Drag Race Italia season 1

The first season of Drag Race Italia premiered on November 18, 2021. The cast was announced on October 28, 2021. The winner of the first season of Drag Race Italia was Elecktra Bionic, becoming the first ever winner in the Drag Race franchise without any maxi-challenge wins, and the first contestant to never lip sync or win a maxi-challenge in the same season, with Farida Kant and Le Riche as runners-up.

Casting occurred in early 2021 with production starting in summer 2021. On June 30, 2021, it was announced that the judges panel will include Italian drag performer Priscilla, actress Chiara Francini and television personality Tommaso Zorzi.

The season consisted of six episodes.

Contestants
Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.

Lip syncs
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Guest judges
Listed in chronological order:


 * Cristina D'Avena, singer and actress
 * Fabio Mollo, film director
 * Gianmarco Saurino, actor
 * Vladimir Luxuria, activist, television personality and actress
 * Nick Cerioni, stylist
 * Donatella Rettore, singer
 * Giancarlo Commare, actor
 * Enzo Miccio, stylist and wedding planner
 * Coco Rebecca Edogamhe, actress
 * Ambra Angiolini, singer and actress

Special guests
Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage.

Episode 3
 * Tiziano Ferro, singer and songwriter
 * Andrea Attila Felice, choreographer
 * Stefano Magnanelli, songwriter

Episode 4
 * Michele Magani, MAC Cosmetics' global senior artist
 * Vincenzo De Lucia, comedian and impersonator

Episode 6
 * Andrea Attila Felice, choreographer
 * Tommaso Stanzani, dancer
 * RuPaul, American drag queen and RuPaul's Drag Race host
 * Michelle Visage, American singer, television personality and RuPaul's Drag Race judge