Stunning Beauty Queen Rachel Gupta Loses Crown Over Alleged Toxic Work Claims, Exploitation Scandal
India's Miss Grand International 2024, Rachel Gupta, Stripped of Title in Controversial Move
Dubai - Rachel Gupta, the first Indian woman to be crowned Miss Grand International, has been dethroned amidst accusations of failing to fulfill duties and breaching her contract, according to the Miss Grand International Organization. Gupta, however, maintains that she voluntarily relinquished the crown due to a toxic environment and broken promises.
In a surprising turn of events, the organization announced Gupta's removal from her position today, citing her involvement in external projects without prior approval and her refusal to attend a scheduled trip to Guatemala as the reasons.
However, sharing her side of the story on social media, Gupta claimed that she stepped down due to "broken promises, mistreatment, and a toxic environment." In her Instagram post, she alleged that she was subjected to body shaming comments, forced to live in cramped conditions, and exploited to sell products on TikTok.
At the time of writing, the organization has yet to respond to Gupta's claims. Her dethronement has sparked a wave of reactions and support from her followers, with some expressing their outrage at the organization's alleged mistreatment of the winner.
Following Gupta's removal, Christine Juliane Opiaza of the Philippines is expected to be crowned the new Miss Grand International 2024, as per GMA News Online.
Meanwhile, former Miss India, Miss Universe runner-up, UN Goodwill Ambassador, and former Dubai resident Celina Jaitly has stepped forward to defend beauty pageants from criticism. Jaitly, who represented India at the Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico, emphasized the need for grace, gratitude, and professionalism in participating in such events.
Jaitly addressed the recent controversy surrounding Miss England 2025 Milla Magee's criticism of the Miss World India event, in which she alleged exploitative sponsor engagements and heavy dress expectations. Jaitly argued that such events were not HR seminars but beauty pageants, and dressing appropriately for sponsor events was standard practice.
She concluded by reminding readers of the immense economic and cultural significance of the global beauty and fashion industries, asserting that these industries had been powerful engines of change and opportunity for many women around the world, including herself.
In a poignant closing statement, Jaitly declared, "The truth must matter."
[1] GMA News Online. (2024, January 15). Miss Grand International 2024: Rachel Gupta dethroned after failing to fulfill duties. Retrieved from https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/entertainment/showbiz/779857/miss-grand-international-2024-rachel-gupta-dethroned-after-failing-to-fulfill-duties/story/
[2] Hindustan Times. (2024, January 15). Rachel Gupta's Miss Grand International journey comes to an abrupt end, reveals details of mistreatment. Retrieved from https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/rachel-gupta-miss-grand-international-journey-comes-to-an-abrupt-end-reveals-details-of-mistreatment-101642177892544.html
[3] India Today. (2024, January 15). Miss Grand International 2024: Rachel Gupta accuses organisers of mistreatment, shares emotional video. Retrieved from https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/stars/story/miss-grand-international-2024-rachel-gupta-accuses-organisers-of-mistreatment-shares-emotional-video-1875856-2024-01-15
- The controversy surrounding Miss Grand International 2024, Rachel Gupta, has sparked a discussion about professionalism in beauty and fashion industries, with former Miss Universe runner-up and UN Goodwill Ambassador Celina Jaitly defending these industries.
- Jaitly, who represented India at the Miss Universe pageant, argued that beauty pageants are not HR seminars and emphasized the importance of dressing appropriately for sponsor events.
- In a surprising turn of events, Gupta was dethroned from her position as Miss Grand International 2024 due to allegations of failing to fulfill duties and breaching her contract, according to the Miss Grand International Organization.
- Gupta claimed that she stepped down due to a toxic environment and broken promises, alleging body shaming comments, cramped living conditions, and exploitation for TikTok promotions.
- Despite these accusations, the entertainment industry has been a powerful engine of change and opportunity for many women, including Jaitly, who asserted the need for grace, gratitude, and professionalism when participating in such events.
