Miss World allows pregnant contestant

Yes, I think she should still compete. Welcome to the new generation with single mothers raising kids just as the families did in the oldin' days. Also as stated, who knows about her situation, maybe the condom broke, birth control failed (because we all know it ALWAYS works! 100%) Just because one persons opinion is that safe sex is no sex, doesnt mean that everyone's is.

I am not a mother currently, nor do i plan to have some in the next couple years. But I am 21 and in this generation with all of the single (teen) mothers.

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Should they be allowed to? Yes.

Should they be allowed to *while the rules still state that they aren't*? No. Change the rules properly, instead of trying to sneak in.

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I am a 20 something mom and I do not believe she should continue to have her crown. If the rules say you need to be upholding certain rules as she is an example to other young ladies then those rules need to be followed. If the position being upheld was something different I might feel differently. However for Miss USA or Miss anything - rules need to be followed. It is only for a year anyway.

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Absolutely she should keep her title...Mothers are some of the best people in the world. I think the rules should be changed. However, assuming the title "Miss" does refer to an unwed young woman if you are a Mrs. there is a competition for that too!

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I DO NOT think she should continue! Rules are rules! No, don't change them. At some point in this world, someone has to start taking responsibility for what the rules say!

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Well, at least she's not doing cocaine ;)

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I think she should go by all the same rules as the others and because she is now pregnant, yes, she should step down. She should focus on her pregnancy, and because of her pregnancy she would not be able to focus on her responsibilities that she committed to. She did not hold up her end of the bargin, that's life, and that's the way it goes! This should be a lesson for all: Be prepared for the consequence of your decisions. She made a decision to have premarital sex that was obviously unprotected and she got pregnant. Now she should focus on getting that baby delivered safely. That is her responsiblity now whether she keeps the baby for herself or if she gives the baby up for adoption. Her responsibility is now for the wellbeing of the life that is inside her because of HER decision. DEAL WITH IT!!!!!

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How about a new contest..... MISS KNOCKED-UP WORLD..
MISS MOM_TO_BE WORLD..... MISS PREGGERS WORLD....MISS MILF WORLD

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I think in todays society single mothers should be allowed to particiapte in any form of pagents, etc.... Even married woman should be able to be in the contest too. I think the laws on the rules should be readjusted.

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Besides I think it wouldn't hurt if young single moms (such as myself) had a more positive role model than Britany Spears.

Good for her that she didn't try to secretly have an abortion to keep her crown.

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I see nothing wrong with her competing. Stuff happens and I have to say to the first post Birth control isn't 100%, only 99%. Abstenince is only 100% and WORKS!!

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Another whore who couldn't keep her legs crossed.

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I definitely think that she should step down. The problem that this society faces now is that we're willing to compromise everything these days. If Miss World is not supposed to be married, then she clearly shouldn't be pregnant. These women are supposed to be role models to those who are younger--what it would it look like if a 7 month pregnant woman walks the stage in her evening gown? I don't care what this society says and so be it if you call me a prude--but if you're not married, you should not be having sex.

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I know that rules are rules, but lets consider for a moment her own explanation. Just because she's miss USA doesn't mean that she doen't have a personal life anymore. Every one makes mistake in life. Also, I don't think it's fair to take the crown away after she sacrificed so much to earn it.

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Why not. It is a Miss World contest, not Miss Moral, upstanding virgin contest.

Why do we even care. Most of the girls are not high quality, ethical people anyway.

Everyone knows they enter because of looks. Anything else is just an added bonus.

The contests are mostly viewed and superficial and emphasize the fake in general.

Donald Trump is involved after all. More than likely he is looking for his next wife....

Lets ban the contests anyway and "keep it real".

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I don't see any reason why she can't still reign. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the fact that she's pregnant. Plus a vast majority of young women now a days are single mothers. It would be nice if they had someone to look up to and say "Hey if she can, I can". That is the problem with today's society, there's not much room for hope, but plenty for judgement. She's a human being, not a superhero. And I say if they dethrone her, we start a petition. Of course that's just a suggestion. :)

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NO, she should not compete. I am tired of people saying that we need to change the rules because of something happening frequently. In this age where birth control is so easily obtained it is lame to make an excuse. She made the decision to have unprotected sex, she should be old enough to understand the consequences of her behavior. Rules are rules, feel free to start a new competition - Mom USA, Mrs. USA, or single mom USA

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Wouldn't we be sending a negative statement if we made her step down? What would be saying then? That women who become pregnant or are single mothers or illegitimate in this world? That they aren't good enough to be role models? Because THAT is what a lot of young girls would take that to mean. If make someone step down because of a pregnancy or such reasons, don't you believe that children, our youth, will believe then, that to bear a child is negative?

I am 21 years old and a mother of a 10 month old.
Do I think that I am a negative influence on younger women and women to be? Absolutely NOT! I stand for who I am, I have pride in myself, and I love my daughter.

I do not think that she should have to step down. period.

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NO -- she should not be allowed to reign. I agree about the "rules" issue mentioned by others ... EVEN MORE IMPORTANT ... is fraud. The point is that Miss World/Miss Universe/Miss America sign their own commitment on the dotted line stating that they are the full representation of a specific type of woman. One that all others respect and believe in. It is their job to give 100% of their time, energy, and forethought to keep that commitment. My goodness, it is only for 1 year. No one throws sticks and stones when young women have to deal with unexpected events. But for 1 year -- I believe it is a pageant winner's duty to do everything she can to not have any unexpected events. Even if it was a freak thing that can't be totally explained ... she should step down out of "respect" for the position.

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If the rules say that anyone who is pregnant, married, or already a mother should not be in the pageant then miss jamaica should step down. If they let her continue on then the rules should change and allow everyone to particpate. It's as simple as that.

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