SPECIAL THANKS TO JASMINE ALOMA FROM THE BBC

Five dwindled down to four on this week’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK as the semi-finalists – Black Peppa, Cheddar Gorgeous, Danny Beard, Jonbers Blonde and Pixie Polite – flexed their comedic and stand-up chops in the ‘General Erection’. Although she broke a three-season curse that saw previous champions of the reading challenge sashay away in the same episode, Pixie Polite’s set was unable to live up to the expectations set by her sisters (and RuPaul). The lip-sync didn’t go in her favour either; as she battled Peppa to the beat of Queen’s Another One Bites the Dust, Pixie “bloody stacked it, fell over” and “did a Victoria Scone” as she “twisted” her knee – ending her time on the series in the process. 

Speaking with GAY TIMES the morning after her elimination with a glass of bubbly in hand (it’s lemonade), Pixie admits that she was – surprisingly – “excited” to watch her exit. “Sounds very strange, but I remember it being a very lovely and poignant and perfect moment for me, anyway,” she says. “Obviously, it would’ve been more perfect to be in the top four! But as far as being eliminated goes, the one before the finale, surrounded by all these new friends, having done myself and Brighton proud, I was full of joy and pride.” 

To coincide with her elimination, Pixie is vying for pop superstardom with the release of her Meghan Trainor-inspired debut single, Give It To Ya, a body-positive anthem drawing from her experiences in the world of LGBTQ+ dating. We spoke with Pixie about the track, her time on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and why it was important for her to “reclaim” her status as the so-called “villain” of season four.

Pixie, how are you doing?

‘Ello dear! Yes, I’m fabulous. I’ve got a glass of bubbly on the go.

What kind of bubbly?

Well, it’s very early in the morning so it’s just lemonade. She was out last night celebrating, so it’s very Holly [Willoughby] and Phil [Schofield] the next morning after the awards where they turned up in their glad rags. That’s me today. But, I’m feeling good.

I’m a bit disappointed that it’s not a glass of wine?

I mean, if any brands are watching, I’ll accept free wine!

How was last night, watching the episode back and seeing the elimination unfold?

To be honest, I was very happy with how the episode panned out. Watching it back, I don’t know if any of you have noticed during the series but I am a bit of a cry baby! I’m a very emotional young woman, but last night I didn’t cry once. I was just really happy and proud of myself. I didn’t have the best roast in the world, but I didn’t think it was the worst either. Watching it back, I was really excited to watch myself sashay away? Sounds very strange, but I remember it being a very lovely and poignant and perfect moment for me, anyway. Obviously, it would’ve been more perfect to be in the top four! But as far as being eliminated goes, the one before the finale surrounded by all these new friends, having done myself and Brighton proud, I was full of joy and pride. It’s a sin-pride, but last night I felt it. I was a sinner!