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Miss Finland 2025 Title Revoked Over Racist Post as Tara Lehtonen Succeeds

Organizers cited a breach of values, issuing an apology to the Asian community.

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.