Beauty queen and former pageant contestant Imelda Schweighart has revealed that she experienced a pregnancy loss while competing in the Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars pageant, sharing the emotional news in a heartfelt social media post.
Emotional Revelation on Social Media
Schweighart, 30, represented the Philippines in the inaugural all-star edition of the competition, which concluded on 30 May. In an Instagram post published on 3 June, she thanked her partner, Rafael Thibault, for supporting her throughout the pageant and helping care for her eight-year-old son, Noah, during a difficult period.
Addressing the Loss
Addressing the loss directly, Schweighart wrote that she was “recovering from something big right now” and revealed that “losing our baby might have been the worse out of joining this competition”. She added that she remained hopeful about the future, saying that “in God's timing we will have one again.”
Reassurance and Support
The beauty queen later reassured followers through Instagram Stories, writing that she was “fine” and that “the worse parts are over”. She also reshared messages from supporters who praised her strength and noted that she had been coping with the loss while continuing to compete on the international stage.
Impact on Performance
One message shared by Schweighart suggested that her grief may have affected her performance during the competition’s preliminary round, while another described her as “a grieving mother” who endured public criticism while dealing with a miscarriage.
Outpouring of Support
The revelation prompted an outpouring of support from fans and fellow pageant followers, many of whom commended Schweighart for speaking openly about her experience and for continuing to participate in the competition during such a challenging personal time.
