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Miss Finland Stripped of Title Amid Racism Scandal

12/13/2025

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On December 12, 2025, pageant organizers announced Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce lost her title amid a racism scandal.
They condemned any form of racism and apologized for the incident.
Tara Lehtonen, the runner-up, was named the new Miss Finland and expressed commitment on social media.
Dzafce, crowned in September, faced backlash after a controversial photo surfaced.
Organizers emphasized their stance against discriminatory behavior during a press conference in Helsinki.

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Story summary

On December 12, 2025, pageant organizers announced Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce lost her title amid a racism scandal.
They condemned any form of racism and apologized for the incident.
Tara Lehtonen, the runner-up, was named the new Miss Finland and expressed commitment on social media.
Dzafce, crowned in September, faced backlash after a controversial photo surfaced.
Organizers emphasized their stance against discriminatory behavior during a press conference in Helsinki.