Rachel Gupta to Return Miss Grand International 2024 Crown, Says “I’m Fed Up”

Rachel Gupta resigned as Miss Grand International: Rachel Gupta, who created history by becoming the first Indian to win the Miss Grand International crown, has resigned from the post of Miss Grand International 2024. Rachel Gupta announced her resignation from the title on social media on Wednesday, May 28. Rachel Gupta, a 20-year-old model from Jalandhar, claimed in an Instagram post that she faced a "toxic environment, abuse, and broken promises" after being crowned. However, the organizers (Miss Grand International Organization) claimed that Rachel has been officially dismissed.

Why did Rachel Gupta resign from the title of Miss Grand International?

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Let us tell you that in an emotional post shared on Instagram on May 28, 2025, Rachel wrote, "I am very sad to share this news: I have decided to step down from the position of Miss Grand International 2024 and return my crown. Being crowned was one of the sweetest dreams of my life, and I was full of hope and pride to represent my country and make history. However, the months since I was crowned have been characterized by broken promises, abuse, and a toxic environment that I could no longer tolerate silently. This decision was not taken lightly".

Along with this, Rachel Gupta further said that she will soon release a full video sharing more information about her experience. She wrote, "I ask for your compassion, your open hearts and your continued support as I take this next step. Your love means more than you know."

What is the Miss Grand International Organization's response? 

However, the Miss Grand International Organization, in a public statement posted on Instagram, accused Rachel Gupta of violating her contract by taking on outside projects without permission and refusing to attend an official trip to Guatemala.

Miss Grand International Organization made this allegation

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In a statement posted on social media, the Miss Grand International Organization confirmed that Miss Rachel Gupta has been officially removed from her position. The organization said in the statement, "The Miss Grand International Organization announces the termination of Miss Rachel Gupta's title of Miss Grand International 2024 with immediate effect. This decision has been taken following her failure to fulfill the duties assigned to her, engaging in external projects without prior approval from the organization and refusing to participate in a scheduled trip to Guatemala. As a result, the organization has resolved to revoke her title with immediate effect. Miss Rachel Gupta is no longer authorized to use the title associated with Miss Grand International 2024 or wear the crown. We request that the crown be returned to MGI Headquarters within 30 days from the date of this notice.

In the year 2024, Rachel Gupta was crowned Miss Grand International 2024

 Rachel Gupta was crowned Miss Grand International 2024 on October 25 last year. She became the first Indian to win the title. This historic win also earned her the Grand Pageants Choice Award, making her one of the most decorated Indian beauty queens on the global stage along with Miss Universe 2000 Lara Dutta.

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