A miss leaves the competition at the last minute for health reasons

The 73rd edition of Miss Universe is taking place this year in Mexico. While 130 contenders were preparing to shine on stage to succeed the Nicaraguan Sheynnis Palacios, the abandonment of Mia Le Roux, Miss South Africa, shook up the competition.

A major unexpected event! The long-awaited Miss Universe 2024 competition promises a close battle between the 130 candidates from around the world to win the crown. But before even starting, the competition was marked by a major twist: the announcement of the abandonment of Miss South Africa for health reasons. This unexpected event, which occurred a few hours before the preliminaries, was a real shock for fans of the young beauty queen.

Mia Le Roux, Miss South Africa, forced to give up the Miss Universe competition for health reasons

Miss South Africa, Mia Le Roux, has made a difficult decision to give up Miss Universe for health reasons. Aged 28 and first Miss hearing impaired in her country, she explained this choice in a message relayed by her committee. “Making this decision was incredibly difficult knowing the dreams and hopes that had been placed in me. However, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to focus on my health and recovery so that I can continue to serve my country with all my strength.“His committee praised his courage and recalled that his health was the top priority.”Our hearts are with her as she takes the steps necessary to recover. We are convinced that she will come back stronger“, we can read in the press release. On social networks, messages of support have also flowed in.

Who will represent France during the prestigious Miss Universe 2024 competition

On the French side, it is Indira Ampiot, Miss France 2023, who represents the country in this prestigious competition. Originally from Guadeloupe, the 20-year-old young woman has already distinguished herself during the preliminaries, despite a little scare. His national costume, a blue-white-red outfit with a long train, almost caused his downfall. “It's true that there was a little problem with my national costume but I was always getting caught up in it so I knew it was going to happen (…) But I laughed, I had fun, and that's the main thing“, she confided in her Instagram story.