Who was the judge who gave Huong Giang a score of 5?

A Mexican female judge gave Huong Giang 5 points in the Q&A segment at Miss Grand International All Stars, sparking controversy in the beauty pageant community.

The results of the Miss Grand International All Stars 2026 final are still a hot topic of discussion in the beauty pageant community. Besides Huong Giang finishing as the second runner-up despite an overwhelming number of votes, attention is also focused on the female judge who unexpectedly gave the Vietnamese representative a low score in the Q&A round.

Immediately after the competition night, the organizers released the scores of the Top 3. Among them, Huong Giang received a score of 5 from judge Lupita Jones, the lowest score given to a Vietnamese beauty queen. This detail quickly sparked controversy on social media, with many viewers arguing that the score difference between Lupita Jones and the other judges was too large and could significantly affect the final results.

Earlier in the top 5 Q&A round, Lupita Jones also gave Huong Giang a score of 5, which caused much confusion. Many fans flooded Lupita Jones's personal page to protest and demand that the former Miss Universe explain her scoring method for the Vietnamese representative.

During the final night, Huong Giang was praised for her emotionally rich performance. When asked about the qualities that would make her a star, the Vietnamese beauty emphasized the power of courage and perseverance.

Speaking in English, Huong Giang shared that it was courage that helped her change her destiny, overcome limitations, and write her own story. The beauty queen also affirmed that a star should not only shine for themselves but also inspire, open opportunities for the community, and help others believe in themselves.

Judge Lupita Jones gave Huong Giang a controversial 5 points for her Q&A performance.

Despite receiving much applause from the audience, this answer was not enough to convince the entire judging panel.

What made the controversy even more intense was Lupita Jones's previous controversial statements regarding transgender people.

In 2022, while serving as the national director of the Mexicana Universal pageant, Lupita Jones expressed her opposition to transgender participation. She argued that transgender people should not be discriminated against and deserve respect, but that the Miss Universe Mexico pageant was not a platform for them. This statement sparked considerable debate within the international beauty pageant community.

However, to date, there is no evidence to suggest that Lupita Jones's score is related to the gender or personal story of the Vietnamese representative. The scoring remains the professional opinion of each judge within the framework of the competition.

Many fans flooded Lupita Jones's personal page demanding that the former Miss Universe explain her scoring method.

Lupita Jones, whose full name is María Guadalupe Jones Garay, was born in 1967 in Baja California, Mexico. She is considered one of the most famous beauty icons in the country.

In 1991, Lupita Jones made history by becoming the first Mexican to win Miss Universe. Her victory is considered a significant milestone, paving the way for a series of successes by Mexican representatives in international beauty pageants afterward.

After her term ended, Lupita Jones did not retreat from the beauty industry but instead moved into training and organizing competitions. In 1994, she founded her own company, building a system for selecting Mexican representatives to participate in international competitions.

In 1991, Lupita Jones made history by becoming the first Mexican to be crowned Miss Universe.

Under Lupita Jones's guidance, many Mexican beauties have achieved great success, including Miss Universe winners Ximena Navarrete and Andrea Meza. Beyond her role as a "beauty pageant mogul," she also works as a producer, actress, speaker, author, and ambassador for various community initiatives.

At 59, Lupita Jones remains a familiar face at international beauty pageants. Regarding her private life, Lupita Jones is very private and rarely shares details about her family.

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