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I'm not in love with the concept (the girls of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' give 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy'-style makeovers to frumpy straight women) but it will be nice to see Denver's own Nina Flowers and other fan-favorites like Jujubee and Ongina back on the boob-tube any way we can get them.

Take a sneak peek at the first episode of 'RuPaul's Drag U.' School's in session on July 19, only on Logo.

A conversation with Jujubee from RuPaul's Drag Race

A conversation with Jujubee
by Drew Wilson

With charm, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to spare, I thought the beautiful and intelligent Miss Jujubee was gonna walk away with the title on season two of 'RuPaul's Drag Race.'

Unfortunately, it turned out she had a bit of a tendency to choke during performances in front of the judges and that may have just been what allowed the stunning Tyra Sanchez to snatch the title for herself.

Jujubee is part of RuPaul's Drag Race Tour, kicking off tonight here in Denver at Tracks. We had a chance to chat recently about her experiences on the show, her new series 'Drag U,' and why you should vote for her in the NewNowNext Awards.

Jujubee! You should've won, girl. Do you hear that a lot?
You know, I do hear that a lot and I appreciate it but all of the girls have their fans and I can certainly understand why Tyra won.

So Jujubee. I love the show but after watching for two seasons I feel like I still have absolutely no idea what the judges are looking for in a winner. What do you think?
Honestly, I didn't know what they were looking for either. And there were like three episodes where I didn't even get judged so I never really was able to know exactly what to give them. I just know I didn't bring enough outfits.

Were you scrambling in the bottom of your rucksack at the end?
I had a few options left but they were all pretty slutty.

Slutty's good. You had a little bit of a tendency to choke onstage in front of the judges. What was up with that?
You know, those were just moments of me being a big bundle of nerves.

Looking back is there anything you would have changed or done differently? 
Honestly I wouldn't have changed anything except maybe for packing a little bit more.


How long did you end up filming?
The top three were there right about a month. I lost like 20 pounds and didn't even realize it until I got home.

That's hot. All the magazines say that thin is in. So did you love the experience?
It was absolutely the best experience of my life. I went in there knowing what I was going to do. I knew it was a competition but I also knew it was a TV show.

You definitely brought the interest and the drama, as did Raven. You were the two who seemed to realize the importance of providing narrative thrust and dramatic interest.
I had to get my airtime, honey. Raven and I had the same idea going in. It would have been nice to win but we also really had an eye towards the longevity of our careers.

How long before you're sick of traveling and doing shows?
Never. This is what I have always wanted. I never even cared if anybody liked what I was doing as long as I was onstage.

You're part of the cast of this summer's 'Drag U.' What can we expect to see on the show?
I'm one of the professors of Drag U and what I can tell you is that we have professors from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season one and season two who work together to help out women who have kind of lost their groove in life.

What lesson can a grooveless woman learn from a fabulous drag queen like yourself?
You know what? I do drag because I feel it empowers women. In our society women are looked at as weak and frail and I see them as being stronger than anything in the world and that's what informs my drag. Women are powerful.

I would also tell people not to take anything too seriously. Like Ru says, "what people think of you is none of your business." It all comes down to liking yourself and entertaining yourself.

RuPaul's Drag Race Tour kicks off here in Denver at Tracks. Why should people come see the show?
They need to come see Miss Tyra, Miss Raven, and Miss Juju! I've never been to Denver and I want it to be so fierce that I can't wait to come back and I know you guys can do that. I talk to Nina Flowers all the time and she says the people in Denver are so friendly and so fierce. And this tour is gonna be fierce, honey. We're gonna mix it up.

I really did think you were going to win but I was really into Tatianna. Are you guys still friends?
We are! I love Tati. She's like my little brother. And then there's Raven ... 

And then, like Maude, there's Raven.
He's like my soulmate. He's great, but people don't see that because he was portrayed as the villain this season like Chanel was the first season.

Chanel got robbed! But Raven I didn't like. It's weird because, while that feels like an appropriate thing to say about a TV character, it doesn't feel like an appropriate thing to say about a real person. In any case, she did make for good TV and maybe a more pleasant person wouldn't have.
And also, sometimes the ones that seem the most pleasant aren't.

Name names!
I can't! You'll have to find out in my upcoming book! It's gonna be a picture book with recipes for cocktails and things.

What's your cocktail of choice?
Absolute Berry Acai, of course. I like it with a little club soda.

Anything you'd like to say to readers of MileHighGayGuy.com?
Yes. Please vote for me in the NewNowNext Awards. I'm nominated for most addictive reality personality.

You got my vote.
I'm up against Snooki, and I'm crazy about her. So scared of her.

She's ok but you've got this in the bag.
I'm also up against Khloe Kardashian ...

Nope.
... and Johnny Weir.

No way. The NewNowNext Awards are gonna be all wrapped up in being Jujubee. Thank you for your time and I look forward to seeing the show.
Thank you!

RuPaul's Drag Race finale tonight - who will win?

The final three queens are ready to battle it out for the title (and tiara) as America's next drag superstar. The three-part finale extravaganza starts tonight on Logo.

Who do you think will win?

It's gotta be Jujubee, right?

Catch up on season two of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' at LogoTV.com.