Here’s the reason why Herlene Budol has withdrawn from Miss Planet International
HERLENE BUDOL – The beauty queen-social media personality has withdrawn from Miss Planet International pageant.
Herlene, also known as “Hipon Girl,” became well-known after appearing on Wowowin’s Willie of Fortune segment. Willie Revillame later decided to make her a regular host of his show due to her talent and funny jokes.
She has dabbled in acting and, more recently, vlogging in addition to hosting. Herlene Hipon’s YouTube channel now has over 2 million followers.
In 2020, she made headlines when she exchanged words with Miss Universe Manila Alexandra Abdon. They were able to reconcile their differences in the end.
She ventured into pageantry as well. In fact, she came in second place in Binibining Pilipinas 2022, winning seven special awards. She was supposed to compete for Miss Planet International, however, she decided to withdraw.
According to her talent manager, Wilbert Tolentino, she has withdrawn from the pageant “[due] to uncertainties by the organizers.” He added that it appears the Ugandan government is not willing to intervene in the problems that the pageant itself has been facing.
Tolentino also apologized to the supporters, team, sponsors, and designers of Budol. He noted that they did not only lose a crown but money, effort and time as well. In the last part of his post, he said that their experience in Uganda is “traumatic.”
Meanwhile, the coronation night of the pageant was scheduled for November 19. The organizers of Miss Planet International have yet to issue any statement regarding the matter.
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