Scandal of proportions at Miss Universe 2024: Accusations and irregularities in the selection of candidates

This year’s Miss Universe competition was recently rocked by a scandal of major proportions, which brought into the spotlight serious allegations of favoritism and possible irregularities in the selection process of the candidates. The event, held at a prestigious location, was supposed to be a celebration of beauty and cultural diversity, but turned into a mediated and legal battleground.

Apparently, several jurors of the contest are suspected of having favored certain contestants for reasons unrelated to the objective criteria established by the competition. Documents leaked to the media suggest that certain candidates would have had access to interview questions before the competition and would have benefited from preferential treatment during preparations.

The scandal broke out when a former participant in the contest published messages and e-mails on social networks that seem to indicate an exchange of favors between the judges and the representatives of certain countries. This revelation has sparked outrage from the public and other contestants, who feel their efforts and training have been undermined by unfair practices.

Miss Universe organizers quickly responded, promising a thorough investigation into the allegations. In a press release, they stated that “the integrity and fairness of the competition are of the utmost importance to us and we will take all necessary steps to ensure that our principles are respected.”

This situation calls into question not only the internal organization of one of the most watched beauty events in the world, but also its long-term credibility. Critics and advocates of transparency in such competitions are now calling for significant reforms in the way candidates are selected and in the judging process to prevent such incidents in the future.