The CEO of JKN Global Group, which owns both Miss Universe and Miss USA, is Anne Jakrajutatip. Fans who aren’t happy with her are criticizing her online because she won both competitions. They think that’s strange, especially considering where this was held.
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Dudamel was impressive throughout the whole show, especially when she answered questions from the heart. Her clothes were also not made fun of as much as Gabriel’s, especially when she walked onstage in a costume that looked like a moon landing.
Despite all of this, many people think that Jakrajutatip and the others have a clear conflict of interest. Last fall, her company was said to have paid $20 million for Miss Universe, which came with the rights to Miss USA, which is under the same umbrella.
Even before this pageant, there were complaints about how Gabriel became Miss USA in the first place. These complaints started in October, when JKN Global took over as the new decision-makers. Some people have said that there was favoritism in that competition, too, and investigations have led to suspensions in the top ranks.