Dive into the drama and highlights of the Season 6 premiere with these recaps and behind-the-scenes looks:

A fan favorite known for her previous run as a semi-finalist on American Idol .

Kelly Mantle and Vivacious fall into the bottom following negative critiques on their looks—specifically Kelly's "bacon" dress and Vivacious 's restrictive headpiece.

A self-described "fishy" queen known for her blunt personality and signature catchphrase, "Absolutely."

A versatile queen from Puerto Rico with a strong fashion sense.

The queens face a "death-defying" photoshoot where they must jump off a platform into a foam pit while maintaining a model-esque pose. Laganja Estranja wins this challenge.

serves as the landmark premiere of Season 6 of RuPaul's Drag Race , introducing the show’s first-ever split premiere format. In this episode, which originally aired on February 24, 2014 , only seven of the season's fourteen queens enter the workroom to ensure every contestant receives ample spotlight. The Premiere Cast (Group 1) The first seven queens to enter the competition are: