In a shocking turn of events, Miss Grand International 2024, Rachel Gupta, has stepped down from her prestigious title. The announcement was made via her Instagram account on Wednesday, where the beauty queen expressed her anguish and revealed the reasons behind her difficult decision.
In her statement, Rachel described the honor of being crowned Miss Grand International as a “cherished dream” and a moment that filled her with “hope and pride” to represent India on the global stage. However, she disclosed that the months following her victory were marred by “broken promises, mistreatment, and a toxic environment.”
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“Being crowned was a dream I worked tirelessly for,” Rachel wrote, “but I can no longer endure in silence.” She assured her followers that her decision was not made lightly and announced her intention to release a full video in the coming days, detailing the circumstances that led to her resignation.
Ending her statement with an emotional appeal, she said, “Your love means more than you know,” while her caption hinted at forthcoming revelations, stating, “The truth will come out very soon.”
Official Announcement
The Miss Grand International Organization hereby announces the termination of Miss Rachel Gupta’s title as Miss Grand International 2024, effective immediately.
This decision follows her failure to fulfill her assigned duties, engagement in external projects without prior approval from the organization, and her refusal to participate in the scheduled trip to Guatemala.
As a result, the organization has resolved to revoke her title with immediate effect. Miss Rachel Gupta is no longer authorized to use the title or wear the crown associated with Miss Grand International 2024.
We request that the crown be returned to the MGI Head Office within 30 days from the date of this notice.
It is with deep regret that I share this news: I have made the decision to step down as Miss Grand International 2024 and return my crown. Being crowned was one of the most cherished dreams of my life, and I was filled with hope and pride to represent my country and make history. However, the months following my crowning have been marked by broken promises, mistreatment, and a toxic environment I can no longer endure in silence. This decision was not made lightly. In the coming days, I will be releasing a full video sharing the details behind this difficult journey. I ask for your compassion, your open hearts, and your continued support as I take this next step. Your love means more than you know.
With sincerity, Rachel Gupta
MGI’s Official Response
The Miss Grand International (MGI) Organization responded swiftly, releasing their own statement that confirmed the termination of Rachel’s title. The organization cited several reasons for the decision, including her “failure to fulfill assigned duties,” participation in external projects without prior approval, and her refusal to join a scheduled trip to Guatemala.
“As a result, the organization has resolved to revoke her title with immediate effect,” MGI declared. They also emphasized that Rachel is no longer authorized to use the title or crown associated with Miss Grand International 2024 and requested the return of the crown within 30 days.
The Journey to the Crown
Rachel Gupta’s victory last October was a moment of celebration for India, with the beauty queen earning widespread admiration for her poise and eloquence. She bested contestants from around the globe, including the Philippines’ CJ Opiaza, who was named 1st runner-up, Myanmar (2nd runner-up), France (3rd runner-up), and Brazil (4th runner-up).
As the story unfolds, fans and followers are eagerly awaiting Rachel’s promised video, which could shed light on her side of the controversy. Until then, the beauty queen’s decision has left the pageant world divided, sparking conversations about the challenges behind the glamorous façade of international competitions.