Miss Grand International has postponed the launch of its newly announced All Stars edition, delaying what was expected to be one of the most high-profile pageant expansions in recent years. Organizers confirmed that the inaugural All-Stars competition will not proceed on its originally planned schedule in early 2026.
The All Stars edition was announced earlier this month as a new category within the Miss Grand International franchise. Unlike the traditional competition, the All Stars pageant is open to former national and international titleholders, including women and transgender women over the age of 30. The format was widely viewed as a major shift in international pageantry, particularly for its explicit inclusion of transwomen and contestants with prior titles, marriages, or children.
According to organizers, the postponement was due to logistical complications connected to international travel. Specifically, visa processing delays caused by extended New Year holidays in multiple countries made it difficult to guarantee that all confirmed contestants would be able to arrive in Thailand on time. Miss Grand International stated that the decision was made to ensure fairness and full participation across all delegations.
While no revised dates have been announced, organizers emphasized that the All Stars edition has not been canceled. Contestants who have already been officially named will retain their eligibility when the event is rescheduled. Registration and coordination efforts remain ongoing as the organization works to determine a new timeline.
The All Stars pageant had generated significant attention even before the postponement. Earlier reports confirmed that the competition would welcome both cisgender women and transgender women in the same category, marking one of the most inclusive eligibility frameworks ever introduced by a major international pageant system. The move follows broader global conversations around gender inclusion, age diversity, and representation within competitive beauty spaces.
Among the contestants previously announced is Alexia Núñez, a Filipino-Brazilian actress and beauty queen known for her work in Philippine television. Núñez joined the All Stars roster after winning Noble Queen of the Universe 2025 and has been vocal about advocacy work tied to sustainability and community empowerment. Her inclusion drew widespread attention in Philippine media and among pageant followers.
Another notable aspect of the All Stars format is its prize structure. Reports indicate that winners will receive significant financial awards, reinforcing the organization’s effort to position the All Stars edition as a premium international event rather than a supplemental competition.
Miss Grand International has stated that further announcements will be made once new dates are finalized. Until then, pageant observers and advocates for transgender inclusion are watching closely, viewing the All Stars edition as a potential benchmark for how international pageants evolve in the years ahead.
