Crystal tells EW her time “was extremely cut short” and explains her tweet about Chad Michaels.
“I don’t think my elimination was particularly justifiable,” she says.
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Lana Ja’Rae vs. Crystal Envy lip-sync on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’.MTV
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Im gooped, gagged, and shocked.
How are you feeling?
CRYSTAL ENVY:It was very much those emotions when I was there as well.
Crystal Envy’s werewolf look on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’.MTV
At the end of the day, Im so happy for my experience because I did really well.
I was in the top almost every week I was there.
I cant be mad at that; however, I think my time was extremely cut short.
One little mishap and youre sent packing out the door.
Im doing better now.
Ive had time to process, some good therapy was helpful.
Was the Crystal of about 10 years ago also seeking therapy over Chad Michaels?
Can you clarify that tweet?
Oh God, girl [Laughs].
Yeah, she went to therapy for that.
I was clearly too hardcore of a Raven stan at the time.
I grew up onDrag Race, that was the thing.
I came out at 13, when I think season 2 or 3 was on the air.
I grew up on this show.
It raised me, and I was so deep into the culture.
Somebody needed to take my phone away from me.
I was way too young for Twitter at that age.
This week was the first truly shocking elimination of the season.
What did this feel like in the moment?
Immediately I wanted to be like, Are you sure?
It didnt feel like my time to go home.
I had a steady trajectory up the cliff and then I just fell right off.
It was shocking and heartbreaking.
Its also heartbreaking to seeyourheart break on television.
For it to not end the way you envision it, and also unexpectedly… Im a self-aware person.
If I was doing bad, Id be like, okay, this is my time.
Its hard to accept the fate when youre kind of killing it.
Do you think your elimination was justified?
I dont think my elimination was particularly justifiable.
I had a lot more to give and show.
You chose Nicole Richie forSnatch Game.
Who did you have as backups, and who did you audition with?
I brought the two that I auditioned with.
I auditioned with Nicole Richie.
I grew up onThe Simple Life.
But, I really wanted to do her justice.
Its hard in the moment…. My other option was myJersey Shorediva, JWoww.
Would you like to RuPaulogize to Nicole Richie, like Alyssa didto Katy Perry on season 5?
Dont hate me, Nicole.
I do love you.
I do RuPaulogize to Nicole Richie.
I love you, respect you, and admire you.
I was just so nerve-racked in the moment.
Last week,Hormona Lisaexplained why she felt the enemy inKaty Perry.
Do you think Katy needs to RuPaulogize to the season 17 cast?
I loved Katy Perrys Womans World.
The iPod didnt say her name or the song.
I was kind of vibing.
[Laughs]
Speaking of lip-sync songs, you bumped into Lana at one point on this one.
In a confessional, Lana seemed annoyed.
Did you do that on purpose?
I dont even remember bumping into her.
I turned and she was right next to me.
I crawled through her legs because she was blocking me.
Did you have any lip-sync gags planned, that you didnt end up doing?
No, because I wasnt planning on lip-syncing at that time.
There were a few other girls who couldve been.
Are we naming names?
I thinkArriettys Baby Cupid was much worse than mine.
I do think other girls were kind of dry.
I didnt live forLydia B Kollins'.
I loveLexi Love, but I dont know how it was so bad that it became good.
I dont understand that.
Youve also been posting a lot of thirst traps in revealing clothing to your Instagram Story.
Have any show alums slide into the DMs?
This one I willnotname any names for, but yes!
And Im okay with it.
If its right, its right.
Ill only call out my season 17 sisters, not the alums!
[Laughs]
Whats next for you?
I have fun YouTube video content coming out.
She has some sickening connections.
And, remember that theres a person behind the entertainer you see on the TV.
Be kind to each other!
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
