Photo credit: Franki Russel

Hey everyone, it looks like there's a bit of a shake-up in the Miss Universe 2024 scene. Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Franki Rusell won't be joining the pageant after all. The scoop comes from a recent statement by Yugen Celebrities, PR, And Events.

So here's the deal: Yugen PR, which held the Miss Universe New Zealand franchise, has decided to pull out for the 2024 pageant. They cited a non-compliance issue with a specific order from the Miss Universe Organization as the reason behind their decision.

Unfortunately, that's all the info we have right now—no further details have been shared, and Franki Rusell hasn't made any public comments yet. It’s a bummer for sure, especially for fans who were excited to see her in the competition.