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Miss Jamaica Sues Miss Universe Over Fatal Stage Safety Failures
world18 days ago

Miss Jamaica Sues Miss Universe Over Fatal Stage Safety Failures

Dr. Gabrielle Henry, Miss Jamaica 2025, has sued the Miss Universe Organization for negligence after falling through an unmarked stage opening in Bangkok in November 2025. The lawsuit, filed in Delaware, alleges the organization prioritized aesthetics over safety, leading to severe brain injuries and the end of her medical residency. While the organization initially covered medical costs, Henry claims ongoing support was insufficient, and the case highlights broader concerns about contestant welfare in major pageants.

via Global News|
#gabrielle-henry#lawsuit#miss-universe
Dr. Gabrielle Henry Sues Miss Universe Over Fatal Stage Safety Failures
legal-and-entertainment18 days ago

Dr. Gabrielle Henry Sues Miss Universe Over Fatal Stage Safety Failures

Dr. Gabrielle Henry, the 2025 Miss Universe Jamaica, has filed a lawsuit against the Miss Universe Organization and its parent companies following a severe fall during the 2025 competition in Thailand. Henry alleges that unsafe stage conditions, including an unmarked hole and blinding lights, caused her to suffer permanent brain injuries and end her medical residency. While the organization disputes liability, citing local production teams, Henry’s legal team argues that the organization retained control over safety protocols. The case highlights ongoing concerns about contestant welfare and stage safety in major beauty pageants.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#gabrielle-henry#lawsuit#legal-and-entertainment
Justus Kelley's unconventional training: How a foster mom won Miss USA 2026
entertainment23 days ago

Justus Kelley's unconventional training: How a foster mom won Miss USA 2026

Justus Kelley, 31, became the first married mother and first woman in her 30s to win Miss USA 2026. She trained for the swimsuit competition by using her children's nap times and late nights for workouts, including core exercises and walking classes with her baby in a carrier. Kelley, a foster parent, aims to represent women balancing family and ambition at the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.

via Page Six|
#entertainment#foster-care#justus-kelley
Thailand's Miss Universe 2026 bid hangs on MUO leadership feud
entertainment1 month ago

Thailand's Miss Universe 2026 bid hangs on MUO leadership feud

Thailand’s Miss Universe 2026 contestant Tharina Botes faces an uncertain path as the Miss Universe Organization evaluates Thailand’s participation amid a public leadership dispute between MU West and MU East. MU West says Thai delegates were barred from a national directors’ meeting citing “recent circumstances and conduct,” while MU East contends MU West lacks unilateral authority to represent the organization. No official withdrawal or disqualification has been announced, and Thailand’s entry for the 75th Miss Universe in Puerto Rico this November remains in doubt.

via HOLA|
#entertainment#miss-universe#mu-east
First-Mom Miss USA Breaks Ground in Pageant History
culture1 month ago

First-Mom Miss USA Breaks Ground in Pageant History

Justus Kelley, 31, Miss Virginia, and a philanthropic adviser at St. Jude who fosters children with her husband, captured Miss USA, making history as the pageant’s first mother and first contestant over 30 to win in 75 years. The milestone follows changes lifting the age cap for contestants; Kelley will compete in Miss Universe in San Juan, Puerto Rico, this November. She and her husband have been fostering children ranging from 7 months to 10 years, and are currently caring for a baby boy and his sister.

via The Cut|
#culture#miss-universe#miss-usa
Virginia's Justus Kelley Wins Miss USA 2026, Heads to Miss Universe
entertainment1 month ago

Virginia's Justus Kelley Wins Miss USA 2026, Heads to Miss Universe

Miss Virginia Justus Kelley, a 31-year-old Arlington resident and founder of Foster Footprints, was crowned Miss USA 2026 in Miami and will compete for Miss Universe in November in San Juan, Puerto Rico; first runner-up Miss Florida Aileen Cerchiara would take the title if she cannot participate. The pageant marked its 75th Diamond Anniversary with the '75 Years of Icons' theme and was streamed on Queen Beauty Network after The CW dropped live coverage, amid drama including the dethronement of Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse and a related defamation lawsuit against the Miss USA Organization.

via USA Today|
#cw-network#entertainment#justus-kelley
Pregnant and Private: Why Jaime VandenBerg Hid Her Miss Universe Pregnancy
entertainment2 months ago

Pregnant and Private: Why Jaime VandenBerg Hid Her Miss Universe Pregnancy

Miss Canada Jaime VandenBerg reveals she was four months pregnant during Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand and asked to keep it private to avoid being defined by motherhood, choosing to focus on her advocacy and competition. She later welcomed daughter Charlotte Nicole Hernandez-VandenBerg on May 14, retired from pageantry, and now mentors contestants, hoping her story inspires women to pursue ambitions alongside motherhood.

via AOL.com|
#entertainment#jaime-vandenberg#miss-universe
Miss Universe Controversies: Walkouts and Apologies Over Contestant Treatment
world11 months ago

Miss Universe Controversies: Walkouts and Apologies Over Contestant Treatment

During the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand, Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch and several contestants walked out after a pageant executive publicly disrespected her during a livestream, calling her 'dumb' and criticizing her for not promoting the host country. The incident sparked widespread controversy, with the organization apologizing and promising a safer environment moving forward. Bosch and her fellow contestants resumed participation, and the event continues with increased support for the contestants.

via The Cut|
#controversy#fatima-bosch#miss-universe
Miss Universe Contestants Walk Out in Protest Over Disrespectful Comments
world11 months ago

Miss Universe Contestants Walk Out in Protest Over Disrespectful Comments

During a Miss Universe event in Thailand, contestant Fatima Bosch from Mexico was publicly berated by the host's director, leading several contestants to walk out in protest. The incident drew widespread criticism, with the Miss Universe Organization condemning the behavior and taking steps to address it, including potential legal action against the host official.

via BBC|
#contestants-walk-out#miss-mexico#miss-universe
world11 months ago

Miss Universe Contestants Protest Over Mexico Comments and Event Disruptions

During a Miss Universe preliminary event in Bangkok, contestant Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch and several others walked out after a pageant official insulted her and ordered her to be quiet, sparking controversy and discussions on respect and empowerment. The incident, captured on video, led to public apologies and ongoing pageant preparations for the upcoming final.

via Miami Herald|
#contestants-walkout#empowerment#insult-incident
Miss Nebraska Audrey Eckert Crowned Miss USA 2025
entertainment11 months ago

Miss Nebraska Audrey Eckert Crowned Miss USA 2025

Audrey Eckert from Nebraska was crowned Miss USA 2025 in Reno, Nevada, and will represent the U.S. at Miss Universe 2025. The pageant featured a revamped, more transparent process with new judges and interview questions about current events, emphasizing intelligence and adaptability. Eckert, a business graduate and social media coordinator, aims to lead a new era for the pageant amidst recent controversies.

via businessinsider.com|
#audrey-eckert#entertainment#miss-nebraska