šŸ’” Disappointed Moment In Miss Universe 2021!

šŸ’” Disappointed Moment In Miss Universe 2021!

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The Most Disappointing Moments Of Miss Universe 2021: A Look Back At The Controversies!

By Travis W. Royal

šŸ‘‘ Introduction: A Pageant Marred by Drama

TheĀ Miss Universe 2021Ā competition, held inĀ Eilat, Israel, was one of the most anticipated editions in recent history. With a diverse group of contestants, high-stakes judging, and a return to an in-person event after the pandemic, expectations were sky-high.

However, the pageant was also riddled withĀ controversies, technical mishaps, and fan uproarĀ that overshadowed its glamour. From questionable judging to production blunders, here’s a breakdown of theĀ most disappointing moments of Miss Universe 2021—and why fans are still talking about them years later. ownthatcrown.com


šŸŽ¤ 1. The Shocking Top 16 Cut

What Happened?

Instead of the usualĀ Top 21 or Top 15, Miss Universe 2021 abruptly announced aĀ Top 16—leaving fans confused. Even stranger, some strong contenders (Miss Colombia, Miss Venezuela, and Miss Philippines) were shockingly eliminated early.

Why It Was Disappointing:

āœ”Ā Favorites Were Snubbed – Many believedĀ Miss Colombia (Valeria Ayos)Ā andĀ Miss Philippines (Beatrice Gomez)Ā deserved to advance.
āœ”Ā No Clear Explanation – The sudden format change felt arbitrary.
āœ”Ā Social Media Backlash – #Rigged and #MissUniverseScam trended on Twitter.


šŸ‘— 2. The National Costume Controversy

What Happened?

Several delegations faced criticism for their national costumes:

  • Miss USA (Elle Smith)Ā wore a “Statue of Liberty” outfit that fans calledĀ “too basic.”

  • Miss Argentina’s “Tango” costumeĀ was accused of cultural appropriation.

  • Miss Malaysia’s “Wau Bulan” (moon kite) designĀ was stunning but didn’t make the official showcase.

Why It Was Disappointing:

āœ”Ā Lack of Diversity in Judging – Many traditional, non-Western designs were overlooked.
āœ”Ā Missed Opportunity – The national costume segment is a fan favorite but felt rushed.


šŸŽ­ 3. The Awkward Hosting & Scripted Moments

What Happened?

Steve Harvey’s return as host was highly anticipated, but the show suffered from:

  • Cringeworthy jokesĀ (including an awkward moment withĀ Miss Nepal).

  • Teleprompter failsĀ leading to stilted interviews.

  • Forced “girl power” speechesĀ that felt inauthentic.

Why It Was Disappointing:

āœ”Ā Missed Emotional Beats – The Q&A rounds lacked depth.
āœ”Ā Steve Harvey’s Over-the-Top Energy – Some felt he overshadowed the contestants.


šŸ‘™ 4. The Swimsuit Round Lighting Disaster

What Happened?

During the swimsuit competition, theĀ lighting was so darkĀ that viewers could barely see the contestants. Fans complained:

  • “Why does it look like a horror movie?”

  • “Did they forget to pay the electricity bill?”

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Why It Was Disappointing:

āœ”Ā Ruined a Key Segment – The swimsuit round is a highlight, but poor production killed the vibe.
āœ”Ā Unfair to Contestants – Many worked hard on their physiques but were barely visible.


šŸ† 5. The Questionable Final Judging

What Happened?

TheĀ final Top 3Ā were:

  1. Harnaaz Sandhu (India) – Winner

  2. Nadia Ferreira (Paraguay) – 1st Runner-Up

  3. Lalela Mswane (South Africa) – 2nd Runner-Up

WhileĀ Harnaaz was a deserving winner, fans questioned:

  • Why Nadia (a fan favorite) didn’t winĀ despite her strong performance.

  • Lalela’s low placementĀ after her powerful final answer on resilience.

Why It Was Disappointing:

āœ”Ā Felt Predetermined – Some speculated the winner was chosen for marketability.
āœ”Ā South Africa’s Snub – Lalela faced political backlash before the pageant, and many felt she was unfairly scored.


šŸ’” 6. The Lackluster Crowd Energy

What Happened?

Due toĀ COVID-19 restrictions, the audience was limited—leading to:

  • Dead silenceĀ during emotional moments.

  • No standing ovationsĀ for big performances.

Why It Was Disappointing:

āœ”Ā Pageants Thrive on Crowd Reactions – Without cheers, the energy fell flat.
āœ”Ā Contestants Deserved Better – Many trained for years for this moment. ownthatcrown.com


šŸŽ„ 7. The Terrible Camera Work

What Happened?

  • Missed key momentsĀ (likeĀ Miss India’s crowning reaction).

  • Weird close-upsĀ during emotional speeches.

  • Shaky transitionsĀ between segments.

Why It Was Disappointing:

āœ”Ā Amateurish for a Global Event – Fans compared it to aĀ “high school production.”


šŸ’¬ 8. The Forgotten Delegates

Several contestants wereĀ barely shown, including:

  • Miss JapanĀ (despite her stunning kimono-inspired gown).

  • Miss IcelandĀ (who had a viral pre-pageant interview).

Why It Was Disappointing:

āœ”Ā Every Queen Deserves Screen Time – Fans invest in all contestants, not just the finalists.


🌟 Conclusion: A Pageant That Could Have Been Legendary

Miss Universe 2021 hadĀ so much potential—a historic location, inspiring women, and a return to glamour post-pandemic. But due toĀ poor production, questionable judging, and awkward moments, it became one of theĀ most divisive editions ever.

Still, it gave usĀ Harnaaz Sandhu, a radiant winner who has since become a global icon. Perhaps the real lesson?Ā Even in disappointment, beauty shines through.


šŸ—Øļø YOUR TURN:
šŸ’¬Ā What was YOUR biggest letdown of MU 2021?
šŸ‘‘Ā Do you think Harnaaz was the right winner?

Sound off below!Ā šŸ‘‡šŸ”„

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39 Comments

  1. At least Miss Thailand's weight was still good for her height. She copped so much because of it. And yet in 2023 Nepal gets into semi finals . Don't know why she's shorter and chunky.

  2. ChilešŸ‡ØšŸ‡±, Brazil šŸ‡§šŸ‡·, BoliviašŸ‡§šŸ‡“, Thailand šŸ‡¹šŸ‡­ and Argentina šŸ‡¦šŸ‡·.

  3. The destiny is not align with them, maybe India, no matter good or bad. Only God knows!

  4. Мисс ТайланГ 2021 Š¾Ń‡ŠµŠ½ŃŒ ŃƒŠ¼Š½Š°Ń, Ń…Š¾Ń€Š¾ŃˆŠ¾ Š²Ń‹ŃŃ‚ŃƒŠæŠ°ŠµŃ‚, Š¾Ń‚ŠŗŃ€Ń‹Ń‚Š°Ń, Š²ŠµŃŠµŠ»Š°Ń…но на мисс вселенной я была в шоке от ее Š²Ń‹ŃŃ‚ŃƒŠæŠ»ŠµŠ½ŠøŃ Šø Š½Š°ŃŃ‚Ń€Š¾ŠµŠ½ŠøŃ. Это была совсем " не та Гевушка" ŠŗŠ¾Ń‚Ń€Š°Ń выиграла Š½Š°Ń†ŠøŠ¾Š½Š°Š»ŃŒŠ½Ń‹Š¹ ŠŗŠ¾Š½ŠŗŃƒŃ€Ń. ŠŸŠ¾Ń…Š¾Š“Ńƒ звёзГы не сошлись Š“Š»Ń нее….

  5. la unica que no merece ser enfocada es Thailand , bolivia , brasil , chile , argentina , la verdad si merecian.

  6. La de argentina no es la misma que estĆ” vez ganó representando a Nicaragua…me parece idĆ©ntica ????

  7. The fan vote MUST DISAPPEAR. It's unfair for the rest of the delegates who really deserve to qualify.

  8. wow they are all so beautiful and all are winner because i they all have worked so hard to come on to this platform and they all deserve a huge applause and standing ovation ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤šŸŽ‰šŸŽ‰šŸŽ‰šŸŽ‰šŸŽ‰šŸŽ‰šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘

  9. Dont worry you made your own country proud . Failures are the stepping stone to success šŸŽ‰ā¤ā¤ā¤

  10. All were talented but it's a competition for a reason because at the end contestants do feel gutted except one

  11. Bolivia deserves to place again in the semifinals the last time they’d had was back in 2006

  12. Very! This girls have exerted so much effort and dedication. They came prepared and determined but in the end they were wasted.

  13. Eles descartam Logo
    As Lindas para não
    Darem trabalho LĆ” na
    Frente , afinal eles jĆ”
    Tem a candidata favorita deles e qual
    Continente vão escolher
    Esse concurso foi na Ɓsia , E. Escolheram a
    ƍndia

  14. Everything is artificial from their heads down to their toes. šŸ˜®šŸ˜®šŸ˜®šŸ¤”šŸ¤”šŸ¤”

  15. šŸ‡¹šŸ‡­šŸ‡¦šŸ‡·šŸ‡§šŸ‡·šŸ‡ØšŸ‡±
    All candidate deserve but sad for šŸ‡¹šŸ‡­ beautiful candidate.
    We love you šŸ‡¹šŸ‡­ from šŸ‡µšŸ‡­

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