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Why Miss Universe contestant Olivia Yacé renounced her title
Miss Jamaica was seen falling off the stage at the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand.
That's why, days after the pageant's fourth runner-up was declared Miss Universe Africa and Oceania on Nov. 21, she renounced the title.
"As the representative of Côte d'Ivoire at the Miss Universe 2025 competition in Bangkok, I witnessed firsthand that I was capable of accomplishing great things despite adversity," Yacé wrote on her Instagram on Nov. 21. "But to continue on this path, I must remain true to my values: respect, dignity, excellence, and equal opportunity the strongest pillars that guide me."
The 27-year-old added, "With a heart full of gratitude and profound respect, I hereby announce my resignation from the title of Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, as well as from any future affiliation with the Miss Universe Committee."
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Top Five Finalist Walks Away As Miss Universe Turmoil Explodes
When Olivia Yacé stepped into the global spotlight at Miss Universe 2025, her poised performance signaled the rise of a new pageant powerhouse.
However, just days after securing her place among the top five finalists, the Ivorian beauty queen shocked the pageant world by resigning her continental title.
Her decision rippled across an already turbulent Miss Universe season, revealing deeper fractures behind the glamour.
Yacé, celebrated across Côte d’Ivoire and beyond for her elegance, discipline, and fiercely modern take on pageantry, has officially stepped away from her role as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania.
Her decision arrived swiftly after she placed among the top five finalists in Bangkok on November 21, an accomplishment that positioned her as one of the year’s breakout stars. Yet instead of riding the wave of acclaim, Yacé appeared on Instagram with a message underscored by gratitude, resolve, and a distinct sense of finality.
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