The truth about the news that Pham Huong requested to remove Mai Ngo from Miss Universe

After Mai Ngo wrote a letter announcing her withdrawal from Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 due to frustrations, the Organizing Committee spoke up. They also denied the news that Pham Huong requested her disqualification.

On October 13, a letter requesting to stop participating in the Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 contest signed by Ngo Thi Quynh Mai (Mai Ngo) was posted online.

In it, the model confirmed that she stopped competing because she was “frustrated with the unclear disciplinary action” in the challenge of wearing an evening gown and walking up the stairs, as well as with several other regulations of the organizing committee (BTC) such as forcing the contestants to sign a commitment, not clearly announcing the schedule, and filming slowly, affecting the contestants’ spirit. She also confirmed that the contest had “damaged her image and honor”.

On the morning of October 14, the Organizing Committee representative had an interview with Zing.vn regarding the recent controversies of the program and the viewpoint related to the fact that this year's Semi-Finals only have 63 contestants.

Not only Mai Ngo but also 6 other contestants withdrew.

Previously, in the above letter, Mai Ngo affirmed that she had asked permission from the "competent judge" to complete the evening gown competition and climb the stairs earlier than the other contestants, but was still disciplined and banned from participating in the next challenge, which was table skills.

Mai Ngo in the challenge of wearing an evening gown and walking up the stairs - the part of the competition that got her disciplined for asking to finish before the other contestants.

Sharing with Zing.vn, the organizers said: “The first thing contestants need to learn is to respect the rules of the group. To organize a program with 70 people with different personalities, coming from many different cultural regions, many of whom are famous and working in many professions, fields, and environments, the organizers are forced to come up with common principles so that everyone can comply and get along with each other. That is the principle that any contest has. For a big contest like Miss Universe Vietnam, this is even more strict.”

The organizers believe that if contestants comply and take advantage of opportunities to behave well and shine, they will score points in the eyes of the judges and the audience. Thus, they are more likely to go further.

However, the elimination of performers is only in the Semi-Final and Final nights, directly evaluated by the Jury based on the entire process. During the filming, the contestant is not eliminated. However, the Organizing Committee will still respect if the contestant decides to withdraw because he/she cannot meet the competition schedule or feels that he/she is not suitable for the criteria and regulations of the competition.

The organizers emphasized the importance of discipline and respect for the collective in the competition. In the photo: Mai Ngo standing next to Hoang Thuy and Mau Thuy.

At the press conference to announce the top 70 on September 29, the press also noticed that when the organizers announced the “top 70”, Mai Ngo and 6 other contestants were absent. Afterwards, in the list that the organizers sent to the press, there were only 63 beauties who made it to the semi-finals instead of 70 as expected. Mai Ngo was one of those 7 contestants and was also the one who received the most attention because of the many scandals surrounding her.

The schedule for the Miss Universe Vietnam pageant this year is more intense than previous years. While previous years only lasted for about a month, this year the pageant lasted for more than 2 months, including 20 days of reality TV in Ho Chi Minh City, the next 40 days of competition in Nha Trang, Da Lat and other provinces, not to mention the preliminary and preliminary rounds.

In conclusion, the Organizing Committee affirmed its view: “The Miss Universe crown is a noble title that each candidate must first desire and aspire to possess in order to have enough determination to conquer and overcome challenges both inside and outside the filming process. For candidates who have chosen a different path, or cannot arrange their schedule, do not feel suitable for the competition criteria and have their own decisions, we respect that decision.”

Pham Huong is the host so she has no right to 'request Mai Ngo's removal'

The noise surrounding Mai Ngo is also related to another character, Pham Huong, the reigning Miss Universe Vietnam and the host of this year’s program. Right from the preliminary days, Pham Huong was caught up in rumors of “oppressing Mai Ngo”.

On television, in the two episodes that Mai Ngo appeared in, Pham Huong also criticized and warned this contestant several times for violating the contest rules. After Mai Ngo withdrew from the contest, there were rumors that Pham Huong was the one who requested Mai Ngo’s elimination, so this contestant was upset and withdrew.

Pham Huong was rumored to have bullied Mai Ngo many times, but she kept silent and did not comment.

Responding to Zing.vn about this rumor, the Miss Universe Vietnam Organizing Committee said: "We confirm that the host does not have the right to eliminate contestants. Only the judges can make this decision."

Regarding Mai Ngo saying that her “image and honor were damaged” in the public eye after this program because of the organizers’ arrangements, the organizers stated that they always respect three things: first is the contestants’ dreams when coming to the competition; second is their personality and true self; third is the contestants’ decision to continue pursuing the competition or stop.

“We respect each person's differences and always encourage contestants to express their own colors and personalities because among so many beautiful and gorgeous faces, the radiance of intelligence, soul, personality and colors will make each person different” - the organizers said.

After 3 episodes aired, most of the controversy surrounding Miss Universe Vietnam this year revolves around Mai Ngo.

This is the first year the contest has been organized as a reality TV show. After only three episodes, the show has caused a lot of controversy, mainly surrounding Mai Ngo.

When asked whether changing the format to reality TV would turn this national beauty contest into a contest of scandals and tricks, the organizers replied: “The difference in the form of organization does not change the criteria and mission of the contest, which is to find a future successor with the ability to positively inspire the community. We always maintain the principles of professionalism, prestige and transparency in the results and consider that as the guiding principle for the contest regardless of the form it is organized in”./.

According to Zing