With Deelishis taking it all, this season of Flavor of Love disproved Bell Biv Devoe's previously hard-and-fast rule -- it turns out that you can trust a big butt and a smile. But for real, Flav couldn't have picked a kinder, warmer girl. After the jump, Deelishis talks winning, courting and why New York wasn't so bad, after all.

First of all, congratulations. Were you elated to win?

I was, but honestly, I felt even greater about it four months ago when it actually happened. Right now, it's more a sigh of relief that I can stop sitting on that secret. I've been holding it and it's like, my head was about to burst. There were so many people I had to deceive. People were always asking me, "Did you win? Did you win? Did you win? We know you won! He would never pick New York!" I really just wanted to say, "Watch the damn show!" But you can't do that to people, so now I feel more comfortable not having to keep the secret.

About the four months between shooting the finale and its airing, what was it like to be separated from Flav during that time to preserve show's secret? Did you keep in touch?

I stayed on him...I mean, he called. Especially when we first got home, we couldn't stay off the phone with each other. We talked maybe four times a day for at least the first two weeks after leaving Belize. But I told him, "Listen: this is going to be a test of what just took place. Was it reality TV with everything being for the sake of TV, or was it reality TV for something realistic between you and me?" I also told him, "I know you're busy, you're big-time. But know that I was serious, I am serious and I need you to make sure you keep in touch in a decent fashion. You stated at the house that you needed a girl that's going to stand by you. You have a whole lot that you're trying to do, and at the end of the day, you need someone who's not gonna leave you because of it. But you were on the other side of the fence last season because that's the same thing that you accused Hoopz of, that she didn't have enough time for you. So don't be that person this time."

In the middle of the season, Flav made it clear that he was looking for someone to kick it with, not necessarily a soul mate. What does that mean? How does it work on a day-to-day basis?

It's a courtship. The show [filmed in] about three-and-a-half-weeks. You can only learn so much about someone in that length of time. Not to mention that he was dating multiple women during that time, so his focus was not just on me. So this is a courtship. I think that at the end of the day, Flav didn't pick his woman, but out of the 20, he decided, This is the woman I have an interest in getting to know and getting to find if that development will take us to the next level. It's just like any other relationship. You meet someone out, you go on a few dates, which is all we did, and you decide if this is comfortable, you want to take it to the next level. You may decide you want to get intimate. I'm handling it just like I would any other relationship. He hasn't become my man, I haven't become his woman, but if that's what they want to call it, hey. I'm OK with it.

It sounds like you're open to take it further, though.

I definitely am.

Is the sky the limit? I know it's premature, but could this end up in marriage?

You just said it: it's premature. It's like with any guy. I've dated guys for several months and to this day, I couldn't look back and tell you whether or not I would have married him. I'd be fooling people if I gave them that answer. But if it went there would I go there? Yes, definitely.

What do you like most about Flav?

He was mad sexy when he went out with New York in that pink suit. Flav has a small physique, but it's still a rock-solid physique. I've laid with him a few nights, so I've been able to be in contact with his little body. You'd be surprised, but there's comfort in his little frame. He's a solid guy. Not to mention, he's chocolate and who doesn't like chocolate? But I'm attracted to charisma, chivalry. That kind of stuff is sexier than any kind of physical asset that you may have. I'm a different type of person.

How has it been for you since the show started, as far as the outside attention?

The attention has been great. It feels good to hear someone say to you, "I love you on the show." More than anything, what's been unbelievable is that people come up to me and say how their children love me. I was in Missouri on Saturday and I was in a shoe store and there was a little boy, he couldn't have been more than 4-years-old. His eyes bugged and he pointed to me and started saying, "Mommy! Mommy!" I looked and I said, "Hey," thinking this little guy's not gonna know who I am. He said, "You are Deelishis!" His mom asked me, "Please, can I have a picture with you and my son? He loves you." I was just floored by that. It's like, you know what, [Deelishis], if you think you're a good person, you're gonna have to be an even better person. It's so important when you have the children looking up to you.

With that in mind, Flavor of Love has gotten some criticism for its portrayal of women, specifically black women. How do you feel about that, and do you feel at all that you represent black women?

I never put myself in that situation to be a representation of black women. However, I did recognize that people would be looking at me as representing myself. Looking at it now, after being home and watching the show, I can understand why a person would say, "Well, that just makes black women look terrible." But no -- any color or any race of a woman could go on TV and do whatever and she would be a representation of herself. It's not even about a color, it's about an individual. And, I don't think I represented myself in a manner in which my race would be disappointed by my actions.

Was the show a bonding experience for you?

Yeah, this was wonderful. I'm an only child, so this was an experience I was looking forward to. With many different personalities in one environment, you're gonna have your ups and downs, but in the house, it was more ups to me. We enjoyed each other. Even Krazy and New York. I actually enjoyed New York because she was funny. She was quite entertaining. I enjoyed Krazy because as ignorant to a lot of things as I thought she was, she was endearing on some level. I enjoyed everything each girl had to bring to the table.

So, let me get this straight: you didn't hate New York?

No, I didn't hate her. I couldn't hate her. I would even tell her sometimes, "You're like the sister I never asked for." We're both Capricorns, she's headstrong and I am, too. I might not come off like she does, but in most cases, when I make my mind up, it's made up. But I didn't hate her. Sometimes she made me laugh. In Belize, I laughed more at her and her reactions than I had ever during the entire season.

I love when she was between the window and the blinds trying to snoop on your date.

That's pure comedy, man. You want that person around you a whole lot. When you're having a bad day, you can turn to the left and crack up.

A few times during the finale, she made some reference to messing with your mind...

I didn't pick up on that. In her confessions she said that, but if you watch, you can see that I wasn't fooled by her. I was giving her the closed-eye to let her know, "Baby, I got your number. I watched you mind-screw Krazy. Trust me, it's not gonna happen here." Maybe she was trying to convince herself, but it wasn't happening. I actually started to feel sorry for her during the last episode. I thought she had a condition.

A condition?

I really thought she suffered from a condition. You know how some people go through an abusive situation whether it be in the household with their family or with their spouse or whatever? She seemed bipolar. I'm like, nobody can be this way without having gone through something in their life. Either that, or she got some laced drugs or something. I don't know what happened, but she started reminding me of Whitney Houston.

Which she, of course, took as a compliment.

And it wasn't! It's like, that makes you even more crazy, for you to take that and be all right with it.

So, what's next for you, Deelishis?

I gotta be Mommy first. It's important right now. I need my daughter, Jasmine, to walk away with the right impression of what's going on. However, things have been great with the response and if God feels the need to bless me with something awesome, that's worth me taking time away from home for a minute to venture off, I will. If it's something that, I don't want to say "small," but not worth the sacrifice at home for, then I'd have to pass up the opportunity. I gotta be Mommy right now.

Comments

[Hope]

I think that Delishiss was about the real one there and she deserved to win yeah she got in a couple of arguments but they were about stuff that the other girls were doing

[Devans00]

Whoa, so New York was secretly buddies with everyone. They kept THAT well hid.

[keisha]

you my girl will love to met you.I like your style your ways your attitude you the main girl.you have a beautiful little girl I HOPE YOU AND FLAV THE BEST LUCK IN LIFE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU

[KEISA]

DEE WHAT,S UP GIVE ME A CALL AT 706 358-7464

[KEISA]

DEE WHAT,S UP GIVE ME A CALL AT 706 358-7464

[david]

This girl is really wonderful...

[DatMulattoPrincess]

I love Deelisious dont get me wrong the only thing that I dont like about her is that she tries 2 come off innocent when she really isnt innocent...Just go to londoncharles.com and you will see what kind of "Mommy" she is really being

[MONIQUE DUNCAN]

YOU GO DEELISHIS I DON'T SEE WHAT IN THE HELL YOUR PRETTY ASS SEES IN FLAV, BUT THAT IS NOT EVEN MY WORRY(LOL),HELL MY SON'S FATHER LOOKS LIKE SHIT!(REAL TALK),AND PPL WOULD ALWAYS BE LIKE...YOU LET THAT NICCA F^&%!,OR NAW I KNOW THAT AINT YO MAIN MAN HUH?!,OR HE MUST BE DOIN THIS DOIN THAT"....AND ALL IT WAS ,WAS CHEMISTRY, I WAS HAPPY WITH HIM AND THE REST IS HISTORY(KINDA LIKE MY CHILD SUPPORT,LOL)BOTTOM LINE IS HE WAS NOT A LOOKER BUT HE MADE ME LAUGH,AND WE HAD A BOND THAT WAS COMFORTING TO ME,KINDA LIKE YOU MENTIONED ABOUT FLAV!....I SAY, GO WITH YOUR HEART AND STAY WITH HIM PLEASE, I DON'T KNOW IF TV CAN TAKE ANY MORE OF NEW YORK'S BIPOLAR ASS!.....YOU HAVE MAD PROPS HERE MA!..BE BLESSED........P.S. MY BOYFRIEND LOST HIS RABBIT ASS MIND WHEN HE SAW YOU IN THOSE SWEAT PANTS ...DUDE WAS GRABBING MY ARM AND SAYING" GOT DAMN BABI, YOU SEE ALL THAT......MAN!...DEELISHIS GOT A BIG ASS...YOU SEE THAT BABY!".....lmao...NOW I GOTTA GO GET PLASTIC SUGERY TRYING TO KEEP HIS ASS HOME(LOL)

[Bw]

Love season three, is going to be with NewYork trying to find a man!?

[Tasha]

all I have to say is ...Deelishis you go girl!!!!

[SALINA]

DEELISHIS YOU GO GIRL...
WHEN I SEEN THIS EPISODE IT WAS FULL OF DRAMA.I HONESTLY THINK ALL OF THEM BRAWDS ARE FAKE EXSPECIALY KRAZYS ASS. I NEW FROM THE GATE THAT YOU WERE REAL. GO GIRL AND YOU'R DAUGHTER IS SO PRETTY.

[monica]

dee you are the bomb but i really think your too good for flav

[Ashley]

DEELICIOUS FIRST OFF, NICE APPLE(AKA ASS). SECOND, CONGRATS. THAT BIPOLAR BITCH NEW YORK AIN'TDESERVE TO BE WIT FLAV. BEST OF LUCK, THE KID. P.S I LIKE CHOCOLATE TOO!!

[ree]

Deelishis, YOU GO GIRL!!!!!

[JAY-O]

First off congratulations ma, I was witchu from tha beginning. You were the total package! Helluva personality, bangin ass body, sexy smile, (and if all that is not your hair) the best tracks on the set!! Jus jokin. I jus would have loved to see u knock fire out of New York's cock-eyed, bipolar, tack head ass. U were 4 sure tha realest one on the show. My type of woman, but everybody knows ur status and I heard Bootz ain't celibate no more so if u talk 2 her tell her GET ATCHA MANZ!!!!! But seriously kiss your beautiful baby girl Jazz for ur biggest fan, much love and respect.

[danielle]

good luck deelishis.

[jamila]

oh deelishis was my girl from the very beginning.. you was the realest of the bunch (although i did enjoy bootz and her attitude alot!!!!) but i knew deelishis would be the winner... koodos to you D!!!

[keisha]

what's up girl i know you dont know me but whats up I hope that was you calling because i really wont to talk to you for i can talk about that crazy ass b#tch ny i was hoping you bet that b#tch ass because she was trying you up but you wasn't here that sh#t,that is way i was down with your ass to the final i was hoping he let that b#tch go home

[Vinessa]

So Flav, you kicked out Nibblz and Toastee for being porn starns. Have you see Deelishus' gigantic naked ass plastered all over the Internet? Over and over again? I thought he didn't want a nude model/porn star. Joke's on you, Turd.

[Michelle Boyd]

Deelishis I am so glad that flav pick you

[Celestina]

Deelishi,
The hell with everyone talking shit on you! You were the right girl for Flav. How does that saying go
"Jealousy is what makes a B*TCH talk!"

[PARTYPAC]

I KNEW THAT YOU WOULD WIN BECAUSE YOU WERE THEONLY REAL ONE THERE AND YOU HAVE A BEAUIFUL VOICE

[dee]

please take your time and think about it cause i'll wait if i have to i hope i'm scaring u i just really want to be friends with aperson like myself cause we act just alike well ok bye

[christy baker]

all i knom is you are a lucky girl, i thought for sure he would pick newyork.all of you girls would be in trouble if i had a chance to get in the game, flav is my man and i would love to be in his house playing this game, except i would keep it real and win flavs love. you are lucky, but if i ever find out how to get in this game i will have your man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[504FIREBOY]

DEE BABY IF FLAV EVER MESS OVER U GET AT ME ASAP SO WE CAN GET MARRIED