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News18
16 hours ago
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- News18
Rachel Gupta Resigns As MGI, Milla Magee Quits Miss World 2025: Ugly Face Of Beauty Pageants
Has Rachel Gupta's shocking resignation from Miss Grand International 2024 exposed the darker realities of the pageant world once again? Her decision to step down comes just days after Miss England 2024, Milla Magee, withdrew from the ongoing Miss World 2025 pageant in Telangana. But controversies in pageantry come in all forms -- some bizarre, some serious, and others, just plain ugly. Here are five scandals that left a lasting mark on the industry. Watch the video for more. bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
India.com
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Rachel Gupta, 21, who quit Miss Grand International 2024, gave up her crown due to…,
Jalandhar's Rachel Gupta created history by winning the Miss Grand International 2024 title. But almost a year after winning this title, the crown has been taken back from her. The beauty pageant announced this. However, Rachel Gupta claims that she herself has taken this decision with a very heavy heart. Rachel shared a post on social media in which she cited the toxic environment of the beauty pageant as the reason for returning the crown. Rachel Gupta wrote in her post, 'To all my supporters worldwide, if this news has disappointed you, I am truly sorry. Thank you for standing by me. Please understand that this decision was not easy to take, but it was the right decision for me. The truth will come out very soon. I love you all more than words can say. I am deeply saddened to share this news with you that I have decided to resign from the post of Miss Grand International 2024 and return my crown.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rachel Gupta (@_rachelgupta) She further wrote, 'Being crowned was one of the fondest dreams of my life, and I was filled with hope and pride that I would represent my country and make history. But my experience in the months following the crowning was full of broken expectations, mistreatment, and a toxic environment that I could no longer tolerate in silence. I have not taken this decision lightly. In the coming days, I will share a full video explaining the details behind this difficult journey. I ask for your kindness, open hearts, and continued support as I take this next step. Your love means more to me than I can imagine.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rachel Gupta (@_rachelgupta) Rachel Gupta told her side of the story, but the organization says something else. The beauty pageant says that they themselves have removed Rachel from this position. She is no longer entitled to use this title. By making an official announcement, the Miss Grand International Organization clarified that they are terminating Miss Rachel Gupta from this time itself. This decision has been taken due to her failure to fulfill the assigned duties, joining external projects without the prior permission of the organisation, and refusing to participate in the scheduled journey to Guatemala. Therefore, the organization has decided to cancel her title with immediate effect. Miss Rachel Gupta is no longer a part of using or wearing the title of Miss Grand International 2024.
The Citizen
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
'They don't care if I live or die': Miss Grand International Rachel Gupta quits
She was crowned Miss Grand International 2024 in October last year. Rachel Gupta, the Miss Grand International 2024, has announced her resignation, citing a toxic work environment and broken promises. However, the pageant organisers claim she was dismissed for misconduct and breach of contract. The 21 year old made history in October last year at the 12th edition of the pageant, becoming the first Indian to win the Miss Grand International title. But less than a year into her reign, Gupta announced her departure in a statement shared on social media on Wednesday. 'The months following my crowning have been marked by broken promises, mistreatment and a toxic environment I can no longer endure in silence,' Gupta said. Gupta, who was expected to serve until the next titleholder is crowned in October this year, said the decision to step down was not easy. 'I ask for your compassion, your open hearts, and your continued support as I take this next step,' she added. Gupta also published a video titled The Truth About Miss Grand International – My Story on YouTube, detailing her experiences over the past seven months. In the video, she alleged that the pageant organisers mistreated her by pressuring her to stay extremely thin, failing to provide basic support such as access to a gym and forcing her to sell 'cheap, tacky products' on TikTok. 'Frankly, they don't care if I live or die. They just want me to smile at events, stay skinny and make them money.' She further alleged that a pageant representative once physically pinched her body to criticise her weight and appearance. 'I had to beg and beg for them to give me a yoga mat… at the same time, they were hounding me and constantly talking about my weight and my body.' Miss Grand International hits back at Gupta On Thursday, the Miss Grand International Organisation released a statement announcing Gupta's termination. It cited her alleged failure to fulfil contractual duties, unauthorised work engagements and her refusal to travel to Guatemala for a scheduled appearance. The organisation also requested that she return the crown within 30 days. 'Miss Rachel Gupta is no longer authorised to use the title or wear the crown associated with Miss Grand International 2024. The organisation has resolved to revoke her title with immediate effect,' the statement read. The organisation also posted a detailed timeline, among other allegations, accusing Gupta of arranging unauthorised cosmetic procedures at a sponsor's clinic in South Korea for her mother and sister without informing the pageant and then refusing to post promotional content in return. NOW READ: Amato's 'Doll's House 2' asks tough questions
GMA Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
CJ Opiaza to have Miss Grand International crowning ceremony on June 3
Amid the very public mess between Rachel Gupta the Miss Grand International organization, Filipina beauty queen Christine Juliane 'CJ' Opiaza is set to make history. According to a social media post of the beauty organization, CJ will have a crowning ceremony on June 3 at 2 p.m. Bangkok time (3 p.m. Philippine time) at the MGI Hall (Bravo BKK) and livestreamed on the GrandTV YouTube channel. CJ is not only set to become the new Miss Grand International 2024, she is going to make history as the first Filipino Miss Grand International. Her crowning comes after a flurry of back-to-back events that had India's Rachel Gupta resigning and giving up the crown and the MGI organization releasing an official statement that said they were terminating the beauty queen. Late Wednesday, MGI Founder Nawat Itsaragrisil teased that the "real queen [is] coming soon," uploading a video of the Philippines' CJ, who is Rachel's first runner-up. On her social media channels, CJ posted snaps of herself in a red Francis Libiran gown that evoked a phoenix and in the caption said, "rising from the golden ashes is a phoenix who is ready for a comeback to conquer the grandest heights." "I am Christine Juliane Opiaza, Miss Grand International 2024 from the Philippines," she added. — Nika Roque/LA, GMA Integrated News
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First Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Why did Rachel Gupta, Indian beauty queen step down as Miss Grand International 2024?
Rachel Gupta, who made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Miss Grand International 2024 crown, announced that she has decided to step away from the coveted title. While the pageant says it fired the model, Gupta claims she resigned for a good reason. Here's what happened read more Rachel Gupta, who made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Miss Grand International 2024 crown, has now stepped away from the title. Image courtesy: Instagram/@RachelGupta Rachel Gupta, who made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Miss Grand International 2024 crown, has now stepped away from the title. The beauty queen announced her decision in an emotional Instagram post, revealing that she had given up her crown due to 'broken promises, mistreatment, and a toxic environment' behind the scenes. Her post has triggered a wave of reactions online, with many shocked by the sudden development. Soon after Gupta's statement, the Miss Grand International (MGI) Organisation issued a strongly worded response of their own, stating that she was officially dismissed from the role. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD So, what really happened? Why did things go downhill? Here's a closer look. But first, who is Rachel Gupta? -Born on January 23, 2004, in Patiala and raised in Jalandhar, Gupta is the daughter of business professionals. Her father, Rajesh Aggarwal, and mother, Jennifer Gupta, have supported her journey from the start, reports India Times. She also has a younger sister, Rhea. -She pursued a degree in psychology at the University of Mumbai after finishing high school. During college, she actively took part in several social initiatives, focusing especially on mental health awareness. -Before making a mark internationally, Gupta had already gained recognition by winning the Miss Super Talent of the World 2022 at just 18 years old. -The 21-year-old clinched the Miss Grand International crown on October 25, 2024, in a grand ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand. Her win was historic—she became the first Indian to ever win the Miss Grand International crown. She had earned her spot by winning the national title in Jaipur on August 11. Rachel Gupta clinched the Miss Grand International crown on October 25, 2024, in a grand ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand. She had earned her spot by winning the national title in Jaipur on August 11. Image courtesy: Instagram/@RachelGupta -Hosted by the Glamanand Group, the event saw Gupta sweep multiple subtitles including Miss Top Model, Best Ramp Walk, and Beauty with a Purpose. -A video of the event also went viral, especially the dramatic moment where second runner-up Thae Su Nyein was seen getting her crown and sash removed by a pageant director right after the ceremony. -Post her win, Gupta participated in several events abroad. She represented India at Miss Grand Suraburi 2025, and supported local causes, including donating 10,000 Thai Baht worth of essentials to the Foundation for Slum Child Care in Bangkok. Gupta participated in several events abroad. She represented India at Miss Grand Suraburi 2025, and supported local causes, including donating 10,000 Thai Baht worth of essentials to the Foundation for Slum Child Care in Bangkok. Image courtesy: X/@RachelGupta But despite these contributions and international appearances, the beauty queen hinted that things behind the scenes were far from picture-perfect. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD What went wrong? In a social media post on Wednesday, Gupta revealed that she had made the difficult decision to walk away from her title. 'One of my greatest life goals was to be crowned,' she wrote, 'but the months after my crowning have been filled with betrayals, abuse, and a poisonous atmosphere that I can no longer put up with in silence.' 'I ask for your compassion, your open hearts, and your continued support as I take this next step. Your love means more than you know,' she added. Rachel also expressed her regret to those who had supported her journey. 'I sincerely apologize to all of my supporters worldwide if this news has caused you to be disappointed. Please understand that although it wasn't a simple choice, I made the correct one,' she wrote. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She ended her post by saying that she would be releasing a full video soon to share more about the challenges she faced behind the scenes. The pageant responds The Miss Grand International (MGI) Organisation issued a swift and pointed response. In an official statement posted online, the organisation confirmed that Rachel Gupta had been stripped of her title as Miss Grand International 2024. 'The Miss Grand International Organisation hereby announces the termination of Miss Rachel Gupta's title, effective immediately. She must return the crown within 30 days,' the statement read. They accused Rachel of breaching her contract, alleging that she failed to fulfil her responsibilities and engaged in other activities without seeking prior approval. They also noted that she had refused to participate in a scheduled trip to Guatemala. In light of her dismissal, the organisation announced that Christine Juliane Opiaza of the Philippines would now take over as the new Miss Grand International 2024. As the controversy continues to stir debate, all eyes are now on Rachel and the upcoming video she has promised. Her next move could raise serious questions about how beauty pageants operate and how they treat their winners behind the glamour. With input from agencies
