It still pissed me off that this was even an issue but after a huge outcry, Jenna Talackova is going to be allowed to compete in the Miss Universe Canada competition. The main group fighting for them to change their minds was GLAAD and the pressure worked. The Miss Universe Organization released this statement:
The Miss Universe Organization will allow Jenna Talackova to compete in the 2012 Miss Universe Canada pageant provided she meets the legal gender recognition requirements of Canada, and the standards established by other international competitions
It still pissed me off that this was even an issue but after a huge outcry, Jenna Talackova is going to be allowed to compete in the Miss Universe Canada competition. The main group fighting for them to change their minds was GLAAD and the pressure worked. The Miss Universe Organization released this statement:
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