Megan Young issued an apology after a hair-fixing incident involving Miss Botswana
MEGAN YOUNG – The winner of Miss World 2013 apologized after facing criticism for fixing Miss Botswana’s hair.
The Filipina beauty queen-actress faced criticism for fixing Miss Botswana’s hair during the competition. A Botswanian content creator accused Megan of racism, implying that she was undermining Miss Botswana’s confidence and suggesting her hair might be a wig.
The accusations were baseless, as Miss Botswana’s hair was natural, and Megan’s actions were innocent. Despite severe backlash, Megan’s supporters remained steadfast in defending her character against the unfounded allegations made by the content creator.
In response, Megan Young took to social media to apologize after receiving backlash from some netizens, particularly African pageant fans. According to her, she only intended to help but failed to consider the cultural implications of her efforts.
She believes that this could have caused distress, for which she apologizes. Megan revealed that she privately apologized to Lesego Chombo and extended her apologies to those who witnessed the incident for any discomfort or confusion it may have caused.
The Miss World 2013 winner claimed that her actions were thoughtless and disrespectful, and she takes full responsibility. She stressed that it was not her intention to invade personal space or cause discomfort. Towards the end of her post, she expressed deep regret for her actions and stated that she will strive to be more mindful and respectful in the future.
Here’s the official statement of Megan Young:
“Last night during the final, I fixed Lesego Chombo’s (Miss Botswana) hair on stage. I wanted to offer a helping hand but I failed to oversee the bigger picture. This coud have caused distress during that moment and I have been made aware that culturally, this is unacceptable. We have spoken privately last night at the hotel and I have apologized to Lesego in private. To those who witnessed the incident, I also want to apologize for any discomfort or confusion my actions may have caused. It was a thoughtless and disrespectful act, and I take full responsibility for it. I assure you that it was not my intention to invade personal space or make anyone feel uncomfortable. I deeply regret my actions and will strive to be more mindful and respectful in the future.”