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Why Did Miss Universe Contestant Olivia Yacé Renounce Her Title? Everything She’s Said About Her Shocking Step Back
- Olivia Yacé resigns from the titles Miss Universe Africa and Miss Universe Oceania, while keeping Miss Côte d’Ivoire.
- COMICI confirmed Yacé’s withdrawal from all Miss Universe titles and that she will return the Africa & Oceania sash.
- Yacé’s resignation came after she placed in the top five at Miss Universe 2025 and amid pageant controversies.
- The Miss Universe pageant faced scrutiny, including allegations of rigged results and judge resignations, which the organization denied.
- Yacé framed her resignation as a personal move to stay true to her values and to empower future generations.
- Brigitta Schaback’s resignation as Miss Universe Estonia preceded Yacé’s, highlighting value disagreements within national franchises.
- Yacé remains Miss Côte d’Ivoire despite relinquishing the Miss Universe Africa & Oceania titles.
- The pageant’s owner commented on visa issues as a possible factor in the results, suggesting external challenges.
- Yacé’s case adds to ongoing discussion about diversity and representation in global pageantry.
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