X Shocked After Denmark’s Victoria Theilvig Claims Miss Universe Crown in Traditional Win: ‘Nature is Healing’
In a glittering ceremony that captured global attention, Denmark’s Victoria Kjaer Theilvig emerged victorious at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City.
The news sparked widespread social media reaction and reignited discussions about pageant traditions.
The 21-year-old Danish beauty queen outshone more than 120 contestants in Saturday evening’s competition, marking a notable shift from last year’s groundbreaking event that featured married, plus-sized and “transgender” participants.
“Wokeness is officially over,” one X user said. “This is the new Miss Universe.”
“Nature is healing,” Libs of TikTok wrote, while Eva Vlaardingerbroek posted, “Wow. An actual European, blonde, blue eyed woman won Miss Universe. That’s legal again? The tides are truly turning.”
Daily Mail reported that the victory comes under the new ownership of Thai media mogul Anne Jakkapong Jakrajutatip, who acquired the pageant for $20 million with a vision of greater inclusivity.
Social media erupted with commentary following Theilvig’s win.
Political commentator Matt Wallace, addressing his two million followers, posted: “BREAKING: Fans shocked after straight, white, biological woman wins Miss Universe 2024.”
The pageant’s evolution has been marked by significant milestones in recent years, Daily Mail highlighted.
In 2023, Portugal’s Marina Machete made history by becoming the first trans-identifying contestant to reach the top 20.
Earlier that year, Rikkie Valerie Kolle broke barriers as the first transgender winner of Miss Netherlands at age 22.
These developments follow the path carved by Angela Ponce, who pioneered “transgender representation” in the competition as Miss Spain, becoming the first openly trans-identifying contestant in Miss Universe history.
The discourse surrounding Theilvig’s victory reflects broader societal debates about gender inclusion in traditionally female-only spaces.
Ian Miles Cheong claimed Theilvig won thanks to the “Trump Effect.”
“Had Kamala won, the prize would’ve gone to a 40 year old transgender,” Cheong added.
This conversation has intensified following controversies involving transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney’s Bud Light partnership and boxer Imane Khelif’s eligibility dispute.
Khelif, who was assigned female at birth, faced disqualification from the 2023 world championships after failing eligibility tests.
The incident sparked debate among political figures, including President Donald Trump and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, regarding International Olympic Committee standards.
Daily Mail highlighted that the Miss Universe organization has undergone significant changes since allowing transgender competitors in 2012.
Under Jakrajutatip’s ownership, the pageant has embraced a more inclusive approach, though this year’s competition featured fewer “transgender” contestants than in previous years.
Last year’s competition saw two transgender finalists: Portugal’s Machete and the Netherlands’ Kolle.
While neither claimed the ultimate title, their participation marked a significant step forward in pageant history.
Machete, a 29-year-old flight attendant, expressed gratitude for the support she received, stating, “Just like the universe, your possibilities in life are limitless.”
As Theilvig accepted her crown from hosts Mario Lopez and Olivia Culpo, her emotional response captured the enduring appeal of the traditional pageant format while highlighting the ongoing evolution of beauty competitions in contemporary society.
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