RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Bianca Castro, identified by her drag title Jiggly Caliente, was hospitalized following a “extreme an infection” and had one in all her legs amputated.
On account of her well being, Castro will even not be showing on the fourth season of Drag Race Philippines, the place she had been a decide because the first season.
“During the last month Bianca has skilled a severe well being setback. On account of a extreme an infection, she was hospitalized and, in consequence, has undergone the lack of most of her proper leg,” learn the assertion from Castro’s household shared on Instagram. “Due to these circumstances, Bianca is not going to be showing within the upcoming season of RuPaul’s Drag Race Philippines, nor will she be taking part in any public engagements for the foreseeable future. Her restoration shall be in depth.”
Castro’s household requested for privateness for the drag queen and them “as they navigate this tough journey collectively. Whereas Jiggly concentrates on therapeutic, we invite her buddies, followers, and group to uplift her
with messages of hope and love on her social media channels.”
Jiggly Caliente first appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race in Season 4, the place she positioned in fourth place. The drag queen would take part in RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 6, the place she was the second eradicated.
In 2022, Jiggly Caliente joined Drag Race Philippines as a major decide alongside Paolo Ballesteros, KaladKaren, BJ Pascual, Jon Santos, and Rajo Laurel. Castro additionally had a recurring position within the FX collection Pose enjoying the position of Veronica Ferocity.
Following the household’s assertion, the Drag Race group shared their messages of help.
RuPaul’s Drag Race decide Michelle Visage mentioned, “We love you a lot my candy jiggles and we’re praying with all we’ve acquired.”
Nina Bonina Brown: “We dnt discuss on a regular basis And there’s nothing i can say to ease your ache your anxiousness’s your harm your sorrow. However i simply needed to message regardless and say im sorry this has occurred to u. Life is so unfair, its so random, sure it might be worse thank god you’re nonetheless right here however that doesn’t make a lack of most of a lack of a limb any higher, one thing thats been aside of u since delivery. However hopefully extra time, time will heal your bodily and psychological wounds.”
Jujubee: “I really like you a lot. Can’t wait to see you once more.”
Bob the Drag Queen: “Jiggly I really like you a lot. You all the time preserve it so actual. A real diva. Heal up sis.”
Bianca del Rio: “Sending all of the love , Jiggles.”
Carson Kressley: “Sending a lot love your approach – protecting you near our hearts.”
Learn the assertion beneath.
