Charles from London “DEELISHIS” is upset that her ex-partners watch “Queens Court”

London’s “DEELISHIS” Charles has been the queen of reality TV for 18 years and never stops spilling the tea.

Model i Taste of Love the vet was one of three celebrities chosen to take part in Peacock’s The Queen’s Courtreality dating series hosted by actress Holly Robinson-Peete and veteran soccer player Rodney Peete. Over the course of ten episodes, Charles, along with fellow queens Lisa Raye McCoy and K. Michelle, woos 22 successful men who want to win her heart.

The series is full of extravagant dates, sensitive conversations and, of course, drama. According to Charles, one of the most shocking discoveries was that some men were potentially more interested in themselves than in her. “I’m 46 years old, so I’m not used to… bisexuality is common,” she admitted to DECIDER. “I don’t want to be rude, but I want to be honest and transparent about what people have seen as obvious in some cases.”

Charles hasn’t seen the show yet and is nervous about what her ex-partners will think if they do. “I don’t want them to worry about responding or expressing an opinion,” she said. – I don’t want to hurt them either.

Wine glass in hand, Charles was unpacking his experiences The Queen’s Court in an exclusive interview with DECIDER.

DECIDER: Why did you decide to take part in the program? What was missing in your love life?

LONDON “DEELISHIS” CHARLES: I’m a fan of the first season. I have loved Will Packer and all of his work since the beginning. He (does) a show based on women in real relationships. Sometimes we treat public relationships because we are just artists. I love when he did this show because it showed that these women are vulnerable, real, and have love situations that most of us women go through. So when I was asked to participate, of course there was anxiety at first because I thought, “My God, you’re showing this side of me to the world. So many people are already judging you. Now they will judge your failures in love. But I needed it. I was still in my previous relationship, which I had divorced. My heart is still stuck there. I didn’t know how to approach dating and I knew this would force me to. I trust the process with Holly and Rodney. So I said, “OK, London. The time is now and this is a great opportunity.”

I can imagine it was scary, even though you’re used to being in the public eye. Was it a whole different level of fear of having your relationships and dating life on TV?

From Taste of LoveI have always emphasized my brand as a very strong, sexy and sophisticated woman. I am truly a lover and I am very sensitive in relationships. I wouldn’t say I’m shy, but I am submissive to love. So that was something for me that I had to be myself and not who I was pretending to be. This is something different. Plus, I always thought Flav’s position was the best. It’s (hard) to say no or break someone’s heart. These were real situations and these are real people. This part was difficult.

What did you learn from Taste of Love that you took into account The Queen’s Court?

Even though Flav had to choose someone, I’m so glad he chose me. I love that in every episode where he did eliminations, it wasn’t personal to the person. What was more personal was what he needed and what he didn’t need. I respected that. I wanted to make sure this was part of my process. Like I said, I think the hardest thing for me was the possibility of hurting someone in the process. I didn’t want it to be so selfish. I know it is The Queen’s CourtWe have a choice, we are queens and this is our territory. But we were dealing with real people, their real lives and real hearts. So I took it from Taste of Love. I liked that he was still so committed to being decent.

What is your typical type? Did participating in the program take you outside of your comfort zone?

Well, I’m a sapiosexual, so if you have some decency and smarts and are a good conversationalist, you get my attention. They chose men. It’s different when you go out with your girls and your girlfriend asks, “What about that guy?” And you say, “No, what about this guy?” These (22) men have already been chosen for us. It was a big difference. I wanted to keep an open mind. I wanted this process to truly be an experience to see if it brought love or if it allowed me to better focus on how I choose love. And so it happened.

What red flags have you noticed in men?

I’m 46, so I’m not used to… bisexuality is a thing. I don’t want to be rude, but I want to be honest and transparent about what people have seen as obvious in some cases. I don’t know if I look like a man, but I’ve been attracted to men who I know probably like men too. I’ve learned that this is now part of dating. So I ask, “What do I do about it?” But that’s the reality of dating. So it was difficult and there were constant red flags. They say, “No, I like women too.”

Without revealing too much, by the end of the show you connected with a special someone. What was it about this man that initially attracted you and what kept you coming back to him?

Having a real connection to things that weren’t obvious. Being able to recall conversations that were so important to me, even when I wasn’t doing anything big, meant you really connected with me. It made me feel special. Or the moments we experienced together. Conversations that made these moments special, not just part of the process. They were intimate. To be able to connect with it and see that (he) connected too. I was a sucker for it.

In the program you said that you were a victim of domestic violence. What has it meant to you to have this platform to share?

Well, it was important because I have two daughters, one 14 and the other 25. It is important that they know this. These things are important for us to talk about. These are important issues for us that we need to address. These things are unacceptable and these are things we go through, no matter how smart, how beautiful, or how fulfilled we are. As women, we have more in common than we think. We assume not. It was important to let people know that this happened to me too and it is something that can be dealt with. It is something that can be denied, something that is unacceptable. I felt it was time to speak up and be strong about it.

It’s really respectable to see such vulnerability coming from someone who has a following, someone with celebrity status. It means a lot to a lot of people. Now, to end on a fun note. What was your favorite date you went on?

It must have been an escape. I had fun. Especially that day, I felt very good in the company of this gentleman. If I was ever myself, I was myself then. It was nice to receive it. I haven’t had contact like this since my ex-husband. I didn’t think it would ever happen to me again. This has created so many possibilities for love for me.

Are you nervous about your exes watching the show?

I’m absolutely upset. I don’t want them to worry about reacting or expressing an opinion. I don’t want to hurt them either. I haven’t seen the show, but I have tried my best to hold myself accountable for any loss of love. So let’s hope they understand. They know what happened.

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 at 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.