MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe Nepal 2023 Jane Dipika Garrett reacted to the leaked video of pageant owner Anne Jakrajutatip.
In her Instagram story, the first plus-size candidate said she already knew that the most prestigious pageant is "rigged."
"Honey, I knew it was rigged from the moment I was on stage. I realized us 'inclusion' girls weren't ever gonna get a real chance to win," she said.
The Nepal beauty, however, shared that her Miss Universe experience was a happy one because it gave her a platform to reach out to people.
"But it is what it is and I'm super happy for my experience there and the platform I've been able to create.
"I have all my lovely fans and supporters and that's more than a crown for me," she added.