Lupita Jones is out at Miss Universe Mexico: Who is her replacement?

Lupita Jones is out at Miss Universe Mexico.

Cynthia de la Vega will replace her.

The franchise faces uncertainty.

Lupita Jones, an iconic figure in one of the world’s most important beauty pageants, has left a great legacy.

It’s been reported that she will no longer be the director of Miss Universe Mexico, also known as Mexicana Universal, after 30 years with the company.

Her last messages on social media hinted at her possible departure, but now it has been officially confirmed.

Her successor has already been named.

Lupita Jones is no longer director of Miss Universe Mexico

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In a video that Lupita Jones shared on Instagram, she addressed rumors that she was leaving the pageant.

She said that, although there was still no official confirmation from Miss Universe, everything seemed to point to her departure.

It is worth mentioning that she made these statements before the pageant made an announcement.

This statement, which left the door open to a future with the organization, caused a stir among her followers.

Miss Universe Mexico will have a new director

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Because the live was through her Instagram stories, it is no longer available on Jones’ official profile.

However, Siéntese Quien Pueda managed to obtain the complete video of Lupita Jones’ statements.

«In recent months there have been many comments, I have been receiving many messages to clarify the situation,» said Lupita.

«I want to tell you that, first of all, Miss Universe has not confirmed anything to me, although everything indicates that what is being said is true,» she continued.

A new administration for the franchise

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«I spoke with the licensing director and she told me, ‘Lupita, really, believe me, we don’t have anything signed for Mexico next year,'» she said.

«‘We don’t know what is happening, for us you are still the director,’ she told me,» Lupita Jones assured through her live.

During her extensive career, Lupita Jones was a key player in the preparation and training of Mexican pageant contestants.

Her departure sparked speculation about who her successor would be and how she would impact the Mexico-based franchise.

Uncertainty in the Mexican pageant world

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Without confirming names, Jones said that various situations had to do with her departure and highlighted the lack of details about who would take her place.

This uncertainty took an unexpected turn with the recent announcement about the new direction of Miss Universe Mexico.

Siéntese Quien Pueda shared an interview with Jones on Instagram.

Lupita expressed her disappointment with Miss Universe, and was even on the verge of tears.

Revealing statements from Lupita Jones

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«The organization has not officially informed me anything, I received information that Mr. Rocha hired a marketing strategist,» she said.

Apparently it was all done to damage the reputation of the Mexican actress and writer.

«His best strategy is to destroy a woman he doesn’t even know, who I haven’t done anything to,» she added.

«I can no longer do my part to protect Miss Universe because I do not believe in the path and direction it is taking,» she continued.

Cynthia de la Vega is the new director of Miss Universe Mexico

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At the end of the interview they showed the moment when Lupita Jones burst into tears while talking to the Siéntese Quien Pueda correspondent.

On the other hand, Cynthia de la Vega, former Miss Mexico 2010, hinted that she has been named as the new director of the franchise.

On her official Instagram account, she said: «The beginning of a new era, a dream come true where we will work hard.»