right now. i'm jimmy kimmel guest host guest host rupaul with actress izzy g. have a good. >> dicky: from hollywood, it's "jimmy kimmel live!” with guest host rupaul! tonight -- thandiwe newton. izzy g. and music from belly. and now -- rupaul! [ cheers and applause ] ♪ >> rupaul: oh my goodness, thank you, thank you very much. welcome to "jimmy kimmel live.” i've got to tell you, this is my last show filling in for jimmy. yeah. i've been here for two nights. that's one night for every emmy i was nominated for this year. [ laughter ] [ cheers and applause ]

you know i'm just kidding, i'm just kidding. i was nominated for three this year, actually. [ cheers and applause ] i'm the final guest host of the summer. jimmy will be back to work after labor day. so the party's over, guillermo. [ laughter ] >> guillermo: that sucks! very sad. >> rupaul: i just want to say, i just love your whole vibe, i think you're so fabulous, guillermo. i may pack you up in my suitcase and take you home with me. [ laughter ] >> guillermo: take me with you, honey. i'm all yours. [ cheers and applause ] >> rupaul: i love it. hey, guys, this is a fun story. you know how jeff bezos went up into space last month with his cute little cowboy hat? well, now they're selling mini-replicas of his rocket. yes, there it is. [ laughter ] are we allowed to show that on tv? [ laughter ] it measures ten inches from the

base to the tip. [ laughter ] yeah, i've heard that before. [ laughter ] [ cheers and applause ] i'll be the judge of that. and this is the best part, i'm not making this up. the rocket is appropriately priced at 69 bucks. [ laughter ] yes. you can pre-order one of these now, but between you and me, a cucumber gets the job done just fine. [ cheers and applause ] true. now listen, i could talk about this literally all night. but the last thing i want to do is piss off jeff bezos. remember, he gave $100 million to van jones. and here's a fun fact about me. i would also like to have $100 million. [ laughter ] so jeff, i'm not gonna make fun of your rocket. at all. in fact, it looks like a super-cool spaceship and not at all like an intergalactic schlong. [ laughter ] [ cheers and applause ]

i'm also a proud member of amazon prime, just know that, want to throw that out there. [ laughter ] speaking of tiny rockets, according to a new study, eating a mediterranean diet may help cure erectile dysfunction in middle-aged men. that's right, fellas. turns out the best thing you can do for your nuts is to eat them. [ laughter ] [ applause ] yeah. true. for years we've known that the mediterranean is the best place for a stranger to pull up on a vespa and [ bleep ] your wife. but now we know why, now we know why. [ cheers and applause ] okay, now it's time to get serious. there is a dangerous threat spreading across the country right now, and it's really gotten out of control. just face it. i'm talking about, of course, karens. [ laughter ] last year set a record for the most times white women lost their [ bleep ] at a costco.

[ laughter ] but what is a karen really? i wanted to get a definitive answer on the subject. so we went out on the street today, and we asked kids to tell us what they know about karens. and this is what they said. >> do you know what a karen is? >> yeah. >> what's a karen? >> it's a person who's really selfish and only cares about themselves. and they want everything to be for them. >> a rich person. >> a crazy person. >> what's another word for a karen? >> hm. cow? [ laughter ] >> do you know a karen? >> my dad's seen one but i've never seen one in my life. >> where did your dad see a karen? >> i think a walmart. >> my grandparents are kind of karens. >> my teacher's a karen. >> your teacher? why is your teacher a karen? >> i don't know, that's her name.

[ laughter ] >> have you ever heard anybody called a karen? >> so when we were at a baseball game, this girl on the other team called my mom a karen. >> why? >> because she was screaming. >> what do you think karens like to eat? >> i'd say -- i would just say mostly ramen. [ laughter ] >> why do karens like ramen so much? >> they look like someone that would eat ramen a lot. >> can you do an impression of a karen? > i want to speak to an manager because this is unacceptable! >> you can't come with a motorcycle down here, it's really noisy, my dogs are barking. >> what are you doing over there, arggh! >> i'm a karen, i hate you all! >> how do you think karens should be punished so they learn a lesson and they're not bad? >> i don't know, they're just going to probably stay like this.

>> forever? >> hm. >> what would you say to any karens watching? >> please don't sue me. [ cheers and applause ] >> rupaul: good luck with that. all right. it's thursday night, and here at "jimmy kimmel live," that means it's time to bleep and blur the big tv moments of the week whether they need it or not. it's "this week in unnecessary censorship.” [ cheers and applause ] >> people who have not gotten the shot, they tell me things, it will make me infertile, my [ bleep ] will fall off, my [ bleep ] will turn green, all sorts of crazy [ bleep ]. >> the connecticut [ bleep ] fest -- >> this is like a piece of [ bleep ] on your shoe -- >> the congressman who represents the panhandle announced on twitter, i [ bleep ] my wife. >> why haven't we heard the president say, the united states does not [ bleep ] with terrorists? is that u.s. policy? >> i've got a big [ bleep ], i need a little help and you look

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now if that's not some hot pastrami, i don't know what is! [ cheers and applause ] black tanktop, black shorts, lookin' like the captain of the grim reaper's dodgeball team. [ cheers and applause ] ruben's an electrician, and i hope he's got a surge protector in that bag. [ cheers and applause ] because my fuse is about to go! [ cheers and applause ] up next -- it's daryl. daryl works as a grip, so grip me, honey! [ cheers and applause ] hey, daryl, you carry a stud finder in that tool belt? cuz i think i just found one! [ cheers and applause ] he's sensible and sensual. age corresponds aweigh, because somebody just enlisted in the old navy! [ cheers and applause ]

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[ cheers and applause ] ♪ >> rupaul: welcome back to "jimmy kimmel live," i'm rupaul. tonight, from the funny show "b positive" on cbs, izzy g is here. [ cheers and applause ] and we have a great performance for you tonight. this guy's written songs for future, beyoncé, and the weeknd. his new album is called "see you next wednesday.” music from belly. [ cheers and applause ] that's going to be great. our first guest as fantastic actress, amazing. she's won an emmy for her work on "westworld" and a bafta award for her work on the movie "crash.” you can see her with hugh jackman in the psychological thriller "reminiscence," in theaters and on hbo max. please welcome my buddy thandiwe newton! [ cheers and applause ] ♪

>> rupaul: we've got to tell everybody -- we're cheating, actually. >> we are a bit. >> rupaul: because we're really -- we're friends. >> we are. >> rupaul: ha ha! >> i'm trying to figure out, how far do we go? >> rupaul: let's get the business out of the way first. >> let's do that. >> rupaul: we're going to talk about "reminiscence.” >> that's good. >> rupaul: we've already said it, it's on hbo max -- >> psychological thriller. [ laughter ] >> rupaul: you know, you're always in psychological things. >> something frickin' psychological. >> rupaul: what is it about you? psychological. >> i know. it's got something to do with my psychology, really. >> rupaul: well, probably. but you know, you always handle heavy material. because you can go deep in the acting thing, right? >> yeah, we've talked about

this. >> rupaul: yes. >> what is it, what's wrong with me? >> rupaul: well, no. we're both scorpios. >> yeah. [ cheers ] has a lot to do with it. >> rupaul: do you ever have to hide your scorpio-ness from other people? >> oh, that's good, babe. >> rupaul: hm. >> oh! >> rupaul: do you? >> i think i hide it from myself. >> rupaul: really? >> oh, yeah. >> rupaul: where do you put it? [ laughter ] >> i think it comes out when i'm working. >> rupaul: yeah. it does. >> because it's not -- the venom of a scorpio, it's not necessarily to hurt others. >> rupaul: no. >> yeah, it's just power. >> rupaul: yeah. >> it's knowledge that you can do something pretty dangerous. so how you control that -- because we can all do dangerous stuff. >> rupaul: sure. >> how we control that is what makes us who we are, right? >> rupaul: yeah, yeah. >> so that balance is a lifelong search.

>> rupaul: it is. november 17th. when is your birthday? >> november 6th. >> rupaul: 6th? >> i think that's more intense. intense scorpio. i think the reason we vibe is because we recognize that in each other. >> rupaul: yeah. >> and it's a challenge, right? >> rupaul: it is a challenge. we've talked about this. unfortunately, the scorpio's tail is pointed at the scorpio. >> hello! yeah. >> rupaul: so it's not really -- other people think, you're pointing your tail at me. no, bitch, it's at me. >> it's at me, it's at me, so me, ouch. >> rupaul: you look gorgeous. >> thank you. [ cheers and applause ] >> rupaul: you look gorgeous. >> i know. i can say i know, because none of this [ bleep ] is mine. [ laughter ] >> rupaul: well, you know, that's the best, though. you don't have to spend the money. you have a stylist who does that for you? >> she's so great ask, she's having her baby any minute, people. [ cheers and applause ] >> rupaul: oh my goodness. >> come on, baby! >> rupaul: does she know who the father is? [ laughter ] >> when it comes out she might. [ laughter ] >> rupaul: all right, all right. you're in the movie "reminiscence.” we've got a clip here --

>> let's talk about the outfit. let's bring it up. you look like a rorschach test, which i'm digging. >> rupaul: it's psychological. >> psychological, you really do, what's wrong? we'll do it later. >> rupaul: who is that? >> brandon maxwell. >> rupaul: he's great, he's great. >> he's so great. and i think he worked with lady gaga for years, and he's broken out on his own. i wore him for the emmys. >> rupaul: yes. >> the big long tongue, i like to call it, that pink thing, so gorgeous. >> rupaul: yes. >> this is brandon. paris, texas. >> rupaul: gorgeous. on your brown psychological skin. >> on my brown psycho skin, that's right. >> rupaul: okay, let's get to the meat here. >> "reminiscence.” >> rupaul: you work with hugh jackman. >> hm. huge ackman. >> rupaul: what? >> huge ackman. >> rupaul: what does that mean? >> it's just a play on words. [ laughter ]

>> rupaul: okay. >> all right. >> rupaul: so having worked with him, and we're going to show a clip later, but you do a mean hugh jackman impersonation. >> oh, i don't know about that. [ laughter ] >> rupaul: on the air -- >> it's my favorite thing in the all the world, and you know it. >> rupaul: well, to -- >> to speak australian for me is like i'm coming home. to mark my internal self coming home, you know what i mean? you've had that, when you slip into an accent, what have i been doing the last 48 years? this is it. listen to me, listen to me, listen to me, listen to me. some of you will get that reference, oh my god. listen to me, i've tried to teach this man, it's taken me three years, i've got nowhere. he's even got an australian partner, confidently he still can't say -- >> rupaul: i can do my australian accent, nigh. [ laughter ] this is how i do no.

>> go. >> rupaul: i start saying the word "night," i turn the corner and go into ". no." "nigh." >> that's not bad. >> rupaul: not as good as yours. >> night. >> rupaul: i can't get my mouth to do that. >> it's the middle of the tongue lifting up, "night.” >> rupaul: i've gotten my tongue to do a lot of things over the years. [ drumroll ] >> rupaul: it won't do that, it won't do that. >> you can't be perfect, darling. >> rupaul: and you're perfect at it. you do a great american accent, too. do you do a lot of accents? how do you act and also remember how to do an accent at the same time? >> oh, well. that does sound really tricky. [ laughter ] >> rupaul: did i put you on the spot? >> better not think about it too much, i won't be able to do it anymore. >> rupaul: i'm rushing through this, but we've so much to talk about. >> i know. >> rupaul: you're here for "westworld," season 4. >> season 4. [ cheers and applause ] >> rupaul: yeah, yeah, yeah. intense.

>> amazing, so good. >> rupaul: you've been shooting late at night. so i was worried you wouldn't have a voice for the interview. >> i didn't have much of a voice yesterday. but then, you know, it's you, baby. i'm going to find my voice for us. >> rupaul: yeah, yeah. well, you know. listen. you have so much to say. >> too much. >> rupaul: too much to say. you are an obe. what does that mean what does that stand for? does it involve money? >> it's the order of the british empire. >> rupaul: yes. >> which was a challenge initially for me to accept the award. >> rupaul: uh-huh? >> because of what the empire has done in the world. >> rupaul: yeah. >> which we are currently feeling the absolute shock waves of even now. >> rupaul: yeah. >> around the world. but for my mother, it was the best thing that's ever happened to her in her life. >> rupaul: yes. >> and i just -- what was i going to do? sorry, mum, i'm going to reject it for psychological reasons. no, truly. like, i couldn't -- there's nothing else i need to do. >> rupaul: yeah, no, i get it. >> maybe when she met you. >> rupaul: yes. >> i'm like, oh my god, met ru

at the emmys, mom's next to me looking for every '80s star because that's who she recognizes. [ laughter ] god bless her, brilliant. ru and i, we'd become friends kind of on social media, so ru comes down to say hi to me. ru comes to say hi to me, okay? i'm like, mom! it's ru. she's like, okay? [ laughter ] >> rupaul: she's looking for emma sands probably, yes, yes. we're going to take a break, we'll be right back with more thandiwe newton after this. [ cheers and applause ] ♪

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[ cheers and applause ] >> rupaul: welcome back. we've got thandiwe newton here. that was thandiwe in the movie "reminiscence" which is directed by lisa joy. that is her name? >> yes, she is. lisa joy, renaissance woman, one of my dearest friends. this is her first movie. >> rupaul: she's the one behind "westworld"? >> yes, she and her husband jonah, they are the cocreators of the show. obviously it was based on an original movie, but it's very different, the show. and yeah, i've just watched her, witnessed her rise and grow and it is stunning. >> rupaul: and your kid is in the movie. >> i know. >> rupaul: which -- does your kid play you at an earlier age? >> uh-uh. >> rupaul: totally separate?

>> zip it! >> rupaul: you're not going to tell anything? >> zip it! it's kind of a nice little twist. >> rupaul: were you on the set when -- nico? >> nico, noodle -- oh, she won't like that at all. no, we've got to that stage where i have to really watch myself. >> rupaul: were you on set when she was doing her scene? >> yes, we were doing it together. >> rupaul: you have a scene with her together? >> it was the most beautiful thing. i find it hard, being a mom and an actor, the two do not go together. >> rupaul: right. >> i found it really hard to concentrate. but this was crazy. it was like this alchemy. because i was a mom, and i was an artist in that moment with her. it was -- i can't describe it. >> rupaul: i cannot imagine. >> yeah. >> rupaul: what advice did you give her going into the business? did you say, just don't do it? >> yeah. [ laughter ] i did everything to try to avoid it from happening. my kids come to set all the time. my trailer is mommy's little house on wheels. you know, it's all about the

kids, really. >> rupaul: right. >> kids don't think their parents are cool, normally. so i was just glad that they probably thought my acting, my business was cool. >> rupaul: three kids, nico, ripley, and booker? >> yes, yeah. >> rupaul: what are their ages? >> ripley's 20. she's about to start -- in january she starts filming her first tv show. she's written all the episodes. [ cheers and applause ] it's on netflix. >> rupaul: wow. amazing. >> can i swear? >> rupaul: yeah. >> okay, so it's called "the [ bleep ] it bucket.” [ laughter ] >> rupaul: wow. >> amazing name. she definitely gets swearing from me, cursing, shocker. i just thought, if i swear a lot around my kids, and i do swear a lot, they won't want to swear, it's uncool, because mommy does it. it's kind of worked. but now ripley's 20, swearing like a truck driver. >> all right, all right. the kids, some of them are in town? >> some of them are here. >> rupaul: we're going to do something this sunday. >> yes. >> rupaul: we're going to bring them in on what we usually do. >> what we do. >> rupaul: okay.

you guys -- >> sunday morning. >> rupaul: this is what we do on sunday mornings. we get in her car, put our roller skates in the back, drive up to the top of a parking structure. >> sure. >> rupaul: open the car doors. >> uh-huh. >> rupaul: blast the music, and we roller skate at like 5:00, 6:00 in the morning. [ cheers and applause ] >> no one's out. we watch the sun come up over wherever, hollywood, whatever vantage point we have. it is bliss. >> rupaul: it is bliss. and that's what being creative in this life and navigating this life is all about. >> yes, that's it. empty parking structure, because goodness knows, no business can operate, so these places are empty. we all know that, right? these empty spaces and we're reclaiming the space. >> rupaul: you got your skates on amazon? >> i did, moxie skates, rainbow, over the top, my first pair of skates, of course i went crazy. >> rupaul: yeah. your first pair of skates? >> yeah, i used to skate when i was a kid but i had those metal ones that attach to your sneakers. >> rupaul: yeah, yeah. >> hey, what's wrong with that? i'm not that old.

yes, so this is my first pair of proper roller skates. i've been to skate rinks, hired those stinky ones. >> rupaul: you were telling me you go to the celebrity skate night in glendale. >> well, only because john c. reilly happens to be there, you know. he's like one of my, you know -- that bucket list. skating with john c. reilly, are you kid me? >> rupaul: what night? i haven't been to that. is it once a month? >> that night was actually -- the night i went and he was there, it was -- do you say oaps? old age pensioners? in england you say oaps. older persons night. >> rupaul: senior night. >> senior night. you have the -- ♪ na na na ♪ >> rupaul: the organ thing. >> it was that night. >> rupaul: oh my goodness. >> i just thought they'd go slow so it would be the fun, and i'd be the fastest, and i was. >> rupaul: we're going to grab the kids -- we're going to do it this sunday. >> sunday morning, try and find

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guest. [ laughter ] she's a very talented actor, a former co-star of mine, and one of my favorite travel buddies. her sitcom "b positive" returns october 7th on cbs. please welcome the fabulous izzy g. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ >> rupaul: hi, izzy g.! >> hi! >> rupaul: i love that suit. >> i know, right? >> rupaul: it looks like one of mine. >> that's what i was saying, when we got it, oh my god, this looks like something ru would wear. >> rupaul: it's fantastic. you and i have known each other for a while now. >> three years. >> rupaul: three years. no, it's been longer. no, you were 9 when you auditioned for "a.j. and the queen.” you were 9 years old. >> oh my god. >> rupaul: you were 10 when we filmed. "a.j. and the queen" is a series

we did together on netflix. >> netflix, yeah. >> rupaul: you can see it now. [ cheers and applause ] yes. and now izzy g. is on "b positive.” we talk to the phone all the time. >> yeah, uh-huh. >> rupaul: i was asking you about your costars. because linda lavin is on your show. >> oh my god, yeah. she's my next-door neighbor. >> rupaul: your next-door neighbor on the show. >> on the show. >> rupaul: you know, have you ever seen "alice," the tv ow before? no? okay, that's all right, no worries. we cool, we cool. then bernie kopell is on the show. have you ever seen "the love boat"? [ laughter ] we cool, we cool, it's all right. have you ever spoken to those guys? >> oh, yeah, all the time. miss linda is right next to my dressing room, so we're dressing room buddies. i was flipping a water bottle one time, she had to ask us to stop, it was banging against the wall. >> rupaul: you flip water bottles really well. >> i'm a master at it, a black

belt in flipping water bottles. >> rupaul: when we filmed "a.j. and the queen," you were 10. but now you are 13. >> 13. >> rupaul: you're a woman. >> i'm a woman now, everybody! [ laughter ] >> rupaul: okay. but you still have never tasted the sweet deliciousness of bacon, have you? >> no. >> rupaul: she's a vegan. >> vegan bacon, okay? >> rupaul: i don't want to hear nothing about no vegan bacon. [ laughter ] you know? but do you ever wonder what bacon tastes like? >> no. >> rupaul: no? >> there was one time i wanted to eat shrimp. but then i was like, no. >> rupaul: yeah, because i know that you have a charity called food for life global vegan food relief. these people have to eat vegan food? >> not just that, it's teaching about veganism, also it's helping children not starve, you know. >> rupaul: yeah. >> that whole thing. >> rupaul: so what did you have for lunch today? >> pasta. >> rupaul: pasta.

>> i had pasta. >> rupaul: pasta so is fattening. >> well, it's delicious. [ cheers and applause ] >> rupaul: yeah. it is, it is. no, i love it. >> it's good. >> rupaul: yes, it is good. >> and it was with sausages or meatballs or something. >> rupaul: so now -- i know that you've been vaccinated now. >> yep! >> rupaul: because -- okay. [ cheers and applause ] yeah, because kids your age -- is it because you're 13? or -- >> 12. because i'm 12. >> rupaul: you have to be 12 to be vaccinated? >> yeah. i got my second dose. i didn't get superpowers, i wanted those. [ laughter ] i wanted that, i wanted the superpowers, but you know. >> rupaul: maybe the booster shot will make us fly. >> for real, my god. >> rupaul: okay, so now you are on "b positive.” what's the biggest difference between doing "b positive" and doing "a.j. and the queen"?

>> multi cam. and it's also -- the set is split. >> rupaul: right. >> so it's not like a full, entire set, it's a split set. so, like, there will be cameras a, b, c, d. instead of -- you probably have no clue what that is. >> rupaul: no, no, because -- "a.j. and the queen," it was one camera. >> one camera from multiple angles, you'd have to do it multiple times. for this, three shots and done. >> rupaul: the funny thing is, even after we wrapped that show, we were side by side for six months. i can still feel your presence right here after all this time. when is the last time you watched "a.j. and the queen"? >> i mean, i -- it's kind of one of those shows that i binge over and over again. >> rupaul: yeah. yeah. >> i finished the whole entire thing -- >> rupaul: the series, yes. >> the series when it came out, i binged it until 3:00 a.m., me and my family. >> rupaul: i loved it. what a great experience.

>> it was so good, so good. >> rupaul: izzy g. is performing on "b positive.” i'm going to come visit the set when all of this stuff is over with. >> please do. >> rupaul: who is your best friend? i was your best friend on "a.j”" who is your best friend on "b positive"? linda lavin? bernie kopell? >> i don't have a best friend, we're starting to get close, but because of covid we can't all be on set together, which sucks. >> rupaul: yeah, yeah. >> but -- >> rupaul: i'm still your best hollywood friend. >> of course, of course. [ laughter ] always you. >> rupaul: i know we can't -- one more question. are you driving a car yet? >> yes. >> rupaul: you are? >> i know, it's like pink and green. it's cool. >> rupaul: wait. pink and green? what do you mean? that rhymes. you're -- a real car? driving a real car? >> no. >> rupaul: i was driving a car when i was 11 years old. you're 13, i think you're past your prime. >> i want to start learning right now.

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interesting person to me. [ laughter ] >> guillermo: wow, thank you. i love you. you are doing a great job, yesterday and today. [ cheers and applause ] wonderful job. >> rupaul: thank you. where are you from? >> guillermo: i'm from mexico. >> rupaul: where in mexico? >> guillermo: a place call sacca tecas. >> rupaul: i will not be able to say that. >> guillermo: but can you say massachusetts? [ laughter ] [ cheers and applause ] >> rupaul: i cannot say massachusetts. i've always said it the wrong way. any time there are more than two syllables, i sort of mess up the words, you know? >> guillermo: me too. [ laughter ] i was never good at school. >> rupaul: did you go to school in mexico, did you go to school here? >> guillermo: half in mexico, half here. i came and did high school here. >> rupaul: oh, so -- here in l.a.? >> guillermo: yes. >> rupaul: what school? >> guillermo: wilson woodrow

high school in boyle heights. [ cheers and applause ] >> rupaul: boyle heights. when you run into some of the kids you went to high school with, do you have to give them money? [ laughter ] >> guillermo: listen. that's the first thing, he goes, hey, can we get a job in the show, can i borrow $200? i'll pay you two weeks, dude, swear to god. of course i lent them $200, they never paid me. >> rupaul: that's the thing, when you become successful in show business, and there are people who aren't as successful -- do you feel guilty? >> guillermo: you know what, no, i don't feel guilty, i feel blessed. thank god and thank jimmy kimmel. [ cheers and applause ] and thank everybody who work here who have been so nice to me every day. i say thank you, god, thank you. >> rupaul: yeah. >> guillermo: it's been a blessing. >> we love you, guillermo! [ cheers and applause ] >> rupaul: when jimmy goes on vacation like this, how long has he been gone? >> guillermo: almost three months. >> rupaul: how long?

>> guillermo: almost three months. >> rupaul: do you start to miss him? >> guillermo: a little bit. [ laughter ] but when we have people like you, i forget about jimmy. [ laughter ] >> rupaul: aww! >> guillermo: you're great, you're fantastic. they love you, man. >> rupaul: thank you. during the three months jimmy's away, do you speak with him at all? do you have his phone number? >> guillermo: i do have his phone number, his email. yeah, sometimes we text, we talk, how you doing and everything. he keeps checking. he's a great guy, he's a great boss. [ applause ] >> rupaul: what's the craziest thing you've done on this show? you've done a lot. i know you walked the runway on tonight's show. what's the craziest thing you've done on this show? >> guillermo: wow. i think -- you know, one time i peed in this seat. [ laughter ] like 12 years ago, yes. >> rupaul: wait, why? >> guillermo: jimmy had one of those guys that make you feel -- like go to sleep, like when you say one, two, three? >> rupaul: hypnotist, yeah. >> guillermo: we had a guy who

say, fall asleep, and he goes, guillermo, relax, i want you to pee yourself. so i did pee myself and everything. >> rupaul: oh my goodness. [ laughter ] >> guillermo: yeah. >> rupaul: and this is on camera? >> guillermo: this is on camera, this was on camera. maybe 12 years ago, i think. >> rupaul: really? >> guillermo: yeah, jimmy was having the best time. [ laughter ] [ cheers and applause ] and the audience too, yeah. >> rupaul: well, that's amazing. so i'm going to miss you. hopefully we'll get to see each other again. >> guillermo: i hope so too. hopefully i see you soon. >> rupaul: thank you so much. >> guillermo: i love you, great job. >> rupaul: thank you. [ cheers and applause ] that's all we have time for. i want to thank thandie newton, izzy g., belly, and jimmy kimmel, too. time to get back to work, bitch! [ laughter ] "nightline" is next. goodnight!

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