The bigger the queen, the harder she falls, right?
Not in Eurekas case.
I gave people of size hope.
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And I gave myself hope.
People are rooting for me now more than ever.
They feel like I was robbed, and thats who you want to be: The robbed queen!
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That just makes people support you more.
Its strange how it works, isnt it?
Oh my God, what a damn finale, girl.
Congratulations on doing such an incredible job!
Maybe in the moment it looked like it.
I thought I knew the song.
It was the way it was edited, maybe?
I would love to give my real opinion on that, but I think Ill hold onto it.
They were really rooting for me and excited.
I think they were hoping to feel like winners, too.
They think I didnt deserve it.
They also had certain opinions about who I am as a person and how I view life that areveryincorrect.
Its spread with a lot of hatred and negativity online.
Im in enough pain.
You dont have to inflict more.
I didnt need more from the community thats supposed to be lifting me up, you know?
The color of his skin…wasnt the only reason.
He was overhyped compared to her.
I was trying to be strategic because RuPaul told us to be, and I felt I needed to.
But I feel like that moment was taken in a different context than it was meant.
Shes a businesswoman and shes growing with the times, as she always has.
Shes very smart that way.
It would be somewhat silly of her not to pay attention to all of that.
So I think that RuPaul definitely takes [fan reaction] into consideration.
This is her legacy and she wants it to continue to build.
She cant do anything to harm it.
But its not my time.
The decision that was made is the right one.
The brief moments Ive been around you, youre so kind and you have such a warm personality.
It sucks to know there are people who dont see that.Yeah, I definitely agree!
But thats why I think this is my path, you know?
Because I still need a little bit more time to show more of that.
Even during the season, I held myself back a little bit from getting myself involved on social media.
I like to fight negativity with positivity.
People will learn that on their own time.
The racial discussion and the narrative is still very important for this season.
It sparked a lot of conversation, and it is desperately needed.
Whatever role I have to play to help create change, Im going to.
Its a task Ive been given.
Im weirdly happy with it.
Thats such an interesting, unexpected perspective on it.Im a winner, baby.
I know Im a winner.
I won in my own way.
I gave people of size hope.
And I gave myself hope.
I proved that I deserved to be there.
And that word has gotten around, so of course, Im a winner.
People are rooting for me now more than ever.
They feel like I was robbed, and thats who you want to be: The robbed queen!
That just makes people support you more.
Its strange how it works, isnt it?
Girl, we have to talk about the butterflies real quick.
We were heartbroken for Asia because we both know that she deserved to do better than that.
It was a sad moment.
Are gimmicks ruining lip-synchs in that sense?Yeah, I think at times.
I think the gimmicks are a little much.
You could see the nervous energy.
I was comfortable because I did rip-aways and reveals Ive done before.
I played to my strengths.
I like a good reveal but its not necessary.
Latrice Royale is a powerful example of that.
