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RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under season 3

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The third season of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under premiered on July 28, 2023, through Stan in Australia, TVNZ+ in New Zealand, and on WOW Presents Plus internationally. The season was confirmed by World of Wonder on October 24, 2022.[1]

RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under
Season 3
Promotional poster for season three
Hosted byRuPaul
Judges
No. of contestants10
WinnerIsis Avis Loren
Runner-upGabriella Labucci
No. of episodes8
Release
Original network
Original release28 July (2023-07-28) –
15 September 2023 (2023-09-15)
Season chronology
← Previous
Season 2
Next →
Season 4
List of episodes

Isis Avis Loren won the season, becoming the first Australian queen to win in the franchise, with Gabriella Labucci as the runner-up.

Background

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On October 24, 2022, it was announced via the shows official Instagram page, that casting for the third season was now open. Applications remained open for four weeks until closing on November 13, 2022.[1]

Ten contestants were announced on June 28, 2023.[2][3] Participants include Flor, who previously appeared on season 2 of House of Drag, along with Down Under Season 2's winner, Spankie Jackzon and Season 1's Elektra Shock, which was a series hosted and judged by Down Under Season 1 contestants Anita Wigl'it and Kita Mean.

On July 19, 2023, it was announced via TVNZ's Instagram page the guest judges who, unlike the previous two seasons, would be featured at the judges' table throughout the series.[4]

Contestants

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See also: List of Drag Race contestants § RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under

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

Contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under season 3 and their backgrounds
Contestant Age Hometown Outcome
Isis Avis Loren 33 Melbourne, Australia Winner
Gabriella Labucci 31 Ballarat, Australia Runner-up
Flor 25 Auckland, New Zealand 3rd place
Hollywould Star 34 Sydney, Australia 4th place
Bumpa Love 51 Melbourne, Australia 5th place
Ashley Madison 25 Melbourne, Australia 6th place
Rita Menu 24 Hamilton, New Zealand 7th place
Ivanna Drink 26 Auckland, New Zealand 8th place
Ivory Glaze 26 Sydney, Australia 9th place
Amyl 27 Sydney, Australia 10th place

Contestant progress

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Legend:

  Isis Avis Loren won RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under season 3.
  Gabriella Labucci was the runner-up.
  WIN indicates that the contestant won the challenge.
  SAFE indicates that the contestant was declared safe by the judges.
  BTM (Bottom) indicates that the contestant was up for elimination.
  ELIM (Eliminated) indicates that the contestant was eliminated.
Progress of contestants including placements in each episode
Contestant Episode
1[5] 2[6][a] 3[7] 4[8] 5[9] 6[10] 7[11] 8[12]
Isis Avis Loren SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN WIN Winner
Gabriella Labucci SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE BTM BTM Runner-up
Flor SAFE SAFE SAFE BTM SAFE SAFE WIN Eliminated
Hollywould Star WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE ELIM
Bumpa Love SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE BTM ELIM
Ashley Madison SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN ELIM
Rita Menu SAFE BTM BTM ELIM
Ivanna Drink SAFE SAFE ELIM
Ivory Glaze BTM ELIM
Amyl ELIM
Notes
  1. ^ Ivory Glaze and Rita Menu placed in the bottom two on the second episode. However, due to Ivory fainting, the lip sync was postponed at the beginning of the following episode for safety reasons.

Lip syncs

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Legend:

  The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the bottom.
  The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the bottom.
  The contestant was eliminated after their third time in the bottom.
  The contestant won the Lip Sync for the Crown and was declared the winner of the season.
Episode Contestants Song Eliminated
1[5] Amyl vs. Ivory Glaze "Down Under"
(Men at Work) 		Amyl
3[7][a] Ivory Glaze vs. Rita Menu "Murder on the Dancefloor"
(Sophie Ellis-Bextor) 		Ivory Glaze
Ivanna Drink vs. Rita Menu "Holding Out for a Hero"
(Bonnie Tyler) 		Ivanna Drink
4[8] Flor vs. Rita Menu "Secrets"
(Kylie Minogue) 		Rita Menu
5[9] Ashley Madison vs. Bumpa Love "Hot n Cold"
(Katy Perry) 		Ashley Madison
6[10] Bumpa Love vs. Gabriella Labucci "Are You Gonna Be My Girl"
(Jet) 		Bumpa Love
7[11] Gabriella Labucci vs. Hollywould Star "Not About You"
(Haiku Hands) 		Hollywould Star
Episode Finalists Song Winner
8[12] Gabriella Labucci vs. Isis Avis Loren "Walking on Broken Glass"
(Annie Lennox) 		Isis Avis Loren
Notes
  1. ^ Ivory Glaze and Rita Menu placed in the bottom two on the second episode. However, due to Ivory fainting, the lip sync was postponed to the beginning of the following episode for safety reasons.

Guest judges

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Listed in chronological order:

Special guests

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

Episode 2

Episode 4

Episode 5

  • Corey Baker, choreographer, film director and former dancer

Episode 6

  • Bree Tomasel, radio host

Episode 7

Episode 8

Episodes

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season		TitleOriginal air date
171"Mardi Gras Pride"28 July 2023 (2023-07-28)

Ten new queens enter the werkroom. For this week's main challenge, the queens write, record, and perform verses to a mashup of RuPaul's "Super Queen" and "Sissy That Walk".

On the runway, category is Somewhere Under the Rainbow. Flor, Gabriella Labucci and Hollywould Star receive positive critiques, with Hollywould Star winning the challenge. Amyl, Ashley Madison and Ivory Glaze receive negative critiques, with Ashley Madison being safe. Amyl and Ivory Glaze lip-sync to "Down Under" by Men at Work. Ivory Glaze wins the lip-sync and Amyl is the first queen to sashay away.

  • Guest Judge: Deva Mahal
  • Main Challenge: Write, record, and perform verses to a mashup of RuPaul's "Super Queen" and "Sissy That Walk"
  • Runway Theme: Somewhere Under the Rainbow
  • Challenge Winner: Hollywould Star
  • Challenge Prize: A custom prosthetics valued at $3,500
  • Bottom Two: Amyl and Ivory Glaze
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Down Under" by Men at Work
  • Eliminated: Amyl
  • Farewell Message: "Glad I got to be here while we all loosened up and got to know each other! See you soon, xoxo Amyl ♡"
182"Muriel's Bedding"4 August 2023 (2023-08-04)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens do a boudoir photoshoot. Gabriella Labucci wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create an outfit made out of leftover bedding materials.

On the runway, category is Muriel's Bedding. Bumpa Love, Hollywould Star and Isis Avis Loren receive positive critiques, with Isis Avis Loren winning the challenge. Ivanna Drink, Ivory Glaze and Rita Menu receive negative critiques, with Ivanna Drink being safe. Before the lip-sync begins, Ivory Glaze passes out on the main stage. After making the necessary medical determinations, RuPaul announces that the elimination will be postponed until the next episode.

  • Guest Judge: Maria Thattil
  • Mini-Challenge: Boudoir photoshoot
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Gabriella Labucci
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: A custom jewelry set and a $1,000 gift card courtesy of Amped Accessories
  • Main Challenge: Create an outfit made out of leftover bedding materials
  • Runway Theme: Muriel's Bedding
  • Challenge Winner: Isis Avis Loren
  • Challenge Prize: A $2,000 gift card courtesy of Shoe Me
  • Bottom Two: Ivory Glaze and Rita Menu
  • Eliminated: None
193"Fake Housewives of Down Under"11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)

Picking up from the events of the previous episode, Ivory Glaze and Rita Menu lip-sync to "Murder on the Dancefloor" by Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Rita Menu wins the lip-sync and Ivory Glaze sashays away.

For this week's main challenge, the queens team up and improvise in the new reunion special of The Fake Housewives of Down Under.

  • Team Isis Avis Loren - Gabriella Labucci, Hollywould Star, Isis Avis Loren and Ivanna Drink
  • Team Rita Menu - Ashley Madison, Bumpa Love, Flor and Rita Menu

On the runway, category is Bad Girls Gone Bad. Bumpa Love, Flor, Gabriella Labucci and Isis Avis Loren receive positive critiques, with Gabriella Labucci winning the challenge. Ivanna Drink and Rita Menu receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. Ivanna Drink and Rita Menu lip-sync to "Holding Out For A Hero" by Adam Lambert. Rita Menu wins the lip-sync and Ivanna Drink sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Adam Lambert
  • Main Challenge: In teams, improvise in the new reunion special of "The Fake Housewives of Down Under"
  • Runway Theme: Bad Girls Gone Bad
  • Challenge Winner: Gabriella Labucci
  • Challenge Prize: A $5,000 gift card courtesy of Vacaya
  • Bottom Two: Ivanna Drink and Rita Menu
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Holding Out For A Hero" by Adam Lambert
  • Eliminated: Ivanna Drink
  • Farewell Message: "To all my sisters! I love you all so much! I'm going to miss you all and can't wait to see how you all do! See you on the outside! Give it your all and be happy with what you put out there! All my love, Ivanna 💋 xxx"
204"Snatch Game - Down Under Season 3"18 August 2023 (2023-08-18)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens have to find matching pairs of the pit crew's underwear. Gabriella Labucci wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Keiynan Lonsdale and Max Currie star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of:

On the runway, category is Night of a Thousand Kylie Minogue's. Ashley Madison and Isis Avis Loren receive positive critiques, with Ashley Madison winning the challenge. Bumpa Love, Flor and Rita Menu receive negative critiques, with Bumpa Love being safe. Flor and Rita Menu lip-sync to "Secrets" by Kylie Minogue. Flor wins the lip-sync and Rita Menu sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Keiynan Lonsdale
  • Mini-Challenge: Find matching pairs of pit crew's underwear
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Gabriella Labucci
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: A Singer C430 sewing machine
  • Main Challenge: Snatch Game
  • Runway Theme: Night of a Thousand Kylie Minogue's
  • Challenge Winner: Ashley Madison
  • Challenge Prize: A $3,000 cash tip courtesy of Team Mate
  • Bottom Two: Flor and Rita Menu
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Secrets" by Kylie Minogue
  • Eliminated: Rita Menu
  • Farewell Message: "I love you all so sooo much!!! 💋 Go for Gold ♡ xoxo ♡ Rita Menu"
215"BMX Bitches"25 August 2023 (2023-08-25)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. No one wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens write, record, and perform verses to "BMX Bitches".

  • Team F.A.B International - Ashley Madison, Bumpa Love and Flor
  • Team SNS (Sexy n Stupid) - Gabriella Labucci, Hollywould Star and Isis Avis Loren

On the runway, category is Fuchsia? I Don't Even Know Her. Team SNS (Sexy n Stupid) is the winning team, with Hollywould Star winning the challenge. Team F.A.B International is the losing team, with Ashley Madison and Bumpa Love being announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Hot n Cold" by Katy Perry. Bumpa Love wins the lip-sync and Ashley Madison sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Rachel Hunter
  • Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: None
  • Main Challenge: Write, record, and perform verses to "BMX Bitches"
  • Runway Theme: Fuchsia? I Don't Even Know Her
  • Challenge Winner: Hollywould Star
  • Challenge Prize: A $5,000 cash tip
  • Bottom Two: Ashley Madison and Bumpa Love
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Hot n Cold" by Katy Perry
  • Eliminated: Ashley Madison
  • Farewell Message: "Cheers xoxo Ash"
226"Drag Brunch"1 September 2023 (2023-09-01)

For this week's main challenge, the queens perform a talent show in front of the judges.

  • Bumpa Love - Stand-up comedy
  • Flor - Educational comedy performance
  • Gabriella Labucci - Slapstick comedy
  • Hollywould Star - Original song
  • Isis Avis Loren - Lip-syncing/fan dance

On the runway, category is Not in My Backyard Barbecue. Flor and Isis Avis Loren receive positive critiques, with Isis Avis Loren winning the challenge. Bumpa Love and Gabriella Labucci receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet. Gabriella Labucci wins the lip-sync and Bumpa Love sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Amy Taylor
  • Main Challenge: Perform a talent show in front of the judges
  • Runway Theme: Not in My Backyard Barbecue
  • Challenge Winner: Isis Avis Loren
  • Challenge Prize: A $2,500 Voucher courtesy of Wigged Out
  • Bottom Two: Bumpa Love and Gabriella Labucci
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet
  • Eliminated: Bumpa Love
  • Farewell Message: "My darlings, you're all bitches, but I love you always. Call me if you need work assholes. Bumpa xox"
237"Terriers in Tiaras"8 September 2023 (2023-09-08)

For this week's main challenge, the queens makeover dog owners and their dogs.

On the runway, category is Drag Family Resemblance: Doggy Style. Flor and Isis Avis Loren receive positive critiques, with both queens winning the challenge. Gabriella Labucci and Hollywould Star receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Not About You" by Haiku Hands. Gabriella Labucci wins the lip-sync and Hollywould Star sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Josh Cavallo
  • Main Challenge: Makeover dog owners and their dogs
  • Runway Theme: Drag Family Resemblance: Doggy Style
  • Challenge Winners: Flor and Isis Avis Loren
  • Challenge Prize: A $2,500 cash tip courtesy of Anastasia Beverly Hills
  • Bottom Two: Gabriella Labucci and Hollywould Star
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Not About You" by Haiku Hands
  • Eliminated: Hollywould Star
  • Farewell Message: "Good luck, girls. Love you forever. Hollywould oxo"
248"Grand Finale - Down Under Season 3"15 September 2023 (2023-09-15)

For the final challenge of the season, the queens write, record and perform their own verses to a remix of RuPaul's song "Crying on the Dance Floor".

On the runway, category is Finale Eleganza Extravaganza. Flor is eliminated, leaving Gabriella Labucci and Isis Avis Loren as the top two queens of the season. They lip-sync to "Walking on Broken Glass" by Annie Lennox. It is announced that Isis Avis Loren is the winner, leaving Gabriella Labucci as the runner-up.

  • Main Challenge: Write, record and perform their own verses to a remix of RuPaul's song "Crying on the Dance Floor"
  • Runway Theme: Finale Eleganza Extravaganza
  • Eliminated: Flor
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Walking on Broken Glass" by Annie Lennox
  • Runner-up: Gabriella Labucci
  • Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Season Three: Isis Avis Loren

References

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  1. ^ a b "World of Wonder on Instagram: "G'day, g'day, g'day~ 🦘🥝 Casting has officially begun for #DragRaceDownUnder Season 3! Do you have the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent it takes to become Down Under's Next Drag Superstar? We want to hear from you! 👑 Apply today before Nov 13, link in bio!"". Instagram. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  2. ^ Tangcay, Jazz (28 June 2023). "Meet the Queens of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under' Season 3". Variety. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  3. ^ "It's time to Ru-veal our new crew of swashbuckling Down Under Queens! 🏴‍☠️💄👑".
  4. ^ "Arrr you ready racers?! 🏁🏴‍☠️ 10 sea-sickening queens sashay into the werk room to battle it out for the crown (and the booty!) 👑 RuPaul's #DragRaceDownUnder starts Friday 28 July only on TVNZ+".
  5. ^ a b c "Mardi Gras Pride". RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Season 3. Episode 1. 28 July 2023. Stan / TVNZ+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  6. ^ a b "Muriel's Bedding". RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Season 3. Episode 2. 4 August 2023. Stan / TVNZ+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  7. ^ a b c "Fake Housewives of Down Under". RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Season 3. Episode 3. 11 August 2023. Stan / TVNZ+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  8. ^ a b c "Snatch Game". RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Season 3. Episode 4. 18 August 2023. Stan / TVNZ+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  9. ^ a b c "BMX Bitches". RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Season 3. Episode 5. 25 August 2023. Stan / TVNZ+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  10. ^ a b c "Drag Brunch". RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Season 3. Episode 6. 1 September 2023. Stan / TVNZ+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  11. ^ a b c "Terriers in Tiaras". RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Season 3. Episode 7. 8 September 2023. Stan / TVNZ+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  12. ^ a b "Grand Finale". RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Season 3. Episode 8. 15 September 2023. Stan / TVNZ+ / WOW Presents Plus.
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