New York Post

Ross accoster: I’m coming out

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THE identity of the person who poked — then flipped off — Diana Ross in the middle of her performanc­e has been revealed. And it turns out to be a drag queen who has performed tributes to Ross.

HRH Princess Diandra fessed up to the bizarre incident that happened during Ross’ performanc­e at the opening of the Times Square Edition last week — blaming it on free booze.

“While looking for a bathroom I found a [backstage] room with a table full of champagne,” Diandra posted. “I poured myself a glass and no one looked at me twice. I then went back and helped myself to a bottle.”

During the show, “[Ross] was so close I could practicall­y lick her. I then reverted to my 5 year old self. SUPER excited and fueled with champagne, a toxic combinatio­n!”

Diandra explained, “In that moment I wanted a nod, a touch, some acknowledg­ment . . . In true [Ross] fashion, I got DUST! I then acted like a petulant toddler and I poked her. She mock hit me and I gave her the f inger and said, F - - K YOU! NOT REMOTELY COOL . . . Was I much? YESTH!”

As exclusivel­y reported by Page Six, the fan poked the living legend and tried to grab at her tulle boa while she was per- forming the classic “Upside Down” onstage. The diva went on the defensive, attempting to bat away the belligeren­t fan, causing her to angrily flip Ross off.

Diandra then recalls being booted by two attractive bouncers, saying, “Next thing I know I am pon da street!”

Ross also addressed the moment on social media. She said on Instagram Sunday, “It was truly a lovely moment in NY, it was a reach out and touch moment, totally loving. I was not hit or hurt! A really fun night!”

Nile Rodgers and the hotel’s owner and former Studio 54 boss, Ian Schrager, joined her onstage.

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