DNTM - KALI

Well… I suppose this is the part where I’m expected to smile, thank everyone, and pretend that this elimination makes perfect sense. It doesn’t. I’m leaving disappointed because I truly believe I had everything it took to win. I brought the looks, the confidence, the versatility, the presence, and most importantly, the star quality. I didn’t enter DNTM to become background decoration in somebody else’s journey. I entered to take the crown. Every time I stepped in front of the camera, I created a moment. I understood the assignments, but I also knew how to make them mine. I wasn’t just posing, I was building a story, a character, and a legacy. That is why this elimination is so frustrating. Some decisions throughout this competition felt confusing, and certain standards seemed to change depending on who was being judged. Some people were given endless chances to recover, while others were expected to be perfect every single time. At moments, it felt like the storyline mattered more than the actual performance. Maybe I was too confident, but I would rather leave as someone too much than stay by becoming less. I’m proud of what I delivered, and I know I made an impact.. The crown may not be on my head, but that does not mean I wasn’t worthy of it. Sometimes the best contestant does not win. Sometimes the biggest star simply outgrows the show. And now for the final update: DNTM has officially been cancelled, and LequishaQ escaped to Haiti before I could finish her. Honestly, tragic. I was saving my best episode for last. Dimitra Good luck to my besties Medusaluh Marquis CupidStunt AngieKStan Maris honey Goomybear Seong Lewis GuiltyAsSin Manyomash #DNTM5