AceShowbiz - RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Morphine Love Dion has opened up about the severe mental health challenges she faced while filming the show's spinoff, All Stars 11, attributing her struggles to a traumatic brain injury sustained in a deadly car accident.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly published on May 15, 2026, the 29-year-old drag queen explained that she experienced a form of psychosis during the filming process that was linked to the injuries she suffered months earlier. “While I was filming All Stars 11, I was mentally not okay,” Morphine shared. “I was going through some form of psychosis. I went through it so bad in All Stars, while filming.”

The injury stemmed from a tragic incident in July 2024 when Morphine and fellow drag performer Kaos were passengers in an Uber on Los Angeles’ 10 Freeway. The vehicle was involved in a multi-car collision that resulted in one fatality and left six people, including Morphine, hospitalized, according to ABC News.

Hours after the crash, Morphine’s social media team confirmed the incident via Instagram, stating, “Morphine was in a serious car accident while in an Uber. She suffered multiple injuries but is grateful to be alive. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Some space and time is appreciated as she focuses on healing.”

Following the accident, Morphine updated fans on her condition through an Instagram Story, assuring them that she was “OK” but advised to remain on bed rest. She later disclosed that her injuries included a fractured collarbone, multiple broken teeth, and a broken jaw that required surgery.

Despite these ongoing health issues, Morphine was determined to fulfill her commitments. When she filmed All Stars 11 in 2025, she was still in recovery but worked hard to prepare for the Paramount+ series and maintain her scheduled appearances with RuPaul’s Drag Race Live in Las Vegas.

“I had a lot of mental issues going on while filming,” Morphine reflected. “I feel better talking about it now. But, when I filmed, it was almost like a blackout.” She further revealed that iconic figures from the show, including RuPaul, Ts Madison, and Michelle Visage, frequently checked in on her wellbeing. “Even Ru was concerned for me. Ru, [judge] Ts Madison, and Michelle [Visage], kept asking if I was okay. I wasn’t, but throughout all the mental stuff I went through while filming, I still did a good job.”

Looking back, Morphine acknowledged the severity of the car accident and the profound impact her recovery had on her ability to be fully ready for the competition. “The car accident was really severe,” she said. “It made it very difficult for me to be completely ready for All Stars.”

Throughout this difficult period, the support and love from fans proved crucial to her healing process. “I just want to tell my fans, thank you for supporting and loving me. I tried my best, even with all the mental stuff happening,” Morphine expressed gratefully. “The reception I get from the fans and the love is what’s literally keeping me going. It’s what healed me throughout this.”

Morphine Love Dion originally competed on season 16 of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2024, finishing in fifth place overall. That season was ultimately won by Nymphia Wind, with Sapphira Cristál as runner-up.

New episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 continue to air on Paramount+ every Friday, allowing fans to follow Morphine’s journey on the show despite the considerable obstacles she faced behind the scenes.