Miss Grand International 2024, Rachel Gupta, steps down due to a stated 'toxic environment', and competition organizers finally speak up, labelling Gupta as...
Miss Grand International 2024 Titleholder Rachel Gupta Resigns Amid Controversy
In an unexpected development, Rachel Gupta, the first Indian to claim the Miss Grand International crown, has stepped down. The model's decision, announced on Instagram on May 29, has sparked controversy, as the pageant organizers have since declared her official termination.
Gupta's post revealed a challenging stint marked by a toxic environment and broken promises. She wrote that despite the cherished dream of being crowned, the ensuing months were filled with emotional distress and unkept promises.
"The pain of the glamorous facade hides a reality I can no longer endure in silence," Gupta said in her announcement. She promised to share her full story soon in a video, adding that she would return the crown within 30 days, as requested by the Miss Grand International (MGI) Organisation.
The MGI Organization responded with a statement on social media, stating that Gupta had been terminated for failing to fulfill assigned duties, engaging in unauthorized external projects, and refusing to participate in an official trip to Guatemala.
Rachel Gupta's historic win in October 2024 earned her the Grand Pageants Choice Award, solidifying her place alongside beauty queens like Lara Dutta, Miss Universe 2000.
This controversy has evoked public outcry, with fans rallying behind Gupta using the #JusticeForRachel hashtag. They have demanded a clearer explanation from the pageant organizers.
Sources:
[1] Manisha Chauhan. (May 29, 2025, 10:34 AM IST). Model Rachel Gupta announces resignation from Miss Grand International 2024 title but pageant organizers claim termination. DNA India. Retrieved from https://www.dnaindia.com/
[2] Sandhu, P. (May 30, 2025). Rachel Gupta alleges she was forced to pay for votes to win the Miss Grand International title. The Indian Express. Retrieved from https://indianexpress.com/
[3] D'Costa, F. (May 31, 2025). Miss Grand International Organisation terminates Rachel Gupta's title. Hindustan Times. Retrieved from https://www.hindustantimes.com/
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