Miss Universe: Contestants swing on ropes like Tarzan, one person falls freely, enters the finals

The reality TV show Miss Universe Latina is shaking up public opinion with controversial challenges that put contestants in dangerous situations. The climax was a beauty falling from a height of 3 meters.

Horrible fall and the challenge of "swinging to catch the crown"

The latest and most serious incident occurred in the recent episode, when contestant Laura Pérez (of Cuban origin) had an accident during the final challenge of the season: swinging in the air to catch the crown. Laura was the first to do it and had to stand on a 3-meter high platform, jumping down while being secured by a safety rope.

In her evening gown, the beauty jumped down but the swing was not smooth, causing her to hit the floor in front of the horrified eyes of the crew and audience. Laura lay motionless with a painful expression. The MC and judge Fabián Ríos immediately rushed to the scene, requesting urgent medical attention. The show had to be paused, and this challenge was canceled for the remaining contestants to ensure safety.

Despite the incident, Laura Pérez was still named in the Top 8 finalists. This decision is seen as a recognition of the young girl's efforts and courage, and also a way to somewhat ease public outrage. However, many people still question the responsibility of the organizers in ensuring maximum safety for the contestants.

A series of offensive challenges and internal conflicts

Laura Pérez's fall was just one of a series of controversial challenges for Miss Universe Latina. Previously, the organizers asked contestants to put their hands in sealed boxes containing live animals such as mice, lizards, and snakes to test their composure.

This immediately met with a wave of fierce criticism on social media. Viewers harshly commented: "What does this challenge have to do with Miss Universe?", "Is Telemundo encouraging bad things to animals?", or "The show is distorting the value of a beauty pageant". However, the organizers remained silent in the face of mixed reactions, further increasing public dissatisfaction.

Controversy flared up in mid-June when Miss Universe 2006 – Zuleyka Rivera – suddenly left the show mid-recording because she was unhappy with the way the judges were evaluating the contestants on her team. The incident forced the show to urgently invite Andrea Meza – Miss Universe 2020 – to replace her as coach.

The continuous scandals raised questions about the professionalism and management of the organizing committee, making the audience skeptical about the real quality of the competition and the ability to run a large-scale program.

Ambition and pressure of a reality format

Miss Universe Latina is a reality TV show produced by Telemundo (USA) and RCN (Colombia), bringing together 30 Latina beauties. They live together, participate in challenges to win the right to represent Miss Universe 2025.

Since its launch, the show has attracted a lot of attention thanks to its outstanding contestants and dramatic script. However, the constant introduction of shocking, even dangerous challenges has caused Miss Universe Latina to face a strong wave of criticism. Viewers and experts have questioned whether reality beauty shows are going too far in creating "drama" while forgetting the core values of a beauty pageant.

Contestant safety, the humanity of the challenge, and the relevance of the beauty queen image are urgent issues that need to be seriously considered. Miss Universe Latina is facing a difficult problem: maintaining its appeal and innovation without losing its prestige and public support.

The Laura Pérez incident is a painful reminder of the fine line between creativity and risk, between entertainment and producer responsibility. Clearly, chasing ratings at all costs can cost the reputation and long-term image of a big brand like Miss Universe. The public is waiting for an explanation and positive changes from the organizers so that the contest can return to its true value as a true beauty arena.

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