Was there ever a time wherein the Ms.Universe could not fulfill her duties and the runner-up took her place?

Question

'Cause I've noticed they always say "if ever the new Ms.Universe could not fulfill her duty the first runner-up will automatically take over". My question is, has it ever happened? If yes, details please. :D

Answer 1

Yes, it happened before,Oxana Fedorova voluntarily gave up her crown for personal reasons,(pregant) but dethroned by officials cause she didn't do her pagaent duties.  Also some other winner gave up her title one month before it ended and another winner was dethroned in 1974.

Oxana was one of the most beauiful winners ever imo, so it did happen before....I love watching it every year.