Miss Universe Terminates Indonesia Franchise Over Harassment Allegations

The Miss Universe Organization has severed ties with its Indonesia franchisee over allegations from contestants who claimed they were subjected to inappropriate “body checks” by local organizers.
Miss Universe Terminates Indonesia Franchise Over Harassment Allegations
Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel walks on stage after being crowned Miss Universe during the final round of the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans on Jan. 14, 2023. Gerald Herbert/AP Photo
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The Miss Universe Organization has severed ties with its Indonesia franchisee over allegations from contestants who claimed they were subjected to inappropriate “body checks” by local organizers.

Six Miss Universe Indonesia contestants alleged that local organizers had asked them to strip in a room with 20 people present as part of “body checks” for scars, tattoos, and cellulite prior to the pageant.

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