Two Miss Universe judges quit scandal-ridden pageant
Summary
Two judges of the Miss Universe pageant have resigned just before the event in Thailand, each for different reasons. Omar Harfouch accused the pageant organizers of pre-selecting finalists, while Claude Makélélé left for personal reasons. The Miss Universe Organization denied Harfouch's claims, suggesting there might be a misunderstanding about an independent program.Key Facts
- Two Miss Universe judges resigned right before the pageant in Thailand.
- Omar Harfouch, a Lebanese-French musician, alleged that a pre-selection of finalists had been done by an unofficial group.
- Claude Makélélé, a French football manager, cited personal reasons for his resignation.
- Harfouch claimed that the unofficial jury had conflicts of interest and was separate from the real jury.
- The Miss Universe Organization stated no external group had been allowed to choose finalists, linking the confusion to another program called Beyond the Crown.
- Earlier, there was controversy when a pageant official from Thailand criticized a contestant, leading to a walkout by some contestants.
- The Miss Universe Organization has taken steps to manage the situation by dispatching international executives to oversee the event.
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