Episode 5: Dance, Dance, Dance**

*Airdate: Tuesday September 26, 2023*

* **Guest Judge:** Lady Gaga
* **Mini Challenge:** Voguing
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Weipa
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** L304,328.50 & First choice of which genre of dance you want to use in the maxi challenge
* **Maxi Challenge:** Perform a sickening dance routine to the judges based on a genre of dance
* **Runway Theme:** Straps
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Retna Grasa**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** L608,657
* **Bottom Two:** Huila & Vuisha
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Born Naked" by Lady Gaga
* **Eliminated:** **Vuisha**
* **Farewell Message:** Vu- Vu- Vu -Vuisha! Love ya <3

**Maxi Challenge**

### **Episode 6: Stand Up Or Sit Down**

*Airdate: Tuesday September 26, 2023*

* **Guest Judge:** Dulcé Sloan
* **Mini Challenge:** Sexy Photoshoot
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Isha
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** L304,328.50 & Can pair up all of the contestants and can choose the running order for the maxi challenge
* **Maxi Challenge:** Perform a stand up comedy routine
* **Runway Theme:** Campy Couture
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Sota Hela**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** L608,657
* **Bottom Two:** Dravos & Weipa
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Superbass" by Nicki Minaj
* **Eliminated:** Weipa
* **Farewell Message:** I... am... me... Love you all <3

**Maxi Challenge**

 **2nd** | Isha
 **5th** | Allie Kaynak

### **Episode 7: Snatch Game**

*Airdate: Tuesday September 26, 2023*

* **Guest Judge:** Heidi Klum
* **Mini Challenge:** Reading Is Fundamental
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Gala Pa Vesha
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** L304,328.50
* **Maxi Challenge:** Snatch Game
* **Runway Theme:** Two Looks In One
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Allie Kaynak**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** L608,657
* **Bottom Two:** Huila & Isha
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Drivers License" by Olivia Rodrigo
* **Eliminated:** **Huila**
* **Farewell Message:** I don't have my drivers licencse... Love you all <3

**Maxi Challenge**

 Gala Pa Vesha
 Laycie Protza
 Mila
 Retna Grasa
 Sota Hela

**Who Should Go Home Tonight And Why?**

### **Episode 8: Roadtrip**

*Airdate: Tuesday September 26, 2023*

* **Guest Judge:** Ariana Grande
* **Mini Challenge:** Starlight Photoshoot
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Laycie Protza
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** L304,328.50
* **Maxi Challenge:** Act in a scene about a crazy family trying to go on a roadtrip
* **Runway Theme:** Avant Garde
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Mila**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** L608,657
* **Bottom Two:** Allie Kaynak & Retna Grasa
* **Lip Sync Song:** "7 rings" by Ariana Grande
* **Eliminated:** **Retna Grasa**
* **Farewell Message:** I had so much fun, you are all amazing, Good luck! <3

**Maxi Challenge**

 **Team Allie** | Allie Kaynak, Sota Hela, Gala Pa Vesha, Retna Grasa

### **Episode 9: Cast Makeover**

*Airdate: Wednesday September 27, 2023*

* **Guest Judge:** Emma Chamberlain
* **Mini Challenge:** Apply a stunning full face of makeup in 15 minutes
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Isha
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** L304,328.50 & Can pair up every contestant with their partner
* **Maxi Challenge:** Makeover a previously eliminated contestant
* **Runway Theme:** Twinning
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Isha**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** L608,657
* **Bottom Two:** Laycie Protza & Sota Hela
* **Lip Sync Song:** "So Emotional" by Whitney Houston
* **Eliminated:** **Laycie Protza**
* **Farewell Message:** Werk and serve! Good luck <3

**Maxi Challenge**

 Dravos
 Gala Pa Vesha
 Mila
 Sota Hela

### **Episode 10: Cast Roast**

*Airdate: Wednesday September 27, 2023*

* **Guest Judge:** Rona Nishliu
* **Mini Challenge:** Photobomb celebrities' photos
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Mila
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** L304,328.50 & Can pair up all of the contestants and choose the running order for the maxi challenge
* **Maxi Challenge:** Perform a stand up comedy routine
* **Runway Theme:** Glitterbomb
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Gala Pa Vesha**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** L608,657
* **Bottom Two:** Dravos & Mila
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Suus" by Rona Nishliu
* **Eliminated:** **Dravos**
* **Farewell Message:** I'll be the King to any of you Queens! Good luck <3

**Maxi Challenge**

### **Episode 11: Spice Girls: The Rusical!**

*Airdate: Wednesday September 27, 2023*

* **Guest Judge:** Mel B
* **Mini Challenge:** Mountain photoshoot
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Gala Pa Vesha
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** L304,328.50 & First choice of role in the maxi challenge
* **Maxi Challenge:** Perform in Spice Girls: The Rusical!
* **Runway Theme:** Spice Girls
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Gala Pa Vesha**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** L608,657
* **Bottom Two:** Allie Kaynak & Isha
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Spice Up Your Life" by Spice Girls
* **Eliminated:** **Allie Kaynak**
* **Farewell Message:** I love you all and I love you Mel B! Good luck! <3

**Maxi Challenge**

 Isha
 Mila
 Sota Hela

### **Episode 12: Call Me Mother**

*Airdate: Wednesday September 27, 2023*

* **Guest Judge:** Trisha Paytas
* **Mini Challenge:** Everyone loves puppets
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Sota Hela
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** L304,328.50 & Choose the order for the verses in the maxi challenge
* **Maxi Challenge:** Write and perform a verse to Call Me Mother by RuPaul
* **Runway Theme:** Signature Drag
* **Maxi Challenge Winner: Mila**
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** L608,657
* **Bottom Three:** Gala Pa Vesha, Isha & Sota Hela
* **Lip Sync Song:** "I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry
* **Eliminated:** **Sota Hela**
* **Farewell Message:** So close... Love you all and good luck in finale! <3

**Maxi Challenge**

**Who Should Go Home Tonight And Why?**

 Isha
 Mila
 Sota Hela

### **Episode 13: Reunited**

*Airdate: Wednesday September 27, 2023*

* **Runway Theme:** Reunion Realness
* **Fan Favourite Winner: Weipa**
* **Lip Sync Assassin:** **Isha**
* **Golden Boot Winner:** **Laycie Protza**

**Fan Favourite Award**

**Lip Sync Assassin Award**

**Golden Boot Award**

**Segments:**

* Gala Pa Vesha's journey to the top 3
* Isha's journey to the top 3
* Mila's journey to the top 3
* The contestants toot and boot looks from the season
* The double shantay
* The bottom 3 lip sync
* The Makeover
* The double win
* Each contestant walks the catwalk to show their Reunion Realness runway
* Weipa is awarded with the Fan Favourite award
* Isha is awarded with the Lip Sync Assassin award
* Laycie Protza is awarded with the Golden Boot award
* Behind the scenes footage is shown from every episode
* **Every contestant in the season is awarded with L304,328.50**

**Top 3 Of Season 1**

 **Isha** |  | 2(Eps. 2, 9)
 **Mila** |  | 3(Eps. 3, 8, 12)

### **Episode 14: Grand Finale**

*Airdate: Wednesday September 27, 2023*

* **Runway Theme:** Finale Eleganza Extravaganza
* **Finale Challenge:** Give a speech on why you should win Onyx's Drag Race Albania Season 1 and perform and individual show-stopping performance
* **Top 2:** Isha & Mila
* **Eliminated:** Gala Pa Vesha
* **Lip-Sync Song:** "Since U Been Gone" by Kelly Clarkson
* **Winner Of Onyx's Drag Race Albania Season 1:** **Mila**
* **Runner-Up:** Isha
* **Mx Congeniality:** Dravos

**Top 3 Performances**

 Isha

**Mx Congeniality Voting**

(The contestants cannot vote for anyone in the top 3 or yourself)