Miss Grand USA Title Revoked for Mekyla Li Amid Legal Issues

Mekyla Li, who won the Miss Grand USA competition on August 10, has had her title revoked by the organization just over a week later. The Miss Grand USA organization announced the termination of her reign on August 19, citing contractual policies but did not specify which policies were violated. Reports indicate that Li's ongoing legal issues, including a hit-and-run case, may conflict with the pageant's eligibility requirements. Li faces charges related to an incident on November 24, 2024, where she allegedly caused injuries in a hit-and-run accident. Additionally, it has been reported that Li was previously married, which also conflicts with the pageant's rules that disallow candidates who have been married or pregnant. The organization requires candidates to have a clean personal record and meet specific eligibility criteria. Li was scheduled to compete in the Miss Grand International pageant on October 10 in India, and her successor has yet to be announced.