In a statement shared on his personal page and confirmed in an interview, he cited two primary reasons behind the move. The first relates to the lack of transparency surrounding the “Beyond The Crown” sub-competition at the 74th edition of Miss Universe, where results were not clearly disclosed and feedback from the organizing body remained limited.

The second concerns broader concerns over the working approach of the Miss Universe Organization, including controversies tied to the 74th edition and the absence of clear information regarding the upcoming 75th edition, expected to take place in late 2026.

Despite stepping away, Valentin Tran emphasized his continued respect for the Miss Universe brand and extended his well wishes to the next unit that will assume the franchise in Vietnam.

During his two-year tenure, he highlighted several notable milestones, including the recognition of Miss Universe Vietnam as the Best National Pageant of 2024, the return of Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen to the global stage at the 73rd Miss Universe with a Top 30 finish, and notably, the participation of Huong Giang as the first transgender representative from Vietnam and Asia at the 74th edition.

Alongside the announcement, Valentin Tran confirmed that Vietnam will still be represented internationally, with a delegate set to compete at MGI All Stars - a newly launched special edition organized by Miss Grand International, scheduled to take place in Thailand this May.

Addressing questions about eligibility, he stated that he retains the authority to appoint Vietnam’s representative for the event. “I will proceed in the same way as when I accompanied Huong Giang at Miss Universe 74,” he said, adding that further details regarding the roadmap and preparation for MGI All Stars will be announced in due course.

Huy Minh