’I KNOW I STILL HAVE A LOT OF GROWING UP TO DO’: MISS FINLAND STRIPPED OF CROWN OVER ‘RACIST GESTURE’ SHOCK
By SCM Showbiz Editor
HELSINKI, FINLAND – Miss Finland, Sarah Dzafce, has been sensationally stripped of her coveted crown and Miss Universe spot after a social media storm erupted over a controversial “racist gesture.”
The 25-year-old beauty queen, who held the title for just four months, has been replaced by runner-up Tara Lehtonen in a shock move that has rocked the world of international pageantry.
Dzafce’s reign came to an abrupt end after a picture or video featuring the offensive gesture circulated online, leading to immediate public backlash and intervention from the Miss Finland organization.
While details of the exact gesture remain under wraps, the fallout has been swift and brutal, costing Dzafce her dream trip to the Miss Universe final.
A source close to the pageant committee said: “The organization takes all forms of discrimination and offensive behaviour extremely seriously. This kind of action is simply not acceptable for a national representative.”
In a candid statement following her ‘abdication,’ Dzafce admitted fault, signalling remorse for her actions.
“I know, I still have a lot of growing up to do,” Dzafce said. “I take full responsibility.”
Her replacement, Tara Lehtonen, is now understood to be preparing to represent Finland on the global stage, stepping into the role with immediate effect.
The scandal serves as a stark warning to public figures that every past and present social media action is under intense scrutiny, particularly in the unforgiving spotlight of international beauty pageants.
