Overview
- The Miss Finland organization confirmed the decision after an in-person review in Helsinki on Dec. 11–12.
- A late-November Jodel photo showed Sarah Dzafce pulling her eyes, with a Finnish caption translating to “eating with a Chinese person.”
- Dzafce initially offered explanations before delivering a direct apology at the press event.
- The organization emphasized that a national title carries responsibility and stated that racism is never acceptable.
- Dzafce had represented Finland at Miss Universe in Thailand weeks earlier, with leaders waiting for her return to evaluate the incident.