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Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig Faces Backlash After Video Shows Use of Racial Slur

Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig Faces Backlash After Video Shows Use of Racial Slur
Published 6 months ago on Nov 28, 2024

Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig Faces Backlash After Video Shows Use of Racial Slur.

Newly crowned Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig, who made history as the first Danish winner of the competition, is under fire after a controversial TikTok video surfaced. The video shows Theilvig, 21, singing along to Jay-Z’s Empire State of Mind and using a racial slur.

The incident has sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many calling for the Miss Universe organization to take action against the Danish beauty queen.

A Historic Win Marred by Controversy

Theilvig won the 73rd Miss Universe title on November 16 in Mexico City, triumphing over more than 120 contestants. Her victory was celebrated as a return to traditional beauty pageant values, contrasting with recent years that embraced greater diversity, including married, plus-sized, and transgender contestants.

However, her historic win has been overshadowed by the viral video, filmed at the Empire State Building, where she was seen wearing her crown and sash. Critics expressed outrage over her use of the N-word, with some questioning her suitability to hold the prestigious title.

“Runner-up, you’re up. This one is DONE,” one social media user commented. Another wrote, “In the crown at that—OMG,” expressing disbelief at her actions while representing the Miss Universe organization.

A TikTok user, Majin Mo, went further, suggesting that an apology would not suffice, stating, “I feel like she needs to be decrowned; an apology is not enough.”

Miss Universe Organization Silent Amid Calls for Action

Neither Theilvig nor the Miss Universe organization has publicly addressed the controversy. The lack of an immediate response has fueled speculation that the incident might go unpunished, particularly in light of past comments by Miss Universe CEO Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip.

Jakrajutatip, the first transgender woman to own the Miss Universe organization, has faced her share of criticism for comments that some have interpreted as dismissive of diversity initiatives within the pageant.

In a leaked video, Jakrajutatip stated that while diverse contestants could participate, they were unlikely to win, saying, “The trans women, the women with husbands, divorced women… This is a communication strategy… they can compete, but they cannot win.”

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Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig Faces Backlash After Video Shows Use of Racial Slur.

Newly crowned Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig, who made history as the first Danish winner of the competition, is under fire after a controversial TikTok video surfaced. The video shows Theilvig, 21, singing along to Jay-Z’s Empire State of Mind and using a racial slur.

The incident has sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many calling for the Miss Universe organization to take action against the Danish beauty queen.

A Historic Win Marred by Controversy

Theilvig won the 73rd Miss Universe title on November 16 in Mexico City, triumphing over more than 120 contestants. Her victory was celebrated as a return to traditional beauty pageant values, contrasting with recent years that embraced greater diversity, including married, plus-sized, and transgender contestants.

However, her historic win has been overshadowed by the viral video, filmed at the Empire State Building, where she was seen wearing her crown and sash. Critics expressed outrage over her use of the N-word, with some questioning her suitability to hold the prestigious title.

“Runner-up, you’re up. This one is DONE,” one social media user commented. Another wrote, “In the crown at that—OMG,” expressing disbelief at her actions while representing the Miss Universe organization.

A TikTok user, Majin Mo, went further, suggesting that an apology would not suffice, stating, “I feel like she needs to be decrowned; an apology is not enough.”

Miss Universe Organization Silent Amid Calls for Action

Neither Theilvig nor the Miss Universe organization has publicly addressed the controversy. The lack of an immediate response has fueled speculation that the incident might go unpunished, particularly in light of past comments by Miss Universe CEO Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip.

Jakrajutatip, the first transgender woman to own the Miss Universe organization, has faced her share of criticism for comments that some have interpreted as dismissive of diversity initiatives within the pageant.

In a leaked video, Jakrajutatip stated that while diverse contestants could participate, they were unlikely to win, saying, “The trans women, the women with husbands, divorced women… This is a communication strategy… they can compete, but they cannot win.”

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