Mzansi shows Shudufhadzo Musida some love after Miss World upset
"From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you my beloved South Africa for your unwavering support ," says Shudufhadzo.
After several delays due to COVID-19, the Miss World pageant finally held its final ceremony on Wednesday.
Our golden girl, Shudufhadzo Musida, made it to the top 40 at the 70th Edition of the pageant in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The 25-year-old, unfortunately, did make it to the top 13. Poland's Karolina Bielawska was declared the fairest of them all.
Shree Saini from America was crowned first runner-up, while Côte d’Ivoire's Olivia Yace was named the second runner-up.
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Shudufhadzo, who won the 'Beauty With A Purpose' segment of the pageant, took to Instagram to thank South Africans for their support throughout her journey.
"From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you my beloved South Africa for [the] unwavering support and love I have received from you throughout this journey! I felt it within my soul as I stepped out on stage! I cannot wait to take you along as I enter this new chapter of my life!" she wrote.
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Scores of South Africans, including former beauty queens, took to social media to show Shudufhadzo some love.
"You were magnificent and we were incredibly lucky to have been under your reign. Can’t wait to witness your light shine even more," Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi commented.
Miss South Africa 2015 Liesl Laurie wrote: "Our forever queen."
Miss South Africa 1994, Basetsana Kumalo, wished Shudu luck.
"You reigned with such grace, purpose and distinction. The Queen of hearts. May your star continue to shine as you journey onto your next chapter of your life. May the grace of God carry you always @shudufhadzomusida you are loved."
Here's a look at what others had to say:
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Shudufhadzo Musida You are the true definition of a queen! 👑
— Miss South Africa (@Official_MissSA) March 17, 2022
Once you walk in your purpose there is no going back! 💫
Thank you to everyone who supported Shudufhadzo Musida's Journey 🇿🇦
Dress by @gertjohan
Photos by @HanriHumanPhoto
Makeup by @artyn88 #Shudu #MindfulMonday pic.twitter.com/fEKb2W5vhJ
So proud of Shudu, she’s a QUEEN! She did so well. She deserves better, she is better ❤️
— Yaya Mavundla (@YayaRSA) March 17, 2022
My South Africa ..our South Africa ..Shudu will always be our African Queen 👑..
— Aniets (@Aniets4) March 17, 2022
SA's I don't know how you are all doing after what happened earlier on Miss World today but well I am still heartbroken and trying to cope don't know how Shudu, Werner and Steph currently are but sending love and strength 😭😭💔💔 #shuduformissworld
— Lindi (@Lindi02940400) March 17, 2022
Regardless the circumstances, you did well Queen!!! We saw you raising bars and you represented us very well. We are still immensely proud of you Shudu❤🇿🇦 #shuduformissworld pic.twitter.com/XNkr9xPJPY
— Makabongwe Mdudi (@Hector_mdudi) March 17, 2022
Super proud of you Shudu. You represented us well ❤ #shuduformissworld #missworld pic.twitter.com/8Deh0zYuPO
— 📍Help me, I'm poor. (@kgogomodumo_) March 17, 2022
You did your best Shudu , we are proud of you Queen #shuduformissworld pic.twitter.com/sPL08q7qsy
— Pardo! 👸 🇿🇦🇱🇸 (@Queen_Pardo) March 17, 2022
Nevertheless we're immensely proud of you. Thank you for representing us so well, Shudufhadzo Musida🥺🙏🏽🇿🇦🤍 #shuduformissworld#SouthAfrica#MissWorld #MissWorld2022 pic.twitter.com/5x68O5U7Rm
— confidently golden💛 (@shadyjantjies) March 17, 2022
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Main image courtesy of Instagram/@official_misssa, Willem Botha for Miss South Africa