“One of my biggest strengths is I know the people are there for me, I know the people are cheering for me, but I would be a fool to not recognize the popularity of Mercedes, even though people see her ways. They see that she's not truly like a good person at heart. There's something about her that some people are drawn to. So, I am kind of anticipating that.”

Willow Nightingale · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Nightingale acknowledged Mercedes Moné's popularity despite fan perceptions of her character.