Olivia Yacé, Côte d’Ivoire’s representative at Miss Universe 2025, has resigned from the regional title she received at last week’s pageant, becoming the second contestant in recent days to resign from a Miss Universe-affiliated position.
Yacé had been named Miss Universe Africa and Oceania and placed as fourth runner-up during the Nov. 21 competition in Bangkok.
She announced her decision to relinquish her title Monday, saying she could not continue in the role while staying true to the values that guide her professional and public life.
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