The third season of ''

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'' premiered on July 14 and concluded on September 8, 2022. The season airs on Crave in Canada,

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in the United Kingdom and

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internationally. Casting for the third season started late 2021 and the twelve contestants were announced on June 15, 2022. The winner of the third season of ''Canada’s Drag Race'' was

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, 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

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on September 8, 2022, the broadcast of the finale was delayed in the United Kingdom during the period of

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Contestants

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

Future ''Drag Race'' appearances

* In 2024 Miss Fiercalicious competed on ''Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World'' season 2.

Contestant progress

Lip syncs

Legend:

Guest judges

In June 2022, the judges for the third season were announced.

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, Brad Goreski, and Traci Melchor remain behind the judging table. The season also includes several guest judges, listed in chronological order: * Monika Schnarre, model *

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, singer * Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, contestant on ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' season 10 and ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' season 11 *

Hollywood Jade Jade Anderson (born January 4, 1984), known professionally as Hollywood Jade, is a Canadian dancer and choreographer best known for his regular appearances on the reality television series ''Canada's Drag Race''. He began his career as a chore ...

, dancer and choreographer * Jimbo, contestant on

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and ''RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World'' series 1'' * Sarain Fox, activist *Mei Pang, makeup artist and beauty vlogger *

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, musicologist * Lesley Hampton,

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artist and fashion designer * Sarah Nurse, hockey player

Special guests

Episode 9: * Icesis Couture, winner of

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Episodes

Awards

References

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