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Business Standard
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Rachel Gupta: Resigned or terminated? Miss Grand Int'l 2024 row deepens
In a dramatic twist shaking the global pageant circuit, Rachel Gupta – the first Indian to win the Miss Grand International (MGI) title – has stepped down just months after her historic win. The 21-year-old model and beauty queen took to Instagram on Wednesday, citing a "toxic environment" and broken promises as reasons for her resignation. Reasons behind her resignation The 21-year-old said she faced a toxic environment and broken promises during her time with the pageant organisation. Rachel described her decision to step down as 'difficult but necessary' for her mental and emotional well-being. Rachel's emotional message The 21-year-old said being crowned was one of her biggest dreams, but the months that followed were filled with mistreatment and disappointment. "I can no longer endure in silence," she wrote. She also apologised to her fans and promised to tell her full story soon through a video. 'The truth will come out very soon,' she added. Also Read What did the MGI organisation claim? While Rachel says she resigned, the Miss Grand International (MGI) Organisation claims she was terminated. In an official statement, MGI accused her of: Not fulfilling her duties Taking part in unauthorised outside work Refusing to join an official trip to Guatemala The organisation said her title was removed effective immediately and asked her to return the crown within 30 days. In the official statement, the MGI wrote, 'The Miss Grand International Organisation hereby announces the termination of Miss Rachel Gupta's title as Miss Grand International 2024, effective immediately." Rachel won MIG crown last year Rachel Gupta made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Miss Grand International crown on October 25, 2024. She also won the Grand Pageants Choice Award, placing her alongside legendary Indian beauty queens like Lara Dutta, Miss Universe 2000.
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Business Standard
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Rachel Gupta resigned or terminated? MIG 2024 organisers break silence
Rachel Gupta, the first Indian to be crowned Miss Grand International in 2024, has stepped down citing a toxic culture - but the organisers now claim she was officially terminated Sudeep Singh Rawat New Delhi In a dramatic twist shaking the global pageant circuit, Rachel Gupta – the first Indian to win the Miss Grand International (MGI) title – has stepped down just months after her historic win. The 21-year-old model and beauty queen took to Instagram on Wednesday, citing a "toxic environment" and broken promises as reasons for her resignation. Reasons behind her resignation The 21-year-old said she faced a toxic environment and broken promises during her time with the pageant organisation. Rachel described her decision to step down as 'difficult but necessary' for her mental and emotional well-being. Rachel's emotional message The 21-year-old said being crowned was one of her biggest dreams, but the months that followed were filled with mistreatment and disappointment. "I can no longer endure in silence," she wrote. She also apologised to her fans and promised to tell her full story soon through a video. 'The truth will come out very soon,' she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rachel Gupta (@_rachelgupta) What did the MGI organisation claim? While Rachel says she resigned, the Miss Grand International (MGI) Organisation claims she was terminated. In an official statement, MGI accused her of: Not fulfilling her duties Taking part in unauthorised outside work Refusing to join an official trip to Guatemala The organisation said her title was removed effective immediately and asked her to return the crown within 30 days. In the official statement, the MGI wrote, 'The Miss Grand International Organisation hereby announces the termination of Miss Rachel Gupta's title as Miss Grand International 2024, effective immediately." Rachel won MIG crown last year Rachel Gupta made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Miss Grand International crown on October 25, 2024. She also won the Grand Pageants Choice Award, placing her alongside legendary Indian beauty queens like Lara Dutta, Miss Universe 2000.
India Today
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Rachel Gupta resigns as Miss Grand International 2024. Organisers say no, terminated
Model Rachel Gupta announced on social media on Wednesday that she has resigned from her Miss Grand International 2024 title. However, a controversy ensued after the organisers claimed she had been officially a post on Instagram, Gupta, 21, claimed she had been subjected to a toxic environment and repeated unkept promises. According to her, the decision to step down was difficult but crowned was one of the most cherished dreams of my life, but the months following my crowning have been marked by broken promises, mistreatment, and a toxic environment I can no longer endure in silence,' she wrote. Gupta said she would share her full side of the story in a video soon, adding in her caption: 'The truth will come out very soon.''To all my supporters around the world: I'm truly sorry if this news has disappointed you. Please know this wasn't an easy decision, but it was the right one for me,' she a look at the post here: advertisement While Gupta pointed to a toxic environment, the Miss Grand International (MGI) Organisation painted a different a statement posted on social media, MGI confirmed that Gupta had been officially terminated from her organisation accused Gupta of failing to honour her duties, pursuing unauthorised external projects, and refusing to attend an official trip to Guatemala.'The Miss Grand International Organisation hereby announces the termination of Miss Rachel Gupta's title as Miss Grand International 2024, effective immediately,' the statement reads. They also asked that she return the crown to the MGI Head Office within 30 a look at the post here:Rachel Gupta was crowned Miss Grand International 2024 on October 25 last year. She became the first Indian to clinch the title. The historic win also earned her the Grand Pageants Choice Award, placing her alongside Miss Universe 2000, Lara Dutta, as one of the most decorated Indian beauty queens on the global stage.
