Miss Universe Fiji caught up in corruption, conspiracy allegations following removal of title from winner

The Miss Universe Fiji beauty pageant has been embroiled in scandal after the winner, Manshika Prasad, was stripped of her crown in favor of runner-up Nadine Roberts. The controversy arose when it was revealed that Lux Projects, the company that licensed the competition, had ties to Roberts’ husband, Australian businessman Jamie McIntyre. McIntyre denies involvement in the judging controversy but admits to providing advice to Lux Projects. Several judges who participated in the pageant claimed they were unaware that Lux Projects had a vote in the competition. Despite the initial decision to crown Roberts, Prasad was reinstated as the winner on September 6. Prasad is set to represent Fiji at the Miss Universe competition in Mexico in November. Roberts, on the other hand, has faced backlash on social media for her involvement in the controversy. With tensions and accusations rising, the Miss Universe Fiji pageant fallout has revealed a messy and contentious situation that continues to unfold. The true extent of corruption and behind-the-scenes maneuvers remain unclear as both contestants navigate the aftermath of the scandal.

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