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Drag Race Philippines season 3

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Drag Race Philippines
Season 3
Promotional poster for season three
Hosted byPaolo Ballesteros
Judges
No. of contestants11
Release
Original networkHBO Go (Philippines)
WOW Presents Plus (International)
Original releaseAugust 7, 2024 (2024-08-07)
Season chronology
← Previous
Season 2
List of episodes

The third season of Drag Race Philippines premiered on 7 August 2024. The season airs on HBO Go in Philippines and WOW Presents Plus internationally.[1] The season was confirmed by World of Wonder on 17 October 2023.[2]

Production

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On 25 October 2023, it was announced via the shows official Instagram page, that casting for the third season was now open. Applications remained open for four weeks until closing on 24 November 2023.[3]

On 4 July 2024, it was released a promotional post on social media.[4] The post showcases the host, Paolo Ballesteros in a black-and-white themed set.[5] Eleven contestants were announced on 11 July 2024.[6] Participants include Queen of the Universe season 2 contestant Maxie who, alongside her biological sibling Angel, become the second pair of biological relatives to compete in the franchise, following Sugar and Spice from the American adaptation.

Contestants

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See also: List of Drag Race contestants § Drag Race Philippines

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

Contestants of Drag Race Philippines season 3 and their backgrounds[6]
Contestant Age Hometown Outcome
Angel[a] 23 Manila, Metro Manila TBA
J Quinn 25 Caloocan, Metro Manila
John Fedellaga 33 San Francisco, United States
Khianna 22 Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental
Maxie[b] 24 Manila, Metro Manila
Myx Chanel 27 Marikina, Metro Manila
Popstar Bench 26 Manila, Metro Manila
Tita Baby[c] 46 Marikina, Metro Manila
Versex 25 Manila, Metro Manila
Yudipota[d] 27 Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Zymba Ding 22 Caloocan, Metro Manila
Notes
  1. ^ Angel Galang is referred to as Angel on the show.
  2. ^ Maxie Andreison is referred to as Maxie on the show.
  3. ^ Tita Baby Azucarera, also known as Your Tita Baby, is referred to as Tita Baby on the show.
  4. ^ Yudipota Marupokpok is referred to as Yudipota on the show.

Contestants progress

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Legend:

  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
1[7]
Angel SAFE
J Quinn SAFE
John Fedellaga SAFE
Khianna WIN
Maxie SAFE
Myx Chanel SAFE
Popstar Bench SAFE
Tita Baby SAFE
Versex SAFE
Yudipota SAFE
Zymba Ding TOP2

Lip syncs

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Legend
  The contestant won the lip sync to win the challenge.
Episode Contestants Song Winner
1[7] Khianna vs. Zymba Ding "Puede Ba"
(Maymay Entrata) 		Khianna

Episodes

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
211"Viral Queens"August 7, 2024 (2024-08-07)

Eleven new queens enter the workroom and the competition for the crown beings. For their first mini challenge, the queens perform voguing moves in front of their castmates and Drag Race Philippines alumni Arizona Brandy, Bernie, Brigiding, M1ss Jade So, Minty Fresh, and Viñas DeLuxe.

For the first maxi challenge, the contestant have to film a short video. On the runway, the theme is Hometown Realness. Paolo Ballesteros announces that no queen is getting eliminated in the premiere: the Top 2, Khianna and Zymba Ding, lip-sync for the win. Khianna wins the lip-snyc earning the first win of the season.

  • Guest Judge: Jolina Magdangal-Escueta
  • Alternating Judge: Jon Santos
  • Mini-Challenge: Voguing
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Khianna
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: A ₱20,000 cash tip
  • Main Challenge: Film a short viral video
  • Runway Theme: Hometown Realness
  • Top Two: Khianna and Zymba Ding
  • Challenge Winner: Khianna
  • Challenge Prize: A ₱80,000 cash tip
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Puede Ba" by Maymay Entrata
222TBAAugust 14, 2024 (2024-08-14)
233TBAAugust 21, 2024 (2024-08-21)
244TBAAugust 28, 2024 (2024-08-28)
255TBASeptember 4, 2024 (2024-09-04)

References

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  1. ^ Tangcay, Jazz (2024-02-05). "'Drag Race' Producers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato on the Future of the Global Franchise and Second Seasons in Mexico and Brazil". Variety. Archived from the original on 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  2. ^ Manning, Charlotte (2023-10-17). "RuPaul's Drag Race France, Philippines and Thailand all renewed for season 3". Attitude. Archived from the original on 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  3. ^ @dragraceph (October 25, 2023). "Mabu-heyyy! ☀️ Casting is NOW OPEN for #DragRacePH Season 3! If you have the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent to become the Philippines' Next Drag Superstar, It's time to show us how you POP OFF ATE! 🇵🇭" – via Instagram.
  4. ^ @dragraceph (July 4, 2024). "Third time's the charm, racers 🤩 #DragRacePH host @pochoy_29 returns to crown the Philippines' Next Drag Superstar in Season 3, coming soon to @wowpresentsplus! Hope you're hungry… 🍤" – via Instagram.
  5. ^ "Paolo Ballesteros to return as host of 'Drag Race Philippines' Season 3". Philstar Life. Archived from the original on 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  6. ^ a b "Meet the fabulous queens from Drag Race Philippines season 3". www.out.com. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  7. ^ a b "Viral Queens". Drag Race Philippines. Season 3. Episode 1. August 7, 2024. HBO Go / WOW Presents Plus.
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