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Season 1[]

The design for the Main Stage of Season 1 consists of a large LED screen as the background instead of a tiled wall, allowing for multiple images to be shown on it depending on the episode's runway category. The main part of the stage bears resemblance to the US stage, though seemingly smaller. However, the main part of the stage also consists of an LED screen, which allows for multiple images to be shown depending on the episode's runway category as well, the default image of which is the show's logo. The backdrop at the stage's entrance consists of curtains made from capiz shells, lit up by 20 stage lights behind them.

Unlike most seasons of Drag Race, the judging panel this season was on the left side of the stage instead of the right. The panel background draws inspiration from a common weaving pattern using rattan palms called solihiya.

Season 2[]

In the second season, the stage design was revamped, but many elements from Season 1 were still present.

The LED stage background was larger compared to Season 1, and the entrance was also bigger. More stage lights were added, and two additional disco balls were installed in the ceiling, bringing the total to four. The LED screen on the runway was replaced by white lines, and the LED strips surrounding the stage in Season 1 were also replaced by white lines. Four foundations, two on each side, with LED screens were added.

The judging panel, which was located on the left side of the stage in Season 1, was relocated to the right, akin to most seasons of Drag Race. The solihiya pattern in the panel background was retained, but the pink-white color scheme was replaced with a red-blue color scheme. The judges' panel also received a new, larger table compared to the previous season.

Season 3[]

The Main Stage for Season 3 retains the same core design as Season 2 but features several enhancements.

The previously flat LED background from Season 2 is now curved. The space where the queens stand has been expanded, and the runway has been lengthened. The entrance is also taller. One of the most noticeable changes is the reintroduction of the LED screen on the runway. Additionally, the white lines that surrounded the stage have been replaced with LED strips that extend all the way to the entrance. Furthermore, the four foundations on the sides of the stage last season were reduced to two this season.

The judging panel has also seen a minor update, with the solihiya pattern in the background being enlarged.

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