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Czech Republic representative withdraws from Miss Universe in Puerto Rico

The Czech organization called the October 16 withdrawal mutual; runner-up Dominika Viktorie Kotoučková takes the November 24 spot in San Juan.

Joaquín Santiago Nieves
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Sophia Maria Osako, the representative for the Czech Republic, announced her withdrawal from the 75th Miss Universe pageant, scheduled for November 24 in Puerto Rico.[1][2] The Miss Universe Czech Republic organization confirmed her exit, saying Osako stepped down to focus on personal and professional goals and her work with the local Miss Universe brand.[3][4] The Czech organization said a replacement would be announced on October 21.[5] Over 130 country and territory representatives will compete in San Juan.[6]
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  1. Sophia Maria Osako, the representative for the Czech Republic, announced her withdrawal from the 75th Miss Universe pageant scheduled for November 24 in Puerto Rico. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  2. No public details exist for the full circumstances of Osako's exit. · primerahora.comPuerto Rico
  3. Czech Miss Universe organisation will announce the replacement on 21 October 2026. · primerahora.comPuerto Rico
  4. Osako stepped down to focus on personal, professional goals and local Miss Universe brand work. · primerahora.comPuerto Rico
  5. Miss Universe Czech Republic confirmed Osako's exit via social media. · primerahora.comPuerto Rico
  6. Miss Universe 2026 final will be held 24 November 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. · primerahora.comPuerto Rico
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