Caroline Jurie

In April 2021, Jurie became the subject of controversy when she rushed to the stage and took the crown off from the head of 2021 Mrs. Sri Lanka World winner Pushpika De Silva announcing that De Silva is divorced and was crowned contrary to the pageant rules. Jurie declared over the microphone that there is a rule about being married and not divorced, and that she was taking the first steps in saying that the crown goes to the first runner up. She forcefully removed the crown from De Silva's head, and crowned the runner up as winner with the help of Chula Padmendra, allegedly injuring De Silva in the process. De Silva walked off the stage, with the runner up confused and giving an acceptance speech.
De Silva and the pageant organization announced that Jurie was factually wrong, that De Silva is not divorced and remains legally married, though estranged, and that legal action would be taken against Jurie for the assault, allegedly resulting in head injuries, and public humiliation. De Silva was treated at a hospital, and lodged an official complaint.
De Silva was reinstated as Mrs. Sri Lanka shortly after. On 8 April 2021, Jurie and Padmendra were arrested by the police.
The Mrs World organization announced later in April that Kate Schneider from Ireland, who was the first runner up when Jurie won the title, was the winner following the voluntary resignation of Caroline Jurie.

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