RuPaul's Drag Race is one of the most uplifting shows on television. It is joyful, colorful, funny, and gave us a new perspective about those artists. But the show is also responsible for some tearful moments due to the contestant's background.

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Every season, at least one of the queens brings a touching history about their past. It is not rare that they have problems with the family, and they get emotional sharing that part of their lives. And we all get sensitive hearing it as well! Here are some of then.

10 Chi Chi DeVayne Passed Away From Kidney Failure

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In August this year, the RuPaul's Drag Race fans were surprised by the news that Chi Chi DeVayne had died. She was hospitalized with a suspect of kidney failure and died a few days after that.

The family confirmed her death on social media, which was heartbreaking to everyone, especially people involved in RuPaul's Drag Race. Most contestants shared their sadness and shock on social media, and they were all devastated.

9 Ongina's Health Diagnosis

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Ongina was the first contestant to share a deeply personal history on the show, and it was one of RuPaul's Drag Race's most touching moments. Ongina broke into tears after she won the Viva Glam challenge about donating money to support HIV researches. The contestant was always cheerful, and the judges were shocked to see her like that.

The contested explained that she was HIV positive, which she kept a secret because her family didn't know. There was not a dry eye in the room. In the reunion episode, Ongina revealed that she spoke to her mother before the episode was aired, and her mother could not be more supportive.

8 Pandora Boxx Struggled With Dark Thoughts

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Most people forget about the second season, but it was full of touching stories. Pandora Boxx was one of the most outgoing queens during that season, but she had a sad background. When Pandora realized she was gay, there were many conflicted feelings, which led to depression. It was a hard time, and she even attempted suicide.

It was a brave moment to see her talking openly about such a personal subject. And it is even better to see she is doing great now!

7 Roxxxy Andrews Was Abandoned By Her Mother As A Child

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Roxxxy Andrews was responsible for another emotional moment in the show. The contestant often has touching stories with their families, either because they are highly supportive or the other way around. When Roxxxy had to lipsync for her life during season 5, she started to cry and could hardly talk.

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The contestant explained that the moment brought many old feelings, and she always felt rejected. She said that her mother abandoned her and her sister at a bus stop when she was only three years old, and the story made all the judges cry.

6 Jujubee's Father Passed Away & Her Mother Neglected Her

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Jujubee is another star we met in the second season who has a complicated history with her family. She shared that her father was her most adorable supporter, but he passed away when she was 15. Jujubee was completely alone and had to become a grown-up, fast. The contestant explained that her mother abandoned her and only raised her sisters.

Jujubee talked about the feeling of being abandoned many times during the show. Although there are many complicated feelings she has to deal with, Jujubee says she is grateful for her mother "because she gave me life."

5 Dusty Ray Bottoms' Family Thought She Needed An Exorcism

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Dusty Ray Bottoms has a history that, sadly, many gay people can relate. When she told her family she was gay, they wanted her to find a cure. "They lost it. They took me to church. They got me exorcised because they thought I was possessed by a gay demon," she said.

It was a traumatizing experience for Dusty, and she still can't talk about it without crying. When a pastor told that she could never find love in a gay relationship, she decided to leave the house. Until the show was aired, Dusty had no contact with her family, and they didn't know she would be on it.

4 Blair St Clair Was The Victim Of Assault

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During season 10, Blair St Clair opened up to the judges about being the victim of sexual assault. "Before filming the show, I had never opened up and talked about that, and it's because it was something that I didn't want to believe," she told Billboard. "I felt there was something wrong with me for such a long time because I didn't feel the need to be an oversexualized gay man in an oversexualized community that we live in, and I felt very odd."

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Blair St Clair was raped when she was in college, and when she revealed that, it was one of the most heartbreaking moments on the show so far.

3 Detox Lost Her Boyfriend In A Car Crash

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During season 5, Rupaul was taken by surprise during a challenge. He wanted the contestants to cry on cue, and most of them made it a comedic moment. However, Detox made something completely different when she decided to open her heart.

Detox started crying and told about her boyfriend, who died in a car accident one year before. It was a vulnerable side of her the fans had never seen.

2 Kim Chi Has Complicated Relations With Her Family

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Kim Chi grew up in South Korea, and during the show, she explained she has a complicated relationship with her family.

They are not close, and her parents are not aware she was a drag queen. Kim Chi was emotional, and also said that her family doesn't watch much American television, so she didn't think they would find out.

1 Katya Struggles With Alcoholism

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Katya was on a difficult path to control her drinking her addiction when she was cast for the show's 7th season. She didn't let it stop her, but we have to admire her for facing all the pressure the show brings during a personal battle and because she dared to bring it up and share it with the public.

It doesn't mean that things were easy. Katya talked to Miss Fame, who was sober many years, and she was very supportive.

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