'The false rigging allegations are absurd and distract from the incredible milestones our organization and the delegates experienced this weekend,' the Miss Universe Organization said.
The Miss Universe Organization called accusations that it rigged this year's pageant in favor of the winner"absurd" after crowning its first Filipina American champion over the weekend.
The Miss Universe Organization denied accusations of rigging this year's competition in favor of Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel, who took home the crown in New Orleans on Jan. 14.during the broadcast that the competition was manipulated in Gabriel's favor, calling it a"fraud" and #rigged in Twitter replies.
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