COVID-19 in the 70th Miss World

Posted by Norman on December 15, 2021
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Based on an article released by elnuevodia.com, there are seven (7) reported cases of COVID-19 among the 98 candidates of the 70th Miss World.

Below is an English translation of the said news (via Google translate):

The Miss World Organization reported seven suspected cases of COVID-19 among the 98 candidates who are on the island for the international contest scheduled for this Thursday, to be held at the José M. Agrelot Coliseum in Puerto Rico.

Julia Morley, CEO of the international organization, confirmed that the contestants are isolated and in quarantine, as are all the people who had direct contact with them. “If they don’t produce a negative PCR test, they won’t be on stage for the final show,” Morley said in written communication.

“Knowing the seriousness of this global situation that we all face, we took steps to capture the unique talent of each contestant so that, in case they couldn’t join us last night, they could still win the crown as Miss World 2021. panel of judges will review your prerecorded video content to make their final decision, “he added.

For her part, Evelyn Guadalupe, spokeswoman for the contest’s organizers in Puerto Rico, said that, for the moment, they cannot specify how many of the possible cases were confirmed by molecular testing.

Earlier, Stephanie del Valle, Miss World 2016 and organizer of the international Miss World 2021 pageant, acknowledged that several candidates have been “in quarantine for a few days.” She did not want to reveal if any had tested positive, but she assured that the organization has followed all the protocols of the Department of Health.

“Here all the health protocols are being taken into account. The candidates who have felt bad, right now, at least I have not received any information that a candidate has come out positive. Those who have felt a little bad have been in quarantine for a few days. All protocols are being taken … I want to make that clear because I don’t want people to think that here we are being irresponsible and putting Puerto Rico’s health at risk, “she said in a telephone interview.

As recently as last night, the candidates participated in the “Beauty with Purpose” gala at the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel. This newspaper learned that Miss World India 2021, Manasa Varanasi, was not at the activity. Although the reason was not revealed, since last night, a rumor spread that she was ill.

On November 21, representatives of dozens of countries began to arrive in Puerto Rico to fulfill an extensive and busy schedule of activities, which has included visits to tourist places in various towns on the island, until the most recent was the gala that took place last night, in which they have been able to fraternize with each other.

According to Del Valle, currently most of the contestants are at the Puerto Rico Coliseum rehearsing for the final gala. “Basically they will be living here for the next three days, from so much rehearsal,” he mentioned about this event that will be broadcast in 124 countries and whose production will be in charge of the Puerto Rican producer Francisco “Paco” López, who had mentioned him to this newspaper that it is a “very complex, large and televised production, with more than 30 cameras there.”

From what I know, our Tracy Maureen Perez tested negative (reason why she was still present during the Charity Gala). Let’s pray for everyone’s health and safety. 🙏🏼

PS The Indonesian delegate was already reported to be one of those who tested positive. Her roommate from India is still waiting for test results.

23 comments on “COVID-19 in the 70th Miss World”

    • @ 4M Kabilis naman. ‘Nuyan? Omicron variant?

      In theory, kaya nga sila naka-compete to begin with kasi dapat negative sila sa swab taste. Either tinipid ang pag-swab (late case), or doon mismo sa venue nila nakuha, FROM A LOCAL. 😦

      Anyway, I guess it’s safe to assume cancelled na Beach Beauty. Sayang. That would have been a good opportunity to assess for the Perfect Body sub-title (at least for those who opt to bare).

      And speaking of Perfect Body & in line with @ scorg’s comment (below), we should expect nothing less than PERFECTION when MI resumes. Whenever that will be. They would have had more than enough time to prepare whatever is needed. And from Japan, we expect only the best!

  3. I’m sure Miss International organization is nervously watching this sad developments. In the light of the rapid global spread of Covid 19 Omicron variant, will it hang on steadfastly (or obstinately) to its “No to Virtual Pageant” stance, and postpone its annual contest once again?

  5. Sayang kung hindi makakabalik si India… paano na ang possible na twin victories sa MU at MW? 😅😜

  7. I hope that prompt isolation of the infected candidates is able to stop further spread of Covid to other delegates. It is better that MWO shortens the duration of event next time to avoid problem such as this.

  8. It was Miss Indonesia who turned out to be positive.

    Her roommate was Miss India,

    They will not be allowed to grace the final night!

    Napanood niyo naman seguro video ng mga taga-Santolan station na nanood ng MU na former beauty queen! Kinilabutan yung dalawa nung tinawag si Bea sa Top 5! Ngayon ko na-feel na ganun ka-threaten ang ibang bansa basta alam nilang pahahawakin ng mic ang Filipinas!

  10. Good of the Miss World Organization to still allow those who are in quarantine to remain in contention for the crown through their videos.

  11. I hope that Julia Morely herself , in her eighties / maybe seventies , is taking extreme precautions.
    Thank God for MU not having to deal with this … It is so hard for everyone, even pageant fans , but most especially for the delegates …

  12. Ano naman kya ang official statement ng PR gay ng Mess World Felepens na si Paul? Dapat siyang mauna na magbigay ng sttement bago kayo mga bayot.

  13. They should really separate & distance the candidates during transport. Be strict about rooming and gatherings. MUP was strict, if I have to say.

    • @ charlotte york So, dili rin pala strict ang MU kasi may pa-room mates pa sila. Dapat ‘ata, a room per lady but of course this will double the organizer’s hotel bill. 😦

      (And Clemence Botino was ‘caught’ in time, enough so that she was able to rejoin for the Prelims.)

      Nahawahan sina Manasa at Carla? Hopefully not. 🙂

      I think humanity is at that point/stage wherein any sort of social~mass gathering will catch a handful with the bug. But, we may be at par with it now; we are able to catch it in time, & so prevent it’s further spread. Malaking bagay ‘yun! As long as transmission is thwarted, it loses & we gain further advantage. Let’s stay the course & no longer be discouraged. It’s as much a mind game as it is physical.

      • Yes @Flor_Tula. As long as the delegates keep to their roommates and avoid room-hopping, the spread would be preventable. At MU, yes there was also continuous hugging on every occasion. Lol. The transportation was also kinda crowded for these times. Hopefully orgs could adjust yet still retain the necessary excitement of the whole pageant experience.

  14. O’. ‘Yun pala, ‘eh.

    Mr. ALV was already told of this by us*, but all that’s now water under the (suspension) bridge.

    As per statement (here), their performances have now been all taken into consideration so that even if she is unable to join ‘on the last night’ (the translation from the Spanish is through an app?) she can still be hailed as queen.

    * – Saturday before the MWP Finale, nag-upgrade to MECQ. Some of us said dapat there & then he already announced all the winners. Anyway, essentially appointment nangyari sa Supra (Dindi).

    In any case, natuloy ang Finale eventually. The ‘MW-or-nothing’ from KF got the latter. And we have Tracy Maureen Perez, who initially was overage for MW. STILL, FATE smiled on her! 🙂

    • (Cont.)

      The way the article quotes/references Stephanie del Valle suggests that at least as a Porto Ricana (or is the proper way to say ‘boricua’?) she has a major stake/role in this edition of the pageant. Maybe that day will come when WE would (finally) host. Would Megan Young also take a central role?

      Uncle, speaking of meganbata, will she still host the Finale? Where is she now?

  15. Bad news for those girls tested positive for COVID-19. All the efforts, trainings, preparations including the gowns and costumes they brought for the finals will go for naught.

    • @ Adrienne If MWO & the local organizer-partner-producer is deft with their camera work, & they do say here in their statement that they plan to use no less than thirty (30) cameras, there is a solution. But we’ll let them figure it out. 🙂

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