Different rumors have been going around after actress-beauty queen Michelle Dee snatched this year's Miss Universe Philippines crown.
Some were questioning her feat.
There are some who are putting malice on Michelle's relationship with some of the judges namely businessman Sam Verzosa and GMA Network SVP and GMA Films President and CEO Annette Gozon-Valdes.
Note that Michelle's best friend, actress Rhian Ramos, is Sam's partner.
Michelle is also among GMA artists.
Meanwhile, others are still pushing for Bohol's Pauline Amelinckx and Baguio's Krishnah Marie Gravidez, who were appointed as Miss Supranational Philippines 2023 and Miss Charm Philippines 2024, respectively.
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In an interview on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," Michelle shared her two cents about it.
"Honestly, I just wish people will realize that we are sisters in pageantry. We have been - specially me and Pauline - we spent the whole year together cause we were both from the same reigning queen batch," she said.
Recall that last year, Michelle and Pauline were among the Top 5 with Celeste Cortesi, and were named Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022 and Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2022, respectively.
“It’s honestly inevitable because fans come in there supporting their bets. They come in there thinking that their rage or their anger can change results, but it can’t,” Michelle continued.
“So if ever we’re in a position to make changes like that, let’s just choose to be kind and spread love. That’s what I always tell my fans, and that’s what they try to… be kind and always spread love.”
Prior, on Twitter, Michelle reiterated her stand against cyberbullying.
She tweeted: "This is definitely the reason why beauty queens should use their platform to lead by example (as we always say proudly on stage). Grateful that #mmdverse knows that I do not tolerate cyber bullying or hate speech of any kind. Proud of us. All love."
This is definitely the reason why beauty queens should use their platform to lead by example (as we always say proudly on stage). Grateful that #mmdverse knows that I do not tolerate cyber bullying or hate speech of any kind. Proud of us.
— mmd (@michellemdee) May 15, 2023
All love. 🖤