Valentina could be a frontrunner (Picture: ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images)

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Valentina has pleaded with fans to be kinder after she was made aware of racist comments being used against her All Stars 4 co-stars in order to support her.

The drag queen, who during her run in season nine was accused by her fellow stars for not speaking out in support of them, felt compelled to talk after being made aware of the situation.

Valentina, the stage name of James Leyva, released a statement saying that comments such as those ‘did not represent the values of Valentina’ and called for them to stop.

Valentina refused to stand by as her fellow queens were attacked in her defence (Picture: Logo/VH1)

She wrote: ‘Hola mis amores (my loves). I hope you’re having a lovely night. I appreciate all of you that have continued to support me in my journey, but I would like to talk about something that I feel is important.




‘It has come to my attention that my fellow contestants are being bombarded with racist comments on my behalf. I want to make it clear, again, that if you are a fan of Valentina, you are a fan of my values, and Valentina does not condone racism or anti-blackness in any way, shape or form.’

Valentina posted her statement online after becoming aware of the issue (Picture: Instagram)

She added: ‘I do not appreciate these racist comments whatsoever and ask those of you that think it is okay to please refrain from attacking my fellow girls.

‘For those of you who do not resort to attacking or racist comments, I see you and I appreciate you.’

‘Thank you mis amores and have a magnificent night,’ the message concluded.

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Valentina is currently trying her luck for the crown once again in All Stars 4, re-competing alongside a number of queens of colour including Manilla Luzon, who is of Filipino heritage, and Monet XChange and Monique Heart, who are both black.

Valentina is of Mexican-American heritage.

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4 continues Fridays on VH1 in the US, and Comedy Central in the UK.

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