![]() The former beauty queen told The Post that Miss USA will cooperate in Miss Universe’s investigation brought forth by the pageant whistleblowers. “As a former title-holder, I learned firsthand the importance of a fair and unbiased pageant competitionI and I respect the voices of the Class of 2022 and every woman’s right to have their voice heard.” Stewart, 41, said that the “fairness of the pageant” as well as the “well-being of each and every contestant” is her “top priority.” I would not do not anything, such as a ‘rig a competition’ that I fought so hard for to win, and jeopardize that hope.” “When I won Miss Texas USA, Miss USA and more recently, became President of the Miss USA Organization many women of color were inspired and filled with hope. “As the first African American woman in this leadership role I take this position with all seriousness and regard,” she continued. “The allegations against the Miss USA Organization are misleading and against everything I stand for personally and professionally,” she told The Post in an emailed statement. Finesse LevineĬrystle Stewart - president of the Miss USA Organization and the 2008 Miss Texas USA who went on to win the whole pageant - told The Post she would never “rig a competition” that she herself “fought so hard to win.” When Gabriel was crowned Miss USA, users online found it odd that the other contestants didn’t stay on stage to congratulate her. O’Keefe did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment. “Most of the Miss USA contestants feel very strongly that there was favoritism towards Miss Texas USA and we have the receipts to prove it,” Miss Montana Heather O’Keefe claimed in a TikTok video - one out of a series of clips - with over 29,000 views. ![]() The statement follows a whirlwind of bombshell accusations online, claiming that the competition was rigged in favor of Miss Texas, now Miss USA, Gabriel. “At this time, I am excited to move forward with training for Miss Universe and all of the opportunities that the Miss USA Organization will provide, while expanding on my personal platform for sustainable fashion and advocating for charity partners Best Buddies and Smile Train,” she said. Gabriel said she knows “how hard every woman worked” and she wants “their efforts to also be acknowledged.” I know all of the contestants worked really hard to prepare and I don’t want these allegations to overshadow the accomplishments of all the women who participated in this year’s Miss USA competition.”Ĭontestants claim Miss USA 2022 was ‘rigged’: ‘We were humiliated’ “I would never want to enter a competition that was rigged. “The current allegations are based on perception and not the truth,” she said. Gabriel, 28, told The Post in an emailed statement that the contest was not “rigged.” “There are existing systems in place to ensure the fairness of our national competitions and as such we have begun an active review into this situation.” “We firmly believe everyone has a right to express their thoughts and experiences without retaliation and bullying,” the Miss Universe rep added. ![]() The Miss USA title winner represents the country in Miss Universe each year, which means Miss USA 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel will compete on a global scale next year. ![]() “We commend the women for bringing these issues to our attention and will always be an organization that encourages women to use their voice.” “We are aware of the concerns that have been brought forth by this year’s Miss USA contestants,” the organization told The Post in an emailed statement. In case you Missed it, the pageantry world was turned upside-crown this week.įollowing a flood of allegations from contestants that Monday’s Miss USA 2022 competition was reportedly “rigged,” the Miss Universe Organization revealed they will be conducting an “active review” into the claims, which the Miss USA Organization and its winner have both denied. Miss USA crowned Miss Universe, beating out 83 other beautiesĮx-Miss USA exec sent contestants ‘unwanted’ sexual messages as organizers accused of rigging pageantĬheats in chess, poker and fishing are threats to integrity - and the love of the game ![]() Miss Universe crowns new Miss USA after rigging allegations ![]()
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