Miss Universe Argentina Stripped of Title After Fraud Allegations

Magali Benejam accused the 2024 Miss Universe pageant of being rigged and criticized fellow contestants, prompting the organization to revoke her title.

Magali Benejam, Miss Universe Argentina 2024, lost her title after alleging the competition was rigged to favor Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig.
Benejam claimed judges appeared dissatisfied with the final results and suggested the winner had been preselected 10 days before the event.
She also criticized fellow contestants, including Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Dominican Republic, for their behavior during the pageant.
The Miss Universe Organization stated the decision to revoke her title was to uphold its principles of integrity, diversity, and professionalism.
Victoria Kjaer Theilvig's victory marked Denmark's first-ever win in the history of the Miss Universe competition.