Sarah Dzafce lost her Miss Finland title today, Thursday.
Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce23, lost his title and crown today, Thursday, after a racist uproar. The matter was announced at a press conference held in Helsinki on Thursday.
The new Miss Finland was crowned Tara Lehtonen23.
In social media, the decision to change the title of Miss Finland aroused many kinds of reactions. Even before the press conference, some on social media were of the opinion that giving up the crown is the only right solution.
This is how the Miss Suomi organization was commented on, among others With an Instagram account. When the decision to lose the title came, many were of the opinion that the organization did the right thing.
– It’s great to see that the Miss Finland organization really has values that we want to cherish. I just thought it was a boring beauty contest, wrote, for example, in the anonymous messaging service Jodel.
– The right decision, another writes.
– Right. Miss Finland represents Finland specifically. Such a representative person is usually required to have manners and understanding on a global level. In the comment fields, it’s good to shout “who can this offend”, one writes on Facebook.
– It’s great that racism is being tackled properly. You have to remember what you stand for.
– Good.
Miss boss Sunneva Sjögren crowned Tara Lehtonen as the new Miss Finland at the press conference. Maarit Pohjanpalo
– That’s how it had to go.
– Miss Finland is not allowed to behave any way she wants!
Others consider the decision to abdicate to be exaggerated or even ridiculous.
– Pretty big conclusions were drawn from this story.
– Nowadays, the first thing is judged, and then the next one is judged.
– This is absolutely ridiculous.
– Wow, even now there is a strict alignment.
– It’s already special!
– You really can’t help but laugh at this.
– Oh, my God, this country.
– It is good that racism is addressed in this matter. But not in the case where it really should.
– How sick this world is… These mind-boggling people and racist screamers control far too many things! These are the excuses that govern now. How did it even come to this? And let this happen?
– It’s not real!
– Things are going crazy! Who wants this. How can you be offended by that? one wonders.
Sarah Dzafce said at the press conference that she has even received threatening messages due to the commotion. Maarit Pohjanpalo
– Absolutely incredible!
In social media, the new Miss Finland Tara Lehtonen also receives incense and congratulations.
– Great! Good luck Tara! A beautiful woman and smart.
– Tara, who looks wonderful, ready to speak. Good luck with the new miss.
– Tara answers questions very well and she does give a warm feeling. There is a wonderful new Miss Finland, they write on social media.
This is what it’s all about
In recent days, the previous Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce has been in the middle of racism.
The uproar started when a dubious photo started circulating on social media, in which Dzafce appears to be dabbing his eyes with his fingers. The text “eating with the Chinese” is written on the picture.
The image was considered offensive and received a huge avalanche of criticism. Dzafce recently commented on the matter. According to him, the picture was “completely out of context”.
Dzafce was crowned Miss Finland at the beginning of September. She managed to represent Finland in the Miss Universe competitions. EPA/AOP
At the beginning of the week, Dzafce apologized for his actions.
– I want to speak directly to you now. I fully understand that my actions have upset many people and I am deeply sorry for that. I especially want to apologize to those who have been personally affected by this situation. That was not my intention in any way,” Dzafce wrote.
The Miss Finland organization also commented on the uproar.
– We are sincerely sorry for the bad mood and inappropriate behavior caused by Miss Finland. It is not in line with our values and never our purpose, the organization announced on Instagram.
The rumor got more rounds when Dzafce posted a catchy video on his Tiktok account.
– The gang throws Meanwhile, I Finnair’s business class, he declared.
The video has since been removed.
On Wednesday, the Miss Suomi organization said that it will hold a meeting with Dzafce on Thursday, where the issues will be discussed in depth.
On Thursday, it was announced at the press conference that Sarah Dzafce’s title has been put forward.
It is a historic decision. In the history of the Miss Finland competition, the crown has changed hands only three times before in the middle of the representation year. The organization has never before taken the crown from the reigning Miss Finland, but the representative has herself given up her crown.
– Today Sarah Dzafce’s title has been decided and it has been transferred to the next successor, miss boss Sunneva Sjögren told.
– The events of the past few days have caused deep hurt, disappointment, and concern in Finland and internationally, completely understandable. The content published on the reigning Miss Finland’s social media has been offensive, damaging and completely against the values of the Miss Finland organization, Sjögren said and apologized for what happened to the organization.