- South Africa’s contestant for the 2024 Miss Universe pageant, Mia Le Roux, has pulled out of the event at the last moment.
- Miss Universe South Africa shared an official statement on their X page, revealing her withdrawal.
- The reason given was health concerns.
South Africa’s contestant for the 2024 Miss Universe pageant, Mia Le Roux, has pulled out of the event at the last moment.
On November 15, 2024, Miss Universe South Africa shared an official statement on their X page, revealing her withdrawal.
The reason given was health concerns.
Mia Le Roux expressed her thanks to her country and acknowledged that it was a hard decision to leave the pageant, but she needed to take care of her health.
The Miss Universe South African page noted that Mia had been suffering from vertigo for the past two weeks, which was intensified by her deafness that disrupts her balance.
See their post below:
The announcement that Miss South Africa’s contestant will not participate in the 2024 Miss Universe pageant caught the attention of many Nigerians, especially due to the controversy involving Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina.
The young model, born in South Africa, faced criticism from South Africans regarding her identity, leading to a petition for her disqualification submitted to the Miss Universe organizers.
See some comments below:
@king_sizetolly: “Miracle no dey taya Jesus.”
@Shantee_attah: “Once Nigerians set aside their differences and support you, the sky will be your limit.”
@preshlenas: “Person wey no fit smell top 20. Good choice!”
@Ajaobusayo_mona: “God of karma , SA dey whine nigeria girl 😂 a whole Nigeria where village people full 😂😂 the post is to be tagged SA bow to Nigeria.”
@Tutunoni: “I know this is the work of one babalawo.”
