Jakapong Jakrajutatip, the owner of the Miss Universe Organisation, said the video was manipulated to tarnish her reputation. The decision to remove the age limit and allow transwomen, mothers and married women to take part in the event was a communication strategy according to Jakapong. She said in the leaked video that it was a communication strategy because they can compete, but they cannot win. A photo of a building.
Jakapong, who bought the platform for US$20 million in 2022, blamed an unnamed person for the "unlawful act" and said the brand's supporters would not be fooled by the controversy.