RuPaul’s Drag Race host Ross Matthews has taken to Instagram and Twitter to share his significant weight loss months after he made the decision to “reclaim” his health.
On Sunday, Matthews, 41, posted a beaming photo of himself dressed in a black coat, revealing that he’s dropped 50 pounds since the beginning of the summer.
“Breaking the pattern,” he wrote. “50lbs down today from my height in early June when I decided to reclaim my health after my mom died (70lbs down from my all-time). I will always be a work in progress. I may mess up again. I dunno. All I know is that I’m very grateful. And very happy. On we go.”
Breaking the pattern. 50lbs down today from my height in early June after my mom died (70lbs down from my all-time). I will always be a work in progress. I may mess up again. I dunno. All I know is that I’m very grateful. On we go… ?? pic.twitter.com/IDKasoUSTK
— Ross Mathews (@helloross) November 29, 2020
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An outpouring of support for the sharp-witted TV personality followed, from fans and celebrities alike.
Rosie O’Donnell, fellow Drag Race judge Michelle Visage, and former competing queens like Brooke Lynn Hytes were among those to offer words (or emojis) of encouragement:
Trixie Mattel struck a decidedly different, yet similarly supportive tone:
Mathews later posted to his Instagram Story: “Reading all your love on my post about my health. Thank you!”
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kevininbuffalo
Lookin’ good Ross!
Phillip
Good on you!
My top weight loss and kept it off was 100 lbs. and it DOES make a difference in how you feel.
Keep up the good work and don’t worry if you mess up occasionally, you’re a human being.
missvamp
Love ross, sorry for the loss of his mom. He looks great.
The real Bruce
“On we go” indeed! So happy for you and you look great. It works on your self-respect too. You show ’em Ross!
missuniverse
I am suspicious.
I think he had a bypass surgery.
He is not admitting.
RPerez
Does it really matter if he did or didn’t? Just be glad for him or say nothing.
SoggyDuck
Matters NOT how he got there….he is to be congratulated with a wish that he keeps it off and feels fabulous
nm4047
maybe his balls will drop now and that annoying voice will change along with his surgically improved body.
Clay83
You really are a piece of work, it must take so much effort to be so hateful and miserable your whole life
The real Bruce
Well, you made it through the Holiday’s and didn’t overindulge. Hooray for you! And I can’t help but wonder if your sweetie, Dr Garcia helped inspire you. And now, you’ve announced that you two are officially a couple! Double hooray for you both! Someone finally called, “Timmmber!” on you. I hope you and Wellington stay safe and healthy and have a wonderful life together. Cheers!