As the winner was being applauded, Hayalla -- the runner-up -- ran over and ripped the crown off of her head, then threw it in disgust before waving, blowing kisses at the crowd, and leaving the stage.

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Video of the pageant diva quickly went viral and had been viewed on YouTube more than 130,000 within the first couple days.

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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