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Jiggly Caliente Honored on Drag Race Stage
7 Feb
Summary
- Jiggly Caliente was honored during the February 6 episode.
- She passed away in April 2025 at 44 years old.
- Jiggly was a judge on Drag Race Philippines from 2022-2024.
The February 6 episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" paused to honor the memory of Jiggly Caliente, a beloved contestant who passed away on April 24, 2025, at the age of 44. The tribute occurred after a lip sync performance of Britney Spears' "Toxic," a song Jiggly famously performed in Season 4.
RuPaul and Michelle Visage fondly remembered the late queen. Jiggly Castro-Arabejo, also known as Jiggly, had a significant impact on the "Drag Race" franchise. Following her Season 4 appearance, she returned for "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" Season 6 in 2021 and later became a mainstay judge for "Drag Race Philippines" from 2022 to 2024.
Beyond "Drag Race," Jiggly had a notable television career, with appearances in shows like "Pose," "Ugly Betty," and "Saturday Night Live." Her family described her as a "luminous presence" and celebrated her "infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity."
