One thing I have noticed is it seems like R’Bonney has been completely on her own since she won. I don’t think she has gotten any of the prizes promised for the winner and I think it’s sad she’s getting the short end of the stick. I feel like Heather is trying to make it more R’Bonneys fault than it is and that’s where I’m kind of getting annoyed. We can NOT act like she wasnt deserving of winning. I’m sure she will keep her title and I hope she slays at Miss Universe.
You just stated that Paula Shugardt is potentially in possession of controlled medications (and potentially illegal drugs) that are not prescribed to her. That would be illegal possession and punishable by law. Tara Conner's drug problem was after the Miss Universe pageant, and was not suspected to be part of a scheme to be chosen as Miss USA. R'Bonny's issue is that it is alleged (and pretty obvious) that she participated in activities that benefited her during Miss USA. Very differs situations. I don't doubt the R'Bonny couldn't have won the title without assistance. Again, not the issue. Frequently favorites don't win. My choice was Miss Nebraska. I felt she was the most impressive candidate during the televised show. Her final Q& A was so much better than any of the others'.
Anybody who watched Miss USA this year could see that R’Boney was by far the best and deserved to win hands down. Honestly this Miss Montana is just gross .. her attitude … her accusations … just everything about her screams entitled woman who was told her whole life she was fabulous. Montana had zero chance of winning USA.
At the end of the day it’s about the contestants like you said. We had a BLAST in 2018 and met some amazing women who are my best friends now. Yes it was a competition but we all bonded and cheered on one other. To see girls leaving feeling like they didn’t matter is the problem, they should all feel special when they’re at Miss USA.
But that’s not the organization problem. Miss montana said she had fun at the Cancun trip and miss usa in one of her videos. Her frustrations are that she didn’t win the crown or she would’ve never said she had fun at the pageant despite having to pay for T-shirt’s
@@magentateacarlton7740 she’s said in multiple videos that miss USA was not what she thought it would be… these girls were deprived of sunlight the ENTIRE time…
@@priscillaleah9283 it’s not what she thought it would be but she said she still had fun at both trips. I saw a video of her a while ago after getting her headshot she said that she was so excited and really enjoyed the experience then after this all went down she was like I never imagined I would be taking my miss usa headshot in a pool. I feel like she is up laying the bad of her experience that she would’ve never if she had won
Thanks for the update, Dani! My biggest question is what is the girl's intention of the video? It seems very fake for her to do a GRWM video while discussing a very important issue. Seems like she's just riding this issue to get more attention. Also, I remember watching her old videos and she said "It's not an attack on Rbonney, it's an attack on the organization", but why does she want Rbonney to get her title removed?
I watched Miss USA; Miss Texas, R’bonney, was the clear winner. She was very prepared and had a great team helping her. She DESERVED Miss USA; and now she is going to be at the top at Miss Universe. If it was in the contract that the organization can decide over the judges, this is the end of controversy. I can understand why a Director would want a wonderful representative instead of someone causing problems all the time. You are working with this person for a year. Love your channel Dani.
I'm sorry this Heather girl is such an attention seeker. Yes we all want the truth to come out but she's absolutely milking this whole thing for tiktok views when everybody knows she was never even among the big favorites to win. She keeps trying to get people to hate R'Bonney and its disgusting
So Miss Montana had valid points initially. All the contestants who had concerns voices should be heard. However, after the pending investigation and the preliminary findings, it seems there is a select group of contestants who only want to see R'Bonney dethroned. It seems like misguided effort and angst under the umbrella of 'fairness' because their assumptions were not proven to be true. Dani, I totally agree. There are some optics regarding the production of the Miss USA pagent that need to be addressed for transparency. But direct the outrage towards the system, but not the contestants. I also find it slick that Miss Montana USA seems to elude that the entire class of contestants are upset. When we have only heard from a couple that share her views. Bottomline, R'Bonney is a fantastic woman, and her strength of character is amazing having to endure this controversy. If there were concrete proof of obvious favoritism, it would have been leaked by now. We should support our Miss USA and hope she will bring home the crown at Miss Universe which we all know she is capable of doing.
I'm South African and have watched many vids on the Miss Universe. It seems that your Miss USA is very popular. I wish her well but as always I'm rooting for my Miss SA ✌🇿🇦
She has no reputation. If not for this controversy she would have never been spoken of again. State title holders are irrelevant if they dont win miss USA. And Miss USA will be irrelevant after her year of reign
This is Crystal Stewart's fault. When these ladies are old ladies people will still be questioning this. Stewarts "suspension" should tell you contestants were CORRECT to question the outcome. Hello? Wake up!
First, I want to say. We hear you contestants, thank you for speaking out. 🙌🏼🙏🏼 But at the same time, R’Bonney won fair & square cuz her Q&A just 100% stood out. Also like you said Dani, at the end of the day, it’s an ENTERTAINMENT show produced for television & streaming. As someone who watches a lot of reality competitions, it’s like, we hear about “riggeries” all the time. Producers hv the liberty to “rig” shows purely based on entertainment value. A little bit of drama does make shows more enjoyable for us viewers. It’s about viewership, it’s about making money. Favoritism or not, it’s about making money at the end of the day. It can not be fun to be on the other end of favoritism tho. Favoritism sucks, the ladies deserve transparency. I hope these ladies are proud of themselves and know that they are beautiful and did great at the show. Given miss USA was a live show, from we could see, RBonney deserved the title. Saying that her title should be removed if she had breached her contract is premature and legit, a hate crime lol sorry I watch too much campy content. Not yours Dani, your content is always elegant and eloquent.
@laurenrushing8380 who cares if she's a grief counselor, she sure doesn't act like one through this video. Sorry but people will judge her with her videos and shes acting like a entitled cry baby! From what people see with her video, her character sucks and her reputation is ruin! She needs to let her emotions and resentment go! As a counselor she should really follow her own advice!
Rbonney is like a phoenix, she really rose from the hate and soared higher and higher. Congratulations to the new queen. Am waiting for Miss Montana's update about this.
Or maybe because they lost to a half filipino half erican girl, and they can't handle it. It is sooooo obvious that they want Rboney's Ms USA crown and they want another girl to compete. Rboney's has been preparing for months and working tirelessly without the help of the Ms USA organization. If she will be replaced, it's only a few days, for the replacement girl to prepare. Don't these girls think it is unfair for both ladies to be put on the spot like that? And if Ms USA doesn't make it, they will say because it's favoraitism and the girls were not deserving to win. If they aren't deserving then who is????? Can't they just accept the fact that in every contest only 1 girl will win, and unfortunately it's not them! They keep stating that it's not about Rbony but the Ms USA organization, so if your going after the organization, why do you want to Replace Rbony for Ms Universe??????
@@allansevilla5640 Are you imputing a racist motive to the ladies' questioning what they perceived as favoritism and rigging. What does her being half-Filipino have to do with anything?
It's kinda hard to umderstand now what they really want from this issue. From what I can see now, I think they really just dont want RBonney to win and participate in Miss Universe. It's sad that these 'empowered' ladies use their voice to bring down another empowered lady. Just my thoughts.
@@JustMiguel14 I think the issue is about favouritism in the pageant. That's what the other girl is stressing about. If her real issue is about RBonney's being half-asian, that's a bit sad, really. I understand she wants justice. After all she worked hard to be there, made a lot of expenses hoping she'll be given a fair shot at winning the title. I would probably feel the same way, too. I hope the other girls get their justice but not dragging RBonney in the process. It's unfair on her part. I want her to compete and do well in Miss Universe and shut them haters and naysayers.
@@keva590 a kid here who didnt do any research, her father IS PURE FILIPINO WHO WAS A COLLEGE SCHOLAR BACK IN THE DAYS AND MARRIED THE TEXAN MOTHER OF RBONNEY. Latino wannabe??? Never that we will... Philippines was under the spanish colonization for 300+ years... id rather be a filipino than a non filipino whose attitude is as harsh like yours.
Thank you for your insight Dani! I love listening to your perspectives and insights. Like you I don’t think R’Bonney will lose her title and the accountability lies with organizations to be better
R’Boney will be the next Miss Universe she has all a miss universe should be! She’s a role model has a good heart not just physical beauty which she obviously have, she inspires me❤
Pre-IMG era, there were always favouritism in Miss USA and Miss Universe. The co-owner had a lot of his personal favourite made it to the finals and the girls was judged by the preliminary judges and members of MUO. I won’t be surprised if it continues with Crystal’s organisation. Favouritism from the National director couldn’t be influence by the panel of judges in the finals. Personally, Texas was my front runner for Miss USA 2022. In the finals, She did better in the Q&A which captured the crown. I had my concerns about the retreat and suspect that it will cause an issue. And finally it did this year. It would be best that Miss Texas USA and Miss USA should not have similars prizes.
I've heard Trump removed women of color (specifically) from the semifinals during his ownership to have more European standards of beauty on stage with few exceptions of black contestants like Leila Lopes and contestants from Asia.
@@desqua2497 True but that was over twenty years ago. I am not diminishing previous winners but certain women not placing over the years were questionable. Remember Ruth Ocumarez of Dominican Republic and Vanessa Mendoza of Colombia both black women who were favorites but didn't place in 2002.
In my opinion, a hater will always hate. Every year only one will win the title. And the rest of the contestants, if they don't accept the fact that they lose, will be part of that hater's list. Whatever she says or does, Rbonney win and deserves it. Look at her standing pre-arrival ranking made my pageant fans. She's doing a great job of meeting everyone's expectations. #WeSupportRbonney
Regardless if she deserved to win. There are countless of women who also deserve it. I don’t see it as hating if it was an issue that was broadcasted live and there is evidence. If I had invested money and time, a long with 100’s of others who agree that there was a problem, I would take a stance so that no other contestant in the future would go through that. That said, it is no longer an issue that can be resolved, so for now, the contestants will have to accept it and move on, they have spread the message that the organization needs work
@@rosa-marnipienaar875 But Paula, President of MUO, had informed Heather and other girls that the result of the investigation was that there was no rigging. This came from Heather herself. So either they accept it or sue again and have another third party do an investigation. Heather just wants more attention.
that miss montana (heather) is so arrogant, in every sentence she emphasizes that she is a lawyer as if that meant she was god; no wonder she didn't wn
True! In fact, she didn’t make it to the semifinals at all. With her attitude which shows her being bitter, jealous, and hypocritical… why would she even qualify?
When they started accusing Miss USA of being rigged they said that they’re not attacking Rboney personally but the organization itself. But what did they do? Removed her from their groupchat, and now they want to dethrone her.
The removal from the group chat was more of an optics thing like it would be annoying to have the notifications of the other girls talking about the organization that the winner while she is now a spokesperson of the organization that the other girls are speaking up about
Heather seems very smart and articulate…she’s obviously pushing this too hard for other reason… she has the right to voice out and express her feelings…she knows what she’s doing and it doesn’t look very authentic yet so compelling…a true winner knows how to accept her defeat…she probably sees things that we didn’t see..because we weren’t there….what is going to benefits through all of this? She said to get there money back? To replace the organization? … and heather is in field of law firm? lol I personally think , it’s because she didn’t really shine during miss usa and that’s what happened if your too cocky and thinking that your better than the rest, believe in yourself but not disregard other else …:) i know how she feels..I know, because I was like her before…I was always right never go wrong,I’m prettiest, I used other things for revenge and didn’t want to show to people that I’m hurt and feel like a looser and it took me a long to accept…but now I am no longer like hater or like heather lol…I’m no bitter but better
I’m so happy R’bonney won Miss Universe!! The Miss USA competitors treated Rbonney so badly and were jealous of Rbonney! However, yesterday Rbonney proved to the entire UNIVERSE that she is the BEST contestant and RIGHTFULLY EARNED BOTH the Miss USA and Miss Universe titles! Also, it was so beautiful for R’bonney to receive so much love and hugs by all of the women in the Miss Universe competition! So all the evil that those USA girls displayed towards Rbonney at the Miss USA competition should feel ashamed of themselves. 🤦🏾♀️Even IF the USA competitors felt the competition was not fair, it was WRONG for them to take their frustrations out on Rbonney and not show congratulatory support. The Miss Universe competitors displayed TRUE class, grace, and dignity by showing RBONNEY The love and support that she rightfully deserved. 💕💕💕 Heather is just a “mean girl.” It seems she is directly trying to attack the character of Rbonney by claiming she “broke her contract.” How did she break her contract?! At first, Heather said they were not going after Rbonney, but the more she speaks, the more she tells on herself and reveals her underlying jealousy and hatred/vendetta against Rbonney. Heather never even stood a chance in the USA competition. She was cut from the competition in the first round. So I’m confused why is she even speaking. If anything, the top 10 should be the most vocal. Not Heather who didn’t even stand a chance. Period This investigation is moot as Rbonney is the new Miss Universe and the first runner up in Miss USA organization will now have the USA title. So there’s no point in the investigation at this point. Congratulations R’bonney!❤❤❤
The investigation over Crystle's alleged mismanagement will continue on until there is a resolution from the investigating firm if they will sanction Crystle or not?
Well I certainly wouldn’t hire her as an attorney. I am a retired attorney and the first question if you would retain me is would you really spend money for an attorney to try to negotiate revisions to those provisions before you sign it? Do you honestly think the organization would say oh sure….we agree to that change. My next question is if they felt so much injustice whey didn’t they just hire their own attorney. They seem to be relying on attorneys who don’t represent them. I doubt they would have found any attorney that would even agree with their position. We Americans are generally litigious. Can you tell me why not one single disgruntled contestant filed a lawsuit against the organization for breach of contract or fraud? I smart lawyer who thinks there is a lot of merit will take the case on a contingency basis. This woman simply just wants the attention in pursing this matter and get numerous clicks on social media.
Why would the organization feel the need to reserve itself the exclusive right/authority to supersede/supplant the judging panel's decision? That's the more pertinent question. That opens up a whole can of worms, as indicated by these allegations.
And yet 50 contestants read the contract and signed off on it. Not one of these contestants had a friend or family member who was a lawyer who pointed it out and said oh don’t sign this its so unfair? And I think Dani told you why these provisions are there and I find those reasons reasonable as she herself does.
@@zlab13 I would also look at the state pageant contracts. I would be willing to make a bet at least one of these would have similar provisions for the same reasons.
@bcsjr6161 Reasonable is not the same as right. You present a judging panel to the public, which everyone assumes will determine the winner, and then you hear the organization has what amounts to veto power over who wins. By highlighting a particular contestant, thus giving her an unfair advantage, the organization is telegraphing (nod and a wink) to the judges that she would be an acceptable winner. That is tantamount to manipulation. The dirty little secret is now in the open
@@zlab13 But the investigation result is that there was no rigging that happened. So will Heather and co demand another investigation with another independent firm?
She states that she thought she had a fair chance at the crown … yet she didn’t even make the top 16 … is she saying the whole top 16 was rigged? She has no standing and is basically just trying to milk her 15 minutes of fame.
And going to a big investigation meeting and taking selfies in the bathroom? I worked in BigLaw at Holland & Knight levels. No one does that in those offices.
The problem for me is how the story isn’t being kept straight- first they do essentially say the pageant was rigged (even though they maintain they said favoritism, but to the average person rigging and favoritism are the same, so they’re just arguing semantics which just sounds ridiculous), then when people say to back off R’Bonney, they bring up the other valid issues, but they also endorse articles that use the word “rigged,” then they back off that and focus on the other issues, but when the results are that there was no rigging, they’re arguing semantics. Again, it just feels like they wanted to bring light to the other valid issues but knew the only way to really get attention was to claim rigging, but if they admit that, people will question everything else which they don’t want, so they’ve just created a messy situation for everyone. I also think seeing all the pageant pages promoting R’Bonney because she factually is a top tier pageant contestant has affected their perception of things even though you’d think they’d know by now pages are going to promote someone like her.
Nope you wrong. The controversy Miss USA handled wonderfully and spoke with intelligence and sincerity proving she has what it takes to be Miss USA and Miss Universe.
@johnnetherly7878 ... and, perhaps, the confidence in knowing she was going to win, regardless... They liked me, they really did! Who? The organization or the judges ...
I can’t wait to watch R’bonney compete!! She’s so beyond the entire package it’s just so exciting!! I love your suggestion at the end for all pageants to consider. The experience. You’re so right. When the experience is awesome, you don’t go home questioning why someone did or didn’t win. You take whatever lessons and experiences you had and you grow from them. Just thinking about creating the experience affirms my desire to someday direct a pageant.
RBoney deserves to win. She is beautiful inside and out. Imagine if the person complaining (speaking while putting make up on) represented the USA, will she be the best representative of USA in Miss Universe?
Thank you for having an open-mind and heart. I do not think Rbonney competed with the intention to rig the pageant. It has been her dream, more importantly to win. It was not her fault that she was a favorite. Contestants should understand that the organization would choose the one whom they would like to work with the whole year. Imagine Montana working with them?! What a nightmare!
Dani, your videos are greatly appreciated. I think that Miss Montana is purely looking for "clout." She had stated previously that they didn't have anything against R'Bonney, yet in her TiKToK videos she talks about determining if R'Bonney violated her contract. What's the point, Miss Montana wasn't even in the top 16 for crying out loud. I can't wait to watch R'Bonney compete at Miss Universe and own that stage.
Ultimate vindication for R'Bonney. Seriously though, how can that girl think she can even compete with R'Bonney? She's not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed.
It’s interesting. Back in 2017 Demi Lee Nel Peters won the South African pageant. There were also whispers among contestants that she was receiving favoritism and they felt it was unfair that she hired herself a pageant coach (weird take but ok😅). If you look at the moment she’s crowned the runner-up is visibly rolling her eyes. She also then went on to win Miss Universe that year which must have felt so great and solidified that she deserved the Miss SA title to begin with. This is a bit different because Miss SA is not owned by IMG so in the case of R’Boney it might not disprove favoritism by winning Miss Universe, but I bet it still feels amazing. Also, in the pageant world an organization can choose who they want. It’s that simple. You go for a job interview the workplace can select who they want. I don’t see any grounds for a lawsuit and doing it this publicly just makes you seem petty. We all know some pageants choose their winner based on the brands that are sponsoring the pageant that year as well as current events. You are hiring a model to represent your brand, so obviously you choose one that will best represent the image you want to convey. If that means favoritism then so be it. Miss World chose Miss Poland the year the war in Ukraine started. The first time Miss USA, Miss Universe and Miss USA teen were black happened around the time BLM was huge and IMG was facing backlash for lack of diversity. Honestly the TOP 16 delegates are usually all amazing and any one of them can be a great ambassador for a brand like Miss Universe or Miss USA, so why not choose the one that fits the brand’s plans for the year ahead? Basically what makes these women think they deserved the title more than R’Boney did?
And now r’bonney won miss universe and both women, miss Montana and miss Georgia, who were vocal about the fact they felt the competition was rigged or essentially that r’bonney didn't deserve to win, have privated their social media. So funny how that works. They both scream blonde white women who are upset that a woc was far and beyond better than them.
Omg this thing again😔 why did this happen just directly before Miss Universe.💔💔 I really want RBonney to win despite this, she deserves Miss Universe crown. Even if she doesn’t compete, the other ladies can calm down!!! because I feel RBonney is a woman who has everything. Thanks so much for this video and the updates. Can’t wait for more.
A search for the "truth" is never inconvenient. One thing is for sure; the crown will not be handed to her at Miss Universe. She will have to earn it. BTW, why does she deserve it? Nobody "deserves" anything before he/she earns it. I'm not too into pageants, but have you seen some of those bombshell beauties with their impressive resumes. Are they any less deserving?
@@zlab13 I understand and I agree with you a hundred percent. Its just that things were already cooling down then a few days to Miss Universe, more comes up. But its okay. Its true she needs to earn it just like the other ladies. Its just that she is a favorite of mine. But nonetheless, I agree with you
At the end of the day, if Miss Texas got more exposure is because she caught their eye from the beginning, you can’t force people to like you. It’s in the contract that they can pick whoever they want to win so how would there have been a breach of contract?
It was quite telling that R'bonney drove by herself in a minivan to New Orleans instead of leaving with the pomp & circumstance that larger pageant orgs are known for. Miss USA being in limbo means she hasn't really had the backing she would've received otherwise. I can't wait for her reign to end so she can finally let all this out. I was also surprised to learn that Ireland couldn't send a delegate to Miss Universe this year cuz poor Brittany Mason is embroiled in the other controversy regarding Crystle's husband.
The contestants are saying two different things… Miss Georgia stated that they wanted favoritism looked into, and Miss Montana said they wanted an investigation to look into the possibility that R’bonney broke her contract. It doesn’t sound like they’re all on the same page. I loved your behind the scenes anecdotes, Dani. I had no idea Miss USA was produced in this manner, and frankly, it takes away a lot of the enjoyment for me. 🙁
This girl need to watch Frozen!! Let it go, let it go gurl!! Somethings in life aren't worth fighting for. Life is too short. Someone should ask her what's her real motives and what are the end results she wants to happened. Is it worth your time?! She could have just move on with her life, enter another pageant if she really wants a title or just move on. At the end she really is digging up a hole as the villain whether she likes it or not.
I think these contestants are jealous miss USA is slaying the miss universe so far I hope she makes it tonight and I'm from the Caribbean I'm rooting for miss usa
No doubt about it . She is very authentic and very relatable . She focus on her advocacy more than anytho else . That’s want we want for the next Ms. U.
The delight and enjoyment that this girl displays on destroying the reputation of an amazing young woman whose outstanding performance and striking beauty not only cautívate the judges and the local and international audience is simple evil. And that’s the reason why this type of girls don’t win. The organization can afford to have a problematic individual as the winner of the title.
What does "problematic" mean? Should the little miss be compliant and submissive and voiceless, just mouthing the organization's platitudes.? How does that square with women's empowerment? I've heard that before: If you don't fit the norm, you're deemed "problematic," and you're eliminated, thus averting potential problems. There was a time when black girls were barred from competing, perhaps because they didn't fit the mold.
@andybroqueza6328 I posed a simple question to you, and you characterized me as a hater? Please pinpoint one comment that I've made that would warrant that pejorative. My focus is on the process and whether it was corrupted and not on the winner per se. Since you asked, I'm American, with a British background. I'm also an English professor. I choose my words very carefully.
I really never thought that the Miss USA 2022 was rigged, because R’Bonney really did a great performance. It sparks controversy only when Miss Montana were complaining about the result. I don’t know if it is because she was unplaced, or she’s just a clout chaser (it’s very evident on her videos).
It’s really unfortunate that things have escalated to this point. I feel R’bonney performed very well during Miss USA as well as did some other candidates. It did at times appear that there was favoritism towards R’bonney but that may very well have been due to editing of the final broadcast and maybe leading up to it while she competed at Miss Texas. Regardless though, it’s not fair to blame R’bonney for this. She seems somewhat introverted and I can’t imagine her making a concerted scheme to plot to convince so many to favor her over all the other 49 candidates. That just doesn’t make much sense. The judges chose her. R’bonney didn’t select herself. In any regard, despite this annoying, continuous hanger on investigation, I think our Miss USA will be a fierce and very capable competitor at Miss Universe. Thanks again, Dani for your very thorough video updates on the matter. I understand that the Philippines are pageant supporters ON STEROIDS compared to most other countries, but R’bonney is AMERICAN and we here in the USA will be rooting for her at Miss Universe just as hard. The bulk of her countrymen are fully behind her rooting her on. She got this, and she will be fierce! Go, Miss USA for the Miss Universe win! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Not because I am a Filipino but even without having a Filipino blood in her, I always thought R'Bonney did very well during the finals. She also has this captivating aura that I didn't see in the previous Miss USAs since Olivia Jordan (love Asya Branch though 😍).
Totally agree with your sentiment! R’Bonney was a front runner before she even left for the Miss USA pageant and she also performed during prelims and finals night! It must be an isolating and lonely experience for R’Bonney where all the contestants go after her and she’s not part of any group chat!
I would think that "favoritism" is innate and natural in beauty pageants because judges will tend to like and favor one candidate over another for several reasons.
That's not the issue, which is the organization giving preferential treatment to a contestant to enhance her chances of winning. Judges rate contestants based on certain scoring criteria. They may have their favorites, but if one is suggested to them and the expectation or intention is for the judges to view that contestant favorably, then that's an issue.
@@zlab13 what's the point of being a judge if you can't decide in favor of your favorite which in your eye as the judges you probably think that certain candidate is the most worthy?
I’m just confused on what the contestants want. They clearly got answers, but not the answers they wanna hear. Therefore, this irrelevant investigation keeps on going because nobody knows what the contestants want. This is too broad. You can’t find an answer to a question if you can’t understand what it is asking.
@@PungiFungi The result of the first investigation is already out and there was no rigging. Obviously, Heather and the other girls don't want Rbonney to represent USA at this point, that's why they continue to make controversy. I understand Elle's Smith's statement now that being Miss USA is isolating.
@@PungiFungi Not to mention that at first, all of them (especially Heather) were crying that it was all rigged and now that it was proven it wasn’t, they suddenly change their narrative. It’s pitiful, honestly.
That girl Montana needs to take a long hard look in the mirror at herself, physically and mentally! She’s so caught up in jealously- she’s not a patch on R’Bonney. The fact Montana spends her money on pageants is pointless! She has to accept she’s never going to be a true worthy winner. She hasn’t the looks or the personality! ‘Green (envy) not a good look on her! However you Dani, I can see why you would be a worthy winner! You’re a classy lady! 😘
Dani, I love your content! ❤ I have to ask… There’s a photo on IG going viral. The photo shows one of MU’s sponsor pre-selecting contestants from the following countries: USA, Thailand, Philippines, Venezuela and Colombia for a possible advertorial for the upcoming MU show. Do you think that’s fair? Are sponsors being biased? I need your input!!! ❤❤❤
Sponsors or the MU org do that every year. Only certain contestants are selected for telecast commercials, b-roll etc. I don't mind that some contestants are chosen and some aren't. I just wish that all contestants had at least one opportunity to work with a sponsor or be featured in the B-roll footage. Some contestants end up sitting in their room during the pageant because they aren't selected to work with sponsors, etc.
I can pretty much bet that Heather O'keefe is still being angry and jealous because she didn't even enter to the finalists in Miss USA 2022, keep in mind that the last time Montana enter to the finalists was in 1958.
If you're heart is ugly, no matter how you put make up to look your best, still, what's inside you is what people can see and feel. Stop being envious ms Montana. Stop bullying weak people. You haven't even have your license yet, what more when you have it?? CAN PEOPLE JUST BE KIND???
@@joyvargas3669 How did Heather react after she found out that R'bonney was crowned as Miss Universe 2022? I'm pretty sure she was very furious and fuming.
The part that you mentioned that thia is a casting call is RIGHT on. However, I do believe that the class will hire their own third party law firm to sue the organization as the findings havent been released and it just seems everyone’s angry and this is a repeat of Genesis at Miss Florida USA
15:23 Oh wow 🥺 honestly, I’m glad you shared this experience you had Dani. I genuinely thought in a pageant system like MUO, every contestant gets their fair chance. I think a lot of women competing at Miss USA thought that too. I get that production has got to do what they think will get viewers but, everyone should have gotten that fun interview with Kyra as the Miss USA experience. 🥺 it’s kind of heartbreaking to know that everyone’s USA experience will be different based on the wealth of their State organization.
I've heard countless stories of contestants who leave USA disappointed after nationals. It's just something that most contestants choose to move on from and not discuss publicly.
This may explain why in the past two decades, the powerhouses dominated the list of titleholders. I was never comfortable with the Trump picks. Miss Universe pre 2005 had always relied on a panel of judges independent from the organization. Every contestants’ chance at the semifinals depends on how she performed during the preliminary, not just hand picked because they happened to like her…or her inclusion will increase ratings and viewership, which put the non powerhouse countries at a disadvantage.
If Miss Montana claim proven true..i think Miss USA should not allow any of their Candidates to represent Miss USA.and if proven that Miss Montana is telling lies i think R'bonnie and the rest of Miss USA org.should file a case against Miss Montana and her Org.its a shame.
I feel bad for the r’bonney I hope she doesn’t let this affect her this is just sad. And they think sending the 1st runner up will solve it but r’bonney has been training and preparing after her win what makes them think a 1st runner up could change that
@@DaniWalker with all do respect to the Miss Montana organization. I seriously believe they need somebody like you to put Miss Montana in an international spot but in a positive way I believe you can be a great director
For somebody who said she has a legal background, this lady couldn't get her facts and issues straight which is taught in1st year law school. First she alleges that it was NOT about Rbonni but about the organization playing favorites, then on her latter video, she quickly changes her complaint by alleging it was about Rbooni violating her contract to which the organization should investigate. This inconsistency is a clear sign that she is lying about her intentions and was just beinga a sore loser. Duhhh.....I guess nobody told her that she had to have some brains to win Miss USA. She should thank her stars that this investigation did not proceed to an actual court case as I can already see her squirming on the witness stand if she is subjected to cross examination by an opposing counsel.
I can tell you in all Pageants the organizations hold the right to choose who they like into the semi-finalist.... I am not sure you guys know this but for Miss South Africa 2017 when Demi Lee Nel Peters won.. Did you guys know that Demi was the front runner, the organization knew what they wanted and knew she would bring home the crown. The first runner Adè van Heerden was very advocate in calling out the injustice and even rolled her eyes when Demi was being crowned... Other contestants were talking about how the organization paid more attention to Demi in all her undertakings....Fast forward to Miss Universe Demi won the competition...While it may not be fair, an organization knows the need of their sponsors, something Trump knew very well during his era. Also, the reason Miss Venezuela was very successful during the Trump era. Remember the prior owner if Miss Venezuela mentioned in an interview the girls doesn't have to b e very smart but make a good show girl and right for the sponsors use... P.S. I still preferred the IMG era, it produced smarter winners.
This is getting out of hand. Her first video did point out legitimate complaints, the pageant was badly organized and there was no transparency on the competition format , like the laughable first impression nonsense that immediately cut out 4 of the semi finalists…. Nothing against RBonney. Now it’s all about how she shouldn’t compete at MU, just sad…..
That was a lot to unpack. I have much to say and I am rather passionate about my feelings as well. BUT you have taught me that every word that is written in these forums can cause damage or hurt or destroy. So, my opinions are interesting but not relevant. It would appear that there could be some disappointed contestants still in the class. MUO in my memory would always say at the telecast that the semi-finalists were chosen based on preliminary scores AND input from the MUO organization. I have heard it with my own ears. So, the clause in the contract should not be a surprise which is what I think is an important point. I am going to be very careful how I phrase this - to me this appears like our current US environment if you don't like the outcome of a race or a contest you don't accept the results and you get lawyers involved. Again, my opinion and how it appears to me. I don't want to say that the concerns are not valid, all I am saying is how it appears to me. Finally, I believe with my limited professional experience that R'Bonney has a strong chance at Miss Universe. And on the surface, I would say this timing of information is "UNFORTUNATE" at best. I continue to hope that R'Bonney does well at Miss Universe - I believe you and I had the same Olivia Culpo vibe from R'Bonney. Ok my ask of you Dani - did this come across correctly and politely? I want to make sure that ANYTHING I say is respectful and appropriate and if I need some schooling on the points I would GLADLY take the input from you. RESPECTULLY - Joseph from the US
I just don't like Heather, she just can't take in the fact that R'Booney did great at Miss USA competition and she Deservingly won the Pageant........such a wannabe trying to degrade someone's fair win
Hi Dani, can you enlighten me as I am rather confused by Montanas rants… first they claim they wanted the investigation focused on favouritism and mistreatment of contestants .. so why is she then saying they want R’Bonney to be investigated for breach of contract which would lead her to not compete at Miss Universe? These are two separate issues - one is connected to actions allegedly committed by Miss USA Org (favouritism and mistreatment) while Montana is also alleging R’bonney also breached her contract which is a separate matter altogether in the eyes of the law … so not sure whether they’re targeting R Bonney herself not just Miss USA .. what did R Bonney actually breach in her contract for her to be dethroned?
One thing I have noticed is it seems like R’Bonney has been completely on her own since she won. I don’t think she has gotten any of the prizes promised for the winner and I think it’s sad she’s getting the short end of the stick. I feel like Heather is trying to make it more R’Bonneys fault than it is and that’s where I’m kind of getting annoyed. We can NOT act like she wasnt deserving of winning. I’m sure she will keep her title and I hope she slays at Miss Universe.
That exactly is why she will win Miss Universe proving she would survive and thrive during thick and thin. She is inspiring to the world.
@@johnnetherly7878good point!
I feel the same way. Been praying for her a lot lately. But I think she is going to crush it!!!
Omg copy that sister I couldn't have said it any better. I feel so bad for R'bony I really hope she does well at Universe.
She hasn't received any of the prizes from winning Miss USA. She has pulled together her own team and is going to SLAY
Dani Walker, you are helping R'Booney's candidacy by talking about this. Kudos to you and more power to you.
True. I think Dani has than more for Miss USA.
You just stated that Paula Shugardt is potentially in possession of controlled medications (and potentially illegal drugs) that are not prescribed to her. That would be illegal possession and punishable by law.
Tara Conner's drug problem was after the Miss Universe pageant, and was not suspected to be part of a scheme to be chosen as Miss USA.
R'Bonny's issue is that it is alleged (and pretty obvious) that she participated in activities that benefited her during Miss USA. Very differs situations.
I don't doubt the R'Bonny couldn't have won the title without assistance. Again, not the issue. Frequently favorites don't win. My choice was Miss Nebraska. I felt she was the most impressive candidate during the televised show. Her final Q& A was so much better than any of the others'.
I may be Canadian and am supporting Amelia, but this whole thing makes me want to root for R'Bonney even more
right? we, international fans, wants the best for R'bon as well. Can't wait to see Heather the Horse die if R'bon will do great at Ms. U
it definitely put her name on the map and backfired on the sour grapes haters.And If Universe was rigged Miss Thailand would of been in top 5.
Watching Miss Montana speak gleefully about taking away another woman's title is so off-putting. Her frozen smile creeps me out
Anybody who watched Miss USA this year could see that R’Boney was by far the best and deserved to win hands down. Honestly this Miss Montana is just gross .. her attitude … her accusations … just everything about her screams entitled woman who was told her whole life she was fabulous. Montana had zero chance of winning USA.
Subjective. There were plenty of other girls that were better than Texas.
The best title for Miss Montana is "KAREN" 😂
@@viceversa6694 She's more of a "Becky", the young version of a Karen and I just check her website and she is a lawyer and is grief counselor.
I feel bad of Rbonny 😔 She's prbbly the strongest contestant usa is sending in years!
I always see her included in top 20 predictions, to some, she is on top5, even on a latino pageant vlogger
I think she has a great chance.
@@DaniWalker wdym HAD?????
@@leslielicudine991 typo 😂🙈
@@samb3303 bitter! your celeste is lame in q and a, lack of substance and unfit tobe mu.
At the end of the day it’s about the contestants like you said. We had a BLAST in 2018 and met some amazing women who are my best friends now. Yes it was a competition but we all bonded and cheered on one other. To see girls leaving feeling like they didn’t matter is the problem, they should all feel special when they’re at Miss USA.
So happy I met you ❤
But that’s not the organization problem. Miss montana said she had fun at the Cancun trip and miss usa in one of her videos. Her frustrations are that she didn’t win the crown or she would’ve never said she had fun at the pageant despite having to pay for T-shirt’s
@@magentateacarlton7740 true. Why is she backpedalling all of a sudden? Guess she saw an opportunity to exploit things over. Goodness this girl.
@@magentateacarlton7740 she’s said in multiple videos that miss USA was not what she thought it would be… these girls were deprived of sunlight the ENTIRE time…
@@priscillaleah9283 it’s not what she thought it would be but she said she still had fun at both trips. I saw a video of her a while ago after getting her headshot she said that she was so excited and really enjoyed the experience then after this all went down she was like I never imagined I would be taking my miss usa headshot in a pool. I feel like she is up laying the bad of her experience that she would’ve never if she had won
Thanks for the update, Dani! My biggest question is what is the girl's intention of the video? It seems very fake for her to do a GRWM video while discussing a very important issue. Seems like she's just riding this issue to get more attention. Also, I remember watching her old videos and she said "It's not an attack on Rbonney, it's an attack on the organization", but why does she want Rbonney to get her title removed?
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True. And to even think she is MISS MONTANA?
My goodness.
And ofcourse danny is giving her platform to ugly montana so they could create more hate on rbonney
I watched Miss USA; Miss Texas, R’bonney, was the clear winner. She was very prepared and had a great team helping her. She DESERVED Miss USA; and now she is going to be at the top at Miss Universe. If it was in the contract that the organization can decide over the judges, this is the end of controversy. I can understand why a Director would want a wonderful representative instead of someone causing problems all the time. You are working with this person for a year. Love your channel Dani.
YOU WOULD BE PREPARED TOO IF YOU KNEW YOU WAS GONNA WIN. SHE DIDN'T EVEN LOOK SURPRISED. I THINK SHE WAS IN ON IT
Ohio walked circles around her on that stage
@@vickylittles6714 she just won the whole miss universe. Is that rigged too????
I'm sorry this Heather girl is such an attention seeker. Yes we all want the truth to come out but she's absolutely milking this whole thing for tiktok views when everybody knows she was never even among the big favorites to win. She keeps trying to get people to hate R'Bonney and its disgusting
@Rina. Agree. It is repugnant.
She must be fuming after learning that R'bonney won the Miss Universe crown.
So Miss Montana had valid points initially. All the contestants who had concerns voices should be heard. However, after the pending investigation and the preliminary findings, it seems there is a select group of contestants who only want to see R'Bonney dethroned. It seems like misguided effort and angst under the umbrella of 'fairness' because their assumptions were not proven to be true.
Dani, I totally agree. There are some optics regarding the production of the Miss USA pagent that need to be addressed for transparency.
But direct the outrage towards the system, but not the contestants.
I also find it slick that Miss Montana USA seems to elude that the entire class of contestants are upset. When we have only heard from a couple that share her views.
Bottomline, R'Bonney is a fantastic woman, and her strength of character is amazing having to endure this controversy. If there were concrete proof of obvious favoritism, it would have been leaked by now. We should support our Miss USA and hope she will bring home the crown at Miss Universe which we all know she is capable of doing.
I'm South African and have watched many vids on the Miss Universe. It seems that your Miss USA is very popular. I wish her well but as always I'm rooting for my Miss SA ✌🇿🇦
apparently Miss Montana lied that it was not against R'Bonney ..well the truth reveal in this video ...she wanted R'Bonney dethroned like u said...
R’Bonney just won the whole thing. Miss Montana is wrong for trying to bring R’Bonney down
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your support! I appreciate it so much and I hope you have a Happy New Year!!!
miss montana reminds me of a mean girl in the movies who always wear her cheer leader uniform lol
She’s from West Virginia Montanans don’t claim her
@@Eponine_Sandon LOL
@@Eponine_Sandon WV made top 16!
Wow this girl (heather) sounds so bitter. Is she auditioning for Bachelor or something.. she's obviously that girl
She's just jealous because she didn't make it to the finalists in Miss USA 2022 and is still angry about it.
Heather ruined her reputation.
she's a typical high school mean girl turning into karen
@@lovelypolishperson5566 exactly
She literally ended her own dream of becoming a national Miss
She has no reputation. If not for this controversy she would have never been spoken of again. State title holders are irrelevant if they dont win miss USA. And Miss USA will be irrelevant after her year of reign
This is Crystal Stewart's fault. When these ladies are old ladies people will still be questioning this. Stewarts "suspension" should tell you contestants were CORRECT to question the outcome. Hello? Wake up!
First, I want to say. We hear you contestants, thank you for speaking out. 🙌🏼🙏🏼 But at the same time, R’Bonney won fair & square cuz her Q&A just 100% stood out.
Also like you said Dani, at the end of the day, it’s an ENTERTAINMENT show produced for television & streaming. As someone who watches a lot of reality competitions, it’s like, we hear about “riggeries” all the time. Producers hv the liberty to “rig” shows purely based on entertainment value. A little bit of drama does make shows more enjoyable for us viewers. It’s about viewership, it’s about making money. Favoritism or not, it’s about making money at the end of the day. It can not be fun to be on the other end of favoritism tho. Favoritism sucks, the ladies deserve transparency.
I hope these ladies are proud of themselves and know that they are beautiful and did great at the show. Given miss USA was a live show, from we could see, RBonney deserved the title. Saying that her title should be removed if she had breached her contract is premature and legit, a hate crime lol sorry I watch too much campy content. Not yours Dani, your content is always elegant and eloquent.
¡Gracias!
Thank you so much!!! Wow, I appreciate your support!! Happy New Year!
Miss USA winning Miss Universe pageant is a big slap on Miss MT USA's face.
These girls are showing us the reason why they did not win Miss USA, not even make the first cut.
True,miss montana's attitude belongs to the street.
Say it for those in the back!!!!
And miss Montana is a “grief counselor”…….girl bye you are giving ppl grief
@laurenrushing8380 who cares if she's a grief counselor, she sure doesn't act like one through this video. Sorry but people will judge her with her videos and shes acting like a entitled cry baby! From what people see with her video, her character sucks and her reputation is ruin! She needs to let her emotions and resentment go! As a counselor she should really follow her own advice!
You literally beat me to it!! This is a HORRIBLE look for them all. Smells & looks like jealousy to me
Heather, gurl... there would be favorites IN ANY PAGEANT. Even fans have "fan favorites". Deal with it. Also, R'Bonney slayed that stage, DESERVED.
Rbonney is like a phoenix, she really rose from the hate and soared higher and higher. Congratulations to the new queen. Am waiting for Miss Montana's update about this.
At this point, it feels like Heather is only wanting to hear what she wants to hear.
Too bad that some contestants in Miss USA can’t accept the fact they lost the pageant. Simply move on! It’s not the end of the world for them!
Or maybe because they lost to a half filipino half erican girl, and they can't handle it. It is sooooo obvious that they want Rboney's Ms USA crown and they want another girl to compete.
Rboney's has been preparing for months and working tirelessly without the help of the Ms USA organization. If she will be replaced, it's only a few days, for the replacement girl to prepare. Don't these girls think it is unfair for both ladies to be put on the spot like that? And if Ms USA doesn't make it, they will say because it's favoraitism and the girls were not deserving to win. If they aren't deserving then who is?????
Can't they just accept the fact that in every contest only 1 girl will win, and unfortunately it's not them!
They keep stating that it's not about Rbony but the Ms USA organization, so if your going after the organization, why do you want to Replace Rbony for Ms Universe??????
@@allansevilla5640 very well said.
@@allansevilla5640 Are you imputing a racist motive to the ladies' questioning what they perceived as favoritism and rigging. What does her being half-Filipino have to do with anything?
Plain case of bitterness for me.
they have evidence this was rigged, they have every right to feel anger
It's kinda hard to umderstand now what they really want from this issue. From what I can see now, I think they really just dont want RBonney to win and participate in Miss Universe. It's sad that these 'empowered' ladies use their voice to bring down another empowered lady. Just my thoughts.
What if the winner is not half asian??? Will they protest? That is what i am feeling...
@@JustMiguel14 I think the issue is about favouritism in the pageant. That's what the other girl is stressing about. If her real issue is about RBonney's being half-asian, that's a bit sad, really. I understand she wants justice. After all she worked hard to be there, made a lot of expenses hoping she'll be given a fair shot at winning the title. I would probably feel the same way, too. I hope the other girls get their justice but not dragging RBonney in the process. It's unfair on her part. I want her to compete and do well in Miss Universe and shut them haters and naysayers.
@@JustMiguel14 She's half Latino not half Asian, Filipinos are wannabe Latinos if you didn't know lol
@@keva590 a kid here who didnt do any research, her father IS PURE FILIPINO WHO WAS A COLLEGE SCHOLAR BACK IN THE DAYS AND MARRIED THE TEXAN MOTHER OF RBONNEY. Latino wannabe??? Never that we will... Philippines was under the spanish colonization for 300+ years... id rather be a filipino than a non filipino whose attitude is as harsh like yours.
@@JustMiguel14 Nope actually Filipinos are 90% Spaniard and 10% American hahaha, they are 0% Asian.
Thank you for your insight Dani! I love listening to your perspectives and insights. Like you I don’t think R’Bonney will lose her title and the accountability lies with organizations to be better
You’re very welcome ❤
Eat your heart out Ms Montana, Rbony just proved herself to the whole world and won MS UNIVERSE!
And R'Bonney won MU! The First Runner-Up can rightfully take the Miss USA title now as they wished for! AHHAHA
I love your videos. Always so insightful, well thought out and serving tea without bias or shade.
R’Boney will be the next Miss Universe she has all a miss universe should be! She’s a role model has a good heart not just physical beauty which she obviously have, she inspires me❤
I knew she would win the whole thing! She is a smart & inspiring person. She just happens to be beautiful too! 💕
And 🇺🇸 Miss USA R’Bonney won! Well deserved win! Miss Montana has left the chat, she also had her tiktok changed to private 😁
Pre-IMG era, there were always favouritism in Miss USA and Miss Universe. The co-owner had a lot of his personal favourite made it to the finals and the girls was judged by the preliminary judges and members of MUO.
I won’t be surprised if it continues with Crystal’s organisation. Favouritism from the National director couldn’t be influence by the panel of judges in the finals.
Personally, Texas was my front runner for Miss USA 2022. In the finals, She did better in the Q&A which captured the crown.
I had my concerns about the retreat and suspect that it will cause an issue. And finally it did this year.
It would be best that Miss Texas USA and Miss USA should not have similars prizes.
I've heard Trump removed women of color (specifically) from the semifinals during his ownership to have more European standards of beauty on stage with few exceptions of black contestants like Leila Lopes and contestants from Asia.
@@stephenanderson1594thats why we had a black to black trump era :)
@@desqua2497 True but that was over twenty years ago. I am not diminishing previous winners but certain women not placing over the years were questionable. Remember Ruth Ocumarez of Dominican Republic and Vanessa Mendoza of Colombia both black women who were favorites but didn't place in 2002.
@@stephenanderson1594we also don’t know how they did on their interview
@@stephenanderson1594 Ruth was not that good- but Vanessa was so good
In my opinion, a hater will always hate. Every year only one will win the title. And the rest of the contestants, if they don't accept the fact that they lose, will be part of that hater's list.
Whatever she says or does, Rbonney win and deserves it. Look at her standing pre-arrival ranking made my pageant fans. She's doing a great job of meeting everyone's expectations.
#WeSupportRbonney
Regardless if she deserved to win. There are countless of women who also deserve it. I don’t see it as hating if it was an issue that was broadcasted live and there is evidence. If I had invested money and time, a long with 100’s of others who agree that there was a problem, I would take a stance so that no other contestant in the future would go through that. That said, it is no longer an issue that can be resolved, so for now, the contestants will have to accept it and move on, they have spread the message that the organization needs work
@@rosa-marnipienaar875 But Paula, President of MUO, had informed Heather and other girls that the result of the investigation was that there was no rigging. This came from Heather herself. So either they accept it or sue again and have another third party do an investigation. Heather just wants more attention.
that miss montana (heather) is so arrogant, in every sentence she emphasizes that she is a lawyer as if that meant she was god; no wonder she didn't wn
True! In fact, she didn’t make it to the semifinals at all. With her attitude which shows her being bitter, jealous, and hypocritical… why would she even qualify?
When they started accusing Miss USA of being rigged they said that they’re not attacking Rboney personally but the organization itself. But what did they do? Removed her from their groupchat, and now they want to dethrone her.
The removal from the group chat was more of an optics thing like it would be annoying to have the notifications of the other girls talking about the organization that the winner while she is now a spokesperson of the organization that the other girls are speaking up about
@@christina.kleman they should have created a new groupchat of looooserrrs instead of kicking her out...
They dont know how to save their ugly faces anymore
Heather seems very smart and articulate…she’s obviously pushing this too hard for other reason… she has the right to voice out and express her feelings…she knows what she’s doing and it doesn’t look very authentic yet so compelling…a true winner knows how to accept her defeat…she probably sees things that we didn’t see..because we weren’t there….what is going to benefits through all of this? She said to get there money back? To replace the organization? … and heather is in field of law firm? lol I personally think , it’s because she didn’t really shine during miss usa and that’s what happened if your too cocky and thinking that your better than the rest, believe in yourself but not disregard other else …:) i know how she feels..I know, because I was like her before…I was always right never go wrong,I’m prettiest, I used other things for revenge and didn’t want to show to people that I’m hurt and feel like a looser and it took me a long to accept…but now I am no longer like hater or like heather lol…I’m no bitter but better
This must be pinned!
I’m so happy R’bonney won Miss Universe!! The Miss USA competitors treated Rbonney so badly and were jealous of Rbonney! However, yesterday Rbonney proved to the entire UNIVERSE that she is the BEST contestant and RIGHTFULLY EARNED BOTH the Miss USA and Miss Universe titles!
Also, it was so beautiful for R’bonney to receive so much love and hugs by all of the women in the Miss Universe competition! So all the evil that those USA girls displayed towards Rbonney at the Miss USA competition should feel ashamed of themselves. 🤦🏾♀️Even IF the USA competitors felt the competition was not fair, it was WRONG for them to take their frustrations out on Rbonney and not show congratulatory support. The Miss Universe competitors displayed TRUE class, grace, and dignity by showing RBONNEY The love and support that she rightfully deserved. 💕💕💕
Heather is just a “mean girl.” It seems she is directly trying to attack the character of Rbonney by claiming she “broke her contract.” How did she break her contract?! At first, Heather said they were not going after Rbonney, but the more she speaks, the more she tells on herself and reveals her underlying jealousy and hatred/vendetta against Rbonney. Heather never even stood a chance in the USA competition. She was cut from the competition in the first round. So I’m confused why is she even speaking. If anything, the top 10 should be the most vocal. Not Heather who didn’t even stand a chance. Period
This investigation is moot as Rbonney is the new Miss Universe and the first runner up in Miss USA organization will now have the USA title.
So there’s no point in the investigation at this point.
Congratulations R’bonney!❤❤❤
The investigation over Crystle's alleged mismanagement will continue on until there is a resolution from the investigating firm if they will sanction Crystle or not?
Well I certainly wouldn’t hire her as an attorney. I am a retired attorney and the first question if you would retain me is would you really spend money for an attorney to try to negotiate revisions to those provisions before you sign it? Do you honestly think the organization would say oh sure….we agree to that change. My next question is if they felt so much injustice whey didn’t they just hire their own attorney. They seem to be relying on attorneys who don’t represent them. I doubt they would have found any attorney that would even agree with their position. We Americans are generally litigious. Can you tell me why not one single disgruntled contestant filed a lawsuit against the organization for breach of contract or fraud? I smart lawyer who thinks there is a lot of merit will take the case on a contingency basis. This woman simply just wants the attention in pursing this matter and get numerous clicks on social media.
Why would the organization feel the need to reserve itself the exclusive right/authority to supersede/supplant the judging panel's decision? That's the more pertinent question. That opens up a whole can of worms, as indicated by these allegations.
And yet 50 contestants read the contract and signed off on it. Not one of these contestants had a friend or family member who was a lawyer who pointed it out and said oh don’t sign this its so unfair? And I think Dani told you why these provisions are there and I find those reasons reasonable as she herself does.
@@zlab13 I would also look at the state pageant contracts. I would be willing to make a bet at least one of these would have similar provisions for the same reasons.
@bcsjr6161 Reasonable is not the same as right. You present a judging panel to the public, which everyone assumes will determine the winner, and then you hear the organization has what amounts to veto power over who wins. By highlighting a particular contestant, thus giving her an unfair advantage, the organization is telegraphing (nod and a wink) to the judges that she would be an acceptable winner. That is tantamount to manipulation. The dirty little secret is now in the open
@@zlab13 But the investigation result is that there was no rigging that happened. So will Heather and co demand another investigation with another independent firm?
And now R'bonney Gabriel is our new Miss Universe!!!! ❤❤❤
Such a Queen!!! 👸👸👸
Awesome. Thanks for the update.
There's something quite odd about Heather talking about a supposedly serious matter...while applying makeup.
Yeah. She’s the spoiled mean girl. That blond entitled mean girl. Clearly, with her attitude she doesn’t deserve to be a Miss USA contestant at all.
Very karen right?
She states that she thought she had a fair chance at the crown … yet she didn’t even make the top 16 … is she saying the whole top 16 was rigged? She has no standing and is basically just trying to milk her 15 minutes of fame.
And going to a big investigation meeting and taking selfies in the bathroom? I worked in BigLaw at Holland & Knight levels. No one does that in those offices.
The problem for me is how the story isn’t being kept straight- first they do essentially say the pageant was rigged (even though they maintain they said favoritism, but to the average person rigging and favoritism are the same, so they’re just arguing semantics which just sounds ridiculous), then when people say to back off R’Bonney, they bring up the other valid issues, but they also endorse articles that use the word “rigged,” then they back off that and focus on the other issues, but when the results are that there was no rigging, they’re arguing semantics. Again, it just feels like they wanted to bring light to the other valid issues but knew the only way to really get attention was to claim rigging, but if they admit that, people will question everything else which they don’t want, so they’ve just created a messy situation for everyone. I also think seeing all the pageant pages promoting R’Bonney because she factually is a top tier pageant contestant has affected their perception of things even though you’d think they’d know by now pages are going to promote someone like her.
Sad to see the controversy overshadow R’bonney’s Miss Universe participation and Miss USA’s preparation for the competition 😔
Nebraska was real miss USA🇺🇸👎
@@Missy-pagentexperts Rbonney performed better than her.
@@Missy-pagentexperts On what planet? LMAO! Even Stevie Wonder could see Miss Texas, R'Bonney was a clear winner. These women are just sour graping. 😵
Nope you wrong. The controversy Miss USA handled wonderfully and spoke with intelligence and sincerity proving she has what it takes to be Miss USA and Miss Universe.
@johnnetherly7878 ... and, perhaps, the confidence in knowing she was going to win, regardless... They liked me, they really did! Who? The organization or the judges ...
I hope you become a part of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA organization 😊❤
Miss USA should’ve given them a participation crown. 😒
People’s mentality nowadays -if you lost you were cheated and if you win you’re being favored.
Great insights, Dani! MU is a business, after all.
Great update. Thanks for sharing. It's so sad all of this has transpired.
I can’t wait to watch R’bonney compete!! She’s so beyond the entire package it’s just so exciting!!
I love your suggestion at the end for all pageants to consider. The experience. You’re so right. When the experience is awesome, you don’t go home questioning why someone did or didn’t win. You take whatever lessons and experiences you had and you grow from them. Just thinking about creating the experience affirms my desire to someday direct a pageant.
Oh I love hearing about that dream of yours!! I wish you the best with that!
The last few years have been limited when it comes to experience due to covid and adjusted schedules. The only real experience was the Cancun trip
RBoney deserves to win. She is beautiful inside and out. Imagine if the person complaining (speaking while putting make up on) represented the USA, will she be the best representative of USA in Miss Universe?
Thank you for having an open-mind and heart. I do not think Rbonney competed with the intention to rig the pageant. It has been her dream, more importantly to win. It was not her fault that she was a favorite. Contestants should understand that the organization would choose the one whom they would like to work with the whole year. Imagine Montana working with them?! What a nightmare!
Thats my Dani.... unbiased . Fair and just!
Hopefully R'Bonney stays strong to win Ms. Universe. She deserved all her wins👑
Dani, your videos are greatly appreciated. I think that Miss Montana is purely looking for "clout." She had stated previously that they didn't have anything against R'Bonney, yet in her TiKToK videos she talks about determining if R'Bonney violated her contract. What's the point, Miss Montana wasn't even in the top 16 for crying out loud. I can't wait to watch R'Bonney compete at Miss Universe and own that stage.
I agree with this. She’s very hypocritical. Clout chaser.
Ultimate vindication for R'Bonney. Seriously though, how can that girl think she can even compete with R'Bonney? She's not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed.
It’s interesting. Back in 2017 Demi Lee Nel Peters won the South African pageant. There were also whispers among contestants that she was receiving favoritism and they felt it was unfair that she hired herself a pageant coach (weird take but ok😅). If you look at the moment she’s crowned the runner-up is visibly rolling her eyes. She also then went on to win Miss Universe that year which must have felt so great and solidified that she deserved the Miss SA title to begin with.
This is a bit different because Miss SA is not owned by IMG so in the case of R’Boney it might not disprove favoritism by winning Miss Universe, but I bet it still feels amazing.
Also, in the pageant world an organization can choose who they want. It’s that simple. You go for a job interview the workplace can select who they want. I don’t see any grounds for a lawsuit and doing it this publicly just makes you seem petty. We all know some pageants choose their winner based on the brands that are sponsoring the pageant that year as well as current events. You are hiring a model to represent your brand, so obviously you choose one that will best represent the image you want to convey. If that means favoritism then so be it. Miss World chose Miss Poland the year the war in Ukraine started. The first time Miss USA, Miss Universe and Miss USA teen were black happened around the time BLM was huge and IMG was facing backlash for lack of diversity. Honestly the TOP 16 delegates are usually all amazing and any one of them can be a great ambassador for a brand like Miss Universe or Miss USA, so why not choose the one that fits the brand’s plans for the year ahead?
Basically what makes these women think they deserved the title more than R’Boney did?
Oooooooh such good points 👌🏼
And now r’bonney won miss universe and both women, miss Montana and miss Georgia, who were vocal about the fact they felt the competition was rigged or essentially that r’bonney didn't deserve to win, have privated their social media. So funny how that works. They both scream blonde white women who are upset that a woc was far and beyond better than them.
Omg this thing again😔 why did this happen just directly before Miss Universe.💔💔
I really want RBonney to win despite this, she deserves Miss Universe crown. Even if she doesn’t compete, the other ladies can calm down!!! because I feel RBonney is a woman who has everything.
Thanks so much for this video and the updates. Can’t wait for more.
A search for the "truth" is never inconvenient. One thing is for sure; the crown will not be handed to her at Miss Universe. She will have to earn it. BTW, why does she deserve it? Nobody "deserves" anything before he/she earns it. I'm not too into pageants, but have you seen some of those bombshell beauties with their impressive resumes. Are they any less deserving?
@@zlab13 I understand and I agree with you a hundred percent. Its just that things were already cooling down then a few days to Miss Universe, more comes up. But its okay. Its true she needs to earn it just like the other ladies. Its just that she is a favorite of mine. But nonetheless, I agree with you
@@zlab13 R’bonney hater always making comment LMAO
@@abrqzx Apparently, the comments are going way over your head.
@@zlab13 they said that to SHE-LESST and any other past miss "philippines" misses, deserve the crown even before the competition started 🙄🙄
At the end of the day, if Miss Texas got more exposure is because she caught their eye from the beginning, you can’t force people to like you. It’s in the contract that they can pick whoever they want to win so how would there have been a breach of contract?
It was quite telling that R'bonney drove by herself in a minivan to New Orleans instead of leaving with the pomp & circumstance that larger pageant orgs are known for. Miss USA being in limbo means she hasn't really had the backing she would've received otherwise. I can't wait for her reign to end so she can finally let all this out. I was also surprised to learn that Ireland couldn't send a delegate to Miss Universe this year cuz poor Brittany Mason is embroiled in the other controversy regarding Crystle's husband.
the HusbaND IS THE REAL T
The contestants are saying two different things… Miss Georgia stated that they wanted favoritism looked into, and Miss Montana said they wanted an investigation to look into the possibility that R’bonney broke her contract. It doesn’t sound like they’re all on the same page. I loved your behind the scenes anecdotes, Dani. I had no idea Miss USA was produced in this manner, and frankly, it takes away a lot of the enjoyment for me. 🙁
It's not just Miss USA. It's pageants, reality shows, politics, etc.
It is good that rbonney can stand on her own, so it seems miss usa org is not focusing on her... i pray she gets a place in Miss Universe...
I think she can do it 🇺🇸
This girl need to watch Frozen!! Let it go, let it go gurl!! Somethings in life aren't worth fighting for. Life is too short. Someone should ask her what's her real motives and what are the end results she wants to happened. Is it worth your time?! She could have just move on with her life, enter another pageant if she really wants a title or just move on. At the end she really is digging up a hole as the villain whether she likes it or not.
What LEGAL PROFESSION is she talking about? She failed the BAR EXAM.
I love R'Bonney and its just sad whats going on here. Im sure shes gonna wow us at Miss Universe and even win the tittle!
I think these contestants are jealous miss USA is slaying the miss universe so far I hope she makes it tonight and I'm from the Caribbean I'm rooting for miss usa
Jealously is the ugliest trait.
These women are just so bitter over R'Bonney. She won fair and square, thats it! I support her, i hope she will slay in Miss Universe! Much love❤
Rbonny im feeling it, she will have strong chance....
R’Bonney is now miss universe! 👸🇺🇸🇵🇭✨🌌
Happy New Year Dani
Full support to Rbonney! I really hope she will be able to reach top 3 alongside Philippines and Spain. My favorites! 😍
No doubt about it . She is very authentic and very relatable . She focus on her advocacy more than anytho else . That’s want we want for the next Ms. U.
The delight and enjoyment that this girl displays on destroying the reputation of an amazing young woman whose outstanding performance and striking beauty not only cautívate the judges and the local and international audience is simple evil. And that’s the reason why this type of girls don’t win. The organization can afford to have a problematic individual as the winner of the title.
CAN NOT afford to have.
What does "problematic" mean? Should the little miss be compliant and submissive and voiceless, just mouthing the organization's platitudes.? How does that square with women's empowerment? I've heard that before: If you don't fit the norm, you're deemed "problematic," and you're eliminated, thus averting potential problems. There was a time when black girls were barred from competing, perhaps because they didn't fit the mold.
@@zlab13 where are you from tho? R’bonney hater? 🤪
@andybroqueza6328 I posed a simple question to you, and you characterized me as a hater? Please pinpoint one comment that I've made that would warrant that pejorative. My focus is on the process and whether it was corrupted and not on the winner per se. Since you asked, I'm American, with a British background. I'm also an English professor. I choose my words very carefully.
@@zlab13 You’re not even a pageant analyst so you don’t know how pageantry works.
What do you say now, Miss Montana 2022 Heather Lee O'Keefe?
I really never thought that the Miss USA 2022 was rigged, because R’Bonney really did a great performance. It sparks controversy only when Miss Montana were complaining about the result. I don’t know if it is because she was unplaced, or she’s just a clout chaser (it’s very evident on her videos).
This is exactly what I think! R'Bonney is my cousin and she WOULD NEVER cheat, she is the most honest person I know.
It’s really unfortunate that things have escalated to this point. I feel R’bonney performed very well during Miss USA as well as did some other candidates. It did at times appear that there was favoritism towards R’bonney but that may very well have been due to editing of the final broadcast and maybe leading up to it while she competed at Miss Texas. Regardless though, it’s not fair to blame R’bonney for this. She seems somewhat introverted and I can’t imagine her making a concerted scheme to plot to convince so many to favor her over all the other 49 candidates. That just doesn’t make much sense. The judges chose her. R’bonney didn’t select herself. In any regard, despite this annoying, continuous hanger on investigation, I think our Miss USA will be a fierce and very capable competitor at Miss Universe.
Thanks again, Dani for your very thorough video updates on the matter.
I understand that the Philippines are pageant supporters ON STEROIDS compared to most other countries, but R’bonney is AMERICAN and we here in the USA will be rooting for her at Miss Universe just as hard. The bulk of her countrymen are fully behind her rooting her on. She got this, and she will be fierce! Go, Miss USA for the Miss Universe win! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Not because I am a Filipino but even without having a Filipino blood in her, I always thought R'Bonney did very well during the finals. She also has this captivating aura that I didn't see in the previous Miss USAs since Olivia Jordan (love Asya Branch though 😍).
Totally agree with your sentiment! R’Bonney was a front runner before she even left for the Miss USA pageant and she also performed during prelims and finals night! It must be an isolating and lonely experience for R’Bonney where all the contestants go after her and she’s not part of any group chat!
I would think that "favoritism" is innate and natural in beauty pageants because judges will tend to like and favor one candidate over another for several reasons.
That's not the issue, which is the organization giving preferential treatment to a contestant to enhance her chances of winning. Judges rate contestants based on certain scoring criteria. They may have their favorites, but if one is suggested to them and the expectation or intention is for the judges to view that contestant favorably, then that's an issue.
@@zlab13 isn't that the option of a judge?
@@zlab13 what's the point of being a judge if you can't decide in favor of your favorite which in your eye as the judges you probably think that certain candidate is the most worthy?
@@francistanseco285 I'm not questioning a judge's prerogative to determine which contestant is deemed the most deserving.
@@zlab13 is that another way of saying that R'Booney is not deserving?
I’m just confused on what the contestants want. They clearly got answers, but not the answers they wanna hear. Therefore, this irrelevant investigation keeps on going because nobody knows what the contestants want. This is too broad. You can’t find an answer to a question if you can’t understand what it is asking.
I am also confused about their claim that RBonney broke her contract. How she broke her contract?
@@PungiFungi The result of the first investigation is already out and there was no rigging. Obviously, Heather and the other girls don't want Rbonney to represent USA at this point, that's why they continue to make controversy. I understand Elle's Smith's statement now that being Miss USA is isolating.
@@PungiFungi Not to mention that at first, all of them (especially Heather) were crying that it was all rigged and now that it was proven it wasn’t, they suddenly change their narrative. It’s pitiful, honestly.
That girl Montana needs to take a long hard look in the mirror at herself, physically and mentally! She’s so caught up in jealously- she’s not a patch on R’Bonney. The fact Montana spends her money on pageants is pointless! She has to accept she’s never going to be a true worthy winner. She hasn’t the looks or the personality! ‘Green (envy) not a good look on her! However you Dani, I can see why you would be a worthy winner! You’re a classy lady! 😘
Dani, I love your content! ❤ I have to ask… There’s a photo on IG going viral. The photo shows one of MU’s sponsor pre-selecting contestants from the following countries: USA, Thailand, Philippines, Venezuela and Colombia for a possible advertorial for the upcoming MU show. Do you think that’s fair? Are sponsors being biased? I need your input!!! ❤❤❤
Sponsors or the MU org do that every year. Only certain contestants are selected for telecast commercials, b-roll etc. I don't mind that some contestants are chosen and some aren't. I just wish that all contestants had at least one opportunity to work with a sponsor or be featured in the B-roll footage. Some contestants end up sitting in their room during the pageant because they aren't selected to work with sponsors, etc.
I can pretty much bet that Heather O'keefe is still being angry and jealous because she didn't even enter to the finalists in Miss USA 2022, keep in mind that the last time Montana enter to the finalists was in 1958.
If you're heart is ugly, no matter how you put make up to look your best, still, what's inside you is what people can see and feel. Stop being envious ms Montana. Stop bullying weak people. You haven't even have your license yet, what more when you have it?? CAN PEOPLE JUST BE KIND???
Bastante segura de eso.
Ya tiene muchas arrugas 😖😖😣😣😤😤
@@joyvargas3669 How did Heather react after she found out that R'bonney was crowned as Miss Universe 2022? I'm pretty sure she was very furious and fuming.
The part that you mentioned that thia is a casting call is RIGHT on. However, I do believe that the class will hire their own third party law firm to sue the organization as the findings havent been released and it just seems everyone’s angry and this is a repeat of Genesis at Miss Florida USA
15:23 Oh wow 🥺 honestly, I’m glad you shared this experience you had Dani. I genuinely thought in a pageant system like MUO, every contestant gets their fair chance. I think a lot of women competing at Miss USA thought that too. I get that production has got to do what they think will get viewers but, everyone should have gotten that fun interview with Kyra as the Miss USA experience. 🥺 it’s kind of heartbreaking to know that everyone’s USA experience will be different based on the wealth of their State organization.
I've heard countless stories of contestants who leave USA disappointed after nationals. It's just something that most contestants choose to move on from and not discuss publicly.
This may explain why in the past two decades, the powerhouses dominated the list of titleholders. I was never comfortable with the Trump picks. Miss Universe pre 2005 had always relied on a panel of judges independent from the organization. Every contestants’ chance at the semifinals depends on how she performed during the preliminary, not just hand picked because they happened to like her…or her inclusion will increase ratings and viewership, which put the non powerhouse countries at a disadvantage.
If Miss Montana claim proven true..i think Miss USA should not allow any of their Candidates to represent Miss USA.and if proven that Miss Montana is telling lies i think R'bonnie and the rest of Miss USA org.should file a case against Miss Montana and her Org.its a shame.
I feel so bad for miss USA (Rboney) she doesn’t deserve this
Well the best way to slay is to go onto win Miss Universe.And she did it!1-15-23
Danny Walker for Miss USA Director !!! Say it louder for those in the back 😎🎉
Amen
Thanks for the breakdown. I learned so much.
I feel bad for the r’bonney I hope she doesn’t let this affect her this is just sad. And they think sending the 1st runner up will solve it but r’bonney has been training and preparing after her win what makes them think a 1st runner up could change that
Miss USA just won the whole thing. Miss Montana probably thinks miss universe was rigged too. 🤡
I'm petitioning for Dani to be on the Miss USA Org. team effective IMMEDIATELY
I'd love to be apart of team USA!
love this !
agree!
Absolutely co-sign! Dani be killing it! 🔥👑
@@DaniWalker with all do respect to the Miss Montana organization. I seriously believe they need somebody like you to put Miss Montana in an international spot but in a positive way I believe you can be a great director
omg that woman is such a Karen.
those girls who were complaining were really a loosers , they cant accept that she won..envy and racist should be the best describe to these haters.
For somebody who said she has a legal background, this lady couldn't get her facts and issues straight which is taught in1st year law school. First she alleges that it was NOT about Rbonni but about the organization playing favorites, then on her latter video, she quickly changes her complaint by alleging it was about Rbooni violating her contract to which the organization should investigate.
This inconsistency is a clear sign that she is lying about her intentions and was just beinga a sore loser. Duhhh.....I guess nobody told her that she had to have some brains to win Miss USA. She should thank her stars that this investigation did not proceed to an actual court case as I can already see her squirming on the witness stand if she is subjected to cross examination by an opposing counsel.
R'bonney winning Miss Universe is the BEST ending to this farcical Miss USA controversy. Heather can stay pressed and bitter
I can tell you in all Pageants the organizations hold the right to choose who they like into the semi-finalist.... I am not sure you guys know this but for Miss South Africa 2017 when Demi Lee Nel Peters won.. Did you guys know that Demi was the front runner, the organization knew what they wanted and knew she would bring home the crown. The first runner Adè van Heerden was very advocate in calling out the injustice and even rolled her eyes when Demi was being crowned... Other contestants were talking about how the organization paid more attention to Demi in all her undertakings....Fast forward to Miss Universe Demi won the competition...While it may not be fair, an organization knows the need of their sponsors, something Trump knew very well during his era. Also, the reason Miss Venezuela was very successful during the Trump era. Remember the prior owner if Miss Venezuela mentioned in an interview the girls doesn't have to b e very smart but make a good show girl and right for the sponsors use... P.S. I still preferred the IMG era, it produced smarter winners.
This is getting out of hand. Her first video did point out legitimate complaints, the pageant was badly organized and there was no transparency on the competition format , like the laughable first impression nonsense that immediately cut out 4 of the semi finalists…. Nothing against RBonney. Now it’s all about how she shouldn’t compete at MU, just sad…..
That was a lot to unpack. I have much to say and I am rather passionate about my feelings as well. BUT you have taught me that every word that is written in these forums can cause damage or hurt or destroy. So, my opinions are interesting but not relevant. It would appear that there could be some disappointed contestants still in the class. MUO in my memory would always say at the telecast that the semi-finalists were chosen based on preliminary scores AND input from the MUO organization. I have heard it with my own ears. So, the clause in the contract should not be a surprise which is what I think is an important point. I am going to be very careful how I phrase this - to me this appears like our current US environment if you don't like the outcome of a race or a contest you don't accept the results and you get lawyers involved. Again, my opinion and how it appears to me. I don't want to say that the concerns are not valid, all I am saying is how it appears to me. Finally, I believe with my limited professional experience that R'Bonney has a strong chance at Miss Universe. And on the surface, I would say this timing of information is "UNFORTUNATE" at best. I continue to hope that R'Bonney does well at Miss Universe - I believe you and I had the same Olivia Culpo vibe from R'Bonney. Ok my ask of you Dani - did this come across correctly and politely? I want to make sure that ANYTHING I say is respectful and appropriate and if I need some schooling on the points I would GLADLY take the input from you. RESPECTULLY - Joseph from the US
Keep your head up R'bonney you doing great I love her
well, well, well...what do those girls have to say now? LOL
I cannot wait to see Rbonney to win Miss Universe so this lady will file a lawsuit against MUO.
Why do I think Heather will do just that to gain more attention since she'll be against the "new" Miss Universe then. OMG.
HAHAHAHAHAHA...
miss montana had no chance of winning. she sounds like a mean person
I just don't like Heather, she just can't take in the fact that R'Booney did great at Miss USA competition and she Deservingly won the Pageant........such a wannabe trying to degrade someone's fair win
Hi Dani, can you enlighten me as I am rather confused by Montanas rants… first they claim they wanted the investigation focused on favouritism and mistreatment of contestants .. so why is she then saying they want R’Bonney to be investigated for breach of contract which would lead her to not compete at Miss Universe? These are two separate issues - one is connected to actions allegedly committed by Miss USA Org (favouritism and mistreatment) while Montana is also alleging R’bonney also breached her contract which is a separate matter altogether in the eyes of the law … so not sure whether they’re targeting R Bonney herself not just Miss USA .. what did R Bonney actually breach in her contract for her to be dethroned?
I have the same questions that you have.