Lady Nona's Drag Race (Season 3)

## Season 3

The **third season** of *Lady Nona's Drag Race* was officially announced on August 20, 2021. Casting opened the same day with deadline of October 31.

On December 29, 2021, a premiere date of February 23, 2022 was announced. On December 30, the cast of Season 3 was officially announced. The promo theme was "Spring is Here."

On June 8, 2022, Leggs 4 Dayz was crowned as the Winner of Season 3, with Lady Mazda finishing as Runner-Up. Midnight Stryker won the title of Miss Congeniality, as voted by her fellow contestants.

In December 2022 it was announced that Gene Rocity would be returning to compete on Season 4. Gene won the season, becoming America's Next Drag Superstar.

In August 2023 it was announced that Midnight Stryker, Phallus, and Sum Fun Ho would be returning to compete on All Stars 1. Midnight placed 12th, Phallus placed 11th, and Sum placed 8th.

## **Contestants**

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*(Biographical information stated from during time of contest)*

█ The contestant won *Lady Nona's Drag Race*.

█ The contestant lost the third lip-sync round.

█ The contestant lost the second lip-sync round.

█ The contestant lost the first lip-sync round.

█ The contestant appeared on the "Reunion" episode and was still in the running.

█ The contestant won the maxi challenge that episode or won the lip-sync for the win.

█ The contestant was in the Top 2 of the week, but did not win the lip sync for the win.

█ The contestant received mainly positive critiques, but did not win the maxi challenge.

█ The contestant was a member of a winning team and praised as one of the best individually, but did not win the maxi challenge.

█ The contestant was a member of a winning team, but did not win the maxi challenge.

█ The contestant received mainly negative critiques, but was not up for elimination.

█ The contestant placed in the bottom two, but neither were eliminated.

█ The contestant placed in the bottom and won the lip sync for your life.

█ The contestant placed in the bottom, lost the lip sync for your life, and was eliminated.

█ The contestant won the Season Premiere's Lip Sync For Your Life.

█ The contestant lost the Season Premiere's Lip Sync For Your Life.

█ The contestant lost the Season Premiere's Lip Sync For Your Life and was the majority vote to be eliminated, however was placed into the winning queens' group.

█ The contestant appeared as a guest.

█ The contestant was awarded the Golden Boot Award for the worst look of the season.

█ The contestant was awarded the title of "Miss Congeniality" at the finale.
### Queen's Winning Earnings

█ The contestant was awarded $200,000 for winning *Lady Nona's Drag Race*.

█ The contestant was awarded $50,000 as the runner-up.

█ The contestant was awarded $20,000 for winning the title of Miss Congeniality.
\* Each queen present (excluding the Miss Congeniality) in the Grand Finale episode was awarded a $2,000 tip, courtesy of Olay Body.

## Episodes

### **Special Episode: "Season 3 Queen Reveal"**

*Airdate: December 30, 2021*

*Synopsis: Meet all of the new queens competing for the crown on Lady Nona's Drag Race Season 3 with the host, Lady Nona.*

### **Episode 1: "A Grand Premiere"**

*Airdate: February 23, 2022*

*Synopsis: In an epic twist, Lady Nona makes all 13 contestants lip sync for their lives as soon as they enter the competition. Some will stay, some will sashay away.*

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* **Maxi Challenge:** The queens face off in Lip Sync For Your Life battles

**Entrance Order & Lip Sync For Your Life**

### **Episode 2: "A New Beginning Part 1"**

*Airdate: March 2, 2022*

*Synopsis: The winning group must show off their verse-writing capabilities as they record verses to RuPaul's hit single "Star Baby." Singer and icon Lizzo guest judges.*

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* **Guest Judge:** Lizzo
* **Mini Challenge:** Boudoir pillow fight photoshoot with the Pit Crew
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Sum Fun Ho
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $2,500
* **Maxi Challenge:** Write and record verses to RuPaul's hit single, "Star Baby"
* **Runway Theme:** Signature Show-Stopping Drag
* **Top Two:** Jolly TooLoose LaTrek and Lady Mazda
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Juice" by Lizzo
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Lady Mazda
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $5,000

**Losing Queens' Votes**

 Lady Mazda
 Midnight Stryker
 Oprah Mess
 Silver

**Budoir Photoshoot**

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### **Episode 3: "A New Beginning Part 2"**

*Airdate: March 9, 2022*

*Synopsis: The remaining queens record verses to RuPaul's hit single "Oh No She Betta Don't." Drag Queen and Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 1 Chad Michaels guest judges.*

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* **Guest Judge:** Chad Michaels
* **Mini Challenge:** Jumping off a platform photoshoot
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Leggs 4 Dayz
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $2,500
* **Maxi Challenge:** Write and record verses to RuPaul's hit single, "Oh No She Betta Don't"
* **Runway Theme:** Signature Show-Stopping Drag
* **Top Two:** Leggs 4 Days and Midnight Stryker
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Rhythm of the Night" by DeBarge
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Leggs 4 Dayz
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $5,000

**Platform Photoshoot**

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### **Episode 4: "Strut to the Sky"**

*Airdate: March 16, 2022*

*Synopsis: The queens join together and must bring their runway skills to the competition. Singer Adele guest judges.*

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* **Guest Judge:** Adele
* **Maxi Challenge:** Walk the runway in a sickening look
* **Runway Theme:** She Came From the Black Lagoon
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Sum Fun Ho
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $5,000
* **Bottom Two:** Jolly TooLoose LaTrek and Oprah Mess
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Set Fire To The Rain" by Adele
* **Eliminated:** Oprah Mess
* **Farewell Message:** "First out, but I'm still a star in my own right. Oprah Mess, signing off!"

### **Episode 5: "Quilting Bee"**

*Airdate: March 23, 2022*

*Synopsis: In this weeks maxi challenge the queens must design and create a sickening look made from quilts. Designer for the stars, Louis Vuitton guest judges.*

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* **Guest Judge:** Louis Vuitton
* **Maxi Challenge:** Design and sew a look made from quilts
* **Runway Theme:** Quilting Bee
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Gene Rocity
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $5,000
* **Bottom Two:** Alexis Hy-Gene and Jolly TooLoose LaTrek
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Valerie" by Amy Winehouse
* **Eliminated:** Alexis Hy-Gene
* **Farewell Message:** "Hy-Gene may be out, but the glam stays in your hearts! Farewell, darlings, until we meet again!"

### **Episode 6: "Shecago: The Musical"**

*Airdate: March 30, 2022*

*Synopsis: The queens star in Shecago: The Musical as another queen leaves the competition. Dancer Ricardo Vega guest judges.*

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* **Guest Judge:** Ricardo Vega
* **Maxi Challenge:** Star in Shecago: The Musical
* **Runway Theme:** Victorian Eleganza
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Leggs 4 Dayz
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $5,000
* **Bottom Two:** Ivanna Materials and Phallus
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Jealousy Jealousy" by Olivia Rodrigo
* **Eliminated:** Ivanna Materials
* **Farewell Message:** "Ivanna Materials, rolling up the fabric and sewing it like it's hot! Time to patch up my dreams, but remember, I'm a stitch above the rest! Sew long, my fabulous queens!"

**Shecago: The Musical**

### **Episode 7: "Dragcon Strikes Again!"**

*Airdate: April 6, 2022*

*Synopsis: The queens must lead Drag Con panel discussions about the multi-faceted world of menz: dating, fatherhood, and toxic masculinity; comedian Nicole Byer guest judges.*

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* **Guest Judge:** Nicole Byer
* **Mini Challenge:** Photobomb celebrity photos
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Gene Rocity
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $2,500
* **Maxi Challenge:** In teams, lead Drag Con discussion panels
* **Runway Theme:** Waltz of the Flowers
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Leggs 4 Dayz
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $5,000
* **Bottom Two:** Deedee Cation and Phallus
* **Lip Sync Song:** "She's All I Wanna Be" by Tate McRae
* **Eliminated:** Phallus
* **Farewell Message:** ""Phallus, bidding adieu with a 'stiff' upper lip and a fungi farewell."

**DragCon Menzeses Panels**

 Panelists
 Gene Rocity
 Midnight Stryker

**Photobomb Celebrities Photoshoot**

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### **Episode 8: "The Snatch Game - Season 3"**

*Airdate: April 13, 2022*

*Synopsis: The queens impersonate celebrities in Snatch Game but not before competing in the ever iconic shade game; Daphne Guinness and Vanna White play the game.*

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* **Special Guest:** Vanna White
* **Guest Judge:** Daphne Guinness
* **Mini Challenge:** Reading is Fundamental
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Lady Mazda
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $2,500
* **Maxi Challenge:** Snatch Game
* **Runway Theme:** Lady In Red
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Deedee Cation
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $5,000
* **Bottom Two:** Gene Rocity and Jolly TooLoose LaTrek
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Womanizer" by Britney Spears
* **Eliminated:** Jolly TooLoose LaTrek
* **Farewell Message:** "Keep it jolly, my darlings!"

**Snatch Game Characters**

### **Episode 9: "Let's Have A Roast"**

*Airdate: April 20, 2022*

*Synopsis: The queens are challenged to not only roast their competitors, but to roast the esteemed judges panel. Guest judge is comedian Joan Rivers.*

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* **Guest Judge:** Joan Rivers
* **Maxi Challenge:** Perform in a roast
* **Top Two:** Deedee Cation and Lady Mazda
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Young Hearts Run Free" by Candi Staton
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Lady Mazda
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $5,000

**Order of Roast**

 2nd
 3rd
 4th
 5th
 6th
 7th
 8th

### **Episode 10: "The Squirrel Games"**

*Airdate: April 27, 2022*

*Synopsis: The queens’ acting skills are tested as they star in a murderous twist on a reality TV classic. Celebrity chef Lorraine Pascale guest judges.*

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* **Guest Judge:** Lorraine Pascale
* **Mini Challenge:** Rank their fellow competitors
* **Mini Challenge Winners:** Midnight Stryker and Silver
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** Team Captains and Cash Prize of $2,500 each
* **Maxi Challenge:** Act in the murder mystery *The Squirrel Games*
* **Runway Theme:** Sun, Moon, and the Stars
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Leggs 4 Dayz
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $5,000
* **Bottom Two:** E. Nema and Gene Rocity
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Lose You to Love Me" by Selena Gomez
* **Eliminated:** Gene Rocity
* **Farewell Message:** "Keep it generous!"

**Acting Teams**

 **Leggs 4 Dayz** | Fugly the Dog
 Silver
 Sum Fun Ho

### **Episode 11: "The Valentine's Day Ball"**

*Airdate: May 4, 2022*

*Synopsis: The queens put their design skills to the test as they present three looks in the Valentine's Day Ball. Guest judge is actress Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada).*

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* **Guest Judge:** Emily Blunt
* **Maxi Challenge:** Showcase three looks in The Valentine's Day Ball
* **Runway Themes:** Red, White, and Pink!, Lingerie You Stay, and Be My Valentine Eleganza Extravaganza
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Lady Mazda
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $5,000
* **Bottom Two:** E. Nema and Silver
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Good As Hell" by Lizzo
* **Eliminated:** E. Nema
* **Farewell Message:** "I brought the drama, now savor the E. Nema!"

### **Episode 12: "Makeover Challenge"**

*Airdate: May 11, 2022*

*Synopsis: In this episode, Lady Nona challenges the queens to makeover hardcore sergeants. Guest judge is dancer and choreographer Hollywood Jade.*

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* **Guest Judge:** Hollywood Jade
* **Mini Challenge:** Play a true or false guessing game with the Pit Crew
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Midnight Stryker
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** Assign Partners and Cash Prize of $2,500
* **Maxi Challenge:** Makeover sergeants
* **Runway Theme:** Battle Divas
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Sum Fun Ho
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $5,000
* **Bottom Two:** Lady Mazda and Silver
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Set It All Free" by Scarlett Johansson
* **Eliminated:** None

**Makeover Pairs**

 Deedee Cation
 Lady Mazda
 Leggs 4 Dayz
 Midnight Stryker
 Silver
 **Sum Fun Ho** | Forrest Moyer

### **Episode 13: "Dolly Parton: The Unauthorized Musical"**

*Airdate: May 18, 2022*

*Synopsis: This week the queens must perform in their second musical, this one about celebrating the life of Dolly Parton. Guest judge is Dolly herself.*

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* **Guest Judge:** Dolly Parton
* **Maxi Challenge:** Star in Dolly Parton: The Unauthorized Musical
* **Runway Theme:** Night of 1000 Dolly Partons
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Deedee Cation
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $5,000
* **Bottom Two:** Midnight Stryker and Sum Fun Ho
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Jolene" by Dolly Parton
* **Eliminated:** Midnight Stryker
* **Farewell Message:** "Midnight Stryker, leaving a spark. Queens, keep shining. 🌟"

**Dolly Parton: The Unauthorized Musical**

 Lady Mazda
 Leggs 4 Dayz
 Silver
 Sum Fun Ho

### **Episode 14: "Born Naked"**

*Airdate: May 25, 2022*

*Synopsis: In the semi-finals, the queens must write verses and perform to RuPaul's hit song, "Born Naked," in order to cement their place in the finale. Guest judge is choreographer Jamal Sims.*

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* **Guest Judge:** Jamal Sims
* **Mini Challenge:** Everybody Loves Puppets
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Sum Fun Ho
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $2,500
* **Maxi Challenge:** Write verses and perform to RuPaul's hit song, "Born Naked"
* **Runway Theme:** Gemstones
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Lady Mazda
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** Cash Prize of $5,000
* **Bottom Two:** Deedee Cation and Silver
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Sweetest Pie" by Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa
* **Eliminated:** Silver
* **Farewell Message:** "I may be Silver, but y'all are gold. Shine on!"
* **Finalists:** Deedee Cation, Lady Mazda, Leggs 4 Dayz, and Sum Fun Ho

**Runway Inspirations**

 Leggs 4 Dayz
 Sum Fun Ho

**Top Four of Season 3**

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 File:TeamSumS3.png | 2(Eps. 4, 12)

### **Episode 15: "Reunited"**

*Airdate: June 1, 2022*

*Synopsis: The eliminated queens return to spill the tea of the season with the remaining queens.*

* **Lip Sync Assassin of the Season:** Jolly TooLoose LaTrek
* **Segments:**
	+ The Top 4 were asked "69 Questions" (A parody of Vogue's 73 Questions video series).
	+ Each queen individually discussed their highlights and lowlights of the season.
	+ After two (or three) girls discussed their run on the show, the small group asked each other fan questions.
	+ The eliminated queens Tooted and Booted looks from the season.
	+ Lady Nona recognized Jolly TooLoose LaTrek for being the lip sync assassin of the season
	+ The Top 4 were reunited with Lady Nona in Los Angeles for the taping of the Grand Finale.
	+ Footage from Episode 14 was shown of the Top 4 answering the question "Why should you be America's Next Drag Superstar."

### **Episode 16: "Grand Finale"**

*Airdate: June 8, 2022*

*Synopsis: It’s time to crown our winner, baby! The top 4 queens compete in a finale lip sync smackdown in the race to crown “America’s Next Drag Superstar.” The queens also pick a Miss Congeniality.*

* **Runway Theme.** Best Drag
* **Lip Sync Pairs:**
	+ Leggs 4 Dayz vs. Sum Fun Ho
	+ Deedee Cation vs. Lady Mazda
* **Lip Sync Songs:**
	+ "Survivor" by Destiny's Child (Leggs 4 Dayz vs. Sum Fun Ho)
	+ "Zombie" by The Cranberries (Deedee Cation vs. Lady Mazda)
	+ "Sweet But Psycho" by Ava Max (Lady Mazda vs. Leggs 4 Dayz)
* **Winner of Season 3: Leggs 4 Dayz**
* **Runner-Up:** Lady Mazda
* **Third/Fourth Place:** Deedee Cation and Sum Fun Ho
* **Miss Congeniality:** Midnight Stryker

**Lip Sync for the Crown Bracket**

## Trivia

* Season 3 is the first season to...
	+ ...have the Miss Congeniality have no maxi challenge wins.
	+ ...have the Top Two have four maxi challenge wins each.
	+ ...start the season with a Lip-Sync Challenge.
	+ ...feature three Top 2 episodes; Episodes 2, 3, and 9.
	+ ...have only one maxi challenge winner out of the Top 4; Gene Rocity.
	+ ...feature no double wins.
	+ ...feature five non-elimination episodes; Episodes 1, 2, 3, 9, and 12.
* Season 3 is the second season to...
	+ ...have a contestant with four maxi challenge wins not win the season; Lady Mazda.
	+ ...feature a Lip-Sync For The Crown.
		- It's the first to feature the Lip-Sync For The Crown consecutively.
* The lip-sync assassins of Season 3 are Deedee Cation, Gene Rocity, Jolly TooLoose LaTrek, Silver, and Sum Fun Ho. Deedee won her premiere lip-sync and eliminated Phallus and Silver, Gene won her premiere lip-sync and eliminated Jolly, Jolly won her premiere lip-sync and eliminated Oprah Mess and Alexis Hy-Gene, Silver eliminated E. Nema and was in a double shantay with Lady Mazda, and Sum won her premiere lip-sync and eliminated Midnight Stryker.

## Gallery

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