Reality TV icon Tiffany “New York” Pollard is publicly opening up about her gender identity and how she deeply identifies with the non-binary community. In an exclusive interview with PinkNews, Pollard shared that she sometimes feels “more masculine” than feminine.

“I really do resonate with non-binary because I feel like we are so dual without even recognizing it,” she shared. “Because it takes two sexes for us to get here, so some days I may feel a lot more masculine and sometimes I’m super feminine, and that’s OK.” 

Pollard, known for her larger-than-life persona and reality TV legacy (Flava Flavvvvv!), previously came out as queer in 2023. She also recalled her first same-sex kiss during junior high, saying, “The first time I ever really kissed a girl … it felt good, it felt right. It had to happen at some point.” And she added, “You gonna come out of that closet and once you do it’s like, ‘OK, wow, this world is open to me in new ways and sweetie, shoving me back in the closet is never going to be an option’.”

Pollard is the host and EP of the new reality show, “Slayers: Wheel of Fate,” on OutFlix (premiering October 8). The competitive show pits 10 queer gamers against each other in the hope of winning $25,000 (approx. £18,600).

When speaking with PinkNews, Pollard also acknowledged her bond with queer and drag communities. She said, “I feel like if I didn’t have such a strong connection with the queer fanbase that I have, I don’t know if I would still be in the game as prevalently as I am. They keep the HBIC [Head B***h In Charge] alive. I love to hear my sh*t recited.” Pollard is almost, if not more quotable than fellow reality royalty, Nene Leakes! 

Pollard said she gets it when it comes to the queer community and to do a show like “Slayers” was a no-brainer. “I was just grateful that I have the connection that I do with my queer fanbase,” she said.

“Well, I mean look at me, am I not a drag queen? I mean that in all seriousness. I was really bullied a lot, especially coming up as a kid, and I feel like the gays understand that and accept it and see me in a lot of them, and vice versa,” she shared.