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This season saw Michelle Visage replacing Merle Ginsberg at the judge's table and Billy B, Mike Ruiz, and Jeffrey Moran filling in for Santino Rice's absence during several episodes. (Billy B filled in for four episodes, Mike Ruiz for two, and Jeffrey Moran for one) Other changes made were the introduction of a wildcard contestant from the past season, an episode with no elimination, and a contestant was brought back into the competition after having been eliminated a few episodes prior. A new pit crew was also introduced. As with the previous season, each week's episode was followed by a behind-the-scenes show, RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked. At the end of the fifteenth episode, Raja was crowned as the winner, with Manila Luzon placing as Runner Up and Yara Sofia being crowned Ms Congeniality. On December 6, 2011, Amazon.com released this season on DVD via their CreateSpace program. Manila Luzon, Alexis Mateo, Mimi Imfurst and Yara Sofia returned to compete on All Stars 1. Competing in pairs, Manila placed 7th/8th alongside Latrice Royale as Team Latrila and Mimi placed 12th/11th alongside Pandora Boxx as Team Mandora. Alexis and Yara placed 5th/6th as Team Yarlexis. In January 2018 Shangela returned to compete on All Stars 3. She placed 3rd/4th place alongside BeBe Zahara Benet. In December 2018 Manila Luzon returned to compete on All Stars 4, she placed 6th overall. In May 2020 it was announced that India Ferrah, Alexis Mateo and Mariah Balenciaga will be returning to compete on All Stars 5. Mariah placed 8th, India placed 6th, and Alexis placed 5th. In May 2021 it was announced that Yara Sofia will be returning to compete on All Stars 6. Yara placed 10th. In April 2022 it was announced that Raja will be returning to compete on All Stars 7, the first All Winners season of Drag Race. Raja placed 5th-8th and won the title of Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses. Contestants
(Stage names, ages and locations stated from during time of contest)
Episodes
Synopsis: What does it really take to become America's next drag superstar? From fabulous divas to outrageous flops, RuPaul gives a behind-the-scenes look at casting for Drag Race. Episode 2: "The Queen Who Mopped Xmas"Episode 2 Judges Synopsis: The claws come out in the first challenge of the season when the girls are asked to create a holiday look with nothing but some tinsel, ornaments and a few well placed mistletoe.
Entrance Order
Christmas Card Photoshoot Episode 3: "Queens in Space"Episode 3 Judges Synopsis: The queens participate in a psychic challenge. After, they film spoof space films before hitting the runway in their best space themed drag.
Drag Queens in Outer Space
Episode 4: "Totally Leotarded"Episode 4 Judges Synopsis: The girls get physical as they produce their own inspirational workout videos directed by fitness guru Susan Powter.
Episode 5: "QNN News"Episode 5 Judges Synopsis: The queens get a wake up call in the competition when they're asked to produce two morning news shows.
Episode 6: "The Snatch Game"Episode 6 Judges Synopsis: The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show where they must pull out their best celebrity impersonations.
Snatch Game Characters
Episode 7: "Face, Face, Face of Cakes"Episode 7 Judges Synopsis: The queens look good enough to eat in this episode where they're challenged to find fashion inspiration from the world of cakes.
Episode 8: "Ru Ha Ha"Episode 8 Judges Synopsis: The queens perform stand-up comedy routines in front of a live studio audience!
Episode 9: "Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Style"Episode 9 Judges Synopsis: The queens create patriotic video messages for the troops.
Episode 10: "RuPaul-a-Palooza"Episode 10 Judges Synopsis: The queens record and perform their own version of Ru’s new song, "Superstar", in one of six distinct musical styles!
Episode 11 Judges Synopsis: The queens wig out when they have to compete in a fantasy hair show.
Episode 12: "Jocks in Frocks"Episode 12 Judges Synopsis: The queens must transform a group of All-American straight jocks into their drag sisters.
Episode 13: "Make Dat Money"Synopsis: The queens break the bank as they perform in a pageant of dresses made out of money.
Top Three of Season 3
Episode 14: "Superstar Edition"RuPaul Champion music video (featuring Raja, Manila Luzon and Alexis Mateo) Syniopsis: A look back at the highlights, low-lights and previously unseen footage from the first 13 episodes. Episode 15: "Grand Finale"Episode 15 Judges Synopsis: The remaining three queens face their final challenge when they're asked to transform into video vixens for the music video to Ru's latest single, "Champion."
Episode 16: "Reunited!"Synopsis: Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season.
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