Jealous husband of Miss Gay Mato Grosso 2023 tore off the tiara of the winner. Natally Becker, who finished 2nd, landed on the stage and grabbed the crown.
His astonishing gesture, filmed by the public, caused a stir on Brazilian social networks. The organizers of the contest supported the winner and claimed to be suing the bad loser. In 2021, a similar event took place during the Miss Sri Lanka pageant, sparking similar controversy. The pageant was won by Aaliyah Mantel, from the city of Oise.