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Miss T&T responds to ‘haters’:
Trinidad and Tobago’s Miss Universe delegate, Jenelle Thongs, has hit back at critics who waded into her appearance and wardrobe, by saying she will “always be that girl.”
Her response came yesterday as it was announced that she was crowned Miss Congeniality during the preliminary competition of Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City.
In the last few days, Thongs, 32, has faced a barrage of social media criticism, with some questioning her choice of attire, others her appearance, and some critical of her age.
But in a post yesterday on the official Miss Trinidad and Tobago Facebook page, Thongs said, “I’m sorry to disappoint the haters, but I am that girl!”
In a four-minute and 34-second video, Thongs said she was “blissfully unaware” of the social media criticism, but wanted to address the issue.
“I was so appalled, surprised, taken aback ... Hearing things about yourself and seeing such comments right before stepping onto the big stage can affect your psyche, but I chose to channel it into something positive,” she said.“I’m sorry to disappoint the haters, but I will always be that girl. I cannot think of myself small, and if my confidence bothers you, I’m sorry. Your words don’t get to me; they fuel me. I will never dim my light for anyone else.” During the recording, two other Miss Universe contestants, Miss Lebanon and Miss Cambodia, praised Thongs. Miss Cambodia shouted, “Yes, she’s the best, you guys don’t know.”
Trinidad and Tobago’s Miss Universe delegate, Jenelle Thongs, has hit back at critics who waded into her appearance and wardrobe, by saying she will “always be that girl.”
Her response came yesterday as it was announced that she was crowned Miss Congeniality during the preliminary competition of Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City.
In the last few days, Thongs, 32, has faced a barrage of social media criticism, with some questioning her choice of attire, others her appearance, and some critical of her age.
But in a post yesterday on the official Miss Trinidad and Tobago Facebook page, Thongs said, “I’m sorry to disappoint the haters, but I am that girl!”
In a four-minute and 34-second video, Thongs said she was “blissfully unaware” of the social media criticism, but wanted to address the issue.
“I was so appalled, surprised, taken aback ... Hearing things about yourself and seeing such comments right before stepping onto the big stage can affect your psyche, but I chose to channel it into something positive,” she said.“I’m sorry to disappoint the haters, but I will always be that girl. I cannot think of myself small, and if my confidence bothers you, I’m sorry. Your words don’t get to me; they fuel me. I will never dim my light for anyone else.” During the recording, two other Miss Universe contestants, Miss Lebanon and Miss Cambodia, praised Thongs. Miss Cambodia shouted, “Yes, she’s the best, you guys don’t know.”
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