Conflicting Accounts Surround Rachel Gupta's Exit from Miss Grand International
The pageant world was left stunned this week after news broke that Rachel Gupta is no longer Miss Grand International 2024. But the real twist? No one seems to agree on why she’s out.
According to the Miss Grand International Organization (MGI), Gupta was officially removed from her title due to repeated violations of her contract. The group stated she failed to carry out her responsibilities, participated in outside projects without permission, and refused to join a planned advocacy trip to Guatemala. Because of this, they’ve asked her to return the crown within 30 days and stop referring to herself as a titleholder.
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.
For MGI, the decision was about upholding their values of professionalism and commitment. Dethronements like this are rare, which is why the news quickly spread through pageant circles and sparked heated online discussions. At the moment, MGI hasn’t announced who will take over the crown, whether it’ll be the runner-up or someone else entirely remains to be seen.
But Rachel Gupta’s side of the story paints a very different picture.
Shortly after the organization’s statement, Gupta took to social media with her own version of events. According to her, she wasn’t dethroned — she quit. She claimed the environment inside MGI was “toxic” and far from what she expected when she first won the crown. She spoke of “broken promises” and mistreatment, saying that while winning the title was a dream come true, staying in that situation was something she could no longer endure.
“This decision was incredibly difficult,” Gupta wrote, adding that she plans to release a full video to explain everything in detail. Her message struck a chord with fans and fellow beauty queens, who quickly showed their support online. Many praised her bravery for speaking out and choosing her well-being over the crown.
So far, MGI has not responded to Gupta’s allegations or addressed the claims made in her statement. As both sides tell very different stories, the question of what really happened, and who will now hold the title, is still up in the air.
This situation has opened up conversations not just about Gupta’s exit, but also about how beauty pageants are run behind the scenes. Whatever the truth may be, one thing is clear: the crown might be glittering, but the road behind it isn’t always smooth.
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