RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Bianca Castro, known by her drag name Jiggly Caliente, was hospitalized following a “severe infection” and had one of her legs amputated.
As a result of her health, Castro will also not be appearing on the fourth season of Drag Race Philippines, where she had been a judge since the first season.
“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,” read the statement from Castro’s family shared on Instagram. “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.”
Castro’s family asked for privacy for the drag queen and them “as they navigate this difficult journey together.
As a result of her health, Castro will also not be appearing on the fourth season of Drag Race Philippines, where she had been a judge since the first season.
“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,” read the statement from Castro’s family shared on Instagram. “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.”
Castro’s family asked for privacy for the drag queen and them “as they navigate this difficult journey together.
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