The new owner of Miss Universe has been accused of rigging the pageant in favor of Miss USA. Miss USA won the pageant although there were other obvious favorites. A lot of fans who were dissatisfied with the choice have called out the new owner.
New Owner Of Miss Universe Accused Of Rigging The Pageant
The new owner of Miss Universe is Anne Jakrajutatip. She is also the chief of JKN Global Group and Miss USA. Jakrajutatip has been called out by dissatisfied fans of the pageant. They find it suspicious that she controls both competitions. Also, Miss USA ended up becoming the new Miss Universe.
RELATED STORIES
Claims From Fans
The pageant was held in New Orleans and aired on Roku. As TMZ reported, some fans claim it was already fixed from the onset that R’Bonney Gabriel gets the crown. By the end of the contest, Gabriel won the crown.
The Runner-up
Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel became the 1st runner-up. Dudamel was impressive throughout the contest. She also won fans’ hearts with her answers to some questions and her outfits were fascinating.
Conflict Of Interest From Jakrajutatip And Co.
Aside from the accusation of the pageant being rigged, people point to a conflict of interest in Jakrajutatip’s corporation. This past fall, the corporation bought Miss Universe for $20 million. This also came with the rights to Miss USA.
The Controversy Surrounding Gabriel’s Victory
Before the pageant, there were talks about how Gabriel became Miss USA. That was when JKN Global became the new shot-callers in October. Some people also claimed there was favoritism during that competition too.
There Have Been Investigations
The investigations into it also show some suspicions in the top ranks. Also, Jakrajutatip is transgender and delivered a speech that Miss Universe was now owned by women, for women.
About The Winner Of The 2022 Miss World
R’Bonney Gabriel of the United States was crowned Miss Universe 2022 on January 14th, 2023. She also made a record as the oldest winner of Miss Universe at age 28. Gabriel is a native of Houston, Texas, and a Filipino-American.
The First Filipino To Win Miss Universe
She was also the first Filipino to win Miss USA. The 28-year-old is a model and fashion designer. When she was 15, she fell in love with sewing. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design from the University of North Texas and a Minor in Fibre in 2018.
She Owns Her Own Clothing Line
Gabriel is a sewing instructor and has her own clothing line, R’Bonney Nola. She enjoys reading, backpacking, and hula hooping.
The Winning Answer Gabriel Gave At The Pageant
Gabriel gave a good answer when she got to the final question and answer segment. The question was how Gabriel would work to make the Miss Universe organization more empowering and progressive if she won.
Gabriel’s Works For Community
She shared that she teaches women who survived domestic violence and human trafficking how to sew. She also talked about how it was important to invest in people and the community.
Her Aspirations As Miss Universe 2022
Gabriel continued that people should use their unique talents to transform others. She also said she would become a “transforming leader” if she gets the position.
