Two days before her departure to New Orleans, Latvia Kate Alexeeva announced that she won’t be able to compete at the 71st Miss Universe beauty pageant.
Two days before her departure to New Orleans, Miss Latvia Kate Alexeeva announced that she won’t be able to compete at the 71st Miss Universe beauty pageant.
This after Kate was diagnosed with COVID-19. The Latvian beauty queen said that she’s still recovering.Kate was named Miss Universe Latvia last October and was supposed to be the first Latvian representative at the Miss Universe competition since 2006, according to a report by pageantcircle.com. In the same article, Miss Universe Latvia national director Inga Raduga commented: “I know how upset you are, but it’s life. I hope so much that you will shine and all will see your beauty on Miss Universe 2023.”“Shortly before the New Year I got diagnosed with Covid. Complications followed. At the moment I’m still recovering.
“That said, unfortunately, I am forced to revoke my participation in Miss Universe this year. I still can’t believe I’m saying this 😭😭😭 “This decision is made because my health and health of other contestants and their families is a priority.“Wish you all a truly healthy and happy New Year and to everyone for support, I appreciate it immensely.”