Miss Grand International 2024 returns her crown because of 'toxic environment'

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

For Rachel Gupta, the dream of winning the Miss Grand International 2024 crown turned into a nightmare. For this reason, she decided to renounce her title. The beauty queen accused the organization of mistreatment and a toxic environment.

Photo: Rachel Gupta / Instagram

She could no longer remain silent

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

The model said she could no longer remain silent, so she shared her decision on her Instagram account and revealed what motivated her to give up her crown.

Photo: Rachel Gupta/ Instagram

"I was filled with hope..."

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

“It is with deep regret that I share this news: I have made the decision to step down as Miss Grand International 2024 and return my crown. Being crowned was one of the most cherished dreams of my life, and I was filled with hope and pride to represent my country and make history…

Photo: Rachel Gupta/ Instagram

A toxic environment

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

“…However, the months following my crowning have been marked by broken promises, mistreatment, and a toxic environment I can no longer endure in silence,” her statement read.

Photo: Rachel Gupta / Instagram

"This decision was not made lightly"

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

Rachel said it wasn't an easy decision to make, but for her, it was the right one.

Photo: Rachel Gupta / Instagram

Asks for compassion

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

“…I ask for your compassion, your open hearts, and your continued support as I take this next step. Your love means more than you know,” the Indian beauty queen concluded in her statement to fans and friends.

Photo: Rachel Gupta / Instagram

She explained her reasons in depth

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

Later, in a video she uploaded to YouTube, the beauty queen expanded on her reasons for no longer wanting to continue holding the crown.

Photo: Rachel Gupta / Instagram

She felt exploited and harassed

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

The model said she felt exploited and harassed. As a result, her tenure as Miss Grand International had been the worst months of her life.

Strong pressure

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

She initially accused the organization of allegedly receiving donations from countries in exchange for votes for its candidates. However, she later clarified that this was not the case, as her country did not pay donations. In any case, the situation put a great deal of pressure on her.

Photo: Rachel Gupta / Instagram

She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

The model also claimed that she lived in poor conditions, like a “dilapidated” house.

Photo: Rachel Gupta / Instagram

The organization gave its version

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

After everything became public, the Miss Grand International organization gave its version of the events.

Photo: Rachel Gupta/ Instagram

Her title was revoked with immediate effect

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

Following the incident, the organization said it had revoked Rachel's title effective immediately.

Photo: Rachel Gupta/ Instagram

They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

"This decision follows her failure to fulfill her assigned duties, engagement in external projects without prior approval from the organization, and her refusal to participate in the scheduled trip to Guatemala," the organization declared.

Photo: Rachel Gupta / Instagram

'She is no longer authorized to use the title or wear the crown.'

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

"As a result, the organization has resolved to revoke her title with immediate effect. Miss Rachel Gupta is no longer authorized to use the title or wear the crown associated with Miss Grand International 2024."

Photo: Rachel Gupta / Instagram

"We request that the crown be returned"

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

In fact, the organization states, "we request that the crown be returned to the MGI Head Office within 30 days from the date of this notice." It means business.

Photo: Miss Grand International / Instagram

Her reign lasted only 7 months

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

Rachel won the Miss Grand International 2024 crown last October. She relinquished it seven months into her reign.

Photo: Rachel Gupta / Instagram

Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

Miss Grand International 2024 resigns her crown, She could no longer remain silent, "I was filled with hope...", A toxic environment, "This decision was not made lightly", Asks for compassion, She explained her reasons in depth, She felt exploited and harassed, Strong pressure, She claimed that she lived in extremely poor conditions, The organization gave its version, Her title was revoked with immediate effect, They claim that Rachel did not fulfill her duties, "We request that the crown be returned", Her reign lasted only 7 months, Filipina Christine Opiaza takes her place

After she relinquished the crown, Filipina Christine Opiaza, first runner-up at Miss Grand International 2024, officially took the title.

Photo: Christine Opiaza / Instagram

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