Tara Lehtonen found out about her new title less than a day before the real moment. She has a clear vision of what kind of Miss Finland she intends to be.
Tara Lehtonen23, is the new Miss Finland. Sarah Dzafcen the title was taken from him because of racism.
– The situation is really special and the starting points are not what they usually are when Miss Finland is chosen. Of course, I am happy for myself that I get this opportunity to represent our wonderful country. At the same time, the situation is really sad because of my own miss sister, Lehtonen described in Iltalehti’s live broadcast.
Tara Lehtonen is Miss Finland from this day forward. Maarit Pohjanpalo
Lehtonen says that he heard about his new title on Wednesday evening, i.e. less than a day before the coronation.
After this, he has only tried to prepare for the future and to receive the title.
– Last night, the first few hours were spent just trying to understand what is really happening now. Maybe I still haven’t fully internalized what has happened, says Lehtonen.
Lehtonen says that the commotion has not affected the relationship between him and Sarah Dzafce. Maarit Pohjanpalo
Lehtonen thought carefully about what he wanted to say at Thursday’s press conference.
– I am grateful for this opportunity. Although this is happening at this point, this is being translated into an opportunity and a positive. All the buzz going on around here.
Lehtonen himself is aware of the threat of racism. He says that he followed the situation “from a distance for a reason”.
– I have not wanted to take a stand anywhere, and I still don’t want to take a stand. The matter has already been discussed on behalf of the mission organization and Sarah, Lehtonen continues.
Lehtonen and Dzafce have not spoken about the uproar. According to Lehtonen, their relationship is good despite the commotion and the transfer of the crown.
– That [kohu] has not been related to our relationship in any way. We have talked about other things, and lastly this morning and before the occasion we talked. Our relationship is perfectly fine, he says.
For his part, Lehtonen plans to ensure good social media etiquette. He says that he has never wanted to attract too much attention on social media.
– There is a fine line these days, what you post on social media and where it crosses a line. Of course, there are many situations when you have to be very careful what you post on social media, he concludes.