With her distinctive tone and magnetic energy,Erika Jaynetore upThe Masked Singerlike no celebrity had before.
“I was afraid they were going to know it based on everything!
It’s the incomparable Erika Jayne!
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Congratulations, how does it feel?
ERIKA JAYNE:I had the best time on this show.
I could not have had a better character than Yorkie.
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And I had an incredible time on The Masked Singer.
I sent the clip to all my friends.
Was it hard keeping it a secret once the first clip came out?
ERIKA: No, because you sign a contract that you’re going to be quiet.
COLLIDER: You had so much fun on that stage.
What was it like being a part of this experience?
ERIKA: This is truly one of the most fun moments of my life.
I really enjoyed being in the costume.
COLLIDER: What inspired you to joinThe Masked Singer?
And I’ve been told that everybody that went on had a great time, and they were right.
COLLIDER: What was your first reaction when you got to see your Yorkie costume?
ERIKA: Oh, it was perfect.
I remember exactly where I was.
I was like, “Do not change anything.
I cannot wait to put it on.”
COLLIDER: Did you have a favorite performance?
ERIKA: I mean, they’re all good, but I just can’t…
Honestly, I kept wanting to go on.
That’s not my lane, but it was fun to do.
COLLIDER: You have a beautiful tribute to your mom.
How proud of you is she?
ERIKA: She texted me last night.
She was like, “Aw, Erika.”
She didn’t know.
So she was like, “Erika, that’s very sweet of you.
There are tears in my eyes.”
It was very nice moment.
COLLIDER: Whether you’re in a Yorkie costume or not, you have such magnetism and stage presence.
Where does that confidence come from?
ERIKA: I think it’s just me.
So I think it’s just something that I was kind of nurtured in childhood.
COLLIDER: The panel was kind of close with their guesses.
They did sayKyle Richards.
Were you afraid that they were going to know it based on the clues?
ERIKA: I was afraid they were going to know it based on everything!
Look, you go on these shows, whenever you get unmasked is whenever you get unmasked.
What does that mean to you?
ERIKA: Something I would have never guessed.
And it’s, it’s quite an experience.
I mean, it’s full of great opportunities.
And a lot of conflicts.
Let’s talk aboutReal Housewivesvery quickly.
What has been the most shocking thing for you this season?
ERIKA: This season shocking?
I don’t think anything was very shocking for me.
I did not expectGarcelle [Beauvais]to quit at the reunion.
So that would have to be my most shocking.
COLLIDER: The friend group has gone through a lot this season.
Do you think you all can pull through?
Or may there be a friend shake-up coming soon?
ERIKA: Well, there’s always going to be, you know, look, it’s fragile.
COLLIDER: Recently, the name on everybody’s lips was Erika.
You finally got to do your conclusion of your run on Broadway inChicago.
How much fun did you have?
ERIKA: I was great.
There were 40 great, amazing shows.
I just have a lot of fun when I’m on Broadway.
It’s eight shows a week.
It’s a grueling schedule, but somehow or another it’s where I’m my happiest.
COLLIDER: How hard was it learning all the Fosse choreography?
ERIKA: One more time?
Well, I’d had a head start.
So remember, I’d done 80 shows before, but like five years had passed.
I grew up in a dance studio.
How excited are you for this?
ERIKA: I’m thrilled.
I mean, come on, this is gonna be a great time.
COLLIDER: What can the fans expect?
ERIKA: Glitz, glamor, and fun.
We’re there to have a good time.
COLLIDER: You are known for giving the gays everything that we want.
Can we expect new music and new tour dates?
ERIKA: Yes, you will definitely get some new music for sure.
COLLIDER: Oh, I cannot wait.
Thank you so much for chatting.
It is an honor speaking to you.
You are my favorite housewife.
ERIKA: Hey, thank you so much.
That’s really kind.
It really means a lot.
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