![]() “I also want to travel and perform as much as I can when the world opens back up. ![]() ( Her ice skating extravaganza to Pussycat Dolls’ classic When I Grow Up has amassed over 1.2 million views, so far.) You won’t be surprised to hear that Denali is planning to concoct more sickening video clips in her ice skates. “All of those things have aligned to create a stronger person and who I am today.” I also learned to cherish sisterhood and community and I have learned to be proud of my past,” says Denali. I am way more resilient and stronger than I thought. “I have learned that I can handle a lot more than I thought. To get those compliments from Ru, I will never forget that,” she explains, before revealing what she’s learned from her time on the Emmy Award-winning series. “That lip sync, everything aligned for me to put on a good show. In the words of Bimini Bon Boulash, “Not a joke, just a fact.” It was one of the most compelling, entertaining and “YAAAAAS!”-worthy lip-syncs in Drag Race herstory. In episode four, which saw the queens overact in cheesy RuPaulmark holiday movies, Denali booted her Chicago sister out of the competition after splitting, kicking and flipping to the beat of Crystal Waters’ house anthem, 100% Pure Love. Looking back on her incredible run on season 13, Denali says her proudest moment is her lip-sync showdown against Kahmora Hall. It is beyond an honour to be able to be a part of the Drag Race universe and be a Ru girl.” However, Denali adds: “But, to be a part of the show after doing just two years of drag and to last ten episodes, I cannot be prouder of my journey. ![]() There was obviously a lot of disappointment considering how competitive I am and how bad I wanted to make it to the end.” ![]() “I am so proud of everything I did and to see the fans attaching to my authenticity. That left a lot of wounds so to see how they have received me has been so healing, and rewarding,” she tells us. “It has been a tumultuous year and I didn’t accomplish everything I wanted to do in the show. Speaking with GAY TIMES after the episode, Denali admits that the positive feedback from viewers has been the “most healing part” of her experience. Although both queens were determined to scoop another win, they fell short when compared to their competitors.ĭenali’s departure was met with resistance – to say the least – from fans, who hailed her elimination as another case of a contestant being “robbed” from their place in the competition, much like Katya in season seven and Jan in season 12. On last week’s episode, the fan-favourite competitor received the dreaded sashay away from RuPaul after competing in a soulful lip-sync smackdown with Olivia Lux to Mary Mary’s signature single, Shackles (Praise You).įor the maxi-challenge, the eight remaining queens – Denali, Olivia, Gottmik, Kandy Muse, Rose, Symone, Tina Burner and Utica – were tasked with transforming one of their sisters into their drag doppelgängers.įollowing a psychic reading from internationally renowned medium Char Margolis, Denali was paired with Olivia. Denali has reflected on her iconic Drag Race experience. ![]()
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