Beauty pageant contestant falls horribly from a height of 3m during a "circus" challenge

(Dan Tri) - Miss Universe contestant Laura Perez unexpectedly fell from a height of 3 meters during the live broadcast of the Miss Universe Latina contest. Her accident caused the contest to receive a lot of criticism.

An unfortunate incident occurred at the semi-final round of the Miss Universe Latina contest on the evening of July 20 (US time) and early morning of July 21 (Vietnam time), when contestant Laura Pérez suddenly fell from a height of 3m in a challenge likened to a "circus performance", shocking the audience.

Contestant Laura Perez fell from a height of 3m while participating in a beauty pageant challenge (Photo: Screenshot).

The incident took place during the "Alcanza la corona" (Approach to the crown) segment of the Telemundo reality show. The challenge required contestants to jump from a platform about 3 meters high, using a safety harness to reach a suspended crown. This was a competition designed to test the contestants' flexibility and courage.

Laura Pérez, 26, a Cuban who currently lives in Florida, USA, was in trouble when the safety cable system suddenly malfunctioned. The harness could not hold her weight, causing her to fall freely onto the stage. Live footage showed her falling hard, her expression of pain and fear, causing the entire audience to panic.

The host paused the stage and appeared extremely flustered to handle the situation. And it took a while for the contestant who had the accident to get the intervention of the rescue and medical team.

The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, attracting thousands of comments expressing concern from fans.

Miss contestant takes on "circus" challenge, falls horribly from a height of 3m (Video: Telemundo).

Laura Pérez is one of the standout contestants of this contest, having won the first runner-up position at the Miss Grand Cuba contest in March.

With her radiant beauty, impressive performance skills and personal appeal, she is considered a strong candidate for the Miss Universe Latina 2025 crown, especially when receiving great support through online voting.

This unexpected incident not only threatened her chances of competing but also raised big questions about the safety of the show.

Despite the accident, the Organizing Committee announced that Laura was still selected for the final round, scheduled to take place on the same day, July 21. However, her health condition and the extent of her injuries are still unknown, as the Organizing Committee has not yet released details.

Fans are hoping she will recover soon to continue her journey, but many are concerned about her ability to participate in the next competitions.

Image of contestant Laura Pérez before the terrible accident (Photo: Telemundo).

Laura Pérez's incident has sparked a wave of strong criticism aimed at the Miss Universe Latina Organizing Committee. Many viewers and beauty experts believe that risky challenges like "Alcanza la corona" are not in line with the goal of preparing for Miss Universe 2025, which will take place in Thailand this November.

Questions such as "Does beauty have to come at the cost of life?" have been raised on social media, calling on the Organizing Committee to reconsider the design of the contest.

The reality show has previously been criticized for asking contestants to put their hands in boxes containing animals such as mice, lizards, and snakes. While some contestants passed the test with confidence, many others were scared and screamed when they touched the animals.

Contestants in the Miss Universe Latina contest were scared when they had to touch aggressive animals (Photo: Screenshot).

The competition's organizers are now under great pressure to clarify the cause of the incident, including technical errors or safety management errors.

Meanwhile, the fan community has continuously sent words of encouragement to Laura, hoping that she will overcome difficulties to affirm her talent. This incident is not only a lesson for beauty contests but also a warning about the importance of safety in reality TV shows.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giai-tri/thi-sinh-hoa-hau-nga-kinh-hoang-tu-do-cao-3m-khi-thu-thach-dien-xiec-20250721182514663.htm