Canada's Drag Race season 3

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Canada's Drag Race season 3
Season 3
Canada's Drag Race Season 3 poster.jpg
Promotional poster for season three
Hosted by Brooke Lynn Hytes
Judges
No. of contestants12
Winner Gisèle Lullaby
Runner-up Jada Shada Hudson
Miss Congeniality Vivian Vanderpuss
No. of episodes9
Release
Original network Crave (Canada)
BBC Three (United Kingdom)
WOW Presents Plus (International)
Original releaseJuly 14 (2022-07-14) –
September 8, 2022 (2022-09-08)
Season chronology

The third season of Canada's Drag Race premiered on July 14 and concluded on September 8, 2022. [1] The season airs on Crave in Canada, BBC Three in the United Kingdom and WOW Presents Plus internationally. [2]

Contents

Casting for the third season started late 2021 [3] and the twelve contestants were announced on June 15, 2022. [4]

The winner of the third season of Canada’s Drag Race was Gisèle Lullaby, with Jada Shada Hudson as runner-up. Vivian Vanderpuss was named Miss Congeniality, although her win was announced by the producers on the show's social media channels rather than in the finale episode.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, the broadcast of the finale was delayed in the United Kingdom during the period of national mourning.

Contestants

The winner, Gisele Lullaby. DragCon 2023 @ DVSROSS Photgraphy -14 (cropped).jpg
The winner, Gisèle Lullaby.

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

Contestants of Canada's Drag Race season 3 and their backgrounds
ContestantAgeHometownOutcome
Gisèle Lullaby 33 Montreal, QuebecWinner
Jada Shada Hudson 37 Toronto, OntarioRunner-up
Kimmy Couture 25 Ottawa, Ontario3rd place
Miss Fiercalicious 25Toronto, Ontario
Vivian Vanderpuss 29 Victoria, British Columbia 5th place [lower-alpha 1]
Irma Gerd 32 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 6th place
Bombae 29Toronto, Ontario7th place
Lady Boom Boom 25Montreal, Quebec8th place
Kaos 27 Calgary, Alberta9th place
Chelazon Leroux 22 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan10th place
Miss Moço 35Toronto, Ontario11th place
Halal Bae 33Toronto, Ontario12th place
Notes
  1. ↑ Vivian Vanderpuss was voted Miss Congeniality on the official Canada's Drag Race Instagram page after the finale aired.

Contestant progress

Legend:

  Gisèle Lullaby won Canada's Drag Race season 3.
  Jada Shada Hudson was the runner-up.
  Vivian Vanderpuss was voted Miss Congeniality (Miss C) after the show aired.
  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.
  Guest indicates that the contestant returned as a guest.
Progress of contestants including placements in each episode
ContestantEpisode
1 [5] 2 [6] 3 [7] 4 [8] 5 [9] 6 [10] 7 [11] 8 [12] 9 [13]
Gisèle LullabySAFESAFESAFEWINWINSAFEBTMSAFEWinner
Jada Shada HudsonSAFEBTMWINBTMSAFESAFESAFESAFERunner-up
Kimmy CoutureSAFEWINSAFESAFEBTMSAFESAFEBTMEliminated
Miss FiercaliciousSAFESAFEBTMSAFESAFEWINSAFEWINEliminated
Vivian VanderpussSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEWINELIMMiss C
Irma GerdSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEBTMELIMGuest
BombaeSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEELIMGuest
Lady Boom BoomWINSAFESAFESAFEELIMGuest
KaosSAFESAFESAFEELIMGuest
Chelazon LerouxSAFESAFEELIMGuest
Miss MoçoBTMELIMGuest
Halal BaeELIMGuest

Lip syncs

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 won the Lip Sync for the Crown and was declared the winner of the season.
EpisodeContestantsSongEliminated
1 [5] Halal Baevs.Miss Moço"Beauty and a Beat"
(Justin Bieber ft. Nicki Minaj)		Halal Bae
2 [6] Jada Shada Hudsonvs.Miss Moço"High School Confidential"
(Rough Trade)		Miss Moço
3 [7] Chelazon Lerouxvs.Miss Fiercalicious"Don't Call Me Baby"
(Kreesha Turner)		Chelazon Leroux
4 [8] Jada Shada Hudsonvs.Kaos"Stranger in My House (Thunderpuss Radio Mix)"
(Tamia)		Kaos
5 [9] Kimmy Couturevs.Lady Boom Boom"Run Away with Me"
(Carly Rae Jepsen)		Lady Boom Boom
6 [10] Bombaevs.Irma Gerd"Table Dancer"
(Keshia Chanté)		Bombae
7 [11] Gisèle Lullabyvs.Irma Gerd"Love Is"
(Alannah Myles)		Irma Gerd
8 [12] Kimmy Couturevs.Vivian Vanderpuss"CTRL + ALT + DEL"
(Rêve)		Vivian Vanderpuss
EpisodeFinal contestantsSongWinner
9 [13] Gisèle Lullabyvs.Jada Shada Hudson"A New Day Has Come (Radio Remix)"
(Celine Dion)		Gisèle Lullaby

Guest judges

In June 2022, the judges for the third season were announced. Brooke Lynn Hytes, Brad Goreski, and Traci Melchor remain behind the judging table. The season also includes several guest judges, [14] listed in chronological order:

Special guests

Episode 9:

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
211"Sidewalk to Catwalk"July 14, 2022 (2022-07-14)
222"The Who-Knows"July 21, 2022 (2022-07-21)
233"Ruets"July 28, 2022 (2022-07-28)
244"Bitch Stole My Look"August 4, 2022 (2022-08-04)
255"Snatch Game"August 11, 2022 (2022-08-11)
266"Cosmetic Queens"August 18, 2022 (2022-08-18)
277"Squirrels Trip: The Rusical"August 25, 2022 (2022-08-25)
288"The Masquerade Ball"September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01)
299"True North Strong (and Fierce)"September 8, 2022 (2022-09-08)

Awards

AwardDate of CeremonyCategoryNomineesResultRef.
Canadian Screen Awards April 16, 2023 Best Reality/Competition Program or Series Trevor Boris, Michelle Mama, Yette Vandendam, Betty Orr, Laura Michalchyshyn, Michael Kot, Justin Stockman, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, RuPaul Charles, Spencer FritzNominated [15]
Best Direction, Reality/Competition Shelagh O'Brien — "Girls Trip: The Rusical"Won
Best Writing, Lifestyle or Reality/Competition Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Trevor Boris, Spencer Fritz, Kevin Hazlehurst — "Girls Trip: The Rusical"Won
Best Picture Editing, Reality/CompetitionLindsay Ragone — "Masquerade Ball"Nominated
Peter Topalovic — "Sidewalk to Catwalk"Nominated
Best Sound, Lifestyle, Reality or EntertainmentJohn Diemer, Scott Brachmayer, Rosie Eberhard, Levi Linton, Rob Taylor, Alastair Sims, Eric Leigh — "Girls Trip: The Rusical"Won
Best Production Design or Art Direction, Non-FictionAndrew Kinsella — "Sidewalk to Catwalk"Won
Best Casting, Non-Fiction Heather MuirWon
Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition Brooke Lynn Hytes, Traci Melchor, Brad Goreski Won

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References

  1. ↑ Emma Badame (June 15, 2022). "Meet the sensational cast of 'Canada's Drag Race' Season 3". eTalk . Archived from the original on June 16, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  2. ↑ Sereda, Jaret (November 10, 2021). "Canada's Drag Race Season 3 Has Been Announced". Proud FM . Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Are you ready to make your werkroom debut? Casting for #CanadasDragRace Season 3 is now open. Apply here". Twitter. November 10, 2021. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  4. ↑ Nolfi, Joey (June 15, 2022). "Meet the 'Canada's Drag Race' season 3 queens". Entertainment Weekly . Archived from the original on June 16, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  5. 1 2 3 "Sidewalk to Catwalk". Canada's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 1. July 14, 2022. Crave / WOW Presents Plus.
  6. 1 2 3 "The Who-Knows". Canada's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 2. July 21, 2022. Crave / WOW Presents Plus.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "Ruets". Canada's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 3. July 28, 2022. Crave / WOW Presents Plus.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "Bitch Stole My Look!". Canada's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 4. August 4, 2022. Crave / WOW Presents Plus.
  9. 1 2 3 "Snatch Game". Canada's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 5. August 11, 2022. Crave / WOW Presents Plus.
  10. 1 2 3 "Cosmetic Queens". Canada's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 6. August 18, 2022. Crave / WOW Presents Plus.
  11. 1 2 3 "Squirrels Trip: The Rusical". Canada's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 7. August 25, 2022. Crave / WOW Presents Plus.
  12. 1 2 3 "The Masquerade Ball". Canada's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 8. September 1, 2022. Crave / WOW Presents Plus.
  13. 1 2 3 "True North Strong (and Fierce)". Canada's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 9. September 9, 2022. Crave / WOW Presents Plus.
  14. ↑ Joey Nolfi (June 29, 2022). "Brooke Lynn Hytes reunites with Werk Room crush Miss Vanjie on Canada's Drag Race season 3". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on June 29, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  15. ↑ Noel Ransome, "Clement Virgo and Bilal Baig on being among leading Canadian Screen Awards nominees". St. Albert Gazette , February 22, 2023.
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