Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star series 3 explained

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Num Contestants:10
Winner:Sophie Baverstock
Runner Up:Craig Hamilton
Num Episodes:8
Network:BBC Three
Next Season:Series 4

The third series of began on 20 April 2021 on BBC Three,[1] and concluded on 8 June 2021. The series was hosted by Maya Jama,[2] and was judged by industry professionals Dominic Skinner and Val Garland.[3] Due to this series being filmed in the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were strict measures in place to restrict the virus being spread between contestants.[4]

Contestants

Contestant[5] [6] Age Hometown Profession Outcome
Sophie Baverstock21LondonMakeup artist and studentWinner
Craig Hamilton24LondonMakeup artistRunner-up
Dolli Okoriko26LondonProfessional makeup artist3rd place
Jack Oliver27LondonProfessional Make-Up / Hair Artist & Influencer4th place
Ryley Isaac19LondonBeauty Guru and influencer5th place
Samah Bouchaâra 31LondonPro-Makeup artist fashion/beauty/editorial/red carpet & bridal specialist6th place
Alex Ogden Clark27LiverpoolMakeup artist7th place
Xavi Guillaume23LondonJournalist and makeup artist8th place
Elliott Banks27LondonPhotographer, artist and creative designer9th place
Nicole "Nic" Marilyn28LondonFounder, CEO DiscoDust London & freelance makeup artist10th place

Contestant progress

Contestant12345678
SophieSAFESAFESAFESAFEBTM2SAFEWinner
CraigSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFE
DolliSAFESAFEBTM2BTM2SAFESAFE
JackSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFE
RyleySAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEELIM
SamahWINBTM2SAFEBTM2ELIM
AlexSAFESAFEBTM2ELIM
XaviSAFESAFEELIM
ElliottSAFEELIM
NicELIM

The contestant won Glow Up.

The contestant was a runner-up.

The contestant came in third place.

The contestant won the challenge.

The contestant was originally in the red chair but later declared safe.

The contestant was originally safe but later up for elimination.

The contestant was in the red chair and still eligible for elimination.

The contestant won the challenge but was up for elimination, but not eliminated.

The contestant was originally safe but later up for elimination and was then further eliminated.

The contestant won the challenge but was eliminated.

The contestant decided to leave the competition.

The contestant was eliminated.

Face offs

EpisodeMUAChallengeEliminated
1Nicvs.SamahCreate a clumpy lash.Nic
2Elliottvs.SamahProduce a red jewelled lip look.Elliott
3Alexvs.XaviExecute a timeless blue smokey eye.Xavi
4Alexvs.SamahCreate a pop art lip.Alex
5Dollivs.SamahCreate a structured glitter eye.Samah
6Dollivs.RyleyCover up a tattoo.Ryley
7Jackvs.SophieCreate a full face gradient.Jack
EpisodeMUAChallengeWinner Of Glow Up
8Craigvs.SophieCreate a full beat using one colour only.Sophie

The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the face off.

The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the face off.

The contestant was eliminated after their fourth time in the face off.

The contestant won the final face off and became Britain’s Next Make Up Star.

Guest judges

Episodes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Glow Up 2021 start date confirmed as season 3 comes to BBC Three. Tellymix. 19 April 2021. 7 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210407232806/https://tellymix.co.uk/streaming/578709-glow-up-2021-start-date-confirmed-as-season-3-comes-to-bbc-three.html. live.
  2. Web site: Maya Jama is the new host of Glow Up. Heatworld. 19 April 2021. 12 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210512110630/https://heatworld.com/entertainment/tv-movies/maya-jama-glow-up-series-three/. live.
  3. Web site: Glow Up season three air date: Host, judges, contestants and news. Radio Times. 19 April 2021. 20 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210420142420/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/glow-up-season-three-air-date/. live.
  4. Web site: Yeates . Cydney . 2021-04-20 . Glow Up series 3: Eliminated star reveals Maya Jama's 'sweet' gesture . 2023-12-18 . Metro . en.
  5. Web site: BBC's Glow Up reveals season 3 contestants and judges. Digital Spy. 19 April 2021. 13 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413153926/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a36107555/bbc-glow-up-season-3-contestants-judges/. live.
  6. Web site: Glow Up season 3 contestants: Meet all the make-up artists on the 2021 series . 2023-12-17 . Radio Times . en-GB.
  7. Web site: Guest judges revealed for series three of BBC Three’s Glow Up. BBC. 19 April 2021. 13 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413205605/https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2021/cast-revealed-for-series-three-of-bbc-three-glow-up#:~:text=Series%20three%20of%20hit%20BBC,Abby%20Roberts%20and%20Lisa%20Eldridge.. live.