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The third season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 24, 2011. Twelve new contestants and one returning contestant competed for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a headlining spot on the Absolut Tour, a lifetime supply of Kryolan makeup, and a cash prize of $75,000.

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

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Manila Luzon

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Mariah

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Mimi Imfurst

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Phoenix

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Raja

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Rank Contestant Photo Age Location Ep. 1 Ep. 2 Ep. 3 Ep. 4 Ep. 5 Ep. 6 Ep. 7 Ep. 8 Ep. 9 Ep. 10 Ep. 11 Ep. 12 Ep. 13 Ep. 14 Ep. 15 Ep. 16
Casting SpecialDesignActingAdvertImprovSnatch
Game
DesignStand
Up
AdvertSingingBallMake
Over
BallRecapFinaleReunion
1st
(Winner)
Raja
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36 Los Angeles, CA IN WIN
Mini
Chall.
Winner
SAFE SAFE SAFE HIGH WIN HIGH LOW WIN HIGH
Mini
Chall.
Winner
BTM2 HIGH RUN WINNER GUEST
2nd
(Runner-Up)
Manila Luzon
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28 New York, NY IN HIGH SAFE SAFE
Team
Captain
WIN SAFE HIGH BTM2 LOW
Mini
Chall.
Winner
HIGH
Mini
Chall.
Winner
HIGH WIN WIN RUN RUNNER
UP
GUEST
3rd Alexis Mateo
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30 St. Petersburg, FL IN SAFE WIN WIN SAFE HIGH BTM2 LOW WIN LOW BTM2 HIGH
Mini
Chall.
Winner
BTM2 RUN ELIM GUEST
4th
(Miss Congeniality)
Yara Sofia
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26 Manati, PR IN SAFE HIGH
TEAM
HIGH SAFE LOW HIGH HIGH BTM2 HIGH WIN HIGH ELIM
Mini
Chall.
Winner
MISS
CON
5th
(Orig. 6th)
Carmen Carrera
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25 Elmwood Park, NJ IN LOW LOW SAFE
Team
Captain
SAFE
Team
Captain
SAFE LOW
Mini
Chall.
Winner
HIGH BTM2 ELIM RTRN
+
ELIM
GUEST
6th Shangela
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29 Los Angeles, CA BTM2 WIN SAFE HIGH SAFE LOW WIN
Mini
Chall.
Winner
HIGH BTM2 ELIM GUEST
7th Delta Work
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34 Norwalk, CA OPEN CALL SAFE BTM2 SAFE SAFE BTM2
Mini
Chall.
Winner
HIGH ELIM GUEST
8th Stacy Layne Matthews
What episode does Shangela get eliminated?
25 Back Swamp, NC IN SAFE HIGH
TEAM
HIGH BTM2
Team
Captain
WIN ELIM GUEST
9th Mariah
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29 Atlanta, GA IN SAFE HIGH
TEAM
Team
Captain
LOW LOW ELIM GUEST
10th India Ferrah
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23 Dayton, OH IN SAFE SAFE BTM2 ELIM GUEST
11th Mimi Imfurst
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27 New York, NY IN HIGH HIGH
TEAM
ELIM GUEST
12th Phoenix
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29 Atlanta, GA IN SAFE ELIM
Team
Captain
GUEST
13th Venus D-Lite
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26 Los Angeles, CA OPEN CALL ELIM GUEST
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Episodes

Series # Episode # Episode Title Airdate
22 1 Casting Extravaganza January 24, 2011
23 2 The Queen Who Mopped Xmas January 24, 2011
24 3 Queens in Space January 31, 2011
25 4 Totally Leotarded February 7, 2011
26 5 QNN News February 14, 2011
27 6 The Snatch Game February 21, 2011
28 7 Face, Face, Face of Cakes February 28, 2011
29 8 Ru Ha Ha March 7, 2011
30 9 Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Style March 14, 2011
31 10 RuPaul-a-Palooza March 21, 2011
32 11 RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza March 28, 2011
33 12 Jocks in Frocks April 4, 2011
34 13 Make Dat Money April 11, 2011
35 14 Superstar Edition April 18, 2011
36 15 Grand Finale April 25, 2011
37 16 Reunited! May 2, 2011

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"

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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.

  • Guest Judges: Bruce Vilanch, Mike Ruiz, and Vanessa Williams
  • Mini Challenge: Christmas Card Photoshoot
  • Mini Challenge Winner: Raja
  • Mini Challenge Prize: An extra $25 to spend at the thrift store.
  • Maxi Challenge: Holiday Thrift Store Drag
  • Maxi Challenge Winner: Raja
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: A $2,000 gift card to Sequin Queen and immunity from next week's elimination
  • Bottom Two: Shangela & Venus D-Lite
  • Lip-Sync Song: "The Right Stuff" by Vanessa Williams
  • Eliminated: Venus D-Lite
  • Farewell Message: "Don't Be Shady!! Be A Lady! Love Ya, Venus DLite"

Entrance Order

1 Delta Work
2 Carmen Carrera
3 Phoenix
4 Manila Luzon
5 Stacy Layne Matthews
6 Venus D-Lite
7 Yara Sofia
8 Mariah
9 Alexis Mateo
10 India Ferrah
11 Mimi Imfurst
12 Raja
13 Shangela

Christmas Card Photoshoot

Episode 3: "Queens in Space"

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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.

  • Guest Judges: Lily Tomlin and Alessandra Torresani
  • Mini-Challenge: Try to guess your partner's choices
  • Mini-Challenge Winners: Mariah & Phoenix
  • Maxi Challenge: Act in Sci-Fi movie spoofs
  • Maxi Challenge Winners: Alexis Mateo & Shangela
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: A set of hand-sculpted silicone breastplates by Boobs For Queens
  • Bottom Two: Delta Work & Phoenix
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga
  • Eliminated: Phoenix
  • Farewell Message: "Be You Bitches (Boots) Loves, Phoenix"

Drag Queens in Outer Space

Character Team Phoenix Team Mariah
Boobarella Delta Work Mariah
Hermaphrodite Raja Mimi Imfurst
Tweaker Manila Luzon Yara Sofia
Lady TaTa Phoenix Stacy Layne Matthews
Twinbots Carmen Carrera & India Ferrah Alexis Mateo & Shangela


"Who Should Go Home Tonight?"

Queen Choice
Delta Work Phoenix
Carmen Carrera Phoenix
Manila Luzon Phoenix
India Ferrah Phoenix
Phoenix Unrevealed
Raja Unrevealed

Episode 4: "Totally Leotarded"

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Episode 4 Judges

Synopsis: The girls get physical as they produce their own inspirational workout videos directed by fitness guru Susan Powter.

  • Guest Judges: Billy B, La Toya Jackson, and Susan Powter
  • Mini-Challenge: Making Leotards from Duct Tapes
  • Mini-Challenge Winner(s): Carmen Carrera & Manila Luzon
  • Maxi Challenge: Produce a fitness video with workout expert Susan Powter
  • Maxi Challenge Winner: Alexis Mateo
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: A $2,500 gift card to Gilt Groupe and immunity from next week's elimination
  • Bottom Two: India Ferrah & Mimi Imfurst
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Don't Leave Me This Way" by Thelma Houston
  • Eliminated: Mimi Imfurst
  • Farewell Message: "mimiimfurst.com 'life is too short to live someone else's' "
Team Manila Work Out Team Carmen Work Out
Manila Luzon Step & Strap Carmen Carrera Work It Out!
Raja FabuLOSSity Delta Work Shake N' Bake
Shangela Halleloola Hoop Mariah How to Keep a Tight Snatch
Mimi Imfurst 'You Gotta Love Me' Jump Rope Yara Sofia Echar Pa'lante
Alexis Mateo Stretch the Upper Body India Ferrah Rubber Tug
Stacy Layne Matthews Sit N' Shake
  • Guest Judges: Billy B, La Toya Jackson, and Susan Powter
  • Mini-Challenge: Making Leotards from Duct Tapes
  • Mini-Challenge Winner(s): Carmen Carrera & Manila Luzon
  • Maxi Challenge: Produce a fitness video with workout expert Susan Powter
  • Maxi Challenge Winner: Alexis Mateo
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: A $2,500 gift card to Gilt Groupe and immunity from next week's elimination
  • Bottom Two: India Ferrah & Mimi Imfurst
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Don't Leave Me This Way" by Thelma Houston
  • Eliminated: Mimi Imfurst
  • Farewell Message: "mimiimfurst.com 'life is too short to live someone else's' "

Episode 5: "QNN News"

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Episode 5 Judges

Synopsis: The queens get a wake up call in the competition when they're asked to produce two morning news shows.

  • Guest Judges: Billy B, Chloë Sevigny, and Debbie Matenopoulos
  • Mini-Challenge: Scandalous Red Carpet Photo
  • Mini-Challenge Winner(s): Carmen Carrera & Stacy Layne Matthews
  • Maxi Challenge: Produce a morning news show
  • Maxi Challenge Winner: Manila Luzon
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: A $2,000 gift card to Wig USA and immunity from next week's elimination
  • Bottom Two: India Ferrah & Stacy Layne Matthews
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Meeting in the Ladies Room" by Klymaxx
  • Eliminated: India Ferrah
  • Farewell Message: "Never Give Up! You're All Stars!!! xoxo India"
Character Team Stacy Team Carmen
Anchor 1 Stacy Layne Matthews Raja
Anchor 2 Alexis Mateo Delta Work
Weather Girl Yara Sofia India Ferrah
Gossip Reporter Shangela Carmen Carrera
Roving Reporter Mariah Manila Luzon

Episode 6: "The Snatch Game"

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Episode 6 Judges

Synopsis: The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show where they must pull out their best celebrity impersonations.

  • Guest Judges: Aisha Tyler and Amber Rose
  • Mini-Challenge: S**t RuPaul Says
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Delta Work
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: A phone call home
  • Maxi Challenge: Snatch Game
  • Maxi Challenge Winner: Stacy Layne Matthews
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: A cruise for 2 to the Bahamas courtesy of Al and Chuck Travel
  • Bottom Two: Delta Work & Mariah
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Looking for a New Love" by Jody Watley
  • Eliminated: Mariah
  • Farewell Message: "Condragulations Raja. Mug4Dayz! Mariah"

Snatch Game Characters

Queen Celebrity Photo
Alexis Mateo Alicia Keys
Carmen Carrera Jennifer Lopez
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Delta Work Cher
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Manila Luzon Imelda Marcos
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Mariah Joan Crawford

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Raja Tyra Banks
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Shangela Tina Turner
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Stacy Layne Matthews Mo'Nique
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Yara Sofia Amy Winehouse
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Episode 7: "Face, Face, Face of Cakes"

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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.

  • Guest Judges: Billy B., Eliza Dushku, and Sara Rue
  • Mini-Challenge: Nude photoshoot with Deborah Anderson
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Carmen Carrera
  • Maxi Challenge: Create a cake inspired couture garment & decorate a doll cake
    that expresses their true drag persona
  • Maxi Challenge Winner: Raja
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: A shopping spree at l.a. Eyeworks
  • Bottom Two: Alexis Mateo & Stacy Layne Matthews
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Knock on Wood" by Amii Stewart
  • Eliminated: Stacy Layne Matthews
  • Farewell Message: "Be a lady! You're All Amazing. Stacy Layne 'Bryant' Matthews Jig..."
Queen Cake
Alexis Mateo Cheesecake
Carmen Carrera Princess Cake
Delta Work Angel Food Cake
Manila Luzon Carrot Cake
Raja Chocolate Lava Cake
Shangela Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Stacy Layne Matthews Red Velvet Cake
Yara Sofia Strawberry Shortcake


"Who Deserves to go Home Tonight?"

Queen Choice(s)
Carmen Carrera Shangela
Delta Work Stacy Layne Matthews
Manila Luzon Shangela
Raja Stacy & Shangela
Shangela Carmen Carrera
Stacy Layne Matthews Carmen Carrera

Episode 8: "Ru Ha Ha"

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Episode 8 Judges

Synopsis: The queens perform stand-up comedy routines in front of a live studio audience!

  • Guest Judges: Billy B., Rita Rudner, and Arden Myrin
  • Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Shangela
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: An extra 10 minutes with Rita Rudner & choose the line up for the maxi challenge.
  • Maxi Challenge: Perform a stand-up routine in front of a live audience
  • Maxi Challenge Winner: Shangela
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: An original, custom designed gown from Miami Elite Designs
  • Bottom Two: Delta Work & Manila Luzon
  • Lip-Sync Song: "MacArthur Park" by Donna Summer
  • Eliminated: Delta Work
  • Farewell Message: "WORK HEATHERS xoxo Delta"

Episode 9: "Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Style"

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Episode 9 Judges

Synopsis: The queens create patriotic video messages for the troops.

  • Guest Judges: Cheryl Tiegs and Johnny Weir
  • Mini-Challenge: Decorate regular bras using rhinestones
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Manila Luzon
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: An extra 5 minutes to film
  • Maxi Challenge: Film a patriotic message addressed to US military personnel overseas
  • Maxi Challenge Winner: Alexis Mateo
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: A three-piece luxury luggage set from Antler Luggage
  • Bottom Two: Carmen Carrera & Yara Sofia
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Mickey (Spanish Version)" by Toni Basil
  • Eliminated: None
  • Stay Message: "I kiss Johnny Weir! Carmen Carrera"; "I'm still here! Echa Pa Lante xoxo Y.S."

Episode 10: "RuPaul-a-Palooza"

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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!

  • Guest Judges: Jeffrey Moran, Jody Watley, and Carmen Electra
  • Mini-Challenge: "Ru"sical Chairs
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Manila Luzon
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: First choice at genre and order of queens for their choice
  • Maxi Challenge: Record an interpretation of "Superstar" by RuPaul and perform it before a live audience
  • Maxi Challenge Winner: Raja
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: An original, custom gown by Marco Marco
  • Bottom Two: Carmen Carrera & Shangela
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Believe" by Cher
  • Eliminated: Carmen Carrera
  • Farewell Message: "Heathers better win."
RuPaul-a-Palooza Acts
Queen Music Genre
Manila Luzon Disco
Alexis Mateo Hip Hop
Shangela Country
Yara Sofia Pop
Carmen Carrera Reggae
Raja Punk Rock


"Who Should Go Home Tonight?"

Queen Choice
Alexis Carmen
Carmen Shangela
Manila Unrevealed
Raja Shangela
Shangela Carmen
Yara Carmen

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Episode 11 Judges

Synopsis: The queens wig out when they have to compete in a fantasy hair show.

  • Guest Judges: Wayne Brady and Fantasia
  • Mini-Challenge: Create a beach-themed headpiece
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Raja
  • Maxi Challenge: Design three outfits for a hair show, featuring one outfit made entirely from wigs
  • Maxi Challenge Winner: Yara Sofia
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: An Alaskan cruise for 2 from Al and Chuck Travel
  • Bottom Two: Alexis Mateo & Shangela
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Even Angels" by Fantasia Barrino
  • Eliminated: Shangela
  • Farewell Message: "Always live your dreams and believe in second chances. Halleloo! Love Shangela"

Episode 12: "Jocks in Frocks"

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Episode 12 Judges

Synopsis: The queens must transform a group of All-American straight jocks into their drag sisters.

  • Guest Judges: Mike Ruiz, Margaret Cho, and Sharon Osbourne
  • Returned: Carmen Carrera
  • Mini-Challenge: Dunk-A-Queen
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Alexis Mateo
  • Maxi Challenge: Turn a straight jock into your glamorous drag sister & perform a cheer supporting safe-sex
  • Maxi Challenge Winner: Manila Luzon
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: Manila & Fuchsia each received a cruise for 2 to the Bahamas from Al & Chuck Travel
  • Bottom Two: Carmen Carrera & Raja
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul
  • Eliminated: Carmen Carrera
  • Farewell Message: "Good bye AGAIN!! Best of luck to everyone. Turn it out & don't be a sprepper! xoxo Carmen"
Queen Drag Sister
Alexis Mateo Avals Mateo
Carmen Carrera Lolita Cruz Carrera
Manila Luzon Fuchsia Luzon
Raja Enigma
Yara Sofia Drewlita Sofia

Episode 13: "Make Dat Money"

Synopsis: The queens break the bank as they perform in a pageant of dresses made out of money.

  • Guest Judges: Mike Ruiz, LaToya Jackson and Gigi Levangie Grazer
  • Mini-Challenge: Create a marketable drag product and deliver a sales pitch for it on fictitious home shopping network "RuVC"
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Yara Sofia
  • Maxi Challenge: Showcase three distinct looks on the runway and perform a opening number to La Toya Jackson's "Just Wanna Dance"
  • Maxi Challenge Winner: Manila Luzon
  • Maxi Challenge Prize: A collection of fine jewelry from Kathy Ireland Jewelry
  • Bottom Two: Alexis Mateo & Yara Sofia
  • Lip-Sync Song: "I Think About You" by Patti LaBelle
  • Eliminated: Yara Sofia
  • Farewell Message:"Echa pa' lante, no mires pa' atras pa' coger impulso, and you know what f&%k you haha" (English: Move forward, don't look back (not even to) gain impulse)

Top Three of Season 3

Queens Challenge Wins Up for Elimination

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Alexis Mateo
3
(Eps. 3, 4, 9)
3
(Eps. 7, 11, 13)

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Manila Luzon
3
(Eps. 5, 12, 13)
1
(Ep. 8)

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Raja
3
(Eps. 2, 7, 10)
1
(Ep. 12)

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"

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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."

  • Maxi Challenge: Participate in the filming of the music video for RuPaul's song "Champion"
  • Eliminated: Alexis Mateo
  • Farewell Message: "Always Know Your Place, The Jig is up!!! Siempre Alexis"
  • Top Two: Manila Luzon & Raja
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Champion (DJ BunJoe's Olympic Mix)" by RuPaul
  • Runner-Up: Manila Luzon
  • Farewell Message: "Positive Always! I Love You Mommy & Daddy! Manila Luzon :)"
  • Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3: Raja

Episode 16: "Reunited!"

Synopsis: Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season.

  • Miss Congeniality Winner: Yara Sofia
  • Miss Congeniality Prize: A trip for 2 to Grand Lucayan Resort in Grand Bahama Island

Trivia

  • Episode 1 was the casting special where the contestants were announced. Delta Work & Venus D-Lite were not initially cast, but were picked through an open call audition.
    • Many queens from this special in the list of hopefuls who didn't make it have appeared in future seasons. Including Alaska, Dax ExclamationPoint, Katya, Sasha Belle, Nina West, Thorgy Thor, Mrs. Kasha Davis, Vivienne Pinay, and Joslyn Fox.
    • Detox can also be seen in the lineup for the casting call in Hollywood.
  • Episode 2 features the return of Shangela, who competed in Season 2, but was eliminated in the first episode of that season, making her the first contestant in Drag Race history to have competed in more than one season.
  • In Episode 9, Carmen Carrera and Yara Sofia ended up in the bottom two, but both got a second chance to stay as there was no elimination that week, making episode 9 the first non-elimination episode in the series' history.
  • Episode 12 features the return of Carmen Carrera, who was eliminated in the same episode, making her the first contestant in the show's history to be eliminated twice in the same season.
  • Episode 14 is the recap episode, and features highlights and unseen footage from the last 13 episodes.
  • Episode 16 is the reunion episode, where Yara Sofia is announced as Miss Congeniality.
  • Season 3, Season 4, and Season 11 are the only non All-Stars seasons so far in which every contestant placed in the bottom two at least once.
  • The lip-sync assassin for Season 3 is Alexis Mateo. Alexis sent home Stacy Layne Matthews, Shangela and Yara Sofia.
  • Season 3 is tied with Season 13 for being the longest season, both having 16 episodes.
  • Season 3 is the first season in which all of the Top 3 queens had each won at least three challenges during their run before the finale episode.
  • Season 3 has the most mini challenges, with 12.
  • Manila Luzon revealed in Out of the Closet that the original promo theme was Yellow but the producers changed it to black and gray.
  • There was a month long break in between episodes 3 and 4 in which the queens went home until filming was to resume.
  • Season 3 is tied with Season 2 for having the most queens from one season return for All Stars, with a total of seven individual queens from this season competing on the spinoff, including three who returned for a second All Stars season.
    • Along with Season 1 and Season 2, it is one of only three regular seasons to have more than half of its original cast return for All Stars.

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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3

WinnerRaja
Runners-Up2nd: Manila Luzon • 3rd: Alexis Mateo
Other Queens4th: Yara Sofia (Miss Congeniality) • 5th: Carmen Carrera • 6th: Shangela • 7th: Delta Work • 8th: Stacy Layne Matthews • 9th: Mariah • 10th: India Ferrah • 11th: Mimi Imfurst • 12th: Phoenix • 13th: Venus D-Lite
JudgesRuPaul • Santino Rice • Michelle Visage • Billy B
Pit CrewJason Carter • Shawn Morales

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Contestants

WinnersBeBe Zahara Benet (S1), Tyra Sanchez (S2), Raja (S3), Sharon Needles (S4), Chad Michaels (AS1), Jinkx Monsoon (S5; AS7), Bianca Del Rio (S6), Violet Chachki (S7), Bob The Drag Queen (S8), Alaska (AS2), Sasha Velour (S9), Trixie Mattel (AS3), Aquaria (S10), Monét X Change & Trinity The Tuck (AS4), Yvie Oddly (S11), Jaida Essence Hall (S12), Shea Couleé (AS5), Symone (S13), Kylie Sonique Love (AS6), Willow Pill (S14)
Miss CongenialityNina Flowers (S1), Pandora Boxx (S2), Yara Sofia (S3), Latrice Royale (S4), Ivy Winters (S5), BenDeLaCreme (S6), Katya (S7), Cynthia Lee Fontaine (S8), Valentina (S9), Monét X Change (S10), Nina West (S11), Heidi N Closet (S12), LaLa Ri (S13), Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté (S14)
See also:Contestants

Other

JudgesRuPaul (S1-), Santino Rice (S1-6), Merle Ginsberg (S1-2), Billy B (S3-4), Michelle Visage (S3-), Mike Ruiz (Guest Judge S1-7), Carson Kressley (S7-), Ross Mathews (S7-), Todrick Hall (AS2)
Pit CrewKenyon Glover (S1), Keon Hunt (S1), Preston Taylor (S1), Emanuel Palmer (S2), Max "The Body" Philisaire (S2), Shawn Morales (S3-6), Jason Carter (S3-S13), Miles Davis Moody (S6-9), Simon Sherry Wood (S6), Bryce Eilenberg (S7-S13), Jared North (S9), Yadier Despaigne (S9), Bruno Carvalho (AS4-S13)
Other SeriesThe Boulet Brothers' Dragula • Queen of the Universe • La Más Draga • Call Me Mother
See also:Dictionary • Snatch Game • Reading is Fundamental • Makeover Challenge • List of Lip Sync Performances • Who Should Go Home Tonight?