Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente has leg amputated after serious health setback
RuPaul’s Drag Race US star Bianca Castro – known as Jiggly Caliente – has experienced a ‘serious health setback’ which led to her leg being amputated, her family’s announced
It’s been announced that Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente had her leg amputated recently
Drag performer Jiggly Caliente has experienced a “serious health setback” that led to amputation of her right leg, her family have announced this week. The news has been met with supportive messages from fans and celebrities.
The RuPaul’s Drag Race star, 44 – whose real name is Bianca Castro – is said to have been hospitalised due to a “severe infection” before undergoing the “loss of most of her right leg”. Her family have said that she’s now recovering and invited fans to “uplift her” with messages of support.
Jiggly rose to fame on the fourth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, which was broadcast in 2012. She later returned for the sixth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars in 2021. Since 2022, she’s been a judge on Drag Race Philippines.
In a statement on her Instagram page, her family said: “The family of Bianca Castro, known to many as the beloved drag performer Jiggly Caliente, is heartbroken to share that over the last month Bianca has experienced a serious health setback. Due to a severe infection, she was hospitalized and, as a result, has undergone the loss of most of her right leg.”
They added in the statement released today: “Because of these circumstances, Bianca will not be appearing in the upcoming season of RuPaul’s Drag Race Philippines, nor will she be participating in any public engagements for the foreseeable future. Her recovery will be extensive.”
Her family concluded: “At this time, we kindly ask for privacy for Bianca and her family as they navigate this difficult journey together. While Jiggly concentrates on healing, we invite her friends, fans, and community to uplift her with messages of hope and love on her social media channels. Bianca’s family and drag house are deeply grateful for the continued outpouring of support, strength, and prayers.”
It’s been announced that Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente experienced a ‘serious health setback’ recently(Image: Instagram)
Fans and fellow Drag Race stars reacted in the comments section with well wishes. Manila Luzon wrote: “Praying for you, sister.” Whilst Jujubee said: “I love you so much. Can’t wait to see you again.” Aja commented: “Sending you love and healing vibrations.”
Asia O’Hara reacted: “Love you.” Courtney Act said: “Love you, Jiggles.” Trinity K. Bonet said: “All my love sis … get well soon.”
