Miss Attraction first runner-up Annabelle McDonnell (left) and reigning Miss Attraction Philippines Kayla Jean Carter. Picture: INQUIRER.web/Armin P. Adina
Simply weeks after Krishnah Gravidez withdrew from the 2024 Miss Attraction pageant, organizers of the worldwide tilt introduced that the competitors can be held in the US in August. However because it seems, no contest will happen this month.
The Miss Attraction pageant took to social media on Thursday night, Aug. 1, to handle “contestants, nationwide administrators, companions, and esteemed members of the general public.”
Within the message posted on-line, the group stated, “We remorse to tell you that the ultimate occasion of the Miss Attraction competitors, initially scheduled to happen in the US, might be postponed. This choice has not been made evenly, however it’s essential on account of unexpected challenges associated to acquiring visas for a lot of of our contestants.”
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The Miss Attraction group introduced solely on June 30 that the 2024 competitors has been scheduled from Aug. 12 to 24, with Los Angeles because the host metropolis.
Gravidez was topped because the Philippines’ consultant to the 2024 Miss Attraction pageant after ending third within the 2023 Miss Universe Philippines pageant, inheriting the nationwide title from Annabelle McDonnell who was first runner-up within the worldwide pageant’s inaugural version held in Vietnam in February 2023.
Earlier than she withdrew from the 2024 Miss Attraction pageant, Gravidez had already topped her nationwide successor, 2024 Miss Universe Philippines finalist Cyrille Payumo who has been reserved for the worldwide tilt’s 2025 version.
Gravidez went on to compete within the 2024 Miss World Philippines pageant, and received the highest crown in the course of the coronation present held on July 19.
Empire Philippines, organizer of the annual Miss Universe Philippines pageant and the sister model The Miss Philippines the place the Miss Attraction franchise falls below, appointed Kayla Jean Carter to imagine the seat that Gravidez vacated.
Carter completed within the Prime 20 of the 2024 Miss Universe Philippines pageant in Might. She was despatched by the Filipino group of Northern California to the nationwide search.
In asserting Carter’s appointment, Empire Philippines stated “she was one of many highest-ranking delegates who was eligible for the titles and agreed to be thought-about for The Miss Philippines. Within the case of the Miss Attraction consultant, she additionally wanted to already possess a US Visa as a way to compete within the US.”
The Miss Attraction group continued in its announcement: “We perceive the frustration this will likely trigger and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Our precedence is to make sure that each contestant has the chance to compete on a stage taking part in subject, showcasing their laborious work and dedication with out dealing with pointless obstacles.”
The organizers added: “We ask on your understanding and help as we work diligently to reschedule the occasion at a later date, guaranteeing that each one contestants can take part totally. Additional particulars in regards to the new date and venue might be introduced as quickly as attainable.”
This isn’t the primary time for the Miss Attraction pageant to bear scheduling challenges. Its first version was alleged to happen in Vietnam in 2020, however the COVID-19 pandemic compelled organizers to cancel it.
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The Philippines was alleged to be represented by Ashley Subijano Montenegro, daughter of Bb. Pilipinas World Cara Subijano and celeb Hans Montenegro. She earned her ticket to the worldwide tilt after profitable one of many titles on the 2019 World Asian Mannequin Philippines search.
She additionally abdicated her nationwide crown and gave up her participation within the inaugural Miss Attraction pageant to participate within the 2022 Miss World Philippines pageant. Montenegro acquired the Miss Eco Philippines title within the contest, and was despatched to the 2023 Miss Eco Worldwide pageant in Egypt the place she superior to the semifinals.
