Chad: Did you see this week's Untucked? I thought that came through so much -- the older queens, Ginger and Kennedy, made it clear that they would do whatever it took to win. Pearl and Violet were like, "why does this have to be a competition?" Do you think it's naive of Violet and Pearl to think they can get away with that approach?

Darienne: No. I think it helps us see their point of view.

Chad: Who do you sympathize with? Because you've done pageants in the past, right?

Darienne: I have. I never liked the feelings pageants brought out in me.

Chad: Did the Drag Race bring out your competitive edge, or was that different?

Darienne: Drag Race brought out the competitive side in me, but part of my competition style is alliances. I've always been a lover of reality competitions, and I've always known that nobody gets to the end without forming an alliance.

Chad: What alliance do you think helped you make it to the final challenge?

Darienne: In my case, I knew I had to listen and watch what was working with the judges.

Chad: In terms of your fashion? Or your personality?

Darienne: My fashion is shit and always has been.

Chad: I wouldn't agree with that, but I can see that you probably prioritize performance and comedy, right?

Darienne: As an overweight child, I never read fashion magazines because those looks were unattainable to me. I felt more importance should be in my entertainment value.

Chad: Sure, I can understand that.

Darienne: When I was picked on, it lessened when I could make the bullies laugh.

Chad: Do you see some of that same approach in Ginger Minj? Her focus on self-deprecating humor and entertainment?