Malungkot na ibinalita ng pamilya ng international drag artist at resident judge ng Ru Paul's Drag Race Philippines na si Jiggly Caliente ang matinding pagsubok na pinagdaraanan nito ngayon.
Biyernes, April 25, 2025, na-post ang pamilya ni Jiggly sa Instagram account niya ang tungkol sa kanyang pagkaka-ospital noong March 2025.
Nagkaroon daw si Jiggly ng matinding impeksyon dahil sa hindi nila tinukoy na sakit, dahilan para putulin ang kanang binti nito.
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Dahil dito, hindi na muna tatanggap ng anumang trabaho si Jiggly hangga't hindi pa nakaka-recover at gumaling.
Ipinaalam din ng kanyang pamilya na hindi na makakasama si Jiggly bilang judge sa upcoming season ng RuPaul’s Drag Race Philippines.
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Mababasa sa pahayag (published as is): "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.
"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."
Sa gitna ng mabigat na pinagdaraanan ni Jiggly, hiniling ng kanyang pamilya sa publiko na irespeto ang kanilang privacy.
Kalakip nito ang kanilang pasasalamat sa patuloy na suporta at panalangin ng mga tagahanga ni Jiggly sa kanyang tuluyang paggaling.
Anila: "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."
JIGGLY'S friends, FANS, and colleagues offer healing prayers for the DRAG ARTIST
Samantala, sa comments section ng post ng pamilya ni Jiggly ay bumuhos ang mensahe ng pagdamay at panalangin ng kanyang mga tagahanga at malalapit na kaibigan.
Komento ni Nadine Lustre (published as is), "Love u mama."
Saad ng Filipino drag queen na si Marina Summers, "Love you ate. Sending all love to you and your family! We are here for youuu!'
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Sabi pa ni Manila Luzon, "Praying for you, sister."
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"Maaaaa..i love you so much..Pagaling ka..," dagdag pa ni Precious Paula Nicole.
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