Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Pork Chop Parker Hospitalized, Drag Race Community Rallies

Episode Date: March 14, 2026

Victoria Pork Chop Parker, the first queen eliminated from RuPauls Drag Race, suffered a severe reaction to a hamburger, leading to a week-long hospital stay. Diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, acute kidney injury, low sodium, and high blood pressure, shes now bed-bound and in need of a motorized scooter and security. The Drag Race community has rallied, raising over $4,200 on GoFundMe, with contributions from queens like Bianca Del Rio and DD Fuego. Pork Chop, a fan favorite, has inspired a challenge segment and acted in a holiday movie. Fans are showing support, and the fundraiser continues to grow. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/975c2a91f9e9a402

This is Corey with entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by the Daily News Now. Victoria Portchop Parker, the first queen ever booted from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 back in 2009, landed in the hospital after a bad reaction to a hamburger from a big grocery chain. She got hit with vomiting, diarrhea, and serious dehydration that went on for 72 hours, leading to an ambulance ride and a week-long stay. Doctors diagnosed her with four issues, in a regular heart beat called atrial fibrillation, acute kidney injury, low sodium from an intestinal, infection, and high blood pressure. During her hospital time, they pumped her full of antibiotics,

gave her physical therapy, and ran a bunch of tests. Now she's bedbound for the next 14 to 21 days, with a visiting nurse and therapist helping out at home. Her teen says she's on track for a full recovery, but she could really use a motorized scooter to get around better and some help with round the clock. Security. The drag race community has stepped up big time. A GoFundMe set up by World of Wonder has already pulled in over $4,200. Queens like Season 6 winner, Bianca del Rio, and Season 18's D.D. Fuego chipped in and World of Wonder donated $1,500. Themselves. Port Shop has stayed a fan favorite over the years, popping up as a guest on the show, and even inspiring a challenge segment in season 13 called, the Port Shop Loading Dock. She also acted in the 2021 holiday movie

The Bitch Who Stole Christmas, playing a guy role opposite RuPaul and other alums, which let her step away from drag for a change. Fans are rallying around this original drag race legend with messages of support, and her team is urging small acts of kindness to help during recovery.

Keep an eye on that fundraiser for updates as she heals up. Quick thanks to today's sponsor. See the description for more. Relax deeper. Reset faster. comfort you can hear. S-O-L-I-S-E-Pillow.com.