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Once upon a time, beauty pageants were primetime royalty — glittering gowns, perfect smiles, and rehearsed “world peace” answers. Cut to 2025, and somehow, we’re still here. Except now the tiaras come with livestream drama. This week, Miss Mexico walked out of the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand after being called a “dumbhead” on air — sparking chaos, walkouts, diplomatic reactions, and global outrage. So, here’s the real question: why do beauty pageants still exist? Palki Sharma tells you.

Miss Universe Contestants Walk Out Mid-Contest | Vantage With Palki Sharma

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