The countdown to find out the winner of Miss Universe 2024 has already started. This Saturday, November 16, the finals will take place in Mexico City, where the candidates are ready for the big moment. However, in a surprising turn of events, the two misses who wanted to take home the crown decided to withdraw from the pageant themselves.
Mia Le Roux – Miss Universe South Africa
The first of them is Mia Le RouxMiss Universe South Africa, who withdrew from the pageant due to health reasons, as announced by the Miss Universe South Africa organization through a statement on its social networks.
In her post, Mia said: “I am deeply grateful for South Africa’s unwavering support during my time at Miss Universe. It was incredibly challenging to make this decision, knowing the dreams and hopes I have. However, I am deeply grateful. To focus on my health and recovery. To get an opportunity so that I can continue to serve my country with all my might.”
Miss South Africa said: “Mia has shown incredible courage and grace during this difficult time. Her health and well-being is our highest priority and we are by her side, dedicated to ensuring she regains her strength and returns to full health. Our hearts go out to her recovery. Approach him with necessary action.”
Edona Bajrami – Miss Universe Kosovo
The other candidate who voluntarily withdrew was the representative of Kosovo Edona Bajrami. The 37-year-old woman suffered an injury to her left leg, which required her to wear a stable boot.
The young woman was involved in the accident at the Gala de las Catrinas, an event held in honor of the Day of the Dead, one of the most representative dates in Mexican culture.
Edona shared that she is feeling much better now; However, she could not continue in the competition, which required physical exertion during the training camp as the candidates fulfilled several commitments en route to the finals.
© IG: @eedonabajramiDisqualification of Miss Panama
Originally, 128 women competed for the Miss Universe crown; But in addition to the withdrawal of Miss Kosovo and Miss South Africa, Italy Mora, Miss Panama were also disqualified; As a result of “a thorough evaluation by our disciplinary commission,” she was disqualified from the Miss Universe pageant earlier this month.
According to Italy herself, there was a misunderstanding surrounding her boyfriend inside a hotel room, and she alleged that the head of Miss Panama, Cesar Anel RodriguezWas aware of the meeting and even helped coordinate it. In her statement, Italy clarified, “Miss Universe just followed their rules. I am responsible for my actions and accept the consequences.
© © IG: @italy.moraWhere to watch Miss Universe 2024
Miss Universe will be broadcast in Spanish, on Saturday, November 16, exclusively on Telemundo in the United States and on Telemundo International and the USA Network simultaneously on their cable channels throughout Latin America.
