On Instagram, Safiétou Kabengele addressed the rumor she has "bad blood" with the Indian Miss Grand International 2024, Rachel Gupta.
Recently, the French-Senegalese beauty took to the social media platform to have a Q&A session with pageant lovers & her supporters.
Among the questions she received, there was one who didn't let the opportunity pass and asked, "Do you have a good relationship with Miss India?"
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In a now-deleted Instagram story, Safiétou responded:
"I'm putting these rumors to rest once and for all. I'm not a woman who thrives on drama, but I stay true to my values. Rachel unfortunately disrespected me in front of the MGI team and the girls.
I won't fake a relationship with someone who hurt me and with whom I have no bond. I stay authentic and no one will force me to act otherwise, not even for the cameras."
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This pertains to the circulating rumors about pageant fans that the two rarely interact nor chat, unlike how they usually do with other beauty queens.
After Miss Grand 2024's coronation, the two continuously worked together as the Indian model Rachel won the golden crown, while Miss France Kabengele got the 3rd runner-up sash.
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