
The Miss Universe Organisation is once again under fire, but this time, the criticism is aimed squarely at its own president, Raul Rocha.
In a new interview that has sent shockwaves through the pageant community, Rocha appeared to suggest that Côte d'Ivoire's Olivia Yacé may have been held back from the crown due to visa issues. The remark quickly spiralled into a full-blown controversy, with many fans interpreting it as an accidental admission that the competition's outcomes are influenced by logistics rather than merit.