Miss Grand All Stars disappoints, contestants withdraw, Huong Giang shows little interest.

The Miss Grand International All Stars competition – a special edition of Miss Grand International – was once expected to be a platform bringing together outstanding contestants who had competed in global beauty pageants.

However, as the list of contestants was gradually announced, many in the beauty pageant community felt that the first season had not generated the expected level of appeal.

From the moment the idea of ​​an "All Stars" season was announced, fans expected the competition to bring together beauties who had made a strong impression in previous Miss Grand International seasons or other international beauty pageants. This special edition was seen as an opportunity for contestants to return and compete for the crown they hadn't won before. However, the current list of candidates has left many viewers feeling disappointed due to the lack of truly outstanding faces.

According to published information, more than 25 contestants have been revealed for the first season of Miss Grand International All Stars. Among them are six transgender contestants, including Vietnam's Huong Giang, along with Mika (China), Minnie Minladar Aengmany (Laos), Qatrisha Zairyah (Singapore), and two representatives from the Philippines, Fuschia Anne Ravena and Keylyn Trajano. However, many believe that the current list does not yet include all the names considered "stars" of international beauty pageants as initially expected.

Amidst this context, Huong Giang's appearance still attracted much attention. Previously, the Miss Grand International organization's website confirmed that the beauty queen born in 1991 would represent Vietnam in the All Stars season. This information immediately became a hot topic of discussion among beauty pageant fans.

Huong Giang is known as a singer, model, and television producer, as well as one of the most influential transgender figures in Southeast Asia. Her return to an international beauty pageant at the age of 34 is considered a significant step in her career. Previously, she won Miss International Transgender 2018 in Thailand and represented Vietnam at Miss Universe 2025 but did not achieve any notable results.

However, Huong Giang's decision to continue competing internationally has also generated mixed opinions. Some viewers believe this is an opportunity for her to prove herself on a new stage, especially since Miss Grand All Stars is designed for contestants who already have international competition experience. Meanwhile, others express skepticism about the competitiveness of this year's competition, especially since the list of contestants is not particularly outstanding.

Besides the controversy surrounding the contestants, the competition also faced further disruption when a highly-rated candidate unexpectedly withdrew. Melisha Lin, the 5th runner-up of Miss Grand International 2024, decided to withdraw from the first All Stars season due to health reasons.

On March 11th, numerous international beauty forums simultaneously reported on Melisha Lin's withdrawal. On her personal page, which has over 87,000 followers, she posted a picture of herself lying in a hospital bed and thanked her fans for their messages of support. The beauty queen wrote: "Thank you everyone for your kind wishes. I will reply to all your messages."

Melisha Lin's absence has left many viewers disappointed, as she was considered one of the strongest contenders this year. In a competition already criticized for lacking outstanding contestants, the withdrawal of a potential candidate has raised concerns about the appeal of Miss Grand International All Stars.

According to the original plan, Miss Grand International All Stars was scheduled to be held in Thailand and was considered a special season bringing together contestants who had previously participated in beauty pageants. However, as the list of candidates gradually emerged and changes such as Melisha Lin's withdrawal appeared, many fans believe the competition still needs more outstanding faces to truly live up to the "All Stars" title.

Meanwhile, Huong Giang's participation remains one of the factors attracting the attention of Vietnamese audiences. Her continued participation in an international beauty pageant after many years in the entertainment industry is considered a noteworthy step, and it also keeps the beauty pageant fan community closely following the developments of this special season.

Huong Giang reveals the behind-the-scenes profile photo to Miss Grand Allstars? Đình Như17:39:51 09/01/2026While the rumors had not yet subsided, Huong Giang's team continued to add fuel to the fire when sharing a series of behind-the-scenes photos in the studio. Although the team did not confirm the specific purpose, the caption preparing for the new season immediately caused a stir among the people.