Support pours in for Le Roux after pulling out of Miss Universe

Many South Africans are heartbroken over Mia Le Roux’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 Miss Universe Pageant.

Le Roux has been suffering from severe vertigo affecting her balance.  The reigning Miss SA queen has also cited deaf fatigue as part of her health challenges.

Deaf fatigue is a common result of hearing loss that occurs when the brain works harder to process sounds and words.

South Africans, who continue to rally behind Le Roux, believe she would have come back home with that title.

The 73rd edition of the grand event will take place in Mexico City tomorrow.

The top 30 contestants from around the world will walk the ramp for that crown in various rounds.

Le Roux says, while deaf fatigue is a common occurrence, she wants to focus on getting better so she can continue serving her country.

Mia has not been well since the beginning of the competition, and she posted this after we were worried about her when we couldn’t see her with the other ladies during activities.I think this was the 3rd day of miss universe. #MissUniverse #MissUniverse2024 Miss SA pic.twitter.com/YYtUpDEp52

— Sne (@Cn3hh) November 15, 2024

The pageant queen has also extended her gratitude for the support she has received since she was crowned in August.

Le Roux is the first differently abled person to be crowned Miss SA.

The 29-year-old from the Western Cape won the hearts of many when she defied the odds and came out at the top.

Last month, Le Roux introduced her movement dedicated to advocating for the estimated 4 million deaf individuals in South Africa and raising awareness about all forms of exclusion.

Messages of support have been pouring in for Le Roux, who says withdrawing was not an easy decision.

Margaret Gardiner, the South African journalist, model, and Miss Universe 1978 winner, sends her support and wishes for a speedy recovery to Miss South Africa Mia Le Roux after the shocking news of Le Roux having to withdraw from the Miss Universe pageant due to health concerns. pic.twitter.com/dl1vFAcx8R

— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) November 15, 2024

It is evil and so not human to bully Mia Le Roux for dropping out of Miss Universe, she’s a human before she’s Miss SA

Her health comes first

— Aphelele Tyelbooi (@ApheleleJody) November 15, 2024

Praying for Miss SA, Mia’s speedy recovery. It must have been so hard to compete in Miss Universe while feeling unwell, and I hope she doesn’t blame herself for not being able to continue. pic.twitter.com/CR5DnrsrNL

— Mbaliyezwe (@mbali_ndlela) November 15, 2024

Miss SA Mia Le Roux has withdrawn from the Miss Universe competition

Leaving the infamous fraudster Chidimma a huge chance of winning the Miss Universe competition!!

Why did Mia Le Roux work to only to quit?

Is it black magic because Nigerians practice it? pic.twitter.com/paW8To1IOt

— Unruly Universal ♞ (@uuniversalmusic) November 15, 2024