Miss Universe Victoria Theilvig Faces Backlash

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, the newly crowned Miss Universe, is facing significant backlash after posting a TikTok video lip-syncing the N-word from Jay-Z's 'Empire State of Mind' while atop the Empire State Building. Social media users have condemned her actions, with some calling for an official apology and even suggesting the potential for her decrowning. Theilvig's victory, celebrated by conservatives as a return to 'biological' beauty pageants, has been overshadowed by this controversy. Despite the public outcry, neither Theilvig nor the Miss Universe Organization has yet responded to the criticism. Theilvig, who won the title on November 16, is the first Danish woman to do so, and her win was seen by some as a sign of the end of 'wokeness' in pageantry. The incident has sparked debates about accountability and diversity within the organization, particularly in light of recent comments made by its co-owner regarding the competition's policies.