RuPaul's Drag Race (season 3)

*RuPaul's Drag Race*
RuPaul's Drag Race
Season 3
	Promotional poster for season three
Hosted by	RuPaul
Judges	RuPaul; Michelle Visage; Santino Rice; Billy B[1];
No. of contestants	13
Winner	Raja
Runner-up	Manila Luzon
Miss Congeniality	Yara Sofia
Companion show	RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked!
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	16
Release
Original network	Logo TV
Original release	January 24 –; May 2, 2011
Season chronology

The third season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 24, 2011.[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.

This season Michelle Visage replaced Merle Ginsberg, and blogger Perez Hilton revealed Raja as the winner to the public, causing an uproar from fans. The latter led to the show's crowning format being changed, with the finale taped with three different outcomes declaring each finalist as "the winner". Only RuPaul knows who really wins and the true outcome is announced on the day of the final in attempt to avoid spoilers. This took place from the following season-onwards.[3] judge's table and Billy Brasfield[4] (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.[5]

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

Contestants

The winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season 3, Raja.

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

Contestants of *RuPaul's Drag Race season 3* and their backgrounds
Contestant	Age	Hometown	Outcome
Raja[lower-alpha 1]	36	Los Angeles, California	Winner
Manila Luzon	28	New York City, New York	Runner-up
Alexis Mateo	30	St. Petersburg, Florida	3rd Place
Yara Sofia	26	Manatí, Puerto Rico	4th place[lower-alpha 2]
Carmen Carrera	25	Elmwood Park, New Jersey	5th place[lower-alpha 3]
Shangela[lower-alpha 4][lower-alpha 5]	28	Los Angeles, California	6th place
Delta Work	34	Norwalk, California	7th place
Stacy Layne Matthews	25	Raynham, North Carolina	8th place
Mariah[lower-alpha 6]	29	Atlanta, Georgia	9th place
India Ferrah	23	Dayton, Ohio	10th place
Mimi Imfurst	26	New York City, New York	11th place
Phoenix	29	Atlanta, Georgia	12th place
Venus D-Lite	26	Los Angeles, California	13th place

Notes:

Raja Gemini is referred to as Raja on the show.
Yara Sofia was voted Miss Congeniality by the viewers.
Carmen Carrera originally placed sixth before being asked back to the competition.
Shangela Laquifa Wadley is referred to as Shangela on the show.
Shangela originally competed on season 2 before returning to compete in this one.
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
Contestant	Episode
Contestant	2[6]	3[7]	4[8]	5[9]	6[10]	7[11]	8[12]	9[13]	10[14]	11[15]	12[16]	13[17]	15[18]	16[19]
Raja	WIN	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	WIN	SAFE	SAFE	WIN	SAFE	BTM	SAFE	Winner	Guest
Manila Luzon	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	WIN	SAFE	SAFE	BTM	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	WIN	WIN	Runner-up	Guest
Alexis Mateo	SAFE	WIN	WIN	SAFE	SAFE	BTM	SAFE	WIN	SAFE	BTM	SAFE	BTM	Eliminated	Guest
Yara Sofia	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	BTM	SAFE	WIN	SAFE	ELIM		Miss C
Carmen Carrera	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	BTM	ELIM		ELIM			Guest
Shangela	BTM	WIN	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	WIN	SAFE	BTM	ELIM				Guest
Delta Work	SAFE	BTM	SAFE	SAFE	BTM	SAFE	ELIM							Guest
Stacy Layne Matthews	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	BTM	WIN	ELIM								Guest
Mariah	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	ELIM									Guest
India Ferrah	SAFE	SAFE	BTM	ELIM										Guest
Mimi Imfurst	SAFE	SAFE	ELIM											Guest
Phoenix	SAFE	ELIM												Guest
Venus D-Lite	ELIM													Guest

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.

Episode	Contestants			Song	Eliminated
2[6]	Shangela	vs.	Venus D-Lite	"The Right Stuff" (Vanessa Williams)	Venus D-Lite
3[7]	Delta Work	vs.	Phoenix	"Bad Romance" (Lady Gaga)	Phoenix
4[8]	India Ferrah	vs.	Mimi Imfurst	"Don't Leave Me This Way" (Thelma Houston)	Mimi Imfurst
5[9]	India Ferrah	vs.	Stacy Layne Matthews	"Meeting in the Ladies Room" (Klymaxx)	India Ferrah
6[10]	Delta Work	vs.	Mariah	"Looking for a New Love" (Jody Watley)	Mariah
7[11]	Alexis Mateo	vs.	Stacy Layne Matthews	"Knock on Wood" (Amii Stewart)	Stacy Layne Matthews
8[12]	Delta Work	vs.	Manila Luzon	"MacArthur Park" (Donna Summer)	Delta Work
9[13]	Carmen Carrera	vs.	Yara Sofia	"Mickey (Spanish version)" (Toni Basil)	None
10[14]	Carmen Carrera	vs.	Shangela	"Believe" (Cher)	Carmen Carrera
11[15]	Alexis Mateo	vs.	Shangela	"Even Angels" (Fantasia)	Shangela
12[16]	Carmen Carrera	vs.	Raja	"Straight Up" (Paula Abdul)	Carmen Carrera
13[17]	Alexis Mateo	vs.	Yara Sofia	"I Think About You" (Patti LaBelle)	Yara Sofia
Episode	Contestants			Song	Winner
15[18]	Manila Luzon	vs.	Raja	"Champion (DJ BunJoe's Olympic Mix)" (RuPaul)	Raja

Guest judges

Listed in chronological order:

Bruce Vilanch, comedy writer, songwriter, and actor
Mike Ruiz, photographer, director, and reality television personality
Vanessa Williams, actress, singer, and former Miss America
Lily Tomlin, actress and comedian
Alessandra Torresani, actress
La Toya Jackson, singer
Susan Powter, motivational speaker and fitness guru
Chloë Sevigny, actress and model
Debbie Matenopoulos, television host
Aisha Tyler, comedian and actress
Amber Rose, model
Eliza Dushku, actress
Sara Rue, actress
Rita Rudner, comedian
Arden Myrin, comedian
Cheryl Tiegs, model
Johnny Weir, professional figure skater
Jeffrey Moran, Absolut Vodka marketing/branding executive
Jody Watley, R&B/pop singer
Carmen Electra, actress
Wayne Brady, actor, comedian, and singer
Fantasia Barrino, singer, actress, and author
Margaret Cho, actress and comedian
Sharon Osbourne, television host and reality television personality
Gigi Levangie, novelist and host of Logo's The Arrangement

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date
22	1	"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.
23	2	"The Queen Who Mopped Xmas"	January 24, 2011 (2011-01-24)
Twelve new queens vying to be "America's Next Drag Superstar" with a surprise twist that the first eliminated second-season competitor Shangela has returned to be the thirteenth competitor. The first mini-challenge was a Christmas-card photo shoot on a trampoline. Raja was declared the winner of the mini-challenge. The girls are then sent to a thrift store to gather items for their holiday-themed runway outfits. On the runway, Manila Luzon, Mimi Imfurst and Raja receive positive critiques, with Raja winning the challenge. Carmen Carrera, Shangela and Venus D-Lite received negative critiques, with Carmen Carrera being saved. Shangela and Venus D-Lite then lip-sync to "The Right Stuff" by Vanessa Williams. During the lip-sync, Venus is very messy, throwing her wig towards the other queens in the back, and being rough with Shangela. Ru then scolds the two for making her uncomfortable during the lip-sync. Shangela wins the lip-sync and Venus D-Lite sashays away. Guest Judges: Bruce Vilanch, Mike Ruiz and Vanessa Williams Mini-Challenge: Christmas Card Photo Shoot Mini-Challenge Winner: Raja Main Challenge: Holiday Thrift Store Drag Challenge Winner: Raja Main 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"
24	3	"Queens in Space"	January 31, 2011 (2011-01-31)
For the mini-challenge, the queens are asked to pair up and do a psychic challenge. Mariah and Phoenix win the mini-challenge and become team captains for the main challenge. For the main challenge, the queens must act in a Sci-Fi movie spoof. Mariah chose Alexis Mateo, Mimi Imfurst, Shangela, Stacy Layne Matthews and Yara Sofia for her team. Phoenix chose Carmen Carrera, Delta Work, India Ferrah, Manila Luzon and Raja for her team. On the runway, category is Sci-Fi. Team Mariah is the winning team, with Alexis Mateo and Shangela winning the challenge. Team Phoenix was the losing team, with Carmen Carrera, Delta Work and Phoenix receiving negative critiques, with Carmen Carrera being saved. Delta Work and Phoenix then 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: Psychic Challenge Mini-Challenge Winner(s): Mariah and Phoenix Main Challenge: Sci-Fi movie spoofs Runway Theme: Sci-Fi Challenge Winner(s): Alexis Mateo and Shangela Main Challenge Prize: A hand-sculpted silicone breast plate 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"
25	4	"Totally Leotarded"	February 7, 2011 (2011-02-07)
For this weeks mini-challenge, the queens must pair up and create a leotard made entirely out of duct tape. Carmen Carrera and Manila Luzon win the mini-challenge and become team captains for the main challenge. For this weeks main challenge, in teams, the queens must produce a fitness workout video. Carmen chose Delta Work, India Ferrah, Mariah and Yara Sofia for her team. Manila chose Alexis Mateo, Mimi Imfurst, Raja, Shangela and Stacy Layne Matthews for her team. On the runway, the queens had to present their 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 saved. India Ferrah and Mimi Imfurst then lip-sync to "Don't Leave Me This Way" by Thelma Houston. During the lip-sync, Mimi picks up India, throws her over her shoulder and carries her around the stage. After the lip-sync, Ru tells Mimi that "drag is not a contact sport", giving the win to India. Guest Judges: Billy B., La Toya Jackson and Susan Powter Mini-Challenge: Making Leotards from Duct Tape Mini-Challenge Winner(s): Carmen Carrera and Manila Luzon Main Challenge: Produce a fitness video with workout expert Susan Powter Runway Theme: Favorite Body Part Challenge Winner: Alexis Mateo Main 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'"
26	5	"QNN News"	February 14, 2011 (2011-02-14)
For the mini-challenges, the girls were given the task of creating a scandalous red carpet photo. Being a news-related episode, the winning photos were shown on WOW Report (Carmen's revealing crotch shot) and NewNowNext (Stacy's wardrobe malfunction). They became team captains for the main challenge. For the main challenge, the queens act as news anchors for "The Morning After News" on fictionalized QNN. Carmen chose Delta Work, India Ferrah, Manila Luzon and Raja for her team. Stacy chose Alexis Mateo, Mariah, Shangela and Yara Sofia for her team. On the runway, the queens present their fabulous drag. Manila Luzon and Shangela received positive critiques, with Manila Luzon winning the challenge. India Ferrah, Mariah and Stacy Layne Matthews received negative critiques, with Mariah being saved. India Ferrah and Stacy Layne Matthews then 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 Photo Mini-Challenge Winner(s): Carmen Carrera and Stacy Layne Matthews Main Challenge: Produce a morning news show Runway Theme: Fabulous Drag Challenge Winner: Manila Luzon Main 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"
27	6	"Snatch Game"	February 21, 2011 (2011-02-21)
For this week's mini challenge, the girls were asked to play "St RuPaul Says" to win the opportunity to call a family member. Delta won the challenge but gave the prize to Shangela who wanted to speak to her grandmother. The group was then asked to impersonate celebrities on "Snatch Game". Aisha Tyler and Amber Rose star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of: Alexis Mateo as Alicia Keys Carmen Carrera as Jennifer Lopez Delta Work as Cher Manila Luzon as Imelda Marcos Mariah as Joan Crawford Raja as Tyra Banks Shangela as Tina Turner Stacy Layne Matthews as Mo'Nique Yara Sofia as Amy Winehouse On the runway, the queens present their 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 saved. Delta Work and Mariah then 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: St RuPaul Says Mini-Challenge Winner: Delta Work Main Challenge: Celebrity impersonations in a Match Game-style setting Runway Theme: Best Drag Challenge Winner: Stacy Layne Matthews Main 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"
28	7	"Face, Face, Face of Cakes"	February 28, 2011 (2011-02-28)
At the beginning of the episode, the contestants are asked to do a tasteful nude photo shoot with photographer Deborah Anderson. Carmen Carrera wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens must create a look 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 all receive negative critiques, with Alexis Mateo and Stacy Layne Matthews being the bottom two queens of the week. They 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 photo shoot with Deborah Anderson Mini-Challenge Winner: Carmen Carrera Main Challenge: Create a fashion style 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"
29	8	"Ru Ha Ha!"	March 7, 2011 (2011-03-07)
In this week's mini-challenge, the cast were asked to "read" each other. Shangela won the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens must 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 received positive critiques, with Shangela winning the challenge. Delta Work and Manila Luzon were the bottom two. They lip-synced to "MacArthur Park" by Donna Summer. Manila Luzon won the lip-sync and Delta Work sashayed 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 routine in front of a live audience Challenge Winner: Shangela Main 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"
30	9	"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Style"	March 14, 2011 (2011-03-14)
In the mini-challenge the contestants are asked to bedazzle black bras into something spectacular. Manila Luzon wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens must film a patriotic message addressed to the 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 Carmen Carrera and Yara Sofia being the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Mickey (Spanish version)" by Toni Basil. RuPaul then announces that Carmen Carrera is safe. She then shockingly announces that Yara Sofia is also safe, making this the first double save in the shows history. 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 Main 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."
31	10	"RuPaul-a-palooza"	March 21, 2011 (2011-03-21)
This week's mini-challenge is a game of "Ru-sical chairs" with Manila being the last queen standing. Ru announces that the main challenge this week has the queens performing a song for “RuPaul-a-Palooza”, and brings out Absolut Vodka spokesman Jeffrey Moran. Each queen is going to record their own version of Ru’s new song, "Superstar", in one of six distinct musical styles, and since Manila won the mini-challenge, she gets to pick first and determine the order the rest of the queens choose their style in. 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 get positive critiques, with Raja winning the challenge. Alexis Mateo, Carmen Carrera and Shangela receive negative critiques, with Alexis Mateo being saved from the bottom two. 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: "Ru"sical Chairs Mini-Challenge Winner: Manila Luzon Main Challenge: Record a single and perform it before a live audience Challenge Winner: Raja Main 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." as well as personal messages for the remaining queens.
32	11	"The Hair Ball"	March 28, 2011 (2011-03-28)
For this weeks mini-challenge, the queens must create beach-themed hairpieces. Raja wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens will be doing a hair ball, with the categories being a classic look from another era, a modern red carpet look, and a fantasy hair outfit, made entirely out of wigs. On the runway, Manila Luzon, Raja and Yara Sofia receive positive critiques, with Yara Sofia winning the challenge. Alexis Mateo and Shangela are the bottom two queens and they lip-sync to "Even Angels" by Fantasia Barrino. Alexis Mateo wins the lip-sync and Shangela sashays away. At the end of the episode, Ru shocks the other queens by saying that an eliminated queen will be returning to the competition. Guest Judges: Wayne Brady and Fantasia Barrino Mini-Challenge: Create beach-themed hairpieces 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, made entirely out of wigs Challenge Winner: Yara Sofia Main 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 Barrino Eliminated: Shangela Farewell Message: "Always live your dreams and believe in second chances. Halleloo! Love Shangela"
33	12	"Jocks in Frocks"	April 4, 2011 (2011-04-04)
RuPaul reveals that Carmen Carrera is returning to the competition after being unanimously voted back by the other judges. The queens move on to the mini-challenge in which they play RuPaul's version of the dunk tank, the Badonkadonk Dunking Machine. Alexis Mateo wins the mini-challenge. RuPaul next announces the main challenge: The queens must make over five masculine, heterosexual jocks as their drag sisters. On the runway, Alexis Mateo and Manila Luzon receive positive critiques, with Manila winning the challenge. Yara Sofia is announced as safe, leaving Carmen Carrera and Raja as the bottom two queens. They then lip-sync to "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul. After a very sexy lip-sync, Raja is revealed to be the winner, leaving Carmen Carrera to sashay away again. Guest Judges: Mike Ruiz, Margaret Cho and Sharon Osbourne Returned: Carmen Carrera Mini-Challenge: Dunk-A-Queen Mini-Challenge Winner: Alexis Mateo Main Challenge: Dress heterosexual athletes in drag Challenge Winner: Manila Luzon Main 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"
34	13	"The Money Ball"	April 11, 2011 (2011-04-11)
The final four begin this episode with a mini-challenge of creating a marketable drag product from their own wardrobe and then deliver a sales pitch on RuVC. Yara wins the mini-challenge, as Ru announces the main challenge — to create three looks for three distinct categories: Swimsuit Body Beautiful, Cocktail Attire After 5 and Evening Gown Eleganza, which must be made out of 1 million Ru Dollars. On the runway, Manila Luzon and Raja receive positive critiques, with Manila Luzon winning the challenge. Alexis Mateo and Yara Sofia are the bottom two and lip-sync to "I Think About You" by Patti LaBelle. Yara Sofia has a breakdown in the middle of the lip-sync and stops lip-syncing. Alexis Mateo is revealed to be the winner, leaving Yara Sofia to sashay 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, made entirely out of money Group Lip Synch Song: "Just Wanna Dance" by La Toya Jackson Challenge Winner: Manila Luzon Main 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" (English: Move forward, don't look back (not even to) gain impulse)
35	14	"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.
36	15	"Grand Finale"	April 25, 2011 (2011-04-25)
Finale The final three return to the workroom where Michelle Visage greets them and delivers the final challenge — costarring in the music video for Ru's song "Champion". During rehearsals, each of the girls also has a 'lunch' of tic-tacs with RuPaul and reflects on what got them to the finale. On the runway, Alexis Mateo is eliminated, leaving Manila Luzon and Raja as the final two queens. They then lip-sync to "Champion (DJ BunJoe's Olympic Mix)" by RuPaul. Raja is announced as the winner, leaving Manila Luzon as the runner-up. Main 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 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
37	16	"Reunited"	May 2, 2011 (2011-05-02)
The queens of Season 3 reunite to talk about their journey. 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". Yara Sofia is then crowned this season's Miss Congeniality. Miss Congeniality: Yara Sofia

Ratings

Episode	Title	Viewers (in millions)	Households¹	Ages 18–49¹	Network
2	The Queen who Mopped Xmas	0.449	-	0.4/1[20]	LOGO
3	Queens in Space	0.560	0.3/1	0.3/1[21]	VH1
4	Totally Leotarded	0.478	0.3/1	0.2/1[22]
5	QNN News	0.537	0.4/1	0.3/1[23]
6	The Snatch Game	0.503	0.3/1	0.2/1[24]
7	Face, Face, Face of Cakes	0.486	0.4/1	0.2/1[25]
8	Ru Ha Ha	0.483	0.3/1	0.2/1[26]

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

Half way 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.[27]

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[6] Raja Gemini is referred to as Raja on the show.

[7] Yara Sofia was voted Miss Congeniality by the viewers.

[8] Carmen Carrera originally placed sixth before being asked back to the competition.

[9] Shangela Laquifa Wadley is referred to as Shangela on the show.

[10] Shangela originally competed on season 2 before returning to compete in this one.

[11] Mariah Paris Balenciaga is referred to as Mariah on the show.

[billyb-1] "Ep. 16, Episode 16, Season 3: Reunited!". Logo TV. Archived from the original on 2014-11-07.

[castbios-2] LOGO On-line. "RuPaul's Drag Race 3: Cast Bios". LOGO On-line. Retrieved December 6, 2009.

[3] "11 Things You Probably Didn't Know About "RuPaul's Drag Race"". Teen Vogue. 2018-06-28. Retrieved 2021-09-08.

[4] Brasfield, Billy. "Billy Brasfield Official Biography".

[5] Kline, Dill. "RuPauls Drag Race Season 3". Amazon.

[episode2-12] "The Queen Who Mopped Xmas". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 2. January 24, 2011. Logo TV.

[episode3-13] "Queens in Space". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 3. January 31, 2011. Logo TV.

[episode4-14] "Totally Leotarded". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 4. February 7, 2011. Logo TV.

[episode5-15] "QNN News". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 5. February 14, 2011. Logo TV.

[episode6-16] "Snatch Game". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 6. February 21, 2011. Logo TV.

[episode7-17] "Face, Face, Face of Cakes". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 7. February 28, 2011. Logo TV.

[episode8-18] "Ru Ha Ha!". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 8. March 7, 2011. Logo TV.

[episode9-19] "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Style". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 9. March 14, 2011. Logo TV.

[episode10-20] "RuPaul-a-palooza". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 10. March 21, 2011. Logo TV.

[episode11-21] "The Hair Ball". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 11. March 28, 2011. Logo TV.

[episode12-22] "Jocks in Frocks". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 12. April 4, 2011. Logo TV.

[episode13-23] "The Money Ball". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 13. April 11, 2011. Logo TV.

[episode15-24] "Grand Finale". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 15. April 18, 2011. Logo TV.

[episode16-25] "Reunited". RuPaul's Drag Race. Season 3. Episode 16. April 25, 2011. Logo TV.

[26] "Logo's Third Season Premieres of "RuPaul's Drag Race" and "Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race" Rev Up Ratings on Monday Night" (Press release). Tv By the Numbers. January 26, 2011. Archived from the original on January 28, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2011.

[27] Gorman, Bill (February 2, 2011). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'The Game' Leads Night + 'Teen Mom 2,' 'Tosh.0,' 'Southland,' 'White Collar,' 'Lights Out' & More". TV by the Numbers. Tribune Media Services. Archived from the original on February 5, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2011.

[28] Seidman, Robert (February 9, 2011). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'The Game' Down, But Still Leads Night + 'Teen Mom 2,' 'Tosh.0,' 'Southland,' 'White Collar,' 'Lights Out' & More". TV by the Numbers. Tribune Media Services. Archived from the original on February 12, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2011.

[29] Gorman, Bill (February 16, 2011). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Teen Mom 2' Leads; 'The Game' Slips + 'Tosh.0,' 'Southland,' 'Lights Out' & More". TV by the Numbers. Tribune Media Services. Archived from the original on February 17, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2011.

[30] Seidman, Robery (February 24, 2011). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Teen Mom 2' & 'Tosh.0' Lead Night; 'White Collar' Up; Miami 'Housewives' Not So Hot + 'Lights Out' & Much More". TV by the Numbers. Tribune Media Services. Archived from the original on February 26, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2011.

[31] Gorman, Bill (March 2, 2011). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Teen Mom 2' Leads; 'Tosh.0,' 'Southland,' 'White Collar' Fall; 'Lights Out' Rises & More". TV by the Numbers. Tribune Media Services. Archived from the original on March 4, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2011.

[32] Seidman, Robert (March 9, 2011). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'White Collar' and 'Southland' Finales Rise + 'Lights Out,' 'Teen Mom' & More". TV by the Numbers. Tribune Media Services. Archived from the original on March 13, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2011.

[33] "11 Things You Probably Didn't Know About "RuPaul's Drag Race"". Teen Vogue. 2018-06-28. Retrieved 2021-09-08.

Deborah Anderson
Films directed	Aroused (2013, also produced) Deborah Falconer: Lift Your Gaze (2014, director, music video) Walking Prayers (2016, also editor) My Revolution Lives in This Body (2018, written by Eve Ensler) Jon Anderson: Makes Me Happy (2019, also producer and editor) Women of the White Buffalo (2020, also writer and producer) Raise the Vibration (2020)
Discography	Silence (2009)
Photography	Paperthin (2008) Room 23 (2009) RuPaul's Drag Race (season 3) (2011) Aroused: The Lost Sensuality of a Woman (2012)
Music writing	Feel the Sunshine, (1995, writer, lyrics, vocals) Born Sinner (2013)
Vocals	Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (album), vocals Angels Embrace, vocals Angel Milk, vocals Deseo (Jon Anderson album), vocals Embrace of the Vampire, (musician, performer, "You Make Me Want You") La Femme Nikita: Music from the Television Series, vocals MiLight, vocals Song of Seven, harmony vocals Toltec (album), harmonic vocals Union (Yes album), vocals
Related articles	Jade Anderson (sister) Jon Anderson (father)