Jewels Sparkles, the runner-up of RuPaul's Drag Race season 17, has decided to step back from social media following backlash related to Onya Nurve's victory. Jewels expressed her pride for Onya but was disheartened that fans are contrasting their performances instead of celebrating Onya's win. She emphasized the emotional toll this negativity takes, leading her to prioritize her mental wellbeing. Her efforts to uplift Onya, coupled with her frustrations towards fan dynamics, highlight the challenges faced by performers in reality competitions.
"Just hopping on [to X] to say how proud I am of [Onya], you are an absolute superstar and deserve this and the world!"
"Taking a break from [X] again now to preserve my mental [health]. It's sad that instead of just celebrating Onya's glorious win, people have to pit us against each other..."
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