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RuPaul's Drag Race icon Jiggly Caliente's leg amputated after 'severe infection,' exits Drag Race Philippines as judge

'RuPaul's Drag Race' queen Jiggly Caliente's leg was amputated after she was hospitalized for a 'severe infection,' and the 'Pose' actress' family said she'll exit 'Drag Race Philippines.'

In a social media statement shared early Thursday, Jiggly's family — while using her real name, Bianca Castro — told fans that "due to a severe infection, she was hospitalized" and endured "the loss of most of her right leg" as a result. "Because of these circumstances, Bianca will not be appearing in the upcoming season of Drag Race Philippines, nor will she be participating in any public engagements for the foreseeable future," the family continued, adding that "her recovery will be extensive." After becoming a fan-favorite queen over the years thanks to several memorable looks and quotes on Drag Race season 4 (including her legendary "baked potato" postapocalyptic couture outfit), Jiggly, who came out as trans in 2016, additionally landed a guest spot in a 2018 Saturday Night Live sketch.

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