On cam, Miss USA makes fun of contestants for not knowing English, gets trolled

Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, December 15

Miss USA Sarah Rose Summers was recently caught on camera criticising her fellow contestants’ ability to speak in English, which has sparked fire online. 

In a live Instagram video posted on Wednesday, Miss USA talked about Miss Vietnam H’Hen Nie. She said, “She is so cute and she pretends to know so much English and then you ask her a question after having a whole conversation with her and she (nods and smiles).”

In the same video, Summer also said, “Miss Cambodia is here and doesn’t speak any English and not a single other person speaks her language. Can you imagine?”

“Can you imagine? Francesca (Miss Australia) said that would be so isolating and I said yes and just confusing all the time,” said Summers, adding, “Poor Cambodia”.

Miss USA truly representing Trump’s America in the #MissUniverse2018 stage. The ignorance. She just sent herself home along with Australia and Colombia. 

The 24-year-old contestant was seen with Miss Colombia, Valeria Morales and Miss Australia, Francesca Hung, was attending the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, which is scheduled to begin on Sunday in Bangkok. 

After severe backlash on social media, Summer took to Instagram saying, “It is an opportunity for women from around the world to learn about each other’s cultures, life experiences, and views.”

“In a moment where I intended to admire the courage of a few of my sisters, I said something that I now realise can be perceived as not respectful, and I apologise,”

She said, “My life, friendships, and career revolve around me being a compassionate and empathetic woman. I would never intend to hurt another.”

“I am grateful for opportunities to speak with Nat, Miss Cambodia, and H’Hen, Miss Vietnam, directly about this experience. These are the moments that matter most to me.”

Miss Combodia posted the same picture photo as Summers with the caption, “I speak the language of love, respect and understanding.”

“My friendship and sisterhood in Miss Universe will forever be kept in my heart,” she added. “Our experience has given us the opportunity to show and learn different cultures.”

Photo Credit: Instagram.