Iceland’s representative has withdrawn from the Miss Universe contest.
Miss Iceland Helena O’Connor will not continue in the Miss Universe competition. PDO
Representing Iceland in the Miss Universe contest Helena O’Connor has decided to withdraw from the beauty pageant.
The Icelandic delegation announced it on Instagram.
If you don’t see the update, you can view it from here.
– Miss Iceland Helena O’Connor has been ill for the past few days. She is on the mend, but we are saddened to announce that she has decided to withdraw from the Miss Universe pageant due to personal reasons, the update says.
In addition to representing Iceland, he also represented Germany Diana Fast withdrew from the competition. Fast also cited personal reasons.
Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce said on Monday that he has fallen ill.
– Even though I’ve been sick today and had to rest in a hotel room, I’ve taken this moment as an opportunity to stop, breathe and thank you for how well I’ve been taken care of, Dzafce commented in the press release.
– I am grateful and trust that I will soon return to the stage even stronger and more energetic.
Earlier drama
The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Thailand this year. The competition got into the middle of the commotion when the representative of the Thai competition organization Nawat Itsaragrisilin the speeches were criticized.
Representing Mexico in the competition Fátima Bosch opened from Nawat’s comments.
– I respect Thailand and all of you. But what the CEO did was disrespectful, Bosch stated in front of the cameras.
– The world needs to see this. We are strong women and this is a platform for our voices. No one can silence our voices. I respect all of you and your country. But the way he treated me just because of his problems for no reason is not ok.
Nawat requested his speeches later Sorry.
– I am really sorry for what happened. First, I have to apologize to the contestants. If someone found the situation unpleasant and was unhappy with what happened, I’m really sorry, he said.
The Miss Universe competition ends on November 21.