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Drag Race Alum Jiggly Cailente Loses Her Leg In A Health Battle

Drag Race Alum Jiggly Cailente Loses Her Leg In A Health Battle

Love has been pouring in for the Drag Race Philippines judge as she faces a long recovery…

Drag Race fans woke up to unfortunate news about the health of Drag Race Philippines resident judge and season 4 and All Stars 6 competitor Jiggly Caliente. 

In a statement released by her family on the drag star’s Instagram account, it was revealed that Jiggly’s right leg was amputated. “Bianca (Jiggly’s off-stage name), has experienced a serious health setback,” the statement reads. “Due to a severe infection she was hospitalized and, as a result, had undergone the loss of most of her right leg.” 

The statement goes on to say her recovery will be extensive and that public engagements are on pause for the foreseeable future. It also means she will not appear on the upcoming season of Drag Race Philippines and will likely not be judging the new spin-off Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royalewhich was announced earlier this year. 

The family has asked for privacy as Jiggly navigates her healing journey and has invited fans, friends and the community to send her uplifting messages. Since the statement was posted on Instagram around 2:00 a.m. ET, the well wishes have flooded in. Comments include:

Brooke Lynn Hytes (Canada’s Drag Race host, RuPaul’s Drag Race S11): “I love you, Jiggles ❤️ you got this!”

Mariah Paris Balenciaga (RuPaul’s Drag Race S3 and All Stars 5): Love you Beyond words ‼️‼️‼️Get better , we are due for another reading session ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Jujubee (RuPaul’s Drag Race S2, All Stars 1 and 5RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. the World S1): I love you so much. Can’t wait to see you again. ❤️❤️❤️

Manila Luzon (RuPaul’s Drag Race S3,  All Stars 1 and 6): Praying for you, sister ❤️

Pangina Heals (Drag Race Thailand host, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. the World S1) : I love you and im praying for u sister❤️

Bianca Del Rio (RuPaul’s Drag Race S6 winner): “Sending all the love , Jiggles ❤️”

Bob the Drag Queen (RuPaul’s Drag Race S8 winner): “Jiggly I love you so much. You always keep it so real. A true diva. Heal up sis.”

Ginger Minj (RuPaul’s Drag Race S7 and All Stars 2, 6 and 10): “Sister, I love you more than words can say. You’re always on my mind and I’m sending you all the good thoughts in the world! ❤️”

Eva Le Queen (Drag Race Philippines S1, RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars): “Love you ate! You will always have a home in 🇵🇭. Sending prayers of light and healing your way 🙏✨”

Marina Summers (Drag Race Philippines S1, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. the World S2): “Love you ate 🤍 Sending all love to you and your family! We are here for youuu!”

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