RuPaul’s Drag Race returned for season 15 on Friday night, January 6, 2023 at 8 pm ET/7 pm CT only on MTV. The popular reality TV drag queen competition series introduced viewers to 16 new stunning contestants who will be battling it out against each other to walk away are the winners.Some of the 16 new drag queens that joined the werk room are well-known in the drag queen community. Some of them are novices eager to make their own impact in the field. But they are all competing for the same goal. None other than the $200,000 grand prize and the title of America's Next Drag Superstar are at stake.RuPaul's Drag Race@RuPaulsDragRaceA premiere fit for a QUEEN! Ariana Grande joins us for the two-hour #DragRace season premiere – tonight at 8/7c, NOW ON @mtv 4760538A premiere fit for a QUEEN! 👑 Ariana Grande joins us for the two-hour #DragRace season premiere – tonight at 8/7c, NOW ON @mtv 👠 https://t.co/T1qtvnBsiLThe official synopsis for RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 reads,"Hosted by RuPaul, drag queens from across the country face off in feats of fashion, acting, comedy and more in hopes of winning the title of America's Next Drag Superstar."For the premiere, RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 aired with two back-to-back episodes on MTV. The series introduced the contestants and also gave them a surprise by bringing in Ariana Grande as a special guest judge. Once they were done with the introduction, the contestants battled it out in the mini challenge.Later, the contestants had to choreograph and perform a group number. Following that was the main challenge where the drag queens had to portray their talent. The final round was the Runway. The category was called, Who is she?The judges had to reach a conclusion following the performances by each contestant. Irene Dubois and Amethyst ultimately finished in the bottom two and were required to lip sync for life. They were asked to perform to 7 Rings by Ariana Grande.RuPaul's Drag Race@RuPaulsDragRaceWho are you rooting for in the first lip sync of Season 15?! #DragRace33920Who are you rooting for in the first lip sync of Season 15?! 👇 #DragRace https://t.co/k80u8YWktAPost deliberation, RuPaul Charles revealed that Irene Dubois's time on the show came to an early end. Upon witnessing Irene's elimination, fans took to social media to share their opinions. While some are upset with her departure, a few are glad about it and claim they saw it coming.Irene Dubois' elimination from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 leaves fans with mixed reactionsTaking to Twitter, fans were shocked that after winning the mini challenge, Irene underperformed during the main challenge that set her back. Some people asserted that the drag queen deserved to be sent home for everything she disclosed. A few supporters also stated that they will miss her in the competition and that they didn't anticipate her elimination so soon.Big Sister General@joaodeuxThe way I actually wanted to see more from Irene #DragRace7The way I actually wanted to see more from Irene #DragRace https://t.co/wJrj58Pwm3Kiki 👑@KikiAmritaIrene Dubois when she gets home and finds those people who told her that her ice water skit was a great idea #DragRace15 #DragRace #RPDR10Irene Dubois when she gets home and finds those people who told her that her ice water skit was a great idea #DragRace15 #DragRace #RPDR https://t.co/zlzZHlbfJ4new year, same desmond@simplydesmondNot gonna lie… I’m gonna miss Irene… #DragRace4Not gonna lie… I’m gonna miss Irene… #DragRace https://t.co/wHxqv55i55WardHOE HOE HOE 🤶🎄🏳️‍🌈💗💜💙@Rox_Al_Ghul_89At least Irene went home with $2,500 from the photoshoot. I’m sad to see her leave. Just from her packing up in #DragRaceUntucked, I saw many sickening outfits. I’m sad we didn’t see them. #DragRace #Untucked4At least Irene went home with $2,500 from the photoshoot. I’m sad to see her leave. Just from her packing up in #DragRaceUntucked, I saw many sickening outfits. I’m sad we didn’t see them. #DragRace #Untuckedmaru@symonyaywow irene really was the first one to come in and come out this season is brutal #dragrace4wow irene really was the first one to come in and come out this season is brutal #dragraceReece ✨❤️@FirkinDavisIrene shouldn’t have gone home SO EARLY!! I was praying they did an early double shantay. My face after the episode #DragRace15 #dragrace1Irene shouldn’t have gone home SO EARLY!! I was praying they did an early double shantay. My face after the episode 😧 #DragRace15 #dragraceMayamy 🌙 still loves orion@miz_crackersIrene would kill on another season,, im gonna miss her, I can’t wait to see what she does next #DragRace63Irene would kill on another season,, im gonna miss her, I can’t wait to see what she does next #DragRaceEricc@Ericc_afIrene....HUMBLED #DragRace1Irene....HUMBLED #DragRaceAshlee 🧘🏾‍♀️🪷🫧@Ashcash1027Now Irene talked too much shit for her to display what she did at the talent show…. #DragRace7Now Irene talked too much shit for her to display what she did at the talent show…. #DragRace https://t.co/i7e6z31HQ8maybe: igig@igiglimIrene gave us great TV but all that talk just for her to get the chop 🥹 #DragRace10Irene gave us great TV but all that talk just for her to get the chop 🥹 #DragRace https://t.co/LTkgUCEdFCHere's a brief recap on what happened this week on RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 premiereFor the mini challenge, the contestants had to take part in a photoshoot that was inspired by season one and season two of the popular reality TV show. Out of the 16 drag queens, Irene Dubois impressed RuPaul the most and emerged as the winner. She won $2,500 for the mini challenge. But when it came to the main challenge, she canned it with what was supposed to be a comedy skit on how to make ice water.RuPaul's Drag Race@RuPaulsDragRaceWhat was your favorite moment of the #DragRace Season 15 premiere? 21514What was your favorite moment of the #DragRace Season 15 premiere? 💖👇 https://t.co/6v9LruogFHNone of the judges were impressed with her performance. Ultimately, she found herself in the bottom two and had to lip sync for life. But it wasn't as great as Amethyst, who ended up winning the round.Sadly, this meant it was the end of the road for Irene on RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15.RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 airs every Friday night at 8 pm ET only on MTV. Readers can check their local listings for more information.