The cameras go backstage to meet the 16 new queens as they prepare to introduce themselves to the world in their werk room entrances and begin their first challenge.

The queens take time to get to know each other after a talent show challenge, Ariana Grande visits backstage, and the first to depart lets her voice be heard before her sashay.

After the queens film ads for Heaven, Mistress Isabelle Brooks gives makeup advice, Princess Poppy explains her approach to the competition, and Maren Morris doles out words of wisdom.