Miss Universe Latina opens a show to catch mice, lizards, and snakes, people are upset

Bảo YếnJun 25, 2025 at 22:31

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The reality TV show Miss Universe Latina caused controversy when it asked contestants to put their hands in a sealed box containing several animals such as mice, lizards, and snakes.

In the latest episode of the reality TV show Miss Universe Latina, the organizers challenged the contestants to put their hands into a sealed box containing several animals such as mice, lizards, and snakes.

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Many beauties confidently and calmly overcame this challenge. However, some contestants appeared nervous and screamed in fear when touching the animals in the box. After the broadcast, the program received mixed comments on beauty forums. Many people thought that this was a challenge for entertainment game shows, not suitable for a beauty program. Some even said that these actions were animal abus.e.

"I don't understand. What does this challenge have to do with becoming Miss Universe? It's stupid", "Are these actions legal", "I don't understand why a big TV channel like Telemundo encourages animal abus.e"... are comments from netizens.

In response to the online community's reaction, representatives of the Miss Universe Latina organizing committee and Telemundo channel did not respond.

Miss Universe Latina has been controversial among Latin beauty fans since its return to television. The show is co-produced by Telemundo and RCN (Colombia's largest television station).

The show features many Latin American stars and contestants who have participated in many international beauty pageants. Miss Universe Latina is said to have taken a dramatic approach to attract viewers by presenting many controversial challenges.

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Although it has just been broadcast, Miss Universe Latina has continuously caused controversy with many noises, when former Miss Universe - Zuleyka Rivera did not continue filming, all filming sets at the studio had to stop. This behavior stemmed from the queen's disagreement with the judges' comments.

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About Zuleyka Rivera, at the age of 9, when Zuleyka won the "Queen of Hearts" contest, she decided to send her daughter to the MannequinModel Studio Guayama Modeling Academy.

That same year, Zyleyka won the title of "Face of the Year" through a poll organized by Puerto Rico Fashion magazine. Currently, Miss Universe 2006 is a second-year student, Department of Public Transportation, University of Puerto Rico.

"Purity has won" - Mr. Salinas Carlos J. Rodriguez Mateo, President of Puerto Rico commented when hearing the news of Zyleyka's victory at the Miss Universe beauty pageant.

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"I am extremely happy, because the future promises many interesting trips. I will have the opportunity to bring the pride of the Puerto Rican people to all countries of the world," Zuleyk confided in her first interview with CNN as Miss Universe 2006.

In September 2006, Zuleyka arrived in New York, starting a new journey in her life as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador. Zuleyka chose Indonesia as the starting point for her Goodwill Ambassador career.

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The incident of fainting during the final night of the competition was later explained by Zuleyka due to the ho.t air and the dress she had to wear at the party - the weather was like a lack of oxygen, the dress was too heavy, the collar was too tight and squeezed her throat... Explaining this incident, the beauty said: "The organizers gave us a lot to eat to regain our strength. But the stress and constant activity caused us to consume too much energy."

After being crowned, Zuleyka became the pride of the Puerto Rican people, but in the eyes of Jerry Rivera, this 20-year-old beauty is still a beautiful littl.e gir.l. Before the New Year 2007, Jerry proudly said: "I always think well of my daughter, because Zuleyka once said: 'Don't worry, Dad, that crown will be mine. I have prepared well and tried my best to get it'".

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In 2017, Zuleyka Rivera was the female lead in the billion-view MV Despacito by male singer Luis Fonsi.

After graduating from the academy, Zuleyka won the title of "Top Model" . And then everything went according to the chosen path. In 2002, the beauty became a finalist in the Miss Puerto Rico Teen contest at the age of 14.

Since then, she has regularly appeared at Latin music events. The beauty has even been invited many times to appear as an award-presenting guest and MC for award ceremonies.

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After nearly 20 years of being crowned, Zuleyka Rivera's figure is considered increasingly toned and sex.y. She is also considered one of the most attractive Miss Universes in history. At the age of 38, the Puerto Rican beauty maintains a toned body with strong muscles.

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