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The Latest Breaking News from Miss Universe

Miss Argentina Pageant Embraces Diversity And Age Inclusion

Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez's journey in Miss Argentina pageant challenges ageism and celebrates diversity.

The dreams of a 60-year-old beauty contestant come to an abrupt end

A 60-year-old woman has watched her dreams to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant melt away

The Independent UK · May 26, 2024

New Miss USA Savannah Gankiewicz crowned after Noelia Voigt steps down

‘I firmly believe that this opportunity was meant for me and I am ready to make a positive impact with this organisation,’ the new Miss USA says

The Independent UK · May 16, 2024

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Daniel Ortega regime exiles Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios and her family from Nicaragua

Latin Times · May 13, 2024

Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resign days apart, casting a spotlight on the organization

Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava stepped down, citing mental health and personal values. They are the latest to depart the organization, which is no stranger to controversy.

WEKU · May 9, 2024

Miss USA Noelia Voigt Relinquishes Her Title In What She Calls a “Very Tough Decision”

Voigt—who was crowned last September—acknowledged “I realize this may come as a large shock to many.”

Marie Claire · May 7, 2024

Miss Universe organisation says Saudi Arabia has not put forward a contestant for 2024

Last week it was reported that model Rumy Alqahtani will be the Kingdom’s first-ever entrant in the global competition’s 73-year history

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024

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Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant for first time with contestant Rumy Alqahtani

Rumy Alqahtani, 27, said she is ‘honoured’ to represent her Kingdom at the competition

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2024

Why Pakistan’s first Miss Universe beauty pageant entry is causing controversy

Erica Robin, Pakistan’s first-ever Miss Universe entrant, has sparked controversy among some politicians

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023

Accounts of 'body checks' at Miss Universe Indonesia shock the nation as contestants speak out

Accounts of contestants being forced to strip to their underwear for "body checks” during the Miss Universe Indonesia pageant earlier this month have shocked the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Miss Universe Netherlands makes history crowning first transgender winner

Rikkie Valerie Kolle won the pageant on Sunday and celebrated her triumph on Instagram

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

Edinburgh Miss Universe hopeful with eating disorder was 'written off' by medics

Jordan suffered from ARFID as well as bulimia in her late teens and early twenties and after being in recovery for a few years she has re-entered the pageantry world with the aim of raising awareness around eating disorders.

Edinburgh Live · May 19, 2023

Daniela Arroyo González will be first trans woman to compete in Puerto Rico Miss Universe pageant

Puerto Rico made pageant history Thursday after selecting an openly transgender contestant to participate in the conservative territory’s Miss Universe competition.

Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023

Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel crowns new Miss USA after allegations about rigging competition

Gabriel became the first Filipina American to be Miss Universe earlier this month

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

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Los Angeles Times · Jan 18, 2023

Rigging allegations be damned, Miss USA won Miss Universe fair and square, CEO says

The Miss Universe Organization and its chief executive have issued statements defending their 2023 champion, Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel, amid allegations that the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants were rigged.

Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023

‘Some girls at Miss Universe did not know there was a war in Ukraine,’ Miss Ukraine said of the recent pageant

Miss Ukraine didn’t win the weekend’s Miss Universe pageant. That honor went to Miss USA. But that wasn’t what broke Viktoria Apanasenko’s heart in New Orleans Saturday.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Miss Universe Organization denies ‘absurd’ allegations about competition being rigged after Miss USA’s win

‘The allegations re: rigging of Miss Universe are false,’ the CEO of the oraganisation told The Independent

Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2023

Miss Universe hit by 'fix' allegations amid claims competition was 'rigged' for Miss USA

Top beauty pageant Miss Universe has landed in hot water amid 'fix' allegations and claims the competition was 'rigged' for the latest winner Miss USA

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Daily Mirror · Jan 15, 2023

Miss Universe 2022's 'on point' winning answer that sealed the deal

Miss Universe 2022 was finally crowned after Miss USA's 'on point' winning answer sealed the deal – here's what fashion designer and model R’Bonney Gabriel said

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023

Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel wins Miss Universe competition

R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas, has been crowned Miss Universe

Bangkok Post · Oct 27, 2022

JKN prospers by purchasing global brand

SET-listed JKN Global Group, a media and content conglomerate, says the firm's takeover of the Miss Universe beauty pageant brand can potentially expand its content and commerce businesses.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

Reality star and transgender activist becomes first woman to own Miss Universe pageant with $20m purchase

Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip is the first woman to own the Miss Universe pageant since 1952

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2022

Thai transgender businesswoman buys Miss Universe Organisation for $20 million

Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip says she hopes to ‘evolve the brand for the next generation’

Bangkok Post · Oct 26, 2022

JKN acquires Miss Universe for $20m

SET-listed JKN Global Group, a content distribution and service provider, has reached a deal to acquire the Miss Universe beauty pageant business and secure a licence agreement for the show for an investment of up to US$20 million (760 million baht).

Bangkok Post · Oct 26, 2022

JKN acquires Miss Universe Organization

JKN Global Group sealed a deal to acquire Miss Universe Organization (MUO) from IMG Worldwide at US$14 million, its chief executive officer Jakkaphong "Anne" Jakrajutatip said on Wednesday.

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