Ukraine-born Miss Japan gives up crown after reported affair with married man

By Vihanya Rakshika (Correspondent - The Straits Times)

Miss Karolina Shiino’s title will remain unoccupied for the rest of 2024, marking an unprecedented situation in the pageant’s history. PHOTO: REUTERS

TOKYO: Miss Karolina Shiino, the Ukraine-born winner of the 2024 Miss Japan beauty pageant, has relinquished her crown amid controversy, contest organisers reported on Feb 5.

Her resignation came after a magazine claimed she was involved with a married man.

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