The judges gave Huong Giang 5 points for her behavior.

On the evening of May 30th, the Miss Grand International All Stars 2026 final took place in Thailand, featuring many prominent contestants who had made their mark in previous seasons. Vietnam's representative this year was Huong Giang. In the final results, Huong Giang won the second runner-up title. The contestant from Ghana took first runner-up, while the representative from Colombia was crowned Miss Grand International All Stars.

Following the final night, Lupita Jones, a member of the judging panel, became the target of criticism from beauty pageant fans. The criticism stemmed from her giving Huong Giang 5 points in both the Q&A rounds for the top 5 and top 3, while the other judges gave high scores to the Vietnamese representative.

Lupita Jones faced backlash for giving Huong Giang a score of 5 twice for her behavior. Photo: FBNV .

Lupita Jones's most recent posts have received tens of thousands of "outrageous" reactions. In the comments section, netizens left many critical comments, claiming that Lupita Jones is "unfair and biased."

The female judge has not yet commented on the incident.

In the top 3 Q&A round, Huong Giang received the question: "What qualities do you possess to become a star and make yourself easily recognizable to those around you?"

She then replied, "Working in this field, I've realized that courage can change destiny. If you never give up, you can become a history-maker. And from that moment, you can inspire those who are in the shadows. They can see you and realize that nothing is impossible, nothing is too big. I am a star. I shine not just for myself but for everyone, illuminating the path for the community to move forward. I'm here to open doors for anyone who still doesn't believe in themselves. That's the quality I always carry with me."

Meanwhile, in the Q&A segment for the top 5, when asked about "uniqueness, something no other girl on this stage can replicate at Miss Grand International All Stars 2026," she emphasized that she is the first transgender contestant in the history of the competition to reach the top 5. According to Huong Giang, this milestone is not only a personal achievement but also serves as an inspiration for those who dare to live authentically and pursue their passions.

"I am a pioneer, helping to open new doors for beauty pageants. I am the first transgender person to reach the top 5, and through that, I want to inspire people to be confident in themselves. Overcome all limitations and social barriers. No one on this stage can tell that story the way I have," she stated.

Source: https://znews.vn/giam-khao-cham-huong-giang-5-diem-ung-xu-post1655681.html