Onya Nurve has peeled back the curtain on her abrupt departure from Kinky Boots.

Back in July, it was announced that the reigning Drag Race champion –whose name is Justin Woody outside of drag – would be portraying the iconic drag queen Lola in the North American tour of the beloved musical.

At the time of the announcement, Onya took to Instagram to celebrate her casting, writing: "I am BEYOND excited and humbled to announce that I'll be joining the 2025 national tour of Kinky Boots the Musical, as Lola!!!!!!!"

"Before RuPaul's Drag Race, I wanted to be Lola, and now I get to live out both of my dreams at the same damn time. Truly a full circle moment. So excited to continue to learn, grow, and take in every single thing this new chapter has to offer me. EVERYBODY SAY YEEEAAAAHHHHH!"

However, in November, rumours began to swirl that the 32-year-old performer was no longer attached to Kinky Boots after fans noticed she had been removed from the show's website.

In response to the speculation, the tour's representatives confirmed to Out that Onya would no longer portray Lola.

"On behalf of Kinky Boots on Tour, Justin Woody (Onya Nurve) is no longer with the company," they told the news outlet.

"We are thrilled to share that Omari Collins (Scarlett D. Von'Du) will step into the role of Lola. We wish Justin well, and we look forward to bringing Kinky Boots to theatres all across the country."

Over the last few months, Onya has refrained from addressing her departure... until now.