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Dive into summer with Vizkaya swimwear. Stylish, comfortable, unforgettable. Make a splash with Vizkaya swimwear. Discover your beauty with lady code cosmetics. Bold colors, flawless finishes. Unleash your confidence with lady code. Hello, and welcome back to misrepresented. I'm your host, Lisa Opie. And before I introduce today's guest, I have to thank pink apple dresses for dressing both of us today. We love pink apple dresses. And now I'm so excited. I'm sure you've noticed, with our tiaras, we have queen Victoria from the Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, and East House of Villains.
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B
Yes.
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A
You're so busy, and welcome.
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B
Thank you. I'm so excited to finally come. This has been a long time coming.
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A
I'm coming. We've been talking about this forever, but.
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B
We had to make the stars in alignment before I came in, and I.
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A
Think right now is perfect. We're two episodes into House of Villains, and you're really having, like, your moment right now. So I'm like, perfect.
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B
Yeah. Thank you for having me. Of course.
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A
Okay, so tell me about, like, the whole experience from start to finish. Like, how did you get casted? Why did you choose to do the show for Villains?
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B
Well, I got casted because I was a villain on the Bachelor, so hard work paid off. But no, they called me for season one. I didn't get it. Corinne got it, which I'm actually really happy because I. I'm like, I love the cast of season two so much more. Like, season one you watch is a bit more of an intense cast. I feel like my cast is more silly and funny and, like, more iconic. Like, I love my cast, so I didn't get it season one, and then luckily, they reached back out, and I just wanted to do it because after watching the show, I liked how silly it is. Like, Joel McHale is the host. It's very unserious, and I feel like, you know me. That's how I am. So it's perfect.
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A
It was perfect. And I also like that, like, you got to watch watch season one so you know how this show would be and kind of copy their notes and, like, know how people move in that show.
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B
I, like, I thought so, but then when I got there, I'm like, oh, my gosh, I'm so not prepared at all, really.
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A
Were you nervous when you first went in?
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B
Yeah, I feel like I almost, like, blacked out only because everything crazy was happening. Like, even I walk in, and you just have to take it all in. So even Candy's like, put your Stuff on my bed. And I'm. Or, like, in my room, and I'm like, I don't want to be in a room with three beds. But I'm just like, okay, yes. Like, I just said yes to everything, like, because, you know, I get so stressed out so easily, so I'm like, I have to let things brush off my shoulders or I'll freak. Right.
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A
And, like, form alliances and friends. Like. Yeah. So you were in that room with Candy and Larissa.
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B
Camilla.
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A
Oh, okay. So Candy wasn't Larissa's roommate.
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B
Larissa. Yeah, Candy wasn't Larissa's roommate. So you guys need to watch episode one and two. Lisa has. And yeah. Candy and Larissa became little besties, even though I was Candy's roommate. That was weird. She was we.
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A
And she invited you to be her roommate. It was very weird.
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B
Like, I don't know. Well, you also know me well enough to know, like, I am a little high maintenance. And so, like, I guess you should be.
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A
She's the queen.
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B
I'm just the queen. But so I guess that got on Candy's nerves.
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A
I see the queens competing a little bit because maybe Candy wanted to be the pretty girl, but you were the pretty girl.
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B
Yeah, maybe. Who knows? Oh, my gosh.
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A
Okay, so I feel like right now you don't have any alliances, but.
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B
Well, Wes.
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A
Oh, the boys. You got the boys. Okay, so what was, like, your strategy.
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B
Going in, like, going into the house? I didn't. Even though I watched season one, like, I didn't fully process the gameplay of, like, having alliances. I don't know. And it just happened really fast, and I just felt so overwhelmed. And thank God Wes brought me into his little cult.
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A
Yeah. Oh, my gosh. Because he kind of, like, told everyone that he was gonna vote for, for sure.
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B
I feel like Wes runs the house and, like, I'm, like, the luckiest girl ever.
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A
Oh, my gosh.
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B
But also, too, they didn't show this. So, like, as soon as maybe it was. Oh, it was when New York was fighting for the bed with Camilla. Wes, like, was set, sat down with me, and is like, are you feeling overwhelmed right now? And I was like, oh, my God, is he trying to clock me? Like, figure me out? So I was like, no, I'm not. And so I feel like then when I became vulnerable is when people warmed up to me. But at first, I was like, there was so many big personalities that I was like, I don't want to let my guard down yet, because, like, I don't know.
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A
Yeah.
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B
But then.
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A
Yeah, did you know anybody on the show before going on?
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B
So when I walked in, I knew who Teresa was, of course. I. I love Housewives. And then I knew who New York was because she's iconic, but I didn't know anyone else. I had heard, like, I watched RuPaul's Drag Race over Covid, but it. It's not like, my religion, like Housewives. So I've heard of Candy, but I didn't know or remember, like, why she was a villain. I got to experience it firsthand, and.
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A
I can't wait to see the other episodes. Okay, so when you were doing the first, like, group challenge, how did New York pulled that lever?
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B
Oh, my gosh. I was so pissed because they didn't show this. Like, I. When he announced the lever, I looked at Camilla. I'm like, I'm pulling this lever. Like, I need it. Yeah. And she was like, don't do it. Like, I'm gonna have your back going forwards, but, like, you cannot pull that lever. Don't do that to us. And I was like, dude, I want to do it so badly. And then I talked to New York. I'm like, we're not pulling the lever as a team. And she looked me dead in the eyes and was like, I'm not going to pull the lever. So I was like, okay, none of us are pulling it.
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A
And then she did.
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B
Yeah. So then when she did it, I was like, what the. But I gotta give her props, like, you know.
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A
Yeah. Like, but she becomes your girl, I feel like, because you did a lot in New York together, right?
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B
I love New York. She really is, like, my favorite. And her. And I said, like, we were both kind of just, like, marking our territory when we first met, and then we realized we wanted to be friends.
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A
Oh, my gosh. So, so funny.
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B
And I loved the scene, like, preparing for the Hollywood Walk of no shame when, like, New York's putting my crown on and, like, we have our little moment. Because my, like, I don't know why. It is just what she said that we were both just marking our territory. Because at first I was like, oh, New York. Like, oh, really? And then I love her just because it was just. There was so much personality so soon.
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A
So much. Yeah, she's hilarious.
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B
I love her.
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A
I'm, like, thinking about her talk with Larissa, where she was, like, talking about the clams, and Larissa had no idea what she was talking about.
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B
That was hilarious.
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A
Gosh. Is there anything you can tell us about what to expect from you on the show?
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B
I'm Trying to think, but just getting back to New York. Like, I feel like I've never been confused when I've one on one talk with her. Like, I actually feel like we get deep and, like, have moments and I feel like she does those funny, crazy things. Like, if she almost, like, doesn't want to actually talk to you.
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A
Oh, my gosh. Really?
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B
Which is so smart.
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A
Okay, what about, like, respecting Teresa's hairline? Because my reaction was so funny. It went over my head. I was like, huh? I had the same reaction. Yeah, that was hilarious.
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B
That was so funny. No, she's amazing. But what can you expect from me on the show? A good at it, finally. Thank you.
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A
Yeah. So much. Camera time so far. I'm like, this is like the Victoria show. And I love it because I'm literally watching for you.
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B
Oh, yeah. I'm excited. But that's how the Bachelor was to, like, they would do pie charts and, like, I would get more airtime than Matt. The Bachelor, like, the camera just loves me. I swear to God.
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A
Oh, my gosh.
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B
But I'm happy that this show. I think you'll see me being vulnerable. I think you'll show me being competitive and just fun. Like, I'm just not that serious.
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A
Yeah. And, like, so far, you've been pretty mature. Even when, like, Larissa was screaming at you, you held it together a lot more than, like, I expected from you, cuz I know you. And I was like, wow, Victoria's really holding back right now.
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B
I just feel like, okay. Like, I have my moments if things don't go my way. Because I'm, like, high maintenance, but I don't get in, like, screaming matches with people. So I think that's where I didn't know how to react because I'm like, what the. What is she screaming at me like a girl?
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A
You fight quietly and emotionally.
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B
Yeah.
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A
Oh, my gosh. So how different is this show from the Bachelor?
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B
The show is so different from the Bachelor. I like it so much more. Like, what I really like about this show is it's all seasoned reality stars. So the Bachelor is kind of lame. No offense, but, like, no one's doing anything to put on a show. Like, everyone's timid. Yeah. So I like this show because it's like, let's have fun. Like, I grew up watching New York watching Housewives. I love this type of toxicity. Like, the Bachelor's too.
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A
Are they too seriously? And they're all like, goody two shoes trying to be, like, actual marriage material.
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B
They're not even trying to Be actual marriage material. They're trying to get brand deals. Like, that's how it is. So that's what I don't like, because you know me. Like, I'm not fake. Like, just be you. Like, if the brand aligns. Okay. But, like, everyone was so concerned about their image and their brand, and they're this. And it's like, who are you? Like, I don't like. You know, but the sad part is.
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A
Like, it actually, like, works out. I know they do get all the brand deals. And, like, since that wasn't, like, your priority and you actually were, like, genuinely there to be on this.
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B
I don't know if I was there to find love, per se. I was there to put a show on. Right.
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A
Like, you were there to be on tv.
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B
Yeah. Like, have fun.
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A
Yeah. So this time around, like, are you gonna, like, focus on brand deals at all?
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B
I hope I will love some fun brand deals.
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A
What's like, your dream?
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B
Like, Brandy Chanel?
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A
I don't think they do that.
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B
Do they do or, like, mew mew.
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A
Yeah, that would be a dream. Oh, my God.
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B
No. What would be my dream?
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A
The Bachelor girls get, like, fashion Nova.
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B
I know that's not my dream.
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A
You're like, no, but I would love.
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B
To do some, like, I love how you did ego shoes. I love those shirts. They're cute. What else? Like, makeup. Like, Charlotte Tilbury.
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A
Yeah, that would be so good, so fun.
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B
Yeah. Or I really want to do, like, a health. Like, I love health and wellness, so I feel like I have great brand partnerships with, like, spas and stuff. I want to continue that, but. Yeah.
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A
Yeah, you do. Like, your whole, like, lifestyle is, like, health and wellness. And I love, like, following you because you're always, like, lymphatic massages and, like, IVs and self care, and, like, you literally are like a med spa doctor. It's like, when I tell you something, you're like, oh, you should do this and this and this and this and, like, you just know.
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B
Yeah. Thank you. I. I love it. It's my passion.
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A
And, like, I feel like that's behind your transformation because you look so much more different now. But you haven't gotten any work done except for.
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B
We got the girls.
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A
Girls.
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B
I got lip filler.
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A
Yeah. Oh, yeah.
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B
You started over filler, but yeah, I feel like the work is definitely internally, like you said, like, the IVs, the massages, detoxing.
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A
Like, you're glowing. You just look so healthy.
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B
Mental health, like, all of that put a lot of work in.
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A
Oh, my gosh. Yeah. So I know the Bachelor, like, was a little traumatic for you. Like, people were hating on you so much. How did you heal from that?
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B
I definitely healed from that by, like, taking time off of the Internet and would just be in real life, and then I'm like, no one's mean in real life. They're just mean online. So that definitely helped. Partying, going out with my friends, but truly just, like, enjoying life and being happy and, like, being in that vibration.
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A
Yeah.
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B
And then as well as, like, knowing myself, knowing I'm not mean, and, like, I was doing things for tv and so, you know, just trying to grow from that too, and then have a stronger self identity. So now I'll say no sometimes to producers.
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A
So. Okay, you're known for taking the crown off that girl's head.
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B
Yeah.
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A
Give me that. Was that your idea or the producer's idea?
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B
All I can say is that would. Could you ever see me doing that in real life?
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A
No, you would never.
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B
I would never. But, you know, for tv, it's fine.
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A
Yeah. Did you even know the girl or no.
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B
Catalina. We're friends now.
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A
Okay.
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B
Miss Puerto Rico.
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A
Okay, so you guys are cool. How did that work out?
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B
Catalina is a very mature individual. So I had a conversation with her and was like, hey, this was for tv. And she was like, okay. Didn't love it. But, like, I accept that. You know, there's the girl. The girl, Marilyn, and all these other girls. I said, hey, you know, it was tv. And they're. They're like, I had to go to therapy because of you. This or this? I'm like, girl, I need therapy, too. Like, come on.
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A
You need therapy.
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B
So I don't know. I. I really respect Catalina for, like, being mature and, like, understanding. Like, that's showbiz, baby.
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A
So I want to bring up your swollen eye. How did that happen?
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B
Oh, my God.
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A
Are you mad at me for bringing that up?
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B
No, it's fine. Because, like, I feel like after going. Going through that too, you know me now I'm like, oh, post whatever photo. Like, I could never look worse than I did in that moment. That was horrible. But it was after the photo shoot date, so I, like, used another girl's mascara, and I, like, felt it. And I told production, like, hey, something's wrong with my eye. And they didn't give me medicine. I couldn't even sleep, it was so swollen.
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A
Is that, like, even legal for them to not give you medicine?
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B
Dude? I don't know. Like, I don't know, but it was so swollen. Like, I. I Could feel it when I would sleep. Like, it wouldn't even shut. And then I feel like my whole face just like, swelled up. Finally, they gave me medicine and it went away. But, yeah, it was from using someone's mascara. Oh, my gosh, that was terrible.
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A
Don't ever share mascara.
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B
Don't share.
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A
We know better. I know you knew better, but I'm sure you just need.
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B
Well, now I'm psycho about it. Like, some people will ask me, oh, could I use your makeup? I'm like, no, sorry.
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A
Oh my gosh.
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B
Absolutely not.
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A
I know too much about makeup too. So you know I'm a psycho. I'm like, I don't even use an eyelash curler. Cuz I feel like that can be, like, totally sanitized.
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B
Yeah, it's true. You have to be so careful with eyes and lips.
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A
Yeah, all of it, honestly. And like, I don't want to break people out either.
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B
No. Yeah. Okay.
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A
So Teresa's food. I have a theory. Okay. I have a funny story.
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B
Okay.
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A
When I first started dating Franz, like, my gay best friend hated Franz. And Franz came over. He was my roommate, my gay best friend. He came over and he made like this, like, really nice spaghetti dinner. Like, he put his heart and soul into it.
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B
Franz did.
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A
I started eating it. It was so salty. Like, I couldn't even eat it. My gay best friend, because he hated Franz so much, he took a whole bottle of salt and dumped it in the.
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B
No way. Maybe someone did.
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A
That's what I'm saying. I'm like, maybe someone did that to, like, piss off Teresa.
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B
It's possible. But I do think she did it herself because she told me the seasoning she used and I was like, oh, gosh. But yeah, we could blame someone, maybe someone with Teresa's food. That's a really good theory, right? Yeah. I wonder who it was.
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A
Was it you?
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B
I. I was on the. I was on the challenge.
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A
Oh, yeah, you were busy.
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B
You know, I'm never in the kitchen anyway.
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A
Gosh. But yeah. So Teresa taught you how to cook and stuff?
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B
Well, okay, so I buy like hard boiled eggs already pre made, and I would need my phone to know how many minutes to do it. So. Yeah, she taught me how to make hard boiled eggs.
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A
So her food was actually not that bad.
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B
No, she just didn't know how to make the roast or whatever it was. It was like pork roast or something. Yeah, it was a roast or something.
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A
Did you finish your plate?
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B
No. Oh, I had like a bite.
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A
You probably weren't hungry because you were right about to go into, like, elimination.
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B
Yeah, I just wasn't hungry that day.
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A
Oh, my gosh. Okay, so back to the Bachelor. When you got sent home, did you have a gut feeling? Because I feel like there is, like, a thing as a gut feeling.
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B
Well, I can definitely say on another show I was on, I had a gut feeling, but I was still hopeful. But for the Bachelor, I'm trying to remember. It was so long ago, I think. No, I actually didn't know at that time. I really thought it was Katie going home. And then even during that, producers wanted to bring me back. So, like, after you go, I was sitting in a room, and they're like, do you want to come back on? Like, we'll write things that you could come back on. And I was like, no, I want my phone. I'm done. Like, I'm done. But now I wish I went back.
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A
Yeah, I can't. Other than you and Matt James, I have no idea who else was in that season. I cannot remember.
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B
And, you know, that is the way I planned it because I wanted to be the most. Most talked about.
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A
Oh, yeah.
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B
So you have to be careful what you wish for.
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A
Were you manifesting that? Was that, like, your affirmation the most talked about?
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B
I just saw it, like, you know, sometimes manif, like, their visions more so I was like, I'm gonna be the most talked about. And then this new show, I'm like, I'm gonna be the most well received. Knock on wood so far. So far, so good. Yeah. I think it just makes sense. Yeah. So House of Villains is way different than Bachelor because I did not see producers as often, and I actually asked Wes that because, you know, he's coming from the real world and the challenge, and I was like, is. Is your show like this? Like, you never see the producers? And he's like, even less so. It just goes to show, like, how involved producers are in the Bachelor because I'm like, how the Bachelor does it is they pull you an interview all the time. So then it's like they're, like, up your brain. I don't know how else to explain.
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A
It, because this one, I guess they, like, did such a good job casting that they're like they're gonna figure it out.
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B
Well, and it's just like, it's more of a live interaction than navigated.
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A
Yeah.
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B
From my experience, that's just how I feel. But, yeah, it was really cool because I feel like, too on the Bachelor, like, I interacted so much with the producers and not really in the house because Even when I went to paradise, like, one of the eps was like, go talk to the people on the beach. Like, don't talk to us. But I was just like, I want my airtime. Like, I want to be.
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A
Yeah.
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B
Involved. But House of Villains, I was totally engaged with the castmates, which was amazing because I feel like they're, like family now. I love them.
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A
I love it.
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B
Yeah.
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A
So are you, like, did you make up with everyone now? Is it, like, were you, like, oh, it was just for tv. And everyone understands that completely.
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B
Yeah, yeah, yeah, definitely.
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A
Because it's, like, all villains and they all know, like, why you're there. So it's, like, not as weird.
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B
Like, nothing's personal. It's just for tv. And, like, I think, like, that's a really cool concept of the show too, because, like, Teresa, coming from Housewives, her fights are more personal. Well, and you might see later on, like, someone I have a fight with is a bit personal. But, yeah, it's just.
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A
It's just tv.
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B
Yeah.
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A
I love it.
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B
And it's not that deep.
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A
You know what I just realized, like, you're so sweet that you brought me a tiara to wear. So I'm like, this is the real Victoria Lars. Then, like, you take crowns off, you put them on.
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B
Exactly.
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A
Honestly, I love that so much. So what are you, like, I want to say, manifesting, like, what's next for you? What's your dream?
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B
Oh, my gosh. I feel like there's so much good on the horizon that, like, I can't even see it all yet, but I can feel, like, good. And, you know, I'm like, I don't even know where I want to live. Like, New York, L.A. dubai. So I feel like I need to get specific and then all my dreams will come true.
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A
Yeah.
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B
But, you know, like, of course I want to be married, have kids, and then in a career sense, like, really any show. Like, I just love it. I love being on set. And, like, I love seeing, like, what does the universe provide?
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A
You know?
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B
Like, I don't know what's next, but, like, so many good things I want.
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A
To see, like, your spin off either, like.
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B
Yeah.
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A
Like a villain academy or something.
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B
Oh, my gosh. Yes. Well, New York should really do that, too. I would love to do that with New York and. Because also, too, like, a villain is such a mislabeled word. Like, villain can be, like, standing up for yourself. Like, if someone. What would be an example? No, I don't know.
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A
Just, like, standing your ground, like, not taking from people.
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B
Yeah. And A lot of people don't know how to do that. So I actually have been complimented throughout my life of like, wow. You use your voice. Yes.
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A
And that's where people get confused, is like, you really set your boundaries. And like, that's it.
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B
Yeah.
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A
Like, my birthday, that one year you were just not having it. You're like, I'm overstimulated. I can't be here because I was at a club, you know, And I was like, I understand. Now I'm like, I wouldn't to be there either.
- [21:11]
B
Yeah.
- [21:11]
A
And you set your boundary and you're like, I'm not gonna party. And you left and I totally still came.
- [21:16]
B
I tried.
- [21:17]
A
You sucked it up. Like, you're such a good friend. Oh, my gosh. You came back a. Yeah, but yeah.
- [21:22]
B
No, I really wanted to celebrate you. I. I get like, that, like, if I'm not in the head space to go out, like, just stay home.
- [21:29]
A
And now we're both like that. How many times this year have we made plans and then we cancel on the same day?
- [21:34]
B
I know, but I didn't want to cancel this cuz I feel like we're both professional. Like, this was like a work thing.
- [21:39]
A
This is a work thing.
- [21:40]
B
But, like, hanging out. We're. We understand.
- [21:42]
A
No, like, that one day when I wanted to cancel and we had a plan to go to dinner or something, I was like, hey, are we still on for today? And I was like, please cancel. And you were like, I'm in Paris. I know. You were in France.
- [21:53]
B
I was in, like, Santa Tropez. I forgot to tell you.
- [21:55]
A
Yeah, you literally forgot to tell you. And I was like, well, guess we're canceled.
- [21:59]
B
That was so funny. And there was another time you were like, hey, are we meeting for dinner? I'm like, oh, I'm at space.
- [22:04]
A
I know.
- [22:05]
B
So I'm really bad at that. But you understand me 100. No, the France one was so fun.
- [22:10]
A
It was so funny. I'm like, that's so vicarious. Victoria, setting your boundaries with men is where I respect you the most. Especially living in Miami. Like, you really do not put up with it. And I love that.
- [22:21]
B
I can't.
- [22:22]
A
Yeah. Do you have any, like, horror stories with guys?
- [22:25]
B
I'm trying to think, like, where to begin. There's so many. Like, which ones?
- [22:31]
A
Oh, my gosh.
- [22:32]
B
I don't know. But I think it is a combination too, because it's like, I can put up my boundaries, but then with guys too, like, I could get my heart crushed. So it really just depends on the. The synergy that's going on. But no, I feel like you have to set boundaries.
- [22:49]
A
Yeah, for sure. Okay.
- [22:51]
B
And know your worth.
- [22:52]
A
Yeah. So we talked about this during Glam. You said I can bring up the only fans.
- [22:56]
B
Yes.
- [22:57]
A
What is that like? And how do men respond to you having only fans?
- [23:01]
B
Yes. So, okay, my only fans is, like, bikini. You help me with the lingerie photo shoot. I actually said that when I met Bobby. I'm like, lisa is so cute. Like, when I had no money, she did my glam, styled me, took photos of me. Because it's not like, first of all, the female body is beautiful. And I think, like, it can be very artistically displayed. My style is not crude. I'm very prude. As a matter of fact, I'm a PG account. So, like, basically anything I post, you could see on my Instagram. So the struggle with that is, like, guys hear only fans and they're like, oh, gosh. You know, they frowned down upon it. And, like, I'm not doing porn. Actually. I even had a girlfriend once. I was at, like, Lucali Pizza in Miami. So, like, very chill table with people I didn't know. And some people I knew, and some girl shouts at the table, like, oh, so you're doing porn now? And I was like, I'm not doing porn. And she's like, but you have an only fans. I'm like, only fans. Doesn't mean you're doing porn. Yeah, it's a subscription account for fans to get more access to you. So I answer messages. I'm.
- [24:14]
A
Yeah, the content is even, like, creating content. Honestly, I think, yeah, Concept is such a great platform because think about how much time we spend creating content and engaging with fans and, like, to actually be paid for our time, because it's a lot of work is so fair.
- [24:28]
B
Yeah, there's that element. And I will say, like, of course I'm a bit more provocative on my only fans than on Instagram, because also, even me, when I go on Instagram and you see, like, lingerie pics, it's like, okay, guys, come on. Like, you don't always want to see that on your feed. So I put that stuff on my only fans. And, yeah, I think it's a great way. So I talked about on the show how I deleted it when I turned 30, because, you know, me too. Like, I'm very not sexual. Like, I'm just. I'm more of a brain.
- [24:59]
A
Yeah, you are. Yeah.
- [25:01]
B
So, like, I like to work out and, like, look hot, but, like, I don't. And that's why I show it off is because I'm proud of it, but I don't feel the need to, like, lead with my looks. But so I shut it down because I'm like, this is so not me. And then I opened it back up because I knew I had another show coming out, and it's almost like it would be financially irresponsible to not have one.
- [25:24]
A
Yeah.
- [25:25]
B
Like, why not just see? And so, yeah, I'm back on it.
- [25:29]
A
Well, you look so good on the show. I feel like girls and guys will be curious and hopefully you blow up and you get some money.
- [25:36]
B
I hope so. Then I'll be back in France before you know it.
- [25:39]
A
No, stay in Miami. I'm going to be miss you. But France is good for you. You're like, no. Oh, my gosh.
- [25:45]
B
Miami. Love you, but have to leave you.
- [25:48]
A
Oh, I'm really sad.
- [25:49]
B
Yeah, yeah, it's okay. Miami will always. I'll always be back. Like, it's one of those places.
- [25:55]
A
Yeah, for sure. So where, like, if you were, like, leaving tomorrow, where would you go? If you had to choose, like, a.
- [26:01]
B
City, Honestly, right now, I would love to go back to New York before it gets too cold. I love this time of year. I loved the energy. And, like, I would go to New York tomorrow. Yeah.
- [26:12]
A
Amazing. Okay, before we wrap it up, how was, like, the promo tour in New York?
- [26:17]
B
It was so fun. So the promo tour, like, I hadn't seen everyone since the finale, and that was filmed in March. So, like, oh, my God, it was so funny. I was in the lobby and ran into Safari, and him and I had each other blocked at that time, but we were like, oh, my God. He's like, I miss you, Vicky. What the heck? So, like, it was just so nice to see everyone. I didn't realize how much I missed everyone. Yeah.
- [26:43]
A
Because it really is like a family. I loved all of your content.
- [26:46]
B
Oh, yeah.
- [26:47]
A
So I can't wait to see what happens with you and Safari to where you had to block him.
- [26:51]
B
But, you know, I'm a block queen.
- [26:53]
A
You are. How many people are on your block list?
- [26:55]
B
Like, 3,000.
- [26:57]
A
Boundaries. I'm telling you.
- [26:58]
B
Boundary.
- [26:59]
A
Mental health.
- [27:00]
B
Yeah, yeah. Trying to block people.
- [27:03]
A
Okay. Speaking of that, like, do you have any advice for our listeners on how to overcome, like, bullying and hate online?
- [27:10]
B
Yeah, definitely to overcome bullying and hate. Like, I would. I love journaling. So, like, mental health, I think journaling, talking to a friend who really knows you. Like, you were so supportive to me and just, like, having that real life outside of the online also, too. Just, like, going for a walk.
- [27:31]
A
Walk.
- [27:31]
B
Like, I love walks. For mental health.
- [27:33]
A
Having a good dog.
- [27:34]
B
Yeah.
- [27:35]
A
I wish she was here.
- [27:37]
B
I know I didn't bring her. Oh, my gosh. But, yeah, what else for mental health? What do you do for mental health?
- [27:42]
A
I meditate a lot, and I really don't take anything seriously. I don't know if you've noticed. The only thing I think the only thing I take seriously is, like, my job and my career, and I take that very seriously. But anything else, I'm like, whatever. Like, if people, like, hate on me, like, yeah, look at who they are. Look at where they are. Like, you never have a hater that's more successful than you. Like, were they on House of Villains?
- [28:01]
B
Yeah.
- [28:02]
A
Like, they're sitting at home.
- [28:03]
B
And I think, too, like, all the hate I went through made me more compassionate, which everyone says I was a bully, this or this. But let's say even I was like, now I'm compassionate, and I'm, like, grateful for the lesson. So.
- [28:18]
A
Yeah, I really hope, like, this show, so far, so good. And, like, just you doing all of this stuff and being present on social media, like, helps people realize that you're not that villain that the Bachelor. Because whenever I bring you up, sometimes people are like, oh, her? She's so mean. I'm like, no, she's not. Like, you don't know her.
- [28:36]
B
So I know. I hate that people have that impression of me because it's not true. But I also, like, think, okay, because when I was getting all the hate, I was getting a lot of love, too. So people would be like, queen, queen, queen. And then it was like. So my dad was like, don't go high and then low. Like, just stay equal. So, like, whether people like me or not, it's okay. Like, I'm okay. But I hope people get to see, because then they're looking from a kinder perspective. But, like, if not, it's okay.
- [29:09]
A
Okay, wait. I want to bring this up, because it's a pageant podcast, and I'm gonna ask this question instead of this or that, because that's kind of boring. Unless you still want to do it.
- [29:16]
B
Yeah, let's do it.
- [29:16]
A
Okay, so we'll do both. So pageants. That's literally how we met, right? So what brought you into competing in pageants?
- [29:23]
B
So I was doing an internship for, like, Winterfest, actually, which is, like, part of the pageant. Something like the events or something.
- [29:32]
A
Okay.
- [29:33]
B
I was, like, interning for, like, an event company, and then I met Grant at the Time.
- [29:38]
A
Oh, in Florida.
- [29:39]
B
Yeah.
- [29:39]
A
Oh, my gosh.
- [29:40]
B
And it was the year Brittany Oldhoff won. We love her. Yeah.
- [29:44]
A
That was a while back. So you've been doing this a while?
- [29:47]
B
I went in and out of it.
- [29:48]
A
Okay.
- [29:48]
B
So, like, Brittany had one that year, and Grant came up to me and was like, you should do pageants. And I'm like, I've never done a pageant. And he's like, the girl who won last year. It was her first year, and it's like, okay, but it's Brittany Olderhoff. Like, she's such a stunning person. But so I signed up, and I loved, like, meeting all the girls. Like, it was very competitive. I had. I feel too. I always get into things where I'm in over my head. Like, even House of Villains, like, I have no idea what's going on. Pageants, I had no idea what was going on.
- [30:18]
A
Yeah.
- [30:18]
B
Like, I got a cool gown. I loved my gown. Like, it was fun. And then. That part's fun. You do your best to get put together, but, like, I didn't have the right shoes or, like, you know, there's so many.
- [30:29]
A
Yeah. It's like, first pageant mistakes. Like, we all do that. Like, I wear my prom dress. Yeah.
- [30:34]
B
That's so cute. But, yeah. So then I think I'm. I did it once in Florida. Then I competed in California the year Alicia won. She's so pretty. So were you there that year?
- [30:47]
A
The blonde, Right?
- [30:47]
B
Yeah.
- [30:48]
A
Yeah, I was there that year.
- [30:49]
B
Yeah. And I think that's when I met you.
- [30:52]
A
Oh, my God.
- [30:53]
B
Because you were selling your eyelashes.
- [30:55]
A
Yeah. Yeah.
- [30:57]
B
That's when I met you.
- [30:58]
A
I didn't know that.
- [30:59]
B
Yeah.
- [30:59]
A
I thought I met you at Florida.
- [31:01]
B
No, I met you then. Like, I knew who you were then.
- [31:05]
A
Yeah.
- [31:05]
B
I competed in Florida again after Bachelor, which was very weird because, like, no. No one goes back to pageants after Bachelor. Yeah, it's normally pageant, then Bachelor.
- [31:15]
A
Yep.
- [31:15]
B
So it was weird to come back, but I did it and met so many nice girls, which was great. Like, coming back to Florida and then. Yeah, I met Allison. Hung out with her. Got to know you better. So, yeah. Like, my favorite part about pageants is, like, you get to grow each year and really see it, and so rewarding.
- [31:33]
A
Girls, you don't win. Yeah.
- [31:34]
B
Yeah. You don't need to win. I mean, I'm saying that because I didn't. Maybe guys strive for better. You really don't need to win. Yeah. Oh, my gosh. But, yeah, it's so fun. Just the. The girls, and you meet girls who are really Pushing for better.
- [31:49]
A
Exactly. It's, like, really inspirational.
- [31:52]
B
Yeah. It's so inspirational.
- [31:53]
A
I always end up growing.
- [31:54]
B
Yeah.
- [31:55]
A
Is there anything else you want to address on this podcast? Vote for Victoria.
- [32:00]
B
Yeah, vote for me. What else? I think that's everything. We can. I can always come back.
- [32:07]
A
Yeah, I think you should come back after the finale, because I'm like, I'm gonna have so much to talk about, and instead of making it like a FaceTime, let's just. Just. We'll get it all out there on the podcast.
- [32:16]
B
Let's do it.
- [32:17]
A
Okay. So this or that? These are, like, my standard questions. I wish I had time.
- [32:21]
B
I'm excited to.
- [32:22]
A
You. First one is steak or sushi?
- [32:25]
B
Sushi.
- [32:26]
A
Love it.
- [32:27]
B
What about for you?
- [32:29]
A
Okay. I like vegan sushi, but I sushi. I can't have seafood.
- [32:33]
B
I know. I remember that.
- [32:34]
A
I'm not a steak girl. I just like eating animals. It's, like, weird.
- [32:38]
B
But I was like that. I was vegan for so long, and now I like steak.
- [32:41]
A
Yeah, you do.
- [32:42]
B
Like wagyu.
- [32:44]
A
She's so fancy, you guys. She's expensive. I feel like you have so many men that want to marry you, but they know they can't afford it.
- [32:53]
B
That has happened. Yeah.
- [32:54]
A
Her standards are high. But you're gonna find your guy, your billionaire.
- [32:59]
B
He's on. I'm on the brink of it. I can feel it.
- [33:02]
A
I feel it too. Road trip or fly?
- [33:05]
B
Fly.
- [33:06]
A
I know the answers to all of these. This is so boring for me. I'm like, I know you would fly. This one maybe. I don't know. East coast or west coast?
- [33:14]
B
I don't think I even know right now. East coast because New York. Yeah. And the vibes. But I love the west coast, too.
- [33:22]
A
I know. Photo shoot or fashion show?
- [33:25]
B
Photo shoot.
- [33:27]
A
Love it. Crown or sash?
- [33:29]
B
Crown, duh. Crown.
- [33:33]
A
This is a pageant. Girly question. Swimsuit or gown?
- [33:38]
B
Gown. I feel like gown is more fun. Like, you could be so creative with what gown. You pick.
- [33:44]
A
I love it.
- [33:45]
B
Yeah.
- [33:46]
A
Platform heels or sandal heels?
- [33:50]
B
Platform heels.
- [33:51]
A
Really?
- [33:53]
B
Sandal heels.
- [33:54]
A
Like, flat ones?
- [33:56]
B
I don't know.
- [33:57]
A
You're wearing, like, stilettos right now. They're so cute. I like platform heels because I'm short.
- [34:03]
B
Yeah.
- [34:04]
A
Hair or makeup?
- [34:06]
B
Makeup. I never do my hair because we live in Florida. So, like.
- [34:10]
A
And it looks so good.
- [34:11]
B
She did my hair. It looks good because I haven't walked outside yet.
- [34:14]
A
No. Funny story. Like, she came in and she was like, can you use heat protectant? I couldn't find it, and I was like, I'm just not gonna use heat. So we just sprayed her hair and it looks like.
- [34:24]
B
But Lisa is like the hair and makeup guru. She can make anyone look good.
- [34:29]
A
Yeah, it looks good. I approve of it. I can put my name on this look. And I love the glam, too. It came out perf. Shopping online or in person?
- [34:39]
B
Online.
- [34:40]
A
Really? Well, you wouldn't buy a Chanel bag online.
- [34:44]
B
No, not like that online. But like, I love all day long, I'm shopping my cart.
- [34:51]
A
Ooh, Shopping spree or spa day?
- [34:54]
B
Shopping spree.
- [34:55]
A
Love it. That's the honest answer. I feel like some of my pageant girls are like, spa day. And I'm like, are you sure?
- [35:01]
B
Yeah. Because the shopping you can have for longer.
- [35:04]
A
Yeah, for sure.
- [35:05]
B
But also, I feel like we love spa day and then that's how we stay beautiful is because we're, like, always pampering ourselves.
- [35:11]
A
We need both, honestly. Both.
- [35:13]
B
Yeah.
- [35:14]
A
Reels or tick tock.
- [35:17]
B
I gotta get better at both.
- [35:19]
A
Really? Your tick tock is so cute. I love it.
- [35:22]
B
Thank you.
- [35:23]
A
Yeah.
- [35:23]
B
Tick tock.
- [35:24]
A
Mob wife or clean girl?
- [35:27]
B
I feel like I am more mob wife.
- [35:30]
A
Really? I feel like you're more clean girl.
- [35:31]
B
I'm clean girl. Okay. Thank you.
- [35:33]
A
But if you like mob wife more, you're gonna do your nails red. So you might be, like, transitioning to mob wife.
- [35:38]
B
Get me a yes.
- [35:40]
A
Oh, my God. I love it. Oh, question. When you were doing that challenge on the street, was that Safari's fur coat?
- [35:45]
B
No, it was mine.
- [35:46]
A
It was yours?
- [35:47]
B
Yeah.
- [35:47]
A
Oh, my gosh.
- [35:48]
B
I wish I had borrowed one of Safaris, but I had that one for so long.
- [35:51]
A
I love it.
- [35:52]
B
From guests forever ago. Yeah.
- [35:54]
A
Oh, my gosh. So it's cruelty free.
- [35:56]
B
Yes, exactly.
- [35:57]
A
We don't kill animals.
- [35:58]
B
No.
- [36:01]
A
So where can our viewers follow you on social media?
- [36:04]
B
My name Victoria Larson. And then all my links are in that bio. So yes, you can find Tick tock, Snapchat all in that on Instagram.
- [36:14]
A
Love it. Thank you so much for coming on. Thank you for so much fun. Love you. Love you. The crown, of course.