Victoria Kjaer Theilvig wins Miss Universe 2024 as first Danish titleholder

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig from Denmark won the Miss Universe 2024 title on Saturday, becoming the first Danish woman to achieve this. The event took place in Mexico City and featured a more traditional format compared to last year. The competition allowed transgender women to participate, but Theilvig's win has sparked reactions online, with many users humorously noting her status as a biological woman. This contrasts with the previous year's inclusion of a transgender contestant in the top 20. In 2023, the pageant faced backlash for its updated guidelines promoting social inclusion, leading to resignations from former winners. Theilvig's victory has reignited discussions about the pageant's direction and the representation of women in the competition.