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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: I was so happy to see you back on this season.
Alas, we had to say goodbye on episode 1.
Serena ChaCha tells EW about her ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ All Stars 6 elimination.World of Wonder/Paramount+
Does it feel as emotional as your season 5 elimination?
SERENA CHACHA:Anything could feel better than the way I left first!
A bitch isbusy with hair orders!
Everything happens for a reason, and I’ve got to get back to slaying these wigs.
A service to the people!
It was lovely to see you back.
Did getting that call surprise you?
I have a seventh sense.
I knew something was coming.
I’ve been showing up to events looking better, and I’ve seen reaction from people.
I was telling myself I was ready.
I had that feeling in DragCon in London.
I kind of slayed there…. And sooner than later, it happened.
The girls had the same reaction.
When you come back so many years later, so improved….
It’s a surprise for most girls!
The fandom had a specific perception of you after season 5.
How did that impact your career at the time?
It’s hunted me down for eight years, and I learned to live with it.
It’s obvious what people thought.
I’ve never let it bother me.
I ignore that stuff.
Whatever that perception was, I wasn’t apprehensive to come back because I knew I had everything.
Image was my biggest opportunity [for improvement], as well as my attitude and personality.
I was defensive and this time it’s like, girl, it’s not personal.
It’s just drag.
[The fans] don’t control me; my clients do!
That’s a mature answer that reflects the glow-up you’ve had.
Your talent show look was so cute, your entrance look was lovely!
You’ve clearly invested time in your art.
How long did it take that fashion evolution to get to this refined point,awayfrom soft sculpture?
It’s hard to say, because people have been talking about it for a while.
I started hearing it about two years ago.
I understand that after [their season], everyone tries to look better.
[Preparing forAll Stars], I took everything I had.
I had around four designers sewing stuff for me in addition to things I made myself.
I can’t even tell you how many wigs I brought!
What did you do with the infamous dress that cut off your neck fromseason 5?
I don’t have that dress!
I wish I had it, but the redemption look is beyond!
I contemplated doing older content.
It was time to do new material anyway…. Could I go out there and just do Serena ChaCha and Zumba?
But I showed technique, hip-hop, I showed Latin, and that’s more powerful.
We’re our own worst enemies, right?
Could you see Jan’s face when she was declared safe on the runway?
Was it a face crack?
I don’t know, but I thought she should’ve won that challenge!
I completely support that.
She’s one of my best friends!
I have three mothers: My drag mother,RuPaul, and Coco!
She’s always advising me.
Right after our season, she was one of my biggest supporters.
Coco needed her redemption and I’m glad she brought it.
How did that feel for you that she won the lip-sync and had to pull your lipstick?
I know my mother didn’t know my name was on there.
It’s a game!
She has to do what she has to do for herself.
I could never be mad at anybody for doing what’s best for them.
That’s something I absolutely do not talk about.
My sister looked stunning, as she has!
She had a better wig than me the wigmaker!
That’s all I have to say!
