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Check out the controversial events in this year's pageant scene

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Beauty pageants are full of tension and drama on its own, but the past year has had pageant fans and aficionados witness even more drama than what usually comes with the competitions here and around the world.

Just from one international pageant alone, fans had to contend with highly divided opinions on a pageant winner, “cooking show” allegations, and CEOs being issued with arrest warrants. And if you add the other scandals that have rocked international and national pageants, it's enough to keep tongues wagging and the gossip mill churning.

As the year comes to a close, let's take a look back at all the scandals that have rocked the international and national scene.


Miss Mexico's contentious Miss Universe win
Arrest warrant out for Raul Rocha
Arrest warrant out for Anne Jakrajutatip
Miss Universe Jamaica Gabrielle Henry's on-stage accident
Allegations between Nawat Itsaragrisil and Rachel Gupta
Cyrille Payumo apologizes for wearing Catriona Gray's gown
Miss Grand Caloocan apologizes for her use of butterflies at prelims
Mister Pilipinas Worldwide competitor accuses regional director of sexual harassment
Raven Lansangan's title troubles

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