The season 8 champion celebrated his mother’s life and praised RuPaul as a maternal figure in his life.
I lost my mother today on mothers day.
Its been a tough one for me.

Bob the Drag Queen and his mother, Martha Caldwell.Bob The Drag Queen/YouTube
“My mom loved you,” Bob continued.
“She thought you were so funny and charming.
Happy Mothers Day to you.”
Bob The Drag Queen/YouTube
Bob also shared a tribute to his mother on his Instagram feed.
“kindly call your mother today and tell her that you love her.”
Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to a representative for Bob for more information.
Caldwell’s appearance on a2023 episodeof the show quickly became a fan-favorite installment in the series.
“I’m not really one for prayers, but if you are a praying person.
my mother has asked for your prayers.
She asks that you pray for strength, health, and perseverance,” Bob shared.
“She asks that you pray out loud and use her name, Martha Caldwell.”
Read Bob’s tribute to his late mother above.