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Drag Race’s Lexi Love announces hiatus to focus on “mental, physical and emotional well-being”

Drag superstar Lexi Love will be stepping away from the public eye. On 27 April, the Drag Race season 17 finalist took to Instagram to announce her extended hiatus from the drag world. “To my loyal family, friends, and fans– I’m taking a step back to nurture my mental, physical, and emotional well-being,” she wrote alongside a video. “It’s time to transform my relationship with my inner saboteur– to understand it, disarm it, and step fully into my strength.” “This journey isn’t one I can take alone. I know I’ll…

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Jiggly Caliente: Drag Race stars and fans pay tribute to the beloved drag icon

Heartwarming tributes for Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente have started to roll in after her shocking death. On 27 April, Caliente’s family announced with “profound sorrow” that the drag icon, whose real name was Bianca Castro-Arabejo, had “passed away peacefully” at 4:42 a.m. “surrounded by her loving family and close friends.” She was 44. The statement from her family reads: “A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity. “She touched countless lives through her artistry, activism,…

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Drag Race icon Jiggly Caliente dies, aged 44

Jiggly Caliente, one of the most legendary queens in RuPaul’s Drag Race herstory, has tragically passed away. Earlier this week, it was reported that Caliente had experienced “a serious health setback” due to a severe infection, during which she was hospitalised and had to undergo the amputation of most of her right leg. On 27 April, Caliente’s family announced with “profound sorrow” that the drag icon, whose real name was Bianca Castro-Arabejo, had “passed away peacefully” at 4:42 a.m. that same day, “surrounded by her loving family and close friends.”…

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Drag Race’s Venus shares apology after clearing up Puerto Vallarta incident: “I f**ked up”

Canada’s Drag Race winner Venus issued an apology after clearing up assault allegations against police in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. On April 20, the season four winner claimed that she was “abducted” “choked and kicked” by local authorities. Taking to her Instagram story, Venus shared disturbing images of her body, revealing bruises and visible marks, along with a statement detailing the alleged assault. “Got abducted by the “police” and was handcuffed and tossed around in the back of a truck hatchback where I was choked and kicked for an hour,” wrote…

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Drag Race’s Lydia B Kollins says she had “five days to a week” to prepare for All Stars 10

Lydia B. Kollins has opened up about filming All Stars 10 shortly after her stint on Drag Race season 17. On 14 April, World of Wonder officially announced the tenth season of the beloved spinoff series. Described as the “Tournament of All Stars,” the new batch of episodes is set to feature a whopping 18 queens, making it the largest cast in All Stars herstory. After subtly teasing the returning competitors in a brief teaser, WOW released the official cast list on April 23. Naturally, the gargantuan lineup included an…

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Drag Race’s Jiggly Caliente loses “most of her right leg” after suffering a severe infection

The family of Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente have shared some heartbreaking news. On 24 March, it was announced that the beloved drag talent – whose real name is Bianca Castro – would be stepping away from the public eye due to a “serious health setback.” “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,” Jiggly’s loved ones wrote in a statement posted on her Instagram account. “Due to…

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Onya Nurve has conquered Drag Race — now she’s coming for the EGOT

In an exclusive interview with GAY TIMES, Onya Nurve opens up about her Drag Race victory, the intentional choice behind skipping reveals in the final lip-sync, and her plans to secure an EGOT. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS With a gargantuan 700k+ likes on her #TEAM post, Onya Nurve had already made herstory as the finalist with the most online support heading into a RuPaul’s Drag Race finale. It wasn’t a surprise, though — the theatre buff racked up four maxi-challenge wins over the season, including the coveted Snatch Game, all while…

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Meet the 18 queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10

The 18 queens who will be showcasing their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent for a second, and in some cases third and fourth, shot at the Drag Race crown have been unveiled. Premiering May 9 on Paramount Plus in the U.S. and WOW Presents Plus in the UK, this gargantuan season features the immediate return of a season 17 alum, a “Crossdresser for Christ” who placed runner-up twice, and an icon from Atlanta, Georgia, revered for her cherry pie. The line-up, which marks the largest cast in All Stars herstory,…

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Drag Race season 17: Jewels Sparkles leaves social media due to toxic finale discourse

Jewels Sparkles has stepped away from social media in response to the toxic fan reaction to the Drag Race finale. On 18 April, RuPaul inducted a brand-new champion into the Drag Race Hall of Fame during the final episode of season 17. After weeks of intense maxi-challenges, showstopping runways, and jaw-dropping lip-syncs, Jewels, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Lexi Love reunited in front of a studio audience for one final face-off for the crown. Like previous seasons, the four talented performers were tasked with presenting an original solo number inspired…

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Drag Race: Suzie Toot issues statement on Lexi Love “beef”

Suzie Toot has made it “clear” about her friendship with fellow Drag Race season 17 star Lexi Love. On this season of the Emmy Award-winning series, drama has erupted on a plethora of occasions, from Trim-Gate with Jewels Sparkles and Onya Nurve to Spray-Paint-Gate with Lexi and Onya, as well as She-Stole-All-My-Jokes-Gate with Jewels and Arrietty. Perhaps the most confusing conflict, however, was the apparent tension between Suzie and Lexi—largely driven by Lexi, with little to no engagement from the former. While the queens have playfully shaded each other online throughout…

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