We finally caught up with Christi, who was booted from My Antonio two episodes ago. Below, she talks about being thrown under the bus by Yvonne (in classic reality TV form), her emotional stability and why she turned down appearing on Rock of Love.

How was your time on the show?

It was exciting. It was a lot of fun. Being in Hawaii was beautiful. And it was interesting, just being in a house with a whole bunch of girls. I got some good friends out of it.

What did you think of your portrayal?

I pretty much liked how everything went until they started making me look like I was heartless. I understand that they have to do what they have to do to make the show and everything like that, but I’m not a heartless person. They totally cut the show to make me look like I didn’t care that Tully was in the hospital, although I did. I said, “I feel really bad,” and I really did care about her well-being.

You did scheme with Yvonne…

I did it all for show. That’s not something I would do in my everyday life. First of all, every reality show I’d ever seen had girls getting information. The information I found out about Tully was that she lived with her parents. How bad is that? It’s not like it was these sworn secrecies that are forbidden to be told, you know? That’s why I thought it was kind of bizarre that they made it [a big deal]. They just wanted some drama.

Did you feel betrayed at all by Yvonne? You were basically working for her, and then that was turned around and used against you.

Yeah. I thought that was not cool. First of all, when you’re in a situation like that, what girl is not going to say “Hmmm, OK…” They targeted me, obviously. If it wasn’t me, it would have been someone else.

It was probably a mixture of Yvonne’s reveal and you refusing to write vows for Antonio that led to your elimination.

Vows are a serious thing for me. I’m not going to fake my wedding. I’ve gotten a lot of responses and I think people respect me for that decision. There are certain things that you do and don’t do, morally.

I wondered if at that point you were kind of over it anyway.

Oh, I was over it. I mean, I was over it after a week and a half before that. I was being patient, but yeah, I was not happy for a while. You know, you’re contained in a suite, you can’t go anywhere.

When did it start unraveling for you?

Since Day One. Antonio wasn’t giving eye contact, and wasn’t telling you how he felt about you. I felt like I was giving more than what I was receiving back. I don’t like that. As far as him not saying goodbye when he left me in the hot tub, I think it’s very important when you’re with someone to say, “Goodbye,” or, “Hello.” I mean, it’s common courtesy. I didn’t have that from him. And that’s when I really knew.

Up to that last episode you were on, though, you seemed really emotionally invested.

Yeah, I was! I wanted it to happen. But once I started seeing signs that we weren’t for each other, I had to make myself not be so involved, you know?

Was that disappointing for you?

I got over it, because it wasn’t like I was in love. If I was in love it would be a different story. I was disappointed that it didn’t go farther, but if two people just don’t match, then it doesn’t make any sense.

Part of the reason you seemed so invested was that you had a few outbursts. Looking back, what’s your take on those?

I was an emotional roller coaster there. I was so emotional! There are certain ways I think a man should treat a woman.  I wasn’t getting what I wanted, and that was it. When my emotions get involved, I can’t help myself.

Yeah. In your exit interview, you had said that this was the first time that somebody said no to you. Was that a blow to your ego?

No, I was more kind of laughing at the situation, because I was like, “Hmm, wow, this is a first,” you know? I’m not egotistical. I’m vain, but I’m not egotistical. (Laughs)

What’s the difference?

Umm…I don’t know! Let’s say there’s a mirror; I’ll stare at the mirror. But I’m not, like, “Oh, I’m the s***!” or something. I’m not invested in myself like that. So I think there’s different types of ego, I guess.

Rejection is the nature of reality TV, though. How did you get mixed up in all of this?

Five years ago, I was doing a signing at Glamour-Con. Antonio walks in, and I was like, “God, he’s cute!” I went over and had a small chat with him and took a picture with him. And when someone came to me and said, “Hey, we’re doing this show, and it’s with Antonio,” I was like “Oh my God, I met him!” And he was so cute, so I said all right. They asked me to do Rock of Love like three times. Bret picked me out, and I said, “No, I’m not doing that show.” You pick and choose, and obviously that wasn’t someone I wanted to know.

Is Rock of Love too wild for you, as well?

It’s not classy enough for me. I need class. If it’s not going to be classy, then I won’t put myself in that predicament. I mean, they made me out to look like a bitch on this show, can you imagine what they’d make me look like on Rock of Love?!

When you admitted you’d posed nude, Yvonne didn’t seem too pleased.

At first, I was really discouraged about it because of the way that she acted. I’ve never in my life met someone who’s ever frowned on what I’ve done. My mother, my father, my grandparents — they’re all by my side 100 percent on whatever I do. To be judged by someone when I’m not used to being judged was insulting. And it was rude. And I think that the way she comes across to the girls is way worse than that, or even snitching on Tully about living with her parents!

Do you resent Yvonne?

I don’t resent her. I mean, at the end of the show, I gave her a hug after everything she had subjected me to. I said bye to the girls, and I told Antonio that I hope he finds what he’s looking for. All of that was cut out. On the way out I was laughing and smiling. It was the best day of my life! I couldn’t wait to get home to my baby, my son. I was really excited to go home.

For the record, you’re proud of your Playboy work?

Yeah. I mean, I am who I am, and that’s it. It doesn’t make me any different because I posed nude for Playboy. It’s not like I did porn or something, you know? I did Playboy for god’s sake! It’s like America’s stamp of beauty.

What’s your modeling like these days?

Actually, I’m not really modeling as much as I used to. I do every once in a while. I’m more of a mommy now, and entrepreneur and stuff like that.

How was it being away from your son for the shooting?

That was really hard. It was nice though, because my mom was with him, so it made me feel more at ease. It wasn’t like he was with a nanny or anything. But yeah, it was difficult, because that was the longest that I’ve ever been without him.

Your mental stability was questioned repeatedly on the show, sometimes by you. Are you crazy?

If you were stuck in a suite…I’m telling you, I was going stir crazy in there! I couldn’t do anything without chaperonss. I love my freedom! I don’t like being held down or watched over constantly.

So when you aren’t on reality TV, you’re pretty stable?

Yeah, I’m stable! I mean, I’m a crazy girl. At parties, I like to have fun. But I’m not crazy. I’m going to hurt someone. I’m not that kind of crazy. (Laughs) I’m a good crazy.

You seemed frustrated that you couldn’t be more physical with Antonio.

I’m a very, very affectionate person. That’s how I show a person that I care: by affection. So to not be able to give that or receive it is discouraging. It’s not a good feeling.

Any regrets?

Maybe some of my outbursts of emotion I regret. I can’t help it. I’m really passionate. But looking back, I wish I had shut my mouth a couple times.

And how do you feel about Antonio today? Any resentment towards him?

No. I don’t like that he said I have a “dark side,” and stuff like that, because I really don’t. I mean, the façade of the character that they chose for me is so not who I am. But that’s OK. Other things are in the works and people will get to see the real me.

Keep up with Christi via her MySpace.

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