Following Trinh My Anh, beauty queen Quynh Anh apologizes.

Home Culture – Society Fashion Reigning Miss Universe Vietnam, Quynh Anh, apologized and considered this a profound lesson about moderation, respect, and self-responsibility in her future endeavors. Miss Quynh Anh apologizes after controversy over private group chat messages among Miss Universe Vietnam 2026 contestants - Photo: FBNV On the evening of October 13th, Miss Universe Vietnam 2026 Quynh Anh apologized regarding screenshots of messages from a private group chat of Miss Universe Vietnam 2026 contestants containing derogatory and disparaging remarks about some participants in the competition. She wrote: "Quynh Anh apologizes to the ladies and individuals involved in this story who were unintentionally affected, and especially to the audience." Quynh Anh understands that the title of beauty queen doesn't make her infallible. However, it demands that she be more attentive and cautious about her words, behavior, and responsibilities, even in seemingly small matters. "With sincerity, if there is anything that is wrong or inappropriate, Quynh Anh will acknowledge it and correct or adjust it." For Quynh Anh, growing up isn't about learning to always please everyone or always seeing the good side, but about learning to live and behave more subtly, and striving for better things, even when facing one's own imperfections. She said the feedback was a profound lesson about moderation, respect, and responsibility. Trinh My Anh and Quynh Anh (right) during the moment awaiting the announcement of the Miss Universe Vietnam 2026 results - Photo: KIENG CAN STUDIO Earlier, on October 13th, Trinh My Anh, the first runner-up of Miss Universe Vietnam 2026, also apologized for anything she had said on Facebook that may have caused hurt. "My Anh takes responsibility for what she said and any hurt she may have caused. My Anh sincerely apologizes to those affected by the incident, those who were hurt by reading those messages, and also to the audience who placed their trust and affection in My Anh but are now disappointed," My Anh wrote. On October 12th, the organizers of Miss Universe Vietnam 2026 posted an announcement on their fanpage stating that they had received information about messages circulating on social media containing content related to the contestants participating in Miss Universe Vietnam 2026 . "In a spirit of openness and responsibility, the Miss Universe Vietnam organizing committee, in coordination with Five6 Entertainment and other relevant parties, has received feedback and is currently reviewing and verifying the information in order to have a basis for appropriate consideration and handling," the announcement stated. HOAI PHUONG