RuPaul's Drag Race season 3

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RuPaul's Drag Race
Season 3
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Promotional poster for season three
Hosted by RuPaul
Judges
No. of contestants13
Winner Raja
Runner-up Manila Luzon
Miss Congeniality Yara Sofia
Companion show RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked!
No. of episodes16
Release
Original network Logo TV
Original releaseJanuary 24 (2011-01-24) –
May 2, 2011 (2011-05-02)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The third season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 24, 2011, and ended its run on May 2 of the same year. [2] Thirteen drag queens 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.

Contents

This season had Michelle Visage replacing Merle Ginsberg at the judge's table and Billy Brasfield [3] (better known as Billy B), Mike Ruiz, and Jeffrey Moran filling in for Santino Rice's absence during several episodes. Billy B, celebrity makeup artist and star of the HGTV mini-series Hometown Renovation, appeared as a judge in five episodes. Whereas Mike Ruiz only judged for two episodes, and Jeffrey Moran for one, Moran only appeared for promotional reasons. Due to Billy B's continued appearances, he and Rice are now considered to have been alternate judges for the same seat at the judges table, both appearing side-by-side in the reunion special to announce Yara Sofia as the season's Miss Congeniality. [1]

Other changes made included the introduction of a wildcard contestant from the past season, Shangela; an episode with no elimination; and a contestant, Carmen Carrera, being brought back into the competition after having been eliminated a few episodes prior. A new pit crew was also introduced consisting of Jason Carter and Shawn Morales.

The theme song playing during the runway every episode was changed to "Champion" while the song playing during the credits is "Main Event", both from RuPaul's album Champion . As with the previous season, each week's episode was followed by a behind-the-scenes show, RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked . On December 6, 2011, Amazon.com released this season on DVD via their CreateSpace program. [4]

The winner of the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Raja, with Manila Luzon being the runner-up.

Contestants

The winner, Raja. RuPaul DragCon 2022 (52073264823).jpg
The winner, Raja.

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

Contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race season 3 and their backgrounds
ContestantAgeHometownOutcome
Raja Gemini 36 Los Angeles, CaliforniaWinner
Manila Luzon 28 New York City, New YorkRunner-up
Alexis Mateo 30 St. Petersburg, Florida 3rd place
Yara Sofia 26 Manatí, Puerto Rico 4th place [lower-alpha 1]
Carmen Carrera 25 Elmwood Park, New Jersey 5th place [lower-alpha 2]
Shangela [lower-alpha 3] 28Los Angeles, California6th place
Delta Work 34 Norwalk, California 7th place
Stacy Layne Matthews 25 Raynham, North Carolina 8th place
Mariah [lower-alpha 4] 29 Atlanta, Georgia9th place
India Ferrah 23 Dayton, Ohio 10th place
Mimi Imfurst 26New York City, New York11th place
Phoenix 29Atlanta, Georgia12th place
Venus D-Lite 26Los Angeles, California13th place

Notes:

  1. ↑ Yara Sofia was voted Miss Congeniality by the viewers.
  2. ↑ Carmen Carrera originally placed sixth before re-entering the competition.
  3. ↑ Shangela Laquifa Wadley is referred to as Shangela on the show. She originally competed on season 2 and placed twelfth.
  4. ↑ Mariah Paris Balenciaga is referred to as Mariah on the show.

Contestant progress

Legend:

  Raja won RuPaul's Drag Race season 3.
  Manila Luzon was the runner-up.
  Yara Sofia was voted Miss Congeniality (Miss C) by the viewers.
  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
2 [5] 3 [6] 4 [7] 5 [8] 6 [9] 7 [10] 8 [11] 9 [12] 10 [13] 11 [14] 12 [15] 13 [16] 15 [17] 16 [18]
RajaWINSAFESAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEWINSAFEBTMSAFEWinnerGuest
Manila LuzonSAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEBTMSAFESAFESAFEWINWINRunner-upGuest
Alexis MateoSAFEWINWINSAFESAFEBTMSAFEWINSAFEBTMSAFEBTMEliminatedGuest
Yara SofiaSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEBTMSAFEWINSAFEELIMMiss C
Carmen CarreraSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEBTMELIMELIMGuest
ShangelaBTMWINSAFESAFESAFESAFEWINSAFEBTMELIMGuest
Delta WorkSAFEBTMSAFESAFEBTMSAFEELIMGuest
Stacy Layne MatthewsSAFESAFESAFEBTMWINELIMGuest
MariahSAFESAFESAFESAFEELIMGuest
India FerrahSAFESAFEBTMELIMGuest
Mimi ImfurstSAFESAFEELIMGuest
PhoenixSAFEELIMGuest
Venus D-LiteELIMGuest

Lip syncs

Legend:

  The contestant won the Lip Sync for the Crown and was declared the winner of the season.
  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.
EpisodeContestantsSongEliminated
2 [5] Shangelavs.Venus D-Lite"The Right Stuff"
(Vanessa Williams)		Venus D-Lite
3 [6] Delta Workvs.Phoenix"Bad Romance"
(Lady Gaga)		Phoenix
4 [7] India Ferrahvs.Mimi Imfurst"Don't Leave Me This Way"
(Thelma Houston)		Mimi Imfurst
5 [8] India Ferrahvs.Stacy Layne Matthews"Meeting in the Ladies Room"
(Klymaxx)		India Ferrah
6 [9] Delta Workvs.Mariah"Looking for a New Love"
(Jody Watley)		Mariah
7 [10] Alexis Mateovs.Stacy Layne Matthews"Knock on Wood"
(Amii Stewart)		Stacy Layne Matthews
8 [11] Delta Workvs.Manila Luzon"MacArthur Park"
(Donna Summer)		Delta Work
9 [12] Carmen Carreravs.Yara Sofia"Mickey (Spanish version)"
(Toni Basil)		None
10 [13] Carmen Carreravs.Shangela"Believe"
(Cher)		Carmen Carrera
11 [14] Alexis Mateovs.Shangela"Even Angels"
(Fantasia)		Shangela
12 [15] Carmen Carreravs.Raja"Straight Up"
(Paula Abdul)		Carmen Carrera
13 [16] Alexis Mateovs.Yara Sofia"I Think About You"
(Patti LaBelle)		Yara Sofia
EpisodeContestantsSongWinner
15 [17] Manila Luzonvs.Raja"Champion (DJ BunJoe's Olympic Mix)"
(RuPaul)		Raja

Guest judges

Listed in chronological order:

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
221"Casting Extravaganza"January 24, 2011 (2011-01-24)
The first episode shows behind the scenes of the casting process for the 2011 edition of "RuPaul's Drag Race." Featured are entrants that were not cast in the series. All the contestants are profiled. Manila's audition tape includes an endorsement from her boyfriend, season 2's Sahara Davenport. Raja reveals she has done make up for some pretty big names in Hollywood and her audition tape includes an endorsement from Adam Lambert. India Ferrah shows us through video and old photos his early drag career which started at 14. Mimi and Stacy were premiered as the Big Girls of the Season. Phoenix talks about her start in drag. Venus D-lite and Delta Work are profiled, and it is revealed that they were chosen as a result of auditioning in front of RuPaul and Santino Rice at an open casting call in Hollywood, California. This special also features several queens who appear on future seasons: Madame LaQueer and Chad Michaels, who would go on to appear on Season 4, Alaska, Detox, and Penny Tration who would go on to appear on Season 5, Joslyn Fox who would appear on Season 6, Katya Zamolodchikova, Sasha Belle, Mrs. Kasha Davis and Jasmine Masters who appeared on Season 7, Thorgy Thor and Dax ExclamationPoint from Season 8, and Season 11's Nina West. Audition tapes for new "Pit Crew" members with Shawn Morales and Jason Carter being selected to join the team.
232"The Queen Who Mopped Xmas"January 24, 2011 (2011-01-24)

Twelve new queens enter the workroom. Shangela, who was eliminated first last season, made a comeback to compete again. For the first mini-challenge, the queens do a Christmas Card photoshoot on a trampoline. Raja wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create an outfit made from Christmas themed items.

On the runway, Manila Luzon, Mimi Imfurst and Raja receive positive critiques, with Raja winning the challenge. Carmen Carrera, Shangela and Venus D-Lite receive negative critiques, with Carmen Carrera being safe. Shangela and Venus D-Lite lip-sync to "The Right Stuff" by Vanessa Williams. Shangela wins the lip-sync and Venus D-Lite is the first queen to sashay away.

  • Guest Judges: Bruce Vilanch, Mike Ruiz and Vanessa Williams
  • Mini-Challenge: Christmas Card Photoshoot on a trampoline
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Raja
  • Main Challenge: Create an outfit made from Christmas themed items
  • Challenge Winner: Raja
  • Challenge Prize: A $2,000 gift card to Sequin Queen
  • Bottom Two: Shangela and 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 D-Lite"
243"Queens in Space"January 31, 2011 (2011-01-31)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens pair up and try to guess their partner's choices for different questions. Mariah and Phoenix win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens team up and star in two different Sci-Fi movie spoofs.

  • Team Mariah: Alexis Mateo, Mariah, Mimi Imfurst, Shangela, Stacy Layne Matthews and Yara Sofia
  • Team Phoenix: Carmen Carrera, Delta Work, India Ferrah, Manila Luzon, Phoenix and Raja

On the runway, category is Sci-Fi. Team Mariah is the winning team, with Alexis Mateo and Shangela both winning the challenge. Team Phoenix is the losing team. Carmen Carrera, Delta Work and Phoenix receive negative critiques, with Carmen Carrera being safe. Delta Work and Phoenix lip-sync to "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga. Delta Work wins the lip-sync and Phoenix sashays away.

  • Guest Judges: Lily Tomlin and Alessandra Torresani
  • Mini-Challenge: In pairs, guess your partner's choices for different questions
  • Mini-Challenge Winners: Mariah and Phoenix
  • Main Challenge: In teams, star in two different Sci-Fi movie spoofs
  • Runway Theme: Sci-Fi
  • Challenge Winners: Alexis Mateo and Shangela
  • Challenge Prize: A set of hand-sculpted silicone breast plates by Boobs for Queens
  • Bottom Two: Delta Work and Phoenix
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga
  • Eliminated: Phoenix
  • Farewell Message: "Be You Bitches (Boots) Loves, Phoenix"
254"Totally Leotarded"February 7, 2011 (2011-02-07)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens pair up and make a leotard using only duct tape. Carmen Carrera and Manila Luzon win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens team up and produce a fitness workout video.

  • Team Carmen Carrera: Carmen Carrera, Delta Work, India Ferrah, Mariah and Yara Sofia
  • Team Manila Luzon: Alexis Mateo, Manila Luzon, Mimi Imfurst, Raja, Shangela and Stacy Layne Matthews

On the runway, category is My Favorite Body Part. Alexis Mateo, Stacy Layne Matthews and Yara Sofia receive positive critiques, with Alexis Mateo winning the challenge. India Ferrah, Mariah and Mimi Imfurst receive negative critiques, with Mariah being safe. India Ferrah and Mimi Imfurst lip-sync to "Don't Leave Me This Way" by Thelma Houston. India Ferrah wins the lip-sync and Mimi Imfurst sashays away.

  • Guest Judges: Billy B., La Toya Jackson and Susan Powter
  • Mini-Challenge: In pairs, make a leotard using only duct tape
  • Mini-Challenge Winners: Carmen Carrera and Manila Luzon
  • Main Challenge: In teams, produce a fitness workout video
  • Runway Theme: My Favorite Body Part
  • Challenge Winner: Alexis Mateo
  • Challenge Prize: A $2,500 gift card to Gilt Groupe
  • Bottom Two: India Ferrah and 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"
265"QNN News"February 14, 2011 (2011-02-14)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens pose for a scandalous Red Carpet photoshoot. Carmen Carrera and Stacy Layne Matthews win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens team up and produce a morning news show called "QNN News".

  • Team Carmen Carrera: Carmen Carrera, Delta Work, India Ferrah, Manila Luzon and Raja
  • Team Stacy Layne Matthews: Alexis Mateo, Mariah, Shangela, Stacy Layne Matthews and Yara Sofia

On the runway, category is Fabulous Drag. Manila Luzon and Shangela receive positive critiques, with Manila Luzon winning the challenge. India Ferrah, Mariah and Stacy Layne Matthews receive negative critiques, with Mariah being safe. India Ferrah and Stacy Layne Matthews lip-sync to "Meeting in the Ladies Room" by Klymaxx. Stacy Layne Matthews wins the lip-sync and India Ferrah sashays away.

  • Guest Judges: Billy B, Chloë Sevigny and Debbie Matenopoulos
  • Mini-Challenge: Scandalous Red Carpet photoshoot
  • Mini-Challenge Winners: Carmen Carrera and Stacy Layne Matthews
  • Main Challenge: In teams, produce a morning news show called "QNN News"
  • Runway Theme: Fabulous Drag
  • Challenge Winner: Manila Luzon
  • Challenge Prize: A $2,000 gift card to Wig USA
  • Bottom Two: India Ferrah and 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...India Ferrah"
276"Snatch Game"February 21, 2011 (2011-02-21)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens play a game of "Shit RuPaul Says". Delta Work wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Aisha Tyler and Amber Rose star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of:

On the runway, category is Best Drag. Alexis Mateo, Raja and Stacy Layne Matthews receive positive critiques, with Stacy Layne Matthews winning the challenge. Delta Work, Mariah and Yara Sofia receive negative critiques, with Yara Sofia being safe. Delta Work and Mariah lip-sync to "Looking for a New Love" by Jody Watley. Delta Work wins the lip-sync and Mariah sashays away.

  • Guest Judges: Aisha Tyler and Amber Rose
  • Mini-Challenge: Shit RuPaul Says
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Delta Work
  • Main Challenge: Snatch Game
  • Runway Theme: Best Drag
  • Challenge Winner: Stacy Layne Matthews
  • Challenge Prize: A cruise for 2 to the Bahamas courtesy of Al and Chuck Travel
  • Bottom Two: Delta Work and Mariah
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Looking for a New Love" by Jody Watley
  • Eliminated: Mariah
  • Farewell Message: "Condragulations Raja. Mug4Dayz! Mariah"
287"Face, Face, Face of Cakes"February 28, 2011 (2011-02-28)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens do a nude photoshoot. Carmen Carrera wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge the queens create an outfit inspired by a bakery 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
  • Stacey Layne Matthews - Red Velvet Cake
  • Yara Sofia - Strawberry Shortcake

On the runway, Delta Work, Manila Luzon, Raja and Yara Sofia receive positive critiques, with Raja winning the challenge. Alexis Mateo, Carmen Carrera, Shangela and Stacy Layne Matthews receive negative critiques, with Carmen Carrera and Shangela being safe. Alexis Mateo and Stacy Layne Matthews lip-sync to "Knock on Wood" by Amii Stewart. Alexis Mateo wins the lip-sync and Stacy Layne Matthews sashays away.

  • Guest Judges: Billy B., Eliza Dushku and Sara Rue
  • Mini-Challenge: Nude photoshoot
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Carmen Carrera
  • Main Challenge: Create an outfit inspired by a bakery cake
  • Challenge Winner: Raja
  • Main Challenge Prize: A shopping spree at L.A. Eyeworks
  • Bottom Two: Alexis Mateo and 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 XOX"
298"Ru Ha Ha!"March 7, 2011 (2011-03-07)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. Shangela wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens perform a stand-up comedy routine in front of the judges and a live audience.

On the runway, Carmen Carrera, Raja, Shangela and Yara Sofia receive positive critiques, with Shangela winning the challenge. Delta Work and Manila Luzon receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "MacArthur Park" by Donna Summer. Manila Luzon wins the lip-sync and Delta Work sashays away.

  • Guest Judges: Billy B., Rita Rudner and Arden Myrin
  • Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Shangela
  • Main Challenge: Perform a stand-up comedy routine in front of the judges a live audience
  • Challenge Winner: Shangela
  • Challenge Prize: An original, custom designed gown from Miami Elite Designs
  • Bottom Two: Delta Work and Manila Luzon
  • Lip-Sync Song: "MacArthur Park" by Donna Summer
  • Eliminated: Delta Work
  • Farewell Message: "WORK HEATHERS xoxo Delta"
309"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Style"March 14, 2011 (2011-03-14)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens decorate regular bras using rhinestones. Manila Luzon wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens film a patriotic message addressed to US military personnel overseas.

On the runway, category is Patriotic Drag. Alexis Mateo and Shangela receive positive critiques, with Alexis Mateo winning the challenge. Carmen Carrera, Manila Luzon, Raja and Yara Sofia receive negative critiques, with Manila Luzon and Raja being safe. Carmen Carrera and Yara Sofia lip-sync to "Mickey (Spanish Version)" by Toni Basil. Both queens win the lip-sync and no one goes home.

  • Guest Judges: Cheryl Tiegs and Johnny Weir
  • Mini-Challenge: Decorate regular bras using rhinestones
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Manila Luzon
  • Main Challenge: Film a patriotic message addressed to US military personnel overseas
  • Runway Theme: Patriotic Drag
  • Challenge Winner: Alexis Mateo
  • Challenge Prize: A three-piece luxury luggage set from Antler Luggage
  • Bottom Two: Carmen Carrera and Yara Sofia
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Mickey (Spanish Version)" by Toni Basil
  • Eliminated: None
  • Carmen Carrera's Stay Message: "I kiss Johnny Weir! Carmen Carrera"
  • Yara Sofia's Stay Message: "I'm still here! Echa Pa Lante xoxo Y.S."
3110"RuPaul-a-palooza"March 21, 2011 (2011-03-21)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens play a game of musical chairs. Manila Luzon wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens perform RuPaul's song "Superstar" in different music genres.

  • Alexis Mateo - Hip Hop
  • Carmen Carrera - Reggae
  • Manila Luzon - Disco
  • Raja - Punk Rock
  • Shangela - Country
  • Yara Sofia - Pop

On the runway, Manila Luzon, Raja and Yara Sofia receive positive critiques, with Raja winning the challenge. Alexis Mateo, Carmen Carrera and Shangela receive negative critiques, with Alexis Mateo being safe. Carmen Carrera and Shangela lip-sync to "Believe" by Cher. Shangela wins the lip-sync and Carmen Carrera sashays away.

  • Guest Judges: Jeffrey Moran, Jody Watley, and Carmen Electra
  • Mini-Challenge: Play a game of musical chairs
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Manila Luzon
  • Main Challenge: Perform RuPaul's song "Superstar" in different music genres
  • Challenge Winner: Raja
  • Challenge Prize: An original, custom gown by Marco Marco
  • Bottom Two: Carmen Carrera and Shangela
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Believe" by Cher
  • Eliminated: Carmen Carrera
  • Farewell Message: "Heathers better win."
3211"The Hair Ball"March 28, 2011 (2011-03-28)

For this weeks mini-challenge, the queens create beach-themed headpieces. Raja wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create three looks for The Hair Ball: A Classic Look from Another Era, A Modern Red Carpet Look and A Fantasy Hair Outfit

On the runway, Manila Luzon, Raja and Yara Sofia receive positive critiques, with Yara Sofia winning the challenge. Alexis Mateo and Shangela receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Even Angels" by Fantasia. Alexis Mateo wins the lip-sync and Shangela sashays away. At the end of the episode, RuPaul tells the other queens that the judges will be voting one of the eliminated queens back into the competition.

  • Guest Judges: Wayne Brady and Fantasia Barrino
  • Mini-Challenge: Create beach-themed headpieces
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Raja
  • Main Challenge: The Hair Ball
  • Runway Themes: A Classic Look from Another Era, A Modern Red Carpet Look and A Fantasy Hair Outfit
  • Challenge Winner: Yara Sofia
  • Challenge Prize: An Alaskan cruise for 2 from Al and Chuck Travel
  • Bottom Two: Alexis Mateo and Shangela
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Even Angels" by Fantasia
  • Eliminated: Shangela
  • Farewell Message: "Always live your dreams and believe in second chances. Halleloo! Love Shangela"
3312"Jocks in Frocks"April 4, 2011 (2011-04-04)

At the beginning of the episode, RuPaul reveals that the judges have voted back Carmen Carrera, and she officially returns to the competition. For the mini-challenge, the queens play a game of Dunk-A-Queen, in which the queens will have to dunk their opponents. Alexis Mateo wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens makeover heterosexual male athletes.

On the runway, Alexis Mateo and Manila Luzon receive positive critiques, with Manila Luzon winning the challenge. Carmen Carrera and Raja receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul. Raja wins the lip-sync and Carmen Carrera sashays away.

  • Guest Judges: Mike Ruiz, Margaret Cho and Sharon Osbourne
  • Returned: Carmen Carrera
  • Mini-Challenge: Dunk-A-Queen
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Alexis Mateo
  • Main Challenge: Makeover heterosexual male athletes
  • Challenge Winner: Manila Luzon
  • Challenge Prize: A cruise for 2 to the Bahamas courtesy of Al and Chuck Travel
  • Bottom Two: Carmen Carrera and 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"
3413"The Money Ball"April 11, 2011 (2011-04-11)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens create a marketable drag product and deliver a sales pitch for it on fictitious home shopping network "RuVC". Yara Sofia wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create three looks for The Money Ball: Swimsuit Body Beautiful, Cocktail Attire After 5 and Evening Gown Eleganza.

On the runway, Manila Luzon and Raja receive positive critiques, with Manila Luzon winning the challenge. Alexis Mateo and Yara Sofia receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "I Think About You" by Patti LaBelle. Alexis Mateo wins the lip-sync and Yara Sofia sashays away.

  • Guest Judges: Mike Ruiz, La Toya Jackson and Gigi Levangie
  • 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
  • Main Challenge: The Money Ball
  • Runway Themes: Swimsuit Body Beautiful, Cocktail Attire After 5 and Evening Gown Eleganza
  • Challenge Winner: Manila Luzon
  • Challenge Prize: A collection of fine jewelry from Kathy Ireland Jewelry
  • Bottom Two: Alexis Mateo and 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" (Push forward, don't look back to gain momentum, and you know what f&#k you haha)
3514"RuPaul Rewind"April 18, 2011 (2011-04-18)
A look back at the highlights, low-lights and previously unseen footage from the first 13 episodes. Chaz Bono made a cameo appearance during the episode's opening scene as a spot light operator. Season two winner Tyra Sanchez as well as runner-ups Raven and Jujubee returned to the provide their opinions on the season's highlights.
3615"Grand Finale"April 25, 2011 (2011-04-25)

For the final challenge of the season, the queens star in RuPaul's music video "Champion (DJ BunJoe's Olympic Mix)".

On the runway, Alexis Mateo is eliminated from the competition, leaving Manila Luzon and Raja as the top two queens of the season. They lip-sync to "Champion (DJ BunJoe's Olympic Mix)" by RuPaul. It is then announced that Raja is the winner, leaving Manila Luzon as the runner-up.

  • Main Challenge: Star in RuPaul's music video "Champion (DJ BunJoe's Olympic Mix)"
  • Eliminated: Alexis Mateo
  • Farewell Message: "Always know your place. The jig is up!!! Siempre, Alexis"
  • Top Two: Manila Luzon and 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 Three:Raja
3716"Reunited"May 2, 2011 (2011-05-02)

The queens all return for the reunion. Discussions include: Mimi Imfurst picking up India Ferrah during their lip-sync, all the girls' issues with Shangela during the season, and the "Heathers" vs. the "Boogers". It is then announced that Yara Sofia is this season's Miss Congeniality.

  • Miss Congeniality: Yara Sofia

Ratings

EpisodeTitleViewers (in millions)Households1Ages 18–491Network
2The Queen who Mopped Xmas0.449-0.4/1 [19] LOGO
3Queens in Space0.5600.3/10.3/1 [20] VH1
4Totally Leotarded0.4780.3/10.2/1 [21]
5QNN News0.5370.4/10.3/1 [22]
6The Snatch Game0.5030.3/10.2/1 [23]
7Face, Face, Face of Cakes0.4860.4/10.2/1 [24]
8Ru Ha Ha0.4830.3/10.2/1 [25]

1Based upon point/share system for Nielsen ratings. The first number represents the percentage of households within the population viewing the program (known as points). The second number (known as shares) is how many households were expected to view the program, within the population. For example, Episode 8 has a point/share of "0.3/1". This means .3% of households viewed the program from the expected 1%, showing .7% of the show's audience were watching a different program.

Controversy

Raja's win leaked

Halfway through the seasons airing, blogger Perez Hilton revealed Raja as the winner to the public, causing an uproar from fans. It also led to the show's crowning format being changed, with the finale taped with three different outcomes declaring each finalist as "the winner", with only RuPaul knowing who really wins and the true outcome being announced on the day of the final in attempt to conceal the winner's identity and prevent any spoilers from taking place. This took place from the following season-onwards. [26]

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