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Emma Tiglao Wins Miss Grand International as Viral Semifinal Mix-Up and Peru Injury Decision Drive Post-Pageant Scrutiny

The pageant’s director later said Peru’s Flavia López was left out due to her injury, a rationale that prompted calls for clearer rules.

Overview

  • The final was held on October 18 at the Show DC Hall in Bangkok, Thailand.
  • During the Top 20 announcements, Miss Panama briefly stepped forward after mishearing the call before the host clarified that Miss Paraguay had been selected.
  • Emma Tiglao’s victory delivered the Philippines’ first back-to-back Miss Grand International title, receiving the crown from compatriot Christine Opiaza as Thailand finished first runner-up.
  • Peru’s Flavia López had sustained a leg injury days earlier, performed with a bandaged leg and occasional wheelchair use, and said after her elimination that she was surprised but grateful.
  • Director Nawat Itsaragrisil said advancing an injured contestant would have been unfair to those who completed all activities, drawing online criticism over transparency.