Miss Universe Judge Quits Pageant Over 'Lack of Transparency' in Voting

Fans of the Miss Universe pageant are reeling after judge Omar Harfouch announced his exit from the event — and dropped a major bombshell about what allegedly transpired behind closed doors. Harfouch, 56, claimed via his Instagram Stories on Tuesday, November 18, that he was withdrawing as a judge after discovering an “impromptu jury” was formed to select the 30 finalists from the 136 participating countries. The composer alleged that none of the “real eight members of the jury,” including himself, were present for the selection. Harfouch expressed “profound confusion and concern” over the dec