Ivory Coast shakes hands with Miss Cosmo, revokes Miss Universe runner-up title, and slaps Nawat in the face!

Olivia Yacé has been officially announced as a judge for Miss Cosmo 2025 in Vietnam. This move is seen as Ivory Coast joining forces with Miss Cosmo, while simultaneously removing her 4th runner-up title from her profile, considered a painful slap in the face to the Manchester United president.

A slap in the face: Completely erasing the Miss Universe title.

Olivia Yacé's announcement as a judge for Miss Cosmo generated significant attention, but what truly stirred controversy was her self-introduction. On her personal page, Olivia Yacé only mentioned her titles as 2nd Runner-up at Miss World 2021 and Miss World Africa, completely ignoring her 4th Runner-up title at Miss Universe, which she will win in 2025.

This move confirms Olivia Yacé's earlier historic decision. Immediately after the Miss Universe 2025 final, the Ivorian beauty shocked everyone by announcing she was relinquishing her 4th runner-up title and withdrawing from all activities of the MUO organization. She also stated that she was giving up her Miss Universe Africa and Oceania title, effectively erasing all beauty pageant titles related to Miss Universe from her life.

The reason she shared was to "protect her values": respect, dignity, and equality. She wants to be a role model for the younger generation, confidently expressing their identity without having to compromise.

MUO in crisis and facing allegations of lack of transparency.

Olivia Yacé's decisive decision comes amidst an unprecedented crisis facing the Miss Universe organization. Both former president Anne Jakrajutati and current president Raul Rocha are embroiled in legal troubles. In particular, Raul Rocha's indictment on serious charges such as drug trafficking and involvement in organized crime has shocked the world.

Besides the legal scandal, the results of the Miss Universe 2025 competition were also accused of lacking transparency. Olivia Yacé was considered a strong contender for the crown, having performed well and given the best answer in the Q&A round, yet she only finished as 4th runner-up. Immediately afterwards, COMICI (Miss Ivory Coast Committee) announced it was considering withdrawing its Miss Universe license. Even this year's Miss Universe, Fátima Bosch, is suspected of using her family background to win the title.

Miss Cosmo's "move" and indirect response.

The collaboration between Olivia Yacé, a globally influential figure, and Miss Cosmo is seen as a smart move by this new beauty pageant from Vietnam. This event not only helps Miss Cosmo attract international attention but also holds significant importance given that Miss Grand International is a direct competitor.

Notably, Nawat Itsaragrisil (Chairman of MGI) publicly mocked Miss Cosmo as a "copycat." Following the controversial Miss Universe final, Nawat also approached Olivia Yacé (by following the Ivorian beauty queen on social media). Olivia Yacé's complete refusal of the MUO title and her choice of Miss Cosmo is not only a response to the MUO controversies but also an affirmation of her independent stance, indirectly rejecting an invitation from the Miss Grand organization. Olivia Yacé's bold decision at Miss Cosmo will undoubtedly become a focal point of attention in the coming period.

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