“I’ve invited her to the show,” Shangela exclusively tells EW.
What do you think of them?
I’ve always looked nice in platinum, bleached-blond, so I’d fit in well with the Targaryens.
Tyra Banks, Shangela, and Gleb Savchenko on ‘Dancing With the Stars.'.Christopher Willard/ABC
What did you think of Wayne Brady and Vinny Guadagnino’s Elvis wigs onDancing With the Stars?
You know what, I’m not going… For years, I’ve wanted to be part ofDancing With the Stars.
That wasn’t able to happen.
Shangela on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and Courtney Act on ‘Dancing With the Stars Australia.'.ABC; Network 10
We had great conversations; she gave me good advice about the show.
It looked like another queen watched you in the audience on episode 2.
I couldn’t make out who it was, because of her sunglasses.
Gleb Savchenko and Shangela perform to Elvis on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ season 31.Christopher Willard/ABC
She was my guest, hello!
It wasValentinaand Abby Lee Miller both were in my friend group.
We can invite around five people per episode.
Girl, you know the queens have to do a stunt and pull it out in the front row.
Will you keep inviting RuGirls?
It’s great to have my visibility, but now, let’s kick it into high gear.
Let’s give them whoweare.
There’s another layer to the competition for you.
This show targets Middle America in the mainstream.
I didn’t feel a pressure, I felt an opportunity.
It’s what I do onWe’re Here…. Hopefully we’ll open your mind.
We’re Hereco-creator Stephen Warren told me you experienced an increase in hatred on season 3.
Have you had the same experience with backlash onDancing With the Stars?
Was the partner selection process a careful one, for you?
I had zero knowledge and involvement in choosing my partner.
I met him when he flew to New Jersey, where we filmed an episode ofWe’re Hereseason 3.
I was a little nervous.
He’s just so fun.
We became fast friends….
I’m thankful that I met a straight man who’s so open-minded and wonderful.
Every now and then, I’m like, “You’retooopen minded, put my earrings down!”
[Laughs]
Did your dear friend Jenifer Lewis have words of encouragement for you?
I call Jenifer every day.
I talked to her on FaceTime before I went on [DWTS] last night.
She’s always been a great beacon of sound advice and comfort for me.
You said during judging this week that you want to push the doors open for others coming behind you.
WhichDrag Racealums would you like to see onDancing With the Stars?
You know who I really want to see do it?
She’s not my sister, but my mother.
Michelle went far over there, so she had some great advice.
She’s coming to the ballroom next week, I have her down [as my guest].
I’m excited to be there in front of her to show her that I listened to her tips.
You’re also going on tour.
Will you workDancing With the Starssteps into your shows?
The 2023Fully Littour is a love letter to my fans.
High-energy, comedy, fun, worth every cent…. Who knows, I might bring a Mirrorball.
If I win, trust me, that ball is going with me everywhere I go.
As many times as I’ve been to a competition and never left with anything except my suitcases?
