Bb has just been crowned. Ms. Pilipinas—International 2022 Ms. Pilipinas-Intercontinental 2022 Gabrielle Basiano in connection with the alleged crown mix-up in the national pageant.

Nicole and Gabrielle clarified that no error occurred.

The Binibining Pilipinas 2022 grand coronation was marred by tension and controversy on Sunday, July 31, when the announcement of BB was delayed by several minutes. international-Philippines championship.

This is following the announcement of the Bb. Gabrielle’s winning the Philippines-Intercontinental title.

In addition, there were videos that appeared with the words “wrong” in the result, causing a delay in announcing the winners.

The floor director and hosts Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and Miss Grand International 2016 first runner-up Nicole Cordoves were also recorded talking.

Top 12 semi-finalist Karen Laurie Mendoza’s posts didn’t help either, fueling speculation that Nicole and Gabrielle swapped crowns.

Gabriel said, “Binibining Pilipinas naman kasi explained everything sa akin kanina, na parang nagkaroon lang ng something na hindi pagkakaunawaan, confusion lang,” 

“So, I would like to tell everybody din, lalo na who’s part of the competition, na nagkaroon lang ng confusion.

“And yung mga titles po na iyon is si Nicole po talaga ang Miss International and I’m Miss Intercontinental.”

Nicole is said to be confident that Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. will not be jeopardized.

“I trust the Binibining Pilipinas organization. They wouldn’t put the girls in this kind of situation. They would be sure to clear things out.”

The Cebuana beauty queen admitted to being worried about the delayed announcement.

“If you saw the video, you could see we’re smiling. I’m not gonna pretend that I wasn’t feeling the nerves, but I was really hoping for the best.

“And I’m really happy with how it turned out,” Nichole said.