He's describing his drag queen alter-ego from the San Francisco premier of "DOATAG" where he had the Farah wig!
It would be odd if he was interviewed for an Emmy edition if he's not being discussed for one. When do the nominations come out? Isn't the voting due soon?
Oh, he's definitely describing his drag queen persona. But I'm pretty sure anyone who isn't a die-hard Alex fan doesn't know that. But I like the idea!

The interviewing for awards stuff is usually done on the presumption that said interviewee is at least in the running, though occasionally there are times when I do wonder if the journalist was going on wishful thinking.
Emmy eligibility ends May 31, announcements are July 13.
http://www.emmys.com/news/emmys-calendar/emmy-awards-industry-calendar