The first episode of the eagerly anticipated "RuPaul's Drag Race" aired last night on the GLBT themed channel LOGO. The show centers around nine drag queens from around the nation competing for the title of 'Drag Queen of the World' under the tutorlidge of Her Majesty - Drag Queen Emeritus RuPaul.

The show follows the format of most reality shows with challenges to make 'something from nothing', teamwork with your competitors, peppered with the usual snarkiness, backstabbing, bitchiness, etc.

The winner of this competition will win (amongst other prizes) a 'purse' of $25,000 from MAC Cosmetics.

I must admit I have A TON OF RESPECT AND ADMIRATION for RuPaul. His/Her accomplishments are an inspiration to people of all levels and all races worldwide.

Born RuPaul Andre Charles, he overcame the challenges of being a 6 ft 2 in skinny gay black man - using them as the tools for a successful career as a print and runway model (doing runway work for designer Thierry Mugler at one point), being named the official spokesperson for uber-chic MAC Cosmetics, forging a successful recording career with songs peaking in the top ten on Billboard's dance charts, hosting his/her own TV talk show on VH1, etc.

This show is the latest in his exploits and is actually very entertaining!

Below is Part 1 of the first episode that aired on Monday February 2 on LOGO.

To watch the episode in it's entirety click here.

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COMING TO THE LOGO CHANNEL - RuPAUL'S DRAG RACE

Supermodel of the world and M.A.C. Cosmetics spokesperson RuPaul will be debuting his latest show 'RuPaul's Drag Race' on the GLBT themed channel LOGO and it's website LogoOnline.com this February 2nd!

Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for "RuPaul's Drag Race," Logo's new reality series which will be the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top 9 drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations, while the debonair Mr. RuPaul will help guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge. Contestants include the nation's hottest most glamorous drag queens, including one voted in by you online!

Each week, joining RuPaul on the judges panel, are fashion journalist and best-selling author Merle Ginsberg and Project Runway breakout star and designer Santino Rice, plus a bevy of celebrity guest judges including: Bob Mackie (Designer), Michelle Williams (Destiny's Child), Lucy Lawless (actress), Maria Conchita Alonso (actress/singer), Robin Antin (creator of The Pussycat Dolls), Debra Wilson (Mad TV), Jenny Shimizu (model/actress), Tori Spelling (actress), Dean McDermott (actor), Howard Bragman (Author of "Where's My Fifteen Minutes?") and Frank Gatson (choreographer). (Courtesy of LogoOnline.com)

See a sneek peek of the show below. For information check out the official website here.

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