Rachel Gupta resigns from Miss Grand International over mistreatment

Miss Grand International 2024 Rachel Gupta announced her resignation from the title on Wednesday due to broken promises, mistreatment, and a toxic environment.

In a recent 56-minute tell-all video, Gupta emotionally detailed the hardships she faced during her reign, including systemic harassment, mental torture, and lack of basic amenities provided by the organization.

Gupta emphasized that she worked hard for her title but received constant criticism regarding her weight and body image. She also highlighted financial constraints and a lack of support from the organization.

The Miss Grand International Organization terminated Gupta's title immediately for non-compliance with duties, unauthorized external projects, and refusal to participate in scheduled activities.

First runner-up Christine Julianne Opiaza is expected to be announced as the successor to Gupta's title soon.

Rachel and CJ, who represented the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2024, were crowned alongside Myanmar’s Thae Su Nyein, whose title was also stripped due to alleged inappropriate behavior.