The third season of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under premiered on July 28, 2023, through Stan in Australia, TVNZ+ 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 Instagram 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 Flor, 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 Anita Wigl'it and Kita Mean.
On July 19, 2023, it was announced via TVNZ's Instagram page the guest judges who, unlike the previous two seasons, will be featured at the judges' table throughout the series.
Contestants
Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
Contestant progress
Lip syncs
Legend:
Notes
Guest judges
Listed in chronological order: Deva Mahal, American soul and R&B singer Maria Thattil, 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 Josh Cavallo, Australian professional football player
Special guests
Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage.
Episode 2
Raven, 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 Anastasia Beverly Hills
Episode 8
Kween Kong, 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