Miss Panama 2024, Italy Mora broke her silence about her expulsion from Miss Universe hours after the news broke. The 2019 model confirmed that she had failed to comply with the rules, which had triggered her exit from the beauty pageant.
In a statement she posted on her Instagram stories, Mora revealed that she was informed that she was no longer part of the pageant when she was preparing to attend the Gala de ls Catrinas, which took place at the Convento de las Vicaínas in Mexico City.
In addition, she attributed the expulsion to an unpermitted exit from her room to put on makeup and look for personal belongings. "Unfortunately, I trusted and followed directions without considering the consequences.
The Miss Panama Universe pageant organizers assured Mora that the problem had been "a one-time thing" and that she would keep her Miss Panama title.
In announcing her expulsion, the Miss Universe Organization explained that "the disciplinary commission in charge of maintaining the integrity and values of the pageant carried out a complete audit on the matter and, based on the information gathered and reviewed, has concluded that withdrawal is the most appropriate course of action under the current circumstances."
Italí Mora, Miss Panama, in her own words:
"On November 1, 2024, I was informed that I would be leaving the Miss Universe pageant. As I was getting ready to attend the gala night, the organization informed me of their decision that I had to leave the event."
"I was told that this measure was taken due to non-compliance with leaving the room, which I admitted happened to put on makeup and pick up personal items. Unfortunately, I trusted and followed instructions without measuring the consequences. However, I would like to express that it was a severe measure and that it could have been solved with a dialogue or warning.
This event has been difficult to assimilate emotionally, especially because of the time, effort, resources, and support of the people who made possible my preparation to represent my country.
With this press release, I also hope to clarify any false information about my departure and ask for respect and privacy as I experience this moment.
I sincerely appreciate the support and affection I have received, and I withdraw my gratitude to all those who have trusted me during this process.
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