The season 8 Miss Congeniality winner was diagnosed with avascular necrosis after chemotherapy treatments for cancer.

that’s why I need hip replacement surgery on both sides."

She added that her first surgery is scheduled for this Wednesday, and she’ll undergo another in January.

Cynthia Lee Fontaine Drag Race Season 9

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ queen Cynthia Lee Fontaine announces hip surgery after avascular necrosis diagnosis.Vh1

“I’ll be not working for almost 6 months due to recovery .

And if I kick cancer in the cucu , this is easy to beat !”

She was ultimately eliminated fifth, finishing the season in 10th place.

“Hashtag #KickCancerintheCucu!

“As long as you have life, everything else is possible.”