Miss Grand International 2024 Dethronement | Miss Rachel Gupta

Miss Grand International 2024 Dethronement: Official Statement and Rachel Gupta’s Resignation

May 28, 2025 – The Miss Grand International (MGI) Organization has made headlines worldwide after releasing an official statement confirming the dethronement of Rachel Gupta of India, the 2024 Miss Grand International winner. The announcement comes after months of speculation and follows Gupta’s heartfelt message explaining her decision to step down.

Anea Garcia of the Dominican Republic

Official Statement from Miss Grand International

The MGI Organization announced the immediate revocation of Rachel Gupta’s title, citing her failure to fulfill her assigned duties, engagement in external projects without prior approval, and refusal to participate in a scheduled trip to Guatemala.

“Miss Rachel Gupta is no longer authorized to use the title or wear the crown associated with Miss Grand International 2024,” the statement read. The organization also requested that Gupta return the crown to their head office within 30 days.

This is not the first time the organization has faced such a situation. In 2015, Anea Garcia of the Dominican Republic was also dethroned, with the title passed on to Claire Elizabeth Parker of Australia. The current situation marks another rare but significant instance in the pageant’s history.

Rachel Gupta’s Heartfelt Resignation

In a message posted to her social media, Rachel Gupta addressed her supporters and the global pageant community:

“With a heavy heart, I must share that I have decided to step down as Miss Grand International 2024 and return my crown.

Achieving this title was a lifelong dream, and I was honored to represent my country on the international stage. However, the months following my crowning have been overshadowed by unfulfilled promises, mistreatment, and a toxic environment that I can no longer accept in silence.

This decision was not made lightly. In the coming days, I will release a detailed video to share the full story behind this difficult journey.

I kindly ask for your empathy, understanding, and continued support as I move forward. Your love and encouragement mean more to me than words can express.

With all my sincerity,
Rachel Gupta”

2024 Miss Grand International Winners

The 2024 edition of Miss Grand International, held in Bangkok, Thailand, saw the following results:

• Winner: Rachel Gupta (India) (dethroned)

• 1st Runner-up: Christine Juliane Opiaza (Philippines)

• 2nd Runner-up: Myanmar

• 3rd Runner-up: France

• 4th Runner-up: Brazil

Christine Juliane Opiaza of the Philippines

The Next Miss Grand International: Christine Juliane Opiaza of the Philippines

With Rachel Gupta’s resignation and dethronement, the Miss Grand International Organization is expected to pass the crown to the 1st runner-up, Christine Juliane Opiaza of the Philippines. Following pageant tradition and protocol, the first runner-up is the rightful successor if the reigning queen cannot fulfill her duties.

Opiaza, who earned admiration for her poise and performance during the competition, is now poised to become the next Miss Grand International. The pageant community and Filipino fans worldwide have expressed strong support for her, recognizing her as a deserving and inspiring representative.

No New Queen Crowned Yet

As of this writing, the Miss Grand International Organization has not yet held an official coronation ceremony for Christine Juliane Opiaza or announced a formal succession. The organization has stated that further announcements will be made soon regarding the crowning of the new queen.

The pageant world now awaits further updates as the Miss Grand International Organization prepares to move forward. All eyes are on Christine Juliane Opiaza as she is expected to step into her historic role and continue the legacy of Miss Grand International.

Stay tuned for further developments as the Miss Grand International Organization prepares to crown its new queen and Christine Juliane Opiaza steps into the spotlight.

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