The Miss Universe Organization is reportedly on the verge of being acquired by none other than Miss Philippines herself, Michelle Marquez Dee. 

This development comes right on the heels of Dee allegedly being a victim of a cooking show when she was deprived of a Top 5 spot.

The MUO, owned by Thai transgender activist Anne Jakrajutatip, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the days before the El Salvador pageant.

Unbeknownst to many, Dee’s family fortune isn’t just rooted in beauty and grace but extends to the realm of banking, as they allegedly own China Bank. Sources say that Dee, tired of the traditional route to the crown, has decided to take matters into her own hands and buy the prestigious pageant.

With the Philippine beauty queen’s family wealth backing her, Dee seems set to revolutionize the pageant world. 

Rumors are swirling that the swimsuit competition might be replaced with a high-stakes banking challenge, where contestants will be judged on their ability to balance a checkbook and navigate the treacherous waters of global finance. 

If the deal goes through, the Miss Universe Organization may soon find itself under new management, with beauty queens swapping tiaras for financial statements.