Ang former Miss Universe winners na sina Lupita Jones (1991), Brook Lee (1997), Ximena Navarette (2010), at Iris Mittenaere (2016), pati na si Miss Universe 2015 second runner-up Olivia Jordan, ang ilan sa mga lantarang nagpakita ng suporta kay former Miss Universe Organization President (2000- 2023) Paula Shugart.
Ito ay sa gitna ng matinding paratang ni Miss Universe Organization owner Anne Jakrajutatip na may mga anomalyag nangyari sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Shugart .
Read: Paula Shugart steps down as president of Miss Universe Organization
Bahagi ng Instagram post ni Shugart noong Lunes, Pebrero 19, 2024:
“By suggesting that I am corrupt and took money "under the table" to secure placements in Miss Universe competitions, Jakrajutatip not only defames me, but she also discredits the women who have won the Miss Universe crown by implying that their title were “bought” and not earned by merit.
“I cannot abide by such dangerouse and reckless assertions, which degrade the Miss Universe brand and its Titleholders.”
Read: Ex-Miss Universe President Paula Shugart slams Anne Jakrajutatip for corruption allegations
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May plano si Shugart na sampahan ng kaso si Jakrajutatip dahil sa mga malisyosong paratang laban sa kanya, at suportado siya ng dating Miss Universe titleholders sa hakbang na gagawin niya.
Lupita Jones: “You are a professional and a LADY, the truth always shine, and your light bothers the darkness.”
May suwabe ring pang-iinsulto si Jones dahil malalaking letra ang pagkakasulat niya sa salitang "LADY" na pasaring sa transwoman owner ng Miss Universe.
Brook Lee: "Paula Shugart has been nothing but a supportive leader for the Miss Universe brand, she has been above reproach and made sure that ALL title holders past present and candidates felt seen and that their voices mattered. I stand with Paula Shugart."
Naka-tag sa social media post ni Lee sina Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, at ang mga nakaraang Miss Universe winners bilang paghimok niyang tumayo rin ang mga ito para sa ipinaglalaban ni Shugart.
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Ximena Navarette: "I know your integrity, values and effort of so many years of building a brand that you guided with elegance, respect, fair, always attached to legal transparency and order. Love you forever!"
Iris Mittenaere: "If people knew you, they would know how loving, caring you are. The would know your integrity, your intelligence but most importantly, your honor.You didn’t work for Miss Universe, you lived for Miss Universe."
Olivia Jordan: "I’m so disappointed that anyone would try to discredit the legacy of integrity you worked so hard to protect. I will always admire your strength and be inspired by the way you use your voice. Grateful that you are speaking out to protect your reputation, but also to protect all the winners during your tenure that fought so hard to earn their title."