RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Tempest DuJour Needed Their ‘Bottom Lip Reattached’ from ‘Gruesome’ Injury After Fainting

Drag Horror: RuPaul Star Tempest DuJour Suffers Freak Injury After Midnight Collapse—Lip Torn Off in Shocking Fall

In a terrifying twist of fate that no one could have predicted, RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Tempest DuJour has revealed a gruesome and nearly unimaginable injury that left fans reeling and the drag community in shock. The beloved queen—known for her towering presence, sharp wit, and unforgettable style—faced a medical emergency so severe it reads like a scene from a horror film.

The 57-year-old performer, whose offstage name is Patrick Holt, shared that she collapsed unexpectedly in the middle of the night and suffered a traumatic injury that required emergency surgery. What happened next was beyond shocking.

Around 3 a.m., Tempest rose from bed, perhaps groggy and unaware of what was to come. Within moments, she fainted—suddenly and without warning. As her body crumpled to the ground, her face slammed directly into the sharp corner of a dresser. The impact was catastrophic: her bottom lip was completely torn off.

Yes, you read that right—torn off.

The aftermath was as chaotic as it was agonizing. Covered in blood, disoriented, and in unimaginable pain, Tempest was rushed to the emergency room where doctors began the difficult and delicate process of reattaching her lip. Over the course of five excruciating hours, surgeons fought to repair the damage and preserve her
facial function and appearance.

But the mystery still lingers: why did she faint?

According to Tempest, the collapse may have been caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure from standing up too quickly—a condition known as orthostatic hypotension. Though it may sound harmless, in this case, it had nearly disfiguring consequences.

“I had no warning,” Tempest reportedly shared with those close to her. “It happened so fast. I just remember waking up in a pool of blood.”

The photos she later posted showed her swollen face and stitched-up lip—a haunting reminder of how quickly life can turn. But through the trauma, one thing has remained strong: her spirit.

Fans, fellow queens, and supporters flooded social media with an outpouring of love and concern. The drag world, known for its strength and sisterhood, came together to lift up one of their own. Messages of encouragement and awe poured in, praising Tempest’s bravery in sharing her story and resilience in facing recovery.

Though still swollen and healing, Tempest is determined to recover. She’s consulting with plastic surgeons for potential reconstructive procedures, but her outlook remains positive. “I’ll be fabulous again in no time,” she joked—proving that even in pain, her humor endures.

This nightmare serves as a chilling reminder that even the most glamorous lives can be interrupted by unexpected darkness. But if there’s one thing Tempest DuJour has taught us, it’s that queens rise—no matter how hard the fall.