The Miss Universe pageant will go ahead next week despite the owner of the pageant, JKN Global Group, filing for bankruptcy. JKN said that providing a “top notch experience” to Miss Universe fans “will remain a top priority” ahead of next Saturday’s finale. The firm expressed confidence that its new financial arrangements will “support all of the company’s business operations, including Miss Universe.”
This year’s pageant will feature two trans women for the first time: Marina Machete, Miss Portugal, and Rikkie Kollé, Miss Netherlands. If either candidate wins, they will become the first trans woman to wear the tiara.
In 2018, Spain’s Ángela Ponce was the pageant’s first trans contestant, but did not advance to the finals.
Miss Universe, which has been running since 1952, scores contestants based on personal statements, in-depth interviews, and evening gown and swimwear competitions.
This year’s final in El Salvador will see nearly 90 women from around the world compete for the crown.
Gossip-style post:
Miss Universe Owner Files for Bankruptcy, But Pageant Will Go On
The Miss Universe pageant is in hot water! The owner of the pageant, JKN Global Group, has filed for bankruptcy. But don’t worry, the pageant will go on next week!
JKN says that they are committed to providing a “top notch experience” to Miss Universe fans, despite their financial troubles. They are confident that their new financial arrangements will “support all of the company’s business operations, including Miss Universe.”
This year’s pageant will be extra special, as it will feature two trans women for the first time: Marina Machete, Miss Portugal, and Rikkie Kollé, Miss Netherlands. If either candidate wins, they will become the first trans woman to wear the tiara.
So stay tuned for the Miss Universe pageant next week! It’s sure to be a night to remember!
Bonus gossip:
I hear that JKN is behind on payments to some of the pageant vendors. I wonder if this will affect the quality of the production?
I also hear that some of the contestants are worried about JKN’s financial situation. They don’t want to put in all this hard work and then not get paid!
I wonder if JKN is selling the Miss Universe Organization? Maybe they’re realizing that it’s more trouble than it’s worth!
Disclaimer: All of this gossip is purely speculation. I have no inside information about the Miss Universe pageant or JKN Global Group.