Former Miss World Megan Young apologized after pageant fans criticized her for fixing Miss Botswana's hair during Sunday's live broadcast of the Miss World 2024 beauty pageant.

Megan, the Philippines first Miss World, apologized on social media. Some pageant fans didn't like what they saw when Megan fixed Miss World Botswana Lesego Chombo's hair during the Q&A portion of the prestigious pageant. 

Some said Megan's gesture distracted Lesego during the crucial part of the competition. Lesego made it to the Top 4 of the Miss World 2024 finals. Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic was crowned Miss World 2024 in India.

Megan's full post:

"Last night during the final, I fixed Lesego Chombo’s (Miss Botswana) hair on stage. I wanted to offer a helping hand, but I failed to oversee the bigger picture. This could have caused distress during that moment, and I have been made aware that culturally, this is unacceptable.

"We have spoken privately last night at the hotel and I have apologized to Lesego in private.

"To those who witnessed the incident, I also want to apologize for any discomfort or confusion my actions may have caused. It was a thoughtless and disrespectful act, and I take full responsibility for it.

"I assure you that it was not my intention to invade personal space or make anyone feel uncomfortable. I deeply regret my actions and will strive to be more mindful and respectful in the future," Megan wrote on Facebook.