Drag Race legend Ongina is 'taking a breather' from drag

RuPaul's Drag Race star Ongina has announced she's stepping away from drag for the moment.

The season 1 and All Stars 5 competitor shared the news on Instagram in an emotional post.

"A new chapter, but I've been here before. Something I left behind, but always wanted more," the post began. "This time, I return to it with new goals. Hoping it will bring me the happiness I yearn for. A new challenge, dare I say. But the freedom to create something new everyday."

She continued:

I'm nervous, I'm excited but most of all I feel lifted. Excited to use the talents I was gifted. While I let Ongina take a breather, I know this new creative chapter will be better. As I look into my future I'm certain, for now, this is the right move. But I hope you'll stick around as I dance to this new beat and find my groove!"

She signed the post with a kiss emoji.

And in a post to her Instagram story, Ongina wrote: "Drag will always be a part of me. It has done so much for my life and I'm not quitting. I'm just going to be taking a breather as I start a new role with my other career. You'll still find me performing places, I promise. But for now, excited to see where this new future leads."

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Ongina followed up the grid post with the announcement of her "last @rupaulsdragcon 😢" and invited fans to visit her at booth 823.

"My last drag con," she wrote on Instagram stories. "Come take a Polaroid w/ me."

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The Los Angeles convention takes place on July 19 and 20. For information on tickets, visit here.