Sasha Belle talks 'RuPaul's Drag Race' elimination

Kennedy Davenport, Dallas, TX. April 25 at South Beach nightclub. Kennedy Davenport, Dallas, TX. April 25 at South Beach nightclub. Photo: Mathu Andersen Photo: Mathu Andersen Image 1 of / 107 Caption Close Sasha Belle talks 'RuPaul's Drag Race' elimination 1 / 107 Back to Gallery

Sasha Belle calls herself "a super-freak, superfan" of "RuPaul's Drag Race." And it may have sent the Iowa City queen packing early.

Belle was eliminated in week two after flubbing an airline-themed performance challenge and strutting the runway in an uderwhelming dress.

"Going in, I thought I was top three when I walked in the door. I know how the game is played," Belle says. (His real name is Jared Breakenridge.)

"I did overthink a lot of things. I think being a superfan really hurt me in the long run."

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What do you want people to know that they didn't see?

I think if I would have made it to an acting challenge, it would have turned around for me. That's my strong suit. And I did have some really great runways planned. My zipper busted on the Jetset Elganza (that I originally) brought. I had just minutes to figure out a replacement, and I knew the dress I wore was not Jetset Eleganza. But there are only so many bags that you can take.

Were you surprised at your elimination?

Oh, I totally knew I was in the bottom two. They were not pleased with me. Just every single thing that could have gone wrong for me went wrong.

Favorite moment on the show?

I think getting to meet everybody: RuPaul, Michelle (Visage), the judges and the contestants. I made lifelong friends there. We all stay in contact. I wish they could show more of that. They like to focus on the drama, but we actually all had a really good time.

Which girls did you click with when you arrived?

Ginger Minj and I were friends before we got there. I love her. And I really bonded with Jaidynn (Dior Fierce) and Kandy (Ho).

Least favorite?

We are totally great now because we've toured together and had a great time, but Peal and I obviously bumped heads. I didn't go in planning to fight with Pearl. They (judges) asked me a question, and the two minutes I spent with Pearl, it seemed like she didn't wanna be there.

What has the support been like?

Everybody was calling me crying (after the elimination). My little brother, who's still in high school, he's my No. 1 fan. He wrote this article about the show and me for the local paper, and they wrote him back and said it wasn't appropriate to print. He led this rebellion in our hometown until they ran it. Isn't that so cool?

What did you learn during your time on the show?

I learned a lot about my personality. In the moment, when we're all talking and stuff, I feel like we're all just kiki-ing and having fun. But then you watch it, and I'm kind of, like, the stale one. Everybody kind of has a character on the show, and I feel like I was just kinda lost. I've gotten used to Michelle saying, 'I wanna know the real you.' I just really wanted to be myself. But now looking at it, of course they've always liked characters. Sharon Needles is a character. Jinkx Monsoon is a character. Bianca Del Rio is a character. I should have exaggerated myself.

Who were you planning to play on the Snatch Game?

I was going to be the 'Long Island Medium.' I was super excited about that.

You're performing April 11 at South Beach nightclub. What comes to mind when you hear Houston?

Beyoncé.