A historic milestone for the RuPaul's Drag Race UK franchise
In short: The third series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK introduced groundbreaking shifts to the competition's landscape. From a historic first for gender representation to a record-breaking victory, the 2021 season redefined what it meant to compete on the UK stage.
The third installment of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, which began airing on 23 September 2021, marked a significant turning point for the franchise. Following the BBC's confirmation of the series in November 2020, the production moved into filming in Manchester during March 2021. The cast was officially revealed via social media on 18 August 2021, featuring a mix of returning talent and new faces. BBC Three promoted the upcoming season by releasing a brief teaser on social media in June 2021. Casting for this particular run had concluded in November 2020.
Among the contestants was Victoria Scone, who made history as the franchise's first cisgender female contestant since the show's inception in 2009. The season also saw the return of Veronica Green, who had previously been forced to withdraw from the second series due to a positive COVID-19 test, but was granted an open invitation to participate in this third season. The production was filmed on location in Manchester. All participant details, including names and ages, reflect the data from the time of filming.
The competition concluded with a historic victory by Krystal Versace. By taking the crown, Versace became the youngest individual to ever win a season of the entire RuPaul's Drag Race franchise. The runners-up for the season were Ella Vaday and Kitty Scott-Claus, rounding out a highly influential chapter in the show's UK history. The final results saw Ella Vaday and Kitty Scott-Claus finish as the runners-up.
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