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Miss Iceland Quits Over Food Poisoning Dispute
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Miss Universe Iceland claims she was withdrawn due to food poisoning.
- Organization denies removing contestant without consent.
- Contestant alleges penalty for not competing due to illness.
Helena O'Connor has stepped down as Miss Universe Iceland, asserting that the national director removed her from the Miss Universe competition due to severe food poisoning without her consent. O'Connor stated her contract was terminated, as she was allegedly unlisted despite making arrangements to recover and her family's pleas.
The Miss Universe Iceland organization categorically denied these claims, insisting O'Connor unequivocally communicated her own decision to withdraw, supported by written communications. They confirmed that the Miss Universe Organization acknowledged her withdrawal at the time.
O'Connor also claims she faces a penalty for not competing, which the organization denies, explaining that standard contractual duties apply to retaining the Miss Iceland title, unrelated to her withdrawal from the international pageant.
