Two Miss Universe judges quit scandal-hit pageant, as one claims it's rigged

Miss Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry, was rushed to the hospital after falling off the stage during the Miss Universe competition. A video shared on social media shows her walking in an orange gown and high heels before the incident occurred.

Two judges have resigned from the Miss Universe international beauty pageant amid allegations of rigging. One judge has claimed that a secret vote was conducted to pre-select the top contestants as the annual competition approaches its conclusion in Bangkok.

Murray Hunter, an Australian academic and journalist residing in Thailand, has been charged with criminal defamation against the Malaysian government. The charges stem from articles he wrote that criticized Malaysia's internet regulatory body. If convicted, he faces a potential penalty of up to two years in prison or a fine of 200,000 baht (approximately AUD$9,500). His trial is set to take place in Bangkok next month.

Multiple judges have resigned from the Miss Universe competition just days before the event, with one judge alleging that a secret vote was conducted to pre-select the top 30 contestants. This controversy has raised questions about the integrity of the annual beauty pageant, as reported by NBC News’ Kathy Park.

Omar Harfouch has resigned as a judge for the Miss Universe pageant just days before the finals, alleging that the finalists have been pre-selected. He cautioned all judges that their participation could implicate them in a global-scale fraud.