Tag Archives: Miss Puerto Rico

Celebrity Updates: Miss Pepper-Sprayed Puerto Rico and Mama Katie

It appears Miss Puerto Rico was telling the truth after all. In a previous blog I reported that Miss Puerto Rico Universe, Ingrid Marie Rivera alleged that someone doused her pageant gown and swimsuit with pepper spray during the November 24th contest. Authorities opened an investigation and the news made headlines around the world. Rivera made the rounds on American TV recounting her horrific ordeal. She shared how she had to apply ice bags to her face and body in between turns onstage, and despite her excruciating pain she continued with the competition. Now police say the beauty queen did … Continue reading →

Pretty Girls and Pepper Spray

In about an hour I will turn on NBC’s “Today” show. I can’t wait to see Matt Lauer’s interview with newly crowned Miss Puerto Rico, Ingrid Marie Rivera. She’s the beauty queen who endured an alleged pepper spray incident prior to gaining the title last week. For those of you who know nothing of this “mystery” allow me to fill you in: Rivera is accusing “someone” of dousing her gowns and make up with pepper spray during last Saturday’s show. According to witnesses, Rivera was composed while appearing before the cameras and judges. However, once she was off-camera she immediately … Continue reading →