A major shake-up has hit the Miss Universe organization, with Miss France announcing it will not send a representative to the 2026 competition, ending a streak of participation dating back to 1952.
The fallout surrounding the Miss Universe pageant continues as Miss Iceland becomes the latest contestant to renounce her title.
The 2023 Miss Universe will be crowned on November 18. There have been 71 Miss Universe pageants since its inception in 1952.