A viral video from the Miss Universe India 2026 finale has sparked an online debate over Sushmita Sen's interaction with newly crowned winner Kaziah Liz Mejo, with some social media users even questioning whether the pageant result was fixed.

Kaziah Liz Mejo was recently crowned Miss Universe India 2026 and will represent India at the Miss Universe 2026 finale, scheduled to take place on November 24. Following the announcement, the judges and panelists, including Sushmita Sen, Celina Jaitly and Urvashi Rautela, gathered on stage to congratulate the winners.

A clip from the ceremony has now gone viral, with viewers claiming that Sushmita appeared to ignore Kaziah.

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What happened in the viral video?

In the video, Sushmita Sen can be seen adjusting the crown of first runner-up Vaishnavi Ganesh. Moments later, she walks past Kaziah Liz Mejo, who is seen smiling while appearing to respond to someone on the other side of the stage.

The brief interaction has led to speculation online, with some users interpreting the moment as Sushmita deliberately ignoring the newly crowned winner.

One person wrote, "Sushmita's behavior was disappointing and seemed dismissive, whereas Kaziah gave her absolute best to win. Kaziah truly has the power and presence of a queen, proving that she deserved the crown."

Another user commented, "Sushmita Sen plays out serial-like drama. Generally, people from Bollywood and North India seem to hold a grudge against people from Kerala. Perhaps it's because Keralites are perceived to possess greater elegance, beauty and intellect."

However, not everyone saw the moment as controversial. A third user wrote, "I honestly don't get the hate. Look at Kaziah, at the way she carries herself, speaks and answers every single question with such unmatched confidence! Her answers were on another level compared to the others."

Was Miss Universe India 2026 rigged?

The viral clip has also prompted some social media users to question the fairness of the competition, although there is no evidence presented in the viral posts to establish that the results were fixed.

One user claimed, "Kaziah was a fixed winner from the beginning. She got the easiest question."

Another viewer offered a different interpretation of Sushmita's interaction with Vaishnavi, writing, "Because Vaishnavi did so well, that's why Sushmita encouraged her!"

Meanwhile, another person said, "I noticed this immediately too, and I hope Kaziah wins the Miss Universe crown after this."

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A seventh user added, "Mark my words, Kaziah will show why she deserves the title."

Meanwhile, the conversation around Kaziah's win continues to grow online, even as she prepares for the bigger stage at Miss Universe 2026.