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Cote d’Ivoire’s Olivia Yace breaks silence amid ‘weak passport’ controversy
Miss Universe Organization president Raul Rocha stated that Ivorian contestant Olivia Yace's "weak passport" was a significant factor in her not winning the Miss Universe 2025 crown.
Rocha explained that Ivorian passports require visas for 175 countries, which could hinder a titleholder's ability to fulfill global travel duties.
Yace, who relinquished her Miss Universe Africa and Oceania title, has since broken her silence on the matter.
She expressed admiration for Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey in an Instagram post, citing their "grace, resilience, and wisdom" as inspirations.
Pageant fans, including Guadeloupe's Ophely Mezino, have rallied behind Yace following Rocha's controversial claims.
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