Six Southeast Asian Nations Withdraw from Miss Universe 2026

Six Southeast Asian countries—Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Laos—will not participate in the 75th Miss Universe pageant scheduled for November 24 in Puerto Rico. The withdrawal is linked to an ongoing franchise dispute. Miss Universe Singapore representative Vion Erico Tan expressed disappointment regarding the news, noting that the opportunity to represent her country internationally was a significant goal. The Miss Grand International organization stated that the decision followed consultations with relevant national organizations and the affected representatives.