Miss Universe Gose t0pless | Miss Universe in b@re dare controversy

Miss Universe Gose t0pless | Miss Universe in b@re dare controversy

Controversy has hit this year's Miss Universe pageant with three of the contestants posing t0pless for a fashion photoshoot.

"The contestants who compete at Miss Universe are diverse as they represent more than 82 countries around the globe. Many of their cultures embrace nud ity. These photos are a form of artistic expression for each contestant and we respect their desire to pose t0pless, or not. We feel the images captured are fashionable and cutting edge!"

-Lark-Marie Anton
Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations, Miss Universe


LaToya Woods, Miss Trinidad & Tobago 2010, posed topless for a photoshoot. Apparently, the contestants were given a option to go t0pless or pose in a bikini. Miss Trinidad & Tobago told the media that she felt liberated and artistic during the shoot.


Rima Fakih, Miss USA 2010, also posed topless with her back to the camera for the photoshoot. Miss USA said that she had anticipated that there would be a controversy when she decided to pose t0pless. She told Access Hollywood, "I told them I feel comfortable with beauty and with being unique. I'm known to stand out and always wanting to do something different."

Maiko Itai, Miss Japan 2010, also decided to pose hot - t0pless for the photoshoot.