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India.com
4 days ago
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- 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.
Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
Who is Rachel Gupta? She recently quitted from Miss Grand International - Know her career, educational qualification and more
All about Rachel Gupta?: The pageant world was surprised to learn that Rachel Gupta, a 21-year-old Indian beauty who became the first Indian to win the Miss Grand International title in October 2024, had resigned. Gupta resigned, citing "broken promises, mistreatment, and a toxic environment" in a spectacular Instagram post. Her accusations have been refuted by the Miss Grand International Organization, which states that she was formally fired from her position. Many people wonder what exactly went wrong in light of this abrupt change in circumstances. Let's know more about Rachel Gupta's career and the controversies surrounding her departure in more detail. Who is Rachel Gupta? The 21-year-old Indian model and beauty queen Rachel Gupta hails from Jalandhar, Punjab. In 2024, she became the first Indian to win the coveted Miss Grand International title, making history. Before her victory abroad, Rachel had already achieved notoriety as the 18-year-old Miss Super Talent of the World in 2022 and the subsequent Miss Grand India 2024 title. Rachel Gupta's family Rachel Gupta is the daughter of business professionals Jennifer Gupta and Rajesh Aggarwal. She and her younger sister, Rhea, grew up in Jalandhar, Punjab. Also Read: Who is Sophie Shine? Rumored girlfriend of Indian Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan Rachel Gupta's education qualifications Rachel attended the University of Mumbai to obtain a degree in psychology after graduating from high school. Her academic trajectory was driven by her curiosity about human behavior and emotions. She actively participated in several social activities while at college, with a particular emphasis on raising awareness of mental health issues. The only thing that could rival Rachel's enthusiasm for psychology was her desire to use her position to promote change. Rachel Gupta's recent resignation from Miss Grand International 2024 She was awarded the international title at a lavish event in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 25, 2024. She had previously guaranteed her spot in the competition by taking home the title of Miss Grand India 2024 in August, which was hosted by the Glamanand Group. However, Rachel Gupta startled her fans on May 28, 2025, when she announced that she was leaving the Miss Grand International title. She shared the reasons for her choice in an open Instagram post. She was awarded the international title at a lavish event in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 25, 2024. She had previously guaranteed her spot in the competition by taking home the title of Miss Grand India 2024 in August, which was hosted by the Glamanand Group. However, on May 28, 2025, Rachel Gupta shocked her supporters by announcing her decision to resign from the Miss Grand International title. She shared the reasons for her choice in an open Instagram post. "One of my greatest life goals was to be crowned, 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," she wrote. "The truth will come out very soon," she said, adding that she would soon provide further information. "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 continued. The Miss Grand International Organization responded with a statement posted on Instagram. The organization for violating her contract, charged Gupta. According to the announcement, "Miss Rachel Gupta's title is hereby terminated by the Miss Grand International Organization, effective immediately." "She has 30 days to return the crown." The organization claims that Gupta refused to go on an official trip to Guatemala, engaged in outside initiatives without authorization, and neglected her responsibilities. Rachel Gupta's Pageantry life The 2022 Miss Super Talent of the World Gupta competed in the 15th season of Miss Supertalent, which was presented in conjunction with Paris Fashion Week on September 28, 2022, in Paris, France, when she was eighteen. Representatives from almost 50 different nations competed for the coveted honor. The grand finale was held at Paris's Pavilion Cambon that same day. She ultimately emerged as the competition's victor. 2024's Miss Grand India Gupta was revealed as a finalist in the Glamanand Group's Miss Grand India 2024 pageant in May 2024. She was awarded Miss Grand India 2024 by the departing titleholder Arshina Sumbul at the grand finale, which took place at Zee Studios in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on August 11, 2024. Throughout the tournament, she also took home the sub-titles of Beauty with a Purpose, Best in Ramp Walk, Miss Top Model, and Best National Costume. As Miss Grand India 2024, Gupta visited Thailand as a special visitor for the Miss Grand Suraburi 2025 preliminary and final events. She also used her visit to support the Foundation for Slum Child Care in Bangkok by giving 10,000 THB worth of necessities to help the foundation with its vital mission. 2024's Miss Grand International At the Miss Grand International 2024 pageant, which took place in Thailand from late September to October 25, 2024, Gupta represented India. The departing champion, Luciana Fuster of Peru, named her the winner after the competition. She became the third Asian and the first Indian to win the title of Miss Grand International after her victory. Due to an apparent dispute with the Miss Grand International organization, Gupta resigned as Miss Grand International 2024 on May 28, 2025, citing unpleasant treatment she had received while on duty. The Philippines' Christine Juliane Opiaza received the Miss Grand International 2024 title. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
