People Blast Miss Universe Contestant Who Got Axed Over Personal Scandal: “You Disappointed Us”

Mora alleges that Rodríguez, also the head of Señorita Panamá, which produces the most important beauty pageants in the country, was aware of her visit to her boyfriend’s room and even encouraged it, given that he lacked the financial resources to pay for Mora’s hotel room fees.

“César said that he did not have money to pay for it and how would we do my makeup? Well, the room was paid for, and everything was planned to do my makeup at dawn,” she said, referencing her look at the Catrina’s Gala, the first Miss Universe event held on November 2.

In a statement shared by the New York Post , Miss Universe representatives noted the decision to dismiss Mora was made “with the utmost respect for all parties involved.”

“Our No. 1 priority remains the welfare and transparency for all of our candidates, who exemplify diversity, talent and dedication,” the statement continued. The organization hasn’t provided specific details about Mora’s dismissal.