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Miss Universe contestants called out for bullying
A Miss Universe contestant is being called out for bullying after making fun of a fellow contestant’s lack of English.
The competition is currently underway in Thailand, and in a now expired Instagram Live video, Miss USA Sarah Rose Summers, can be heard joking to Miss Australia and Miss Colombia about how little English Miss Vietnam speaks.
“What do you think about Miss Vietnam?” Sarah asks her friends, before laughing, “…and she pretends to know so much English and you ask her a question after having a whole conversation with her and she goes… [smiles and nods].”
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The footage has gone viral on social media, with hundreds calling out the women’s unsavoury behaviour.
Popular Instagram page Diet Prada, posted the footage alongside another two videos of Sarah, this time speaking about Miss Cambodia.
In the first she showers her fellow contestant in praise in a piece to camera thanking her own Cambodian fans for their support.
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“Hi Cambodia, thank you so much for your support, I met your Miss Cambodia and she is beautiful!”
Meanwhile in the second, she’s seen pitying Miss Cambodia to the same two friends. “Miss Cambodia is here and doesn’t speak any English, and not a single other person speaks her language,” she says, “Poor Cambodia.”
Sarah has since taken to her Instagram page to apologise for her behaviour.
“@MissUniverse is an opportunity for women from around the world to learn about each other’s cultures, life experiences, and views,” she wrote.
“We all come from different backgrounds and can grow alongside one another. In a moment where I intended to admire the courage of a few of my sisters, I said something that I now realize can be perceived as not respectful, and I apologize.
“My life, friendships, and career revolve around me being a compassionate and empathetic woman. I would never intend to hurt another. I am grateful for opportunities to speak with Nat, Miss Cambodia, and H’Hen, Miss Vietnam, directly about this experience. These are the moments that matter most to me.”
shutaaa you don’t make fun of Cambodia and Vietnam, Miss USA and Miss Australia just because they can’t fluently speak in English. I’m scrapping you off of my Top 20 because of your rude attitude
— Marlou (@marlousalido) December 13, 2018
Miss USA needs to stop talking about other contestants behind their backs. Not queenly at all. Because of her live videos talking about Vietnam * Cambodia lack of English proficiency, MU fans around the world are mad at her & her two other live video buddies, Australia & Colombia
— Deplorable BellaJane (@Bellajane127) December 13, 2018
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