When Needles was on "Drag Race" back in 2012, she often spoke on her relationship with fellow drag queen Alaska. While Needles spoke highly of Alaska on the show, the process wasn't easy.
The pair were dating prior to casting and both auditioned for Season 4. Needles was picked, but Alaska wasn't. However, Alaska was cast the following season. "In the end, they just chose me," Needles noted. "In hindsight, it was probably a good idea. The last thing that you want is a romantic distraction when it's really that stressful in the competition. She got to be, in my opinion, the shiniest star of Season 5. Though she didn't win, the world absolutely fell in love with her and she did that without my help," (via Showbiz CheatSheet).
The pair supported each other during their respective seasons. Alaska came to support Needles at the finale of Season 4, and Needles did the same come Alaska's run during Season 5. They remained together through the ups and downs of reality television.
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