Moll herself addressed the persistent rumors, expressing her dismay at the potential for her win to be undermined. “The truth is very sad, because if I get to win, I will not have any type of merit for all those people who are inventing things,” she stated to Lun, lamenting the unfounded claims that cast doubt on her achievement. She further noted the frustration of such allegations being presented as if originating from credible sources.

The controversy was further amplified days before the grand finale when Catalina Palacios discussed the allegations on the podcast “Quién es Quién.” Palacios alluded to the notion that the crown might have been “bought” for Moll, who represented the commune of Vitacura. Palacios, who participated in the contest representing Maitencillo, commented on the significant attention the pageant has garnered this year, attributing its prominence to the success of the previous year’s representative, Emilia Dides. Dides achieved notable recognition by reaching the Top 12 in the 2023 Miss Universe pageant, raising Chile’s profile on the