Even doing immense homework prior to the season, the formula didn’t quite work.
Kori did what has worked in the past, but something didn’t connect with the judging panel.
“I am very like a love at first sight key in of girl.
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Good morning, Kingdom!
KORI KING:Good!
Good morning, how are you?
When are we getting the Kori King x Dunkin' collaboration?
KORI: Girl, tell me about it.
Okay, the money I have made these people.
Where is my check?
What is your go-to order at Dunkin?
KORI: Oh, this is so big bag.
Okay, I want no judgment.
I get, always, a large Mango Pineapple Refresher with green tea.
I’m here for it.
KORI: And I get a snackin' bacon and hash browns.
And if I’m feeling really big bag, I get a maple sugar bacon sandwich on a croissant.
But if I’m feeling extra skinny, I get the everything bagel minis instead of the sandwich.
Oh, I love that.
Well, congratulations on a fantastic run onDrag Race.
If you could describe your journey in three words, what would they be?
KORI:Meta, unserious, and irreverent
That checks out.
Listen, I’m here for it.
I have a couple friends from the Boston drag scene, likeJust JP,Patty Bourree.
How proud of Boston were you to be able to represent Beantown?
KORI: Oh, I was, I was so happy to do that.
I feel like this is what I need to do.
I need to show them how insane we are for another year.
You know what I mean?
LikePlane [Jane]opened the door, and now it’s just all downhill from here.
How would you describe your drag style and aesthetic?
The big, bright colors, very cartoony.
Girl, you know what?
I’ve actually just packed them.
I will be wearing them tomorrow.
Listen, as you should.
Whenever you go to a gig, people are gonna expect it now.
KORI: Oh, now they want it.
It’s likeSapphira [Cristal]’s character shoe.
Like if you don’t wear it, they’ll be pissed.
What was it aboutHormona Lisathat you just didn’t like?
Why do you have it out for her?
KORI: Why does everyone think I hate her?
Just because of the confessionals.
KORI: No, no.
That’s my way of showing love.
That’s my way of showing love.
I mean, I also bulliedSuzie [Toot]at every confessional, but no one talks about that.
That is very true.
KORI: That’s just how I am.
honestly, if I don’t like someone, I’m silent.
I feel like, in my opinion, silence is the meanest thing you could do to somebody.
All right, so when’s the wedding?
Will it be a destination affair, and am I invited?
KORI: To whose wedding?
KORI: Oh, my God, it’ll be a very private wedding.
I don’t know if you’re on the list.
I have to check with Lydia.
What was it about Lydia that caught your eye in the Werk Room?
KORI: You know what’s so funny, I don’t know.
It was like a calling.
I am very like a love at first sight pop in of girl.
Listen when the twinks were compared to a remote.
I heard that, because I also enjoy twinks as well.
So I get it.
KORI: That was funny.
I watched it back.
I was like, ‘Oh, my God, that is top tier comedy.”
Suzie picked Lydia, and Lydia did not pick you!
What was going through her mind?
KORI: I actually didn’t care.
I was like, whatever.
It is what it is.Lexi [Love]’s crazy.
I was like, girl.
In my mind, at least pick someone that’s bad.
PickOnya [Nurve].
Let her get a leg up!
But, no, yeah, I didn’t care.
Did you feel the pressure?
KORI: Oh, I hated it.
I hate making outfits.
I hate trying to follow rules.
So, oh, I hated every single minute of it.
She’s an icon.
KORI: Hate making outfits.
Season 17s third episode erupted with drama after an off-camera clash.
No matter what, you are always on.
During the confessionals, during the challenges, you are just such a great entertainer.
Where does that come from?
I love using the word big.
I’m just like a big character out of drag.
So it just, it honestly, just bled into all of my drag once I started doing it.
You know what I mean?
So obviously, the lip sync we had the showmance romance lip sync we all were waiting for.
What was going through your mind when you realized you had to take on Lydia?
KORI: Nothing much, mostly because I was drunk.
We’re gonna play around with Tea Time.
Are you ready to play?
KORI: Bright
Joella.
KORI: Wait a second.
KORI: Oh my God.
No, I’m gonna say it.
KORI: Weird
Acacia Forgot.
KORI: I gotta think of a good one.
I gotta think of a good one.
KORI: Oh, woman.
KORI: Wife
And Kori King.
You really did yourDrag Racehomework going into the season.
You were not afraid to reference.
You knew what Ru likes.
You know what the audience likes.
Now leavingDrag Race, what is Kori King’s legacy going to be?
KORI: Honestly, this should just be getting to the beginning.
And honestly, I don’t know what the legacy is going to be.
I go wherever a check will take me.
I might be an All Star.
I might be an astronaut.
I might be a scientist.
I might be onBig Brother.
Listen, I’m here forBig Brother.
I’m waiting for a full drag queen.
I’m here for it.
KORI: No, oh, my God, thank God.
Can you f–in’ imagine?
Bananas is already crazy, but eggs, those will not travel well.
Well, now that you’ve been onDrag Race, what is the next dream for Kori?
KORI: Hmm, I don’t know.
I honestly don’t know yet.
Well, I am excited to see what happens next for you.
You were so entertaining, and I can’t wait to see you in person one day.
KORI: Thank you.
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