Beauty pageant

Miss Israel Organization severs ties with 2025 winner over allegations of rigged pageant

The Miss Israel Organization stated that as of Friday, Melanie Shiraz is “no longer authorized to represent, speak on behalf of, or act in an official capacity for the Miss Israel Organization."

Miss Universe Israel, Melanie Shiraz, showcases her evening gown during the 74th Miss Universe Preliminary competition on November 19, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Melanie Shiraz competing in the 2025 Miss Universe beauty pageant

Next Miss Israel may not be Israeli, 2025 winner warns 'Post' about rigged pageant - exclusive

A view of the city at twilight as the sun sets, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 15, 2025.

Beauty pageant contestant's false teeth fall on camera, reaction earns ovation

 Illustrative image of a camel in Israel.

Twenty contestants disqualified at 2026 camel beauty festival in Oman, botox, fillers, silicone


Melanie Shiraz wins Miss Universe Israel 2025 crown, vows to use platform for meaningful change

The 26-year-old is already coordinating with Jewish orgs. "I didn't enter this competition just to wear a crown—I did it because I believe in the power of this platform to create real impact."

 Melanie Shiraz is crowned at Miss Universe Israel 2025.

Miss Holocaust Survivor documentary wins Ernst Lubitsch award

The documentary Miss Holocaust Survivor won the Ernst Lubitsch Award in Berlin, celebrating a beauty pageant honoring Holocaust survivors.

THE BEAUTY PAGEANT FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS

First deaf Miss South Africa crowned amid controversy over finalist's heritage

Mia le Roux, the first deaf Miss South Africa, won despite controversy surrounding Chidimma Adetshina, who withdrew amid xenophobic backlash.

 Mia Le Roux at Miss South Africa 2024

'Miss Aryan Angel' of Oxford wins Miss Hitler beauty pageant

Meet Sarah Mountford, a member of the far-right group Britain First

Finnish neo-nazis start their Independence Day march with swastika flags in Helsinki, Finland December 6, 2018.

Misbehavior's funny look at feminism and beauty

Misbehaviour is a comedy set in London's 1970 Miss World Pageant.

 A SCENE from ‘Misbehaviour.’

Women camel-owners participate for first time in Saudi Arabia pageant

Women still struggle to obtain equal rights in the kingdom and have faced discrimination under 'guardianship laws.'

The pack rides past camels during the 3rd stage of the 101st Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, on May 6, 2018, 229 kilometers between Beer-Sheva and Eilat.

Why Miss South Africa defied her gov't, came to Israel for Miss Universe

In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, a woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.

 Host Steve Harvey speaks to Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane during the Miss Universe pageant in Eilat on December 13.

Miss India crowned Miss Universe 2021

Contestants participated in a series of competitions including swimsuit, evening-wear and rounds of questions.

 Miss Universe winner Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu poses after being declared winner of the Miss Universe pageant in the Red Sea resort of Eilat, Israel December 13, 2021

Female activists present alternative to Miss Universe pageant

The event, attended by women from areas of real estate, food or hi-tech, and was designed to show Israelis the real beauty of the state through women's rights activism.

 Hundreds of women gathering in Tel Aviv to protest rape culture, October 15, 2021

Miss Universe: Who will take home the crown from Eilat?

Israel’s Tourism Ministry worked to pour in a lot of money and effort into making this production high quality. But for the government, there’s another focus as well.

 Miss Universe contestants are seen in Jerusalem, on November 30, 2021.