COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) – Kate Schneider of Ireland has been named the new lady of the world after her reigning title was dropped by a faction on stage in which she removed the crown from the head of the winner of the Sri Lankan beauty pageant. contest, organizers said.
Mrs. World Inc. stated that he had resigned from Carolina Jurie and that the first finalist, Mrs Ireland Kate Schneider, would therefore be the new Mrs World 2020.
Ms. World’s website, a beauty pageant for married women, posted a photo of Schneider titled Mrs. World.
Jurie relinquished the title earlier this month as she defended her decision to remove the crown from the head of this year’s Sri Lankan titleholder, Pushpika De Silva, whom she claimed was ineligible to compete in the April 4 contest. , because she divorced. .
De Silva said she is separated, but not divorced, from her husband.
“Being separated is one thing. Divorce is something else, “she said on Facebook.
Jurie, who is also from Sri Lanka, was accused of injuring De Silva in the televised contest. Four days later, she was arrested on charges of “simple injury and criminal force” and later released on bail.
Jurie said he opposes “injustice” and that the contest was “contaminated.” She said she wants to make sure every competitor has equal opportunities.
Mrs. World Inc. said in a statement on Tuesday that “the decision to voluntarily resign Jurie was made only by Caroline herself.”
The incident at the contest, which was attended by the prime minister’s wife, created a stir in Sri Lanka, which will host Ms. World’s last event this year.