MISS World was called off for the first time in its 70-year-history after its glamorous contestants were hit by a wave of covid. Sources said at least 17 of the 97 beauties tested positive, while further cases were picked up amongst production crew and other workers.
AFPThe pageant was also postponed last year, but well before the competitors gathered for the event. '/ ' The pageant was also postponed last year, but well before the competitors gathered for the event. In a statement released yesterday, organisers said: "Miss World 2021 has temporarily postponed its global broadcast finale in Puerto Rico due to health and safety interests of contestants, staff, crew and general public. "As of yesterday, additional safety measures were implemented in the best interest of the contestants, production team and spectators, understanding the event increased risks on the stage and in the dressing room. "However, after additional positive cases were confirmed this morning after consulting with health officials and experts, the postponement decision was made." Most read in US News UNDER FIRE What to know about Judge Michelle Odinet 'SHOPPING CART KILLER' 'Serial killer' who moves bodies in Target cart is probed as 4 slain IN COLD BLOOD Mexican actress shot dead while waiting to pick up her son, 11, from football TIKTOK THREAT Warning over challenge that urges kids to bring WEAPONS to school tomorrow CASHFLOW Five stimulus check payment programs to replace the monthly $300 child tax credit WE WANT JUSTICE Grieving dad of model's friend wants three suspects hit with MURDER charges This year's pageant was being held at the Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Organisers confirmed the finale will be rescheduled within the next 90 days. Julia Morley, chief executive of Miss World Ltd, added: "We are very much looking forward to the return of our contestants, (who we have grown to know and love), to compete for the Miss World crown. "Puerto Rico offers a safe environment and a spectacular backdrop for filming the Miss World Festival!" We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4104. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours. Click here to get The Sun newspaper delivered for FREE for the next six weeks. Source:
