TV Guide Online: During the corporate reshuffle, was there anyone you wanted on your team whom Nick picked first?
Kristi Frank: Amy, definitely. Amy and I worked very well together. She comes up with great ideas and keeps the team motivated.

TVGO: Given the chance to lead your team again in the same task, what would you have done differently?
Kristi: I might not have done so much research on the flea markets. We spent a lot of time finding out what products would sell. We should have just jumped in and picked a product.

TVGO: What do you think happened to the missing money?
Kristi: One team member was responsible for our financial situation, and that person was Omarosa. I lay the blame in Omarosa's hands.

TVGO: Do you regret taking boardroom strategy advice from Jessie?
Kristi: Looking back now, yes, I do.

TVGO: What was going through your mind when she backstabbed you in front of Mr. Trump?
Kristi: It was really difficult to have someone who was very close to me on the show basically offer no defenses. I was very disappointed [with] Jessie.

TVGO: That said, why did you choose Heidi and Omarosa to go to the boardroom with you instead of Jessie?
Kristi: During the task, Heidi and Omarosa were very negative. They brought the team down. I almost felt like they were setting me up from the get-go.

TVGO: If the teams hadn't merged, do you think the women would have won the competition again?
Kristi: We would have blown them away.

TVGO: Do you regret crying in front of your team members after losing to Versacorp?
Kristi: No, I do not. I think that not only do women bring sexuality, they also bring emotion. The strongest part of the women's team was that we brought a lot of passion and drive. I took the loss really deeply and I cried only because I felt completely responsible [for it].

TVGO: Do you think that addressing Mr. Trump by his first name in the boardroom played a part in his decision to fire you?
Kristi: Well, he did make a joke that wasn't shown in the episode. He said, "Of course, Kristi, you can call me Donald." And I actually just met with him and he said, "Boy, you were a tough one to let go." So I'm really happy with the way things turned out and I wouldn't have changed anything.

TVGO: What did you do with your free time while the show finished filming?
Kristi: The contestants were sequestered in New York because we had to keep secret who was still playing the game.

TVGO: You were the only girl there. Did you have fun with your male roommates?
Kristik: [Laughs] I was a pain in the butt!

TVGO: How much time actually elapses between assignments?
Kristi: It's every few days, sometimes every other day. It depends. Some tasks take longer than others.

TVGO: What have you been up to since the show wrapped?
Kristi: My restaurant in Santa Monica [Calif.] was just in Gourmet magazine last month. And I'm continuing to invest in real estate and trying to get back into entertainment. I was an actress before the show aired.

TVGO: Have you kept in touch with any of the other cast members?
Kristi: I still talk to Amy and Ereka.

TVGO: Who's your favorite to win?
Kristi: Amy.

TVGO: The promo for the next episode alleges that a love connection is made. Does someone make a play for George?
Kristi: George is a sweetie! Someone should make a play for George!