Drag Race star Jujubee is one of the franchise's legendary queens, who has competed numerous times and secured herself a coveted spot in the finale of Drag Race UK vs The World.
Opening up on the fan response to her persistence throughout the various Drag Race series, Jujubee admitted that people love and hate her in equal measure during an exclusive interview with Digital Spy.
"Oh my gosh, fans love me and they hate me. It's insane. It's fine, though," she said, acknowledging it comes with the territory of being in the spotlight.
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"I released a song last year called 'Bad Juju', and it's on my new album, 'Back for More'. I have another version with Pangina in it, so we joined forces to do that. I almost feel like I manifested this whole 'bad Juju' moment, but I didn't think it would be 'bash Juju' or like 'bad girl'.
"The fans have been really charismatic and passionate about how they have been telling not just me, but every single one of us how they feel.
"I guess what I would recommend is: you work on your feelings, and I'll work on mine [laughs]. I can only control how I react to things. I believe that I've maintained a friendly, good Juju, light-hearted reaction. It should just be fun, because it's drag. It's just drag."
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This season has seen some controversy surrounding the lipstick elimination format, with some thinking it's unfair, but this isn't something Jujubee sees as an issue, instead thinking of it as a way to keep "twists and turns" in the show.
"I think it's a game show, and I think it is a competition that needs twists and turns. I think the fans should just be entertained, because this is one of the most entertaining competitions out there – you don't know what is going to happen.
"And sure, there's a lipstick, but there's also a lip-sync. So it takes that as well, you know? Whatever we give, some fans are just never happy. And that's not up to us. Just accept it. That's what I want to say: y'all just need to accept it, and move forward."
Though Jujubee reached the final of Drag Race UK vs The World alongside UK queens Baga Chipz and Blu Hydrangea and the US' Mo Heart, it was Blu Hydrangea who sashayed away with the crown.
RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs The World aired on BBC Three in the UK and WOW Presents Plus in the US.
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