Miss Universe judge Omar Harfouch has abruptly resigned from the pageant’s official jury just days before this year’s competition is set to kick off on Nov. 21. Harfouch took to his Instagram Stories on Tuesday to claim that the Top 30 finalists had been chosen in secret long before the judges ever cast a vote. … Read more
If the crown fits. Miss Universe executive Nawat Itsaragrisil has been dismissed from this year’s pageant following his shocking confrontation with Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch earlier this week. Raúl Rocha, the president of Miss Universe, announced the decision as well as several additional sanctions against Itsaragrisil, 60, in a subtitled video shared to social media. … Read more
Miss USA 2024 Alma Cooper revealed that she wouldn’t attend the iconic pageant or crown her successor in Nevada on Friday night — just hours before the event started. Cooper made the “extremely difficult decision” to skip the Miss USA 2025 event in Reno, Nev., as she announced her time has come to step away … Read more
When Cassie Donegan was crowned Miss America, she never imagined her victory would be quickly overshadowed by a wave of criticism targeting her appearance. Several users online quickly flooded social media with harsh critiques of Donegan’s pageant makeup. They argued that the 28-year-old’s look appeared heavy and harsh under the glaring stage lights. Some even … Read more
She’s giving up her title. Rather than receiving the royal treatment after winning a worldwide beauty pageant in 2024, Rachel Gupta claims she was treated like second-class citizen — abandoned in a “dilapidated” house sans food, phone, money or security. “The whole time that I was working with Miss Grand International, the last seven months, … Read more
Jordon Hudson’s pal prefers the masses focus on what Bill Belichick is building at UNC rather than rehash months-old holiday drama involving the coach’s ex. On Wednesday, Miss Massachusetts USA Melissa Sapini spoke out after her name was referenced in an incident report from a festive affair in Nantucket, Mass., in December, when she allegedly … Read more
Isabelle St. Cyr., the first transgender woman to compete the Miss Maine USA pageant, recalled bonding with Jordon Hudson over being at the center of negative media attention while competing in Portland over the weekend. During an interview with People on Monday, St. Cyr., who made it into the top 10 semifinalists, revealed advice she … Read more
While Jordon Hudson could not hide her displeasure upon finishing in third place in the Miss Maine USA pageant on Sunday, she put on a brave face as she left with her boyfriend, Bill Belichick. The 24-year-old former cheerleader and the 73-year-old football coach left the Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay in Portland, Maine on … Read more
Jordon Hudson is eyeing a new title for 2025: Miss Maine USA. On Wednesday, the 24-year-old girlfriend of UNC football coach Bill Belichick revealed she’ll be competing in next month’s Miss Maine USA 2025 pageant, representing her hometown of Hancock. “Happy International Pageant Day. I couldn’t think of a better day to share with the … Read more
From catwalks to chest compressions. In a move to modernize a 97-year-old competition and scrap its outdated swimwear round, contestants will now be judged on life-saving skills like chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Replacing the traditional bikini modeling segment, the newly introduced “CPR Queen” challenge is the brainchild of current Miss World England, Milla Magee. … Read more
Direct a Christmas pageant? Judy Greer “would never do that.” But it’s a different story on screen. Greer brings the mayhem in director Dallas Jenkins’ “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” where self-depracating Grace tries to wrangle disobedient kids to put on a community show for the holiday season. “I don’t even think I met them … Read more
Her beauty isn’t only skin-deep. A Miss Universe contestant has been praised for flaunting her skin condition ahead of the international beauty pageant, which is set to take place Saturday night. Logina Salah, a 34-year-old model representing Egypt, has vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder that results in a loss of pigment to areas of the skin. … Read more
The holiday season has its first box office hit. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” a film based on Barbara Robinson’s bestselling 1972 book, earned $5 million at the box office on Friday. That was more than enough to score the movie a No. 1 finish, according to The Numbers. The comedy, starring comic Pete Holmes … Read more
A new Miss USA has been crowned. After months of turmoil in the pageant universe, Miss Michigan Alma Cooper was announced the winner on Sunday, Aug. 4 at the annual pageant at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The 22-year-old US Army officer will go on to represent the United States in the 2024 Miss … Read more
Only one will tech the crown. While real-life pageant girls have turned cold on participating in the glam extravaganza, these smoking hot bots are turning up the heat. “It’s an exciting [day] for the Fanvue World AI Creator Awards as we announce the Top 10 shortlist for the first-ever ‘Miss AI’ award,” declared pageant executives in a … Read more
Former Miss USA Noelia Voigt, who gave up the title last week to prioritize her mental health, was reportedly subject to “inappropriate advances” by a driver. The Independent reported that the beauty pageant winner was traveling in the backseat of a car during a Christmas parade in Sarasota, Florida, when her driver, described as an … Read more
Miss England finalists are showing off their so-called “flaws” — including acne, blemishes and weight gain — with make-up-free selfies as part of a campaign to highlight natural and inner beauty. The UK pageant organizers encouraged the women to show off their natural beauty to recognize realistic bodies and beauty and highlight their struggles with … Read more
They’re all real beauties, faux show. Sandra Bullock’s “Miss Congeniality” will no longer be the most iconic phony to crash the beauty pageant world. Now, chatbot babes are gunning for the crown — and over $20,000 in cash prizes. Fanvue, a subscription-based social site, is set hot host the world’s first “Miss AI” pageant in May. Fanvue/Amy … Read more
This muscular tyke is Arnold Short-zenegger. Seven-year-old Kynlee Heiman is both a beauty and a “beast.” The pageant queen is putting adult gym sharks to shame with her rippling six-pack — which she maintains via her “healthy diet” and strict workout regimen. Her proud mother frequently shares the ripped rugrat’s accomplishments with her nearly 700,000 … Read more
A barefaced beauty swept a pageant competition without so much as a fleck of mascara or a swipe of gloss. Natasha Beresford, 26, was crowned Miss London 2023, as part of the “first-ever makeup-free” Miss England pageant. Dressed in a stark white lace gown from sustainable wedding dress brand Shikoba Bride, the dental nurse beat … Read more