ICYMI, Saudi model Rumy Alqahtani broke the internet last week when she posted that she will represent Saudi Arabia in the 2024 Miss Universe pageant.
The Miss Universe beauty pageant that is run by a United States and Thailand-based Miss Universe Organisation, has since revealed that this claim is, in fact, false.
The Miss Universe Organization has issued a statement denying reports thatĀ Saudi Arabia would be representedĀ in the pageant this year.
So it only took 15 years as a professional journalist but i think i finally trust some of my instincts lol. Miss Universe denies claims that they have selected a Saudi contestant: pic.twitter.com/puG6h5lZ4e
— Vivian Nereim (@viviannereim) April 2, 2024
“We would like to categorically state that no selection process has been conducted in Saudi Arabia, and any such claims are false and misleading,” the organisation said on Monday.
The statement comes after the viral post from Rumy Alqahtani, announcing that sheās taking part in the competition. She penned on IG: āI am honoured to participate in the Miss Universe 2024 competition. This is the debut of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the competition.ā
Miss Universe have countered the claims made in this viral post, stating that Saudi Arabia is not yet among the countries that would be participating in the pageant in Mexico this year.
“Saudi Arabia will not have this opportunity to join our prestigious pageant until this is final and confirmed by our approval committee,” it said.
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