6 Most Controversial Miss Worlds of All Time

Despite possessing stunning beauty and being recognized worldwide, many beauty queens are still not immune to shocking scandals.

Marjorie Wallace - Miss World 1973

In 1973, Marjorie Wallace became the first American to win the Miss World title. However, after her coronation, a series of photos depicting her intimate moments with various men were published.

According to VnExpress, Marjorie was dethroned just 104 days after her coronation for the reason: "not fulfilling the basic duties of a beauty queen." The first runner-up was chosen to replace Marjorie and take on the role of beauty queen.

Meanwhile, other sources claim that the real reason the beauty queen lost her title was because she inadvertently declared in public: "As Miss World, I can still sleep with any man I like."

Her list of men includes football star George Best, tennis star Jimmy Connors, singer Tom Jones, and race car driver Peter Revson.

Helen Elizabeth Morgan - Miss World 1974

In 1974, Helen Elizabeth Morgan became Miss World. Prior to that, she had won first runner-up at Miss Universe. She was the second beauty queen from Wales and the fourth from the United Kingdom to win the Miss World title.

But four days after being crowned, Helen abdicated after it was discovered she had a child. She even made a fool of herself by explaining that the competition only banned married women, not single mothers.

Mary Ann Catrin Stavin - Miss World 1977

Miss Sweden Mary Ann Catrin Stavin was crowned Miss World in 1977. But few know that she was slightly intoxicated before stepping onto the stage for the final night. The beauty queen later revealed that she bribed a security guard to smuggle a bottle of whiskey into the Royal Albert Hall (London, England).

Gabriella Brum - Miss World 1980

According to Dan Tri newspaper, Gabriella Brum was a German beauty who won the Miss World title in 1980. However, the very next day after winning the crown, she requested to relinquish her title. The reason Gabriella Brum gave was that she was being pressured by her boyfriend.

However, the reality is that Gabriella Brum is afraid of being criticized by the public because in the past she had posed nude for men's magazines.

Ulla Weigerstorfer - Miss World 1987

Miss World 1987 Ulla Weigerstorfer nearly lost her crown when some nude photos of her were leaked by her boyfriend to European tabloids.

Diana Hayden - Miss World 1997

In 1997, Diana Hayden was crowned Miss World. However, her victory was suspected to be due to a business relationship between her and a member of the judging panel.

Ketan Somaya – one of the judges – runs a record company. The artists on that record label are primarily managed by a company owned by Hayden. However, the beauty queen affirmed the objectivity of the competition.

She said, "There were nine judges in total, and everyone who met me said, 'You performed wonderfully.'" However, in addition to the aforementioned judge, many sponsors of the competition have also been identified as having business relationships with the beauty queen's company.

According to Phu Nu Online (Women Online)