“My mentality in this game was not to send Shea Coulee home, it was to sendeverybodyhome.
I went there to win the contest.
I wasnt there to get Shea to pack and go home.
It was not about Shea or India, it was about me.
Its all about me in the competition.”
This is the first time I can say people are talking about me, and I love it!"
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ALEXIS MATEO:Yes!
They were working with VH1 and already knew I did Walter forSnatch Game.
I was in shock.
What I didnt know is that Walter Mercado used the same exact jacket [I wore].
Im Puerto Rican and we always believe in spiritual stuff.
But I was like, No!
I just got this at JC Penney!
I didnt want to look like I was making fun of him!
It’s one of the many reasons Im sad were doing your elimination interview and not your winner interview.
Do you feel more disappointed leavingAll-Stars 5knowing you didnt make it as far as you did on season 3?
Its a different feeling.
Season 3 was more natural.
You already know what these girls are good at.
It was more intense, so being in the top five was a bigger accomplishment than season 3.
It was better competition and, in my case, better drama!
You showed a bolder side of yourself, especially with theIndia drama.
When I interviewed her last week, she was adamant that youdidcampaign against Shea when you andMayhemapproached her.
Do you maintain that India is lying?
From the beginning of the show, you could tellDerrickwas angry aboutIndias actions….
It wasnt a surprise that India threw me under the bus in desperation.
I didnt campaign against Shea at any point and I didnt tell India what to do.
I speak a lot of languages and I know how to communicate.
I’ve got big balls, baby!
It was nothing personal.
Did this kill your relationship with India?
Dont let them get you.
This is the first time I can say people are talking about me, and I love it!
Did Cracker make that up?
Cracker made that up about me telling her that it wasBlair.
I can see when a girl is not likable to the other girls.
A lot of girls dont want you here.
They think youre annoying, so, keep it cute with me.
I think thats what Cracker used to cover her question and not make it sound like it was comingfromher.
In war and love, everything is valid.
So, its ok!
What have your discussions with Mayhem been like?
I watched hisWhatcha Packin’interview and he said there was no campaigning at all.
I knew he was going to vote for Shea.
I didnt even have to ask anybody…. My mentality in this game was not to sendShea Couleehome, it was to sendeverybodyhome.
I went there to win the contest.
I wasnt there to get Shea to pack and go home.
It’s not about Shea or India, it’s about me.
Its all about me in the competition.
The fandom came at you pretty hard.
I feel like I got eliminated unfairly just because the girls still had that question in their heads.
I was the next target.
I felt like the little kid that nobody wants to play with at the playground.
I was disappointed with the fanbase of the show notmyfanbase.
The new generation has been so mean.
We do something because we love it so much, and it becomes our biggest nightmare.
It has been a difficult time for all of us.
I hope you hear the love people have for you much louder.
Your runways were great this season.
A kiddie pool under your dress?
It was one of my favorites.
I was surprised I was eliminated because it was one of the best dresses there.
I kept it in my style and it was well done.
Im a good sewing person!
It was a great run onDrag Race,period.
How long did it take you to make that solo cup gown?
Probably like an hour or an hour and a half.
Did you like that this challenge was getting back to creating by hand?
It reminded me of season 3, theProject RunwayofRuPauls Drag Race.We made three or four garments per episode!
Im glad you didnt leave the Werk Room this time like you did on season 3.
Your stress management is better!
Whats next for you?
I would love to be more involved with World of Wonder and on the show.
I want to work in music, and Id love to go into a new section ofDrag Race.
Its moving intoCanada,U.K.,Thailand, why not do it in Latin America?
Puerto Rico!Alexis Mateos Drag Race!
It would be amazing!
