The third season of ''

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'' premiered on July 28, 2023, through

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in Australia,

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in New Zealand, and on WOW Presents Plus internationally. The season was confirmed by World of Wonder on October 24, 2022. Isis Avis Loren won the season, becoming the first Australian queen to win in the franchise, with Gabriella Labucci as the runner-up.

Background

On October 24, 2022, it was announced via the shows official

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page, that casting for the third season was now open. Applications remained open for four weeks until closing on November 13, 2022. Ten contestants were announced on June 28, 2023. Participants include

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, 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

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and Kita Mean. On July 19, 2023, it was announced via

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's Instagram page the guest judges who, unlike the previous two seasons, would be featured at the judges' table throughout the series.

Contestants

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

Contestant progress

Lip syncs

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Guest judges

Listed in chronological order: *

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, American soul and R&B singer *

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, Australian author, media personality and Miss Universe 2020 contestant * Adam Lambert, American singer and actor * Keiynan Lonsdale, Australian actor, singer-songwriter and dancer * Rachel Hunter, New Zealand model and actress * Amy Taylor, Australian singer and vocalist of Amyl and the Sniffers *

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, Australian professional football player

Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage. Episode 2 *

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, runner-up of both ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' Season 2 and ''All Stars'' Season 1 Episode 4 * Max Currie, director and screenwriter and ''RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under'' Season 1 Pit Crew Episode 5 * Corey Baker, choreographer, film director and former dancer Episode 6 * Bree Tomasel, radio host Episode 7 * Norvina, president of

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Episode 8 *

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, runner-up on ''RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under'' Season 2 * Spankie Jackzon, winner of ''House of Drag'' Season 2 and ''RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under'' Season 2

Episodes

References

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