Miss Grand International (MGI) has terminated the status and rights of Pich Votey Saravody, the 5th runner-up at Miss Grand International 2022, citing “serious violation of the organization’s code of ethics.”
In an official notice, MGI says Saravody “disseminated false information and made defamatory public statements” that harmed the pageant’s reputation and credibility. Effective immediately, she is barred from referencing her former title or any association with MGI and must remove all related content—photos, videos, or materials featuring MGI crowns, sashes, logos, or appearances with affiliated titleholders—from all social platforms within two days. Failure to comply may trigger IP enforcement, royalty charges, and legal action, the organization warned.
MGI also posted a short “Official Announcement” reiterating the revocation and directing the public to the full statement.
Miss Grand International
A pageant under scrutiny
The move follows another high-profile rupture. Rachel Gupta, crowned Miss Grand International 2024, publicly announced in May that she was stepping down, alleging harassment and poor treatment during her reign. MGI countered by revoking her title and calling her claims “false, misleading and defamatory,” insisting it “will not allow personal attacks or manipulative narratives” to undermine the pageant or its executives.
What it means for current and future queens
Taken together, the back-to-back actions signal a hard-line enforcement posture by MGI—tight adherence to contracts, branding rules, and public communications—while also intensifying conversation about titleholder welfare, contract transparency, and grievance processes in the global pageant industry. For reigning queens and contestants, the episode underscores two realities: the high reputational stakes around the crown, and the heightened consequences for public disputes with the organization.
