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Rachel Gupta from India made history when she was crowned Miss Grand International 2024 last October in Bangkok, Thailand. She became the first Indian woman to win the beauty title. On Wednesday, May 28, the Miss Grand International organization officially announced her termination as titleholder with immediate effect. According to MGI, the decision was made due to her "failure to fulfill her assigned duties, engagement in external projects without prior approval, and refusal to participate in the scheduled trip to Guatemala." Contrary to MGI's announcement, Rachel also shared her own "decision to step down" and cited "broken promises, mistreatment, and a toxic environment" as her reasons for returning the crown. "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 told her supporters. MGI has yet to make an official proclamation if Miss Grand Internationa...

Aldana Masset was crowned Miss Universe Argentina 2025 on Sunday, May 25 at Mansión Tango in Buenos Aires. The 25-year-old singer and image consultant from the province of Entre Rios beat 27 other contestants to win the national title. Julieta Ricardez of La Pampa was named first runner-up while Judit Grnja of Chaco, Ayelen Torres of La Rioja, Carolina Danieri of Comunidad Extranjera, and Xiomara Menna of Misiones were the second, third, fourth and fifth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Argentina will now prepare to represent her country at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. Aldana succeeds last year's winner Magalí Benejam Corthey who made the Top 12 at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cromo Genesis (@cromogenesis) Photos: Cromo Genesis / Instagram

Chotnapa Kaewjarun was crowned Miss Thailand 2025 on Sunday, May 25 at MCC Hall, The Mall Ngamwongwan in Nonthaburi. The 25-year-old model representing Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya bested over 40 other contestants to win the beauty title. She succeeds last year's winner Panida Kernjinda of Chiang Mai. Pornchanit Sucharitakul of Pathum Thani and Kirana Youthong of Nonthaburi were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The representative of Saraburi, Panida Tangtakuljaroen, placed third runner-up while Sawankamon Rattanawutthirat of Nakhon Sawan finished as fourth runner-up.  This year's glittering competition marked the 56th edition of the annual Miss Thailand pageant. Reigning Miss Cosmo Ketut Permata Juliastrid from Indonesia and Miss Global 2025 Nguyen Dình Như Van from Vietnam graced the event. The new Miss Thailand was also awarded the title of Miss Cosmo Thailand 2025 and will represent Thailand at Miss Cosmo 2025 later this ye...

The Top Model competition of the 72nd Miss World was held on Saturday, May 24 at the Trident Hotel Hyderabad, India. Wearing stunning creations by acclaimed Indian designer Archana Kochhar, the 108 contestants impressed the judges with their elegance and confidence on the runway. According to the Miss World organization, "Each look featured exquisite fabrics sourced from Telangana, beautifully showcasing the region's rich textile heritage and craftsmanship." Hosted by former Miss World Stephanie del Valle from Puerto Rico, the competition also showcased the beauties in captivating masterpieces by fashion designers from their own countries. "It was a powerful fusion of local tradition and global fashion, woven into every thread," MWO shared online. Jasmine Gerhardt of Ireland, Selma Kamanya of Namibia, Nandini Gupta of India, and Aurélie Joachim of Martinique were announced the Top Model winners and now advanced to the Top 10 in their continental regions. The con...

The 72nd Miss World festival continues in Telangana, India with the official announcement of the continental winners of this year's head to head challenge. Advancing to the Top 10 in their continental regions were Idil Bilgen of Türkiye, Millie-Mae Adams of Wales, Faith Bwalya of Zambia, and Anna-Lise Nanton of Trinidad and Tobago. The four remarkable contestants impressed the distinguished panel of judges with their eloquence, passion, and the power behind their Beauty With a Purpose projects. Completing the Top 8 were Selma Kamanya of Namibia, Jéssica Pedroso of Brazil, Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand, and Jasmine Gerhardt of Ireland. Miss World 2025 final will be held this May 31 at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad. Photo: Miss World

Krishan Pauline Alerre of the Philippines was crowned Miss Aura International 2025 on Friday, May 23 at the Rixos Sungate in Antalya, Turkey. The 23-year-old physical education graduate from Pampanga became the second Filipina to win the international pageant next to Alexandra Faith Garcia. Kira Andreea Stan of Romania was named first runner-up while Karin Bacilková of the Czech Republic, Ilin Nabsuk of Thailand, and Diami Almazbekova of Kyrgyztan were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Marlene Laura Jose of Germany, Ayu Michelle of Indonesia, Karla Abdrazakova of Kazakhstan, Erleta Gashi of Kosovo, Kamilla Gattarova of Russia and Alberta Abdrakhmanova of Tatarstan completed the Top 11 finalists. The rest of the Top 20 were from Brazil, Giovanna De Souza Coltro, Canada, Lily Xu, Colombia, Angelly Geraldine Romero, Latvia, Alisa Miškovska, Namibia, Shanizia Nagracia Da Cunha, Nigeria, Mercy Babajide, Poland, Alexandra Czerwińska, Turkey, Büşra Çiftci a...

Miss Indonesia Monica Kezia Sembiring was officially announced the winner of the talent competition at Miss World 2025. The talented pianist from North Sumatra beat 23 other finalists to win the fast-track event held at Shilpakala Vedika auditorium in Hyderabad, India. Issie Princesse of Cameroon and Chiara Esposito of Italy placed second and third, respectively. Monica's dazzling piano performance earned her a spot in the Top 10 of her continental group, Asia and Oceania. "To my mom and dad, thank you for dragging me to piano classes when I was just a little girl," she wrote online. The 72nd Miss World final will be held this May 31 at the  HITEX Exhibition Centre in Telangana. Contestants from 108 countries and territories around the world  are vying for the crown. Photo: Miss World

Miss Universe Guatemala 2025 recently kicked off in Guatemala City with the official presentation of the 24 contestants vying for the crown. The national final will be held this July in Quetzaltenango where the reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark is expected to visit as a special guest. Last year's winner Ana Gabriela Villanueva will be crowning her successor who will represent Guatemala at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Anna Gabriela has participated in Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico and triumphed as one of the gold winners for the pageant's "Voice for Change" competition. Who will become the next Miss Universe Guatemala? Here are the contestants: La Antigua Guatemala - Andrea Daniela Morales López Baja Verapaz - Sara Veralucia Guerrero Chavarría Chimaltenango - Zoila Gabriela Rodríguez Bustamante Chiquimula - Marcela Alejandra Segura Velazco Ciudad Capital - Raschel Alexandra Paz Archila Guatemala Ce...

Jera Redant bested nine other contestants to be crowned Miss Exclusive 2025 (Miss Earth Belgium 2025) on Saturday, May 17 in Middelkerke. The 18-year-old student from Geraardsbergen was announced to represent Belgium at Miss Earth 2025, whose date and venue have yet to be announced. Elizabeth Victoria Raska who was proclaimed Miss Exclusive Air 2025 (Miss International Belgium 2025) will go to Miss International 2025 in Japan this November. Heading to the Miss Cosmo 2025 pageant in Vietnam later this year is Morgana Billiet who received the title of Miss Exclusive Fire 2025 (Miss Cosmo Belgium 2025). Anouck Brike rounded out the Top 4 finalists and was named Miss Exclusive Water 2025 (Miss Elite Belgium 2025). She is expected to participate in the next Miss Elite competition. This year's Miss Exclusive final was attended by international queens from Australia, Jessica Lane (Miss Earth 2024), and from Iceland, Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir (Miss Earth Air 2024). The Miss Globe 2024 Dian...