Miss Universe Latina Star's Tearful Goodbye: Family Reunion Brings Joy Amidst Competition

Miss Universe Latina Contestant Lidia Benegas Shares Emotional Farewell Mexico City, June 16, 2025 – Lidia Benegas, a contestant on the popular reality show Miss Universe Latina El Reality, recently shared her feelings after her elimination. In an interview filmed in a studio in the US and subsequently uploaded to social media, Benegas expressed a mix of emotions. While she admitted to being "a little disappointed" at not reaching the final stages, she emphasized her excitement about returning home. "The truth is, I'm very tranquil," Benegas said in the interview. "I'm a little disappointed because, obviously, I wanted to continue. But these last days, I've missed my family terribly." The video shows Benegas visibly moved as she speaks about the importance of family and the love she anticipates upon returning home. The interviewer, whose identity was not revealed, offered words of support and acknowledged the difficult nature of farewells in competitive settings. Benegas’s elimination highlights the intense emotional toll of reality television competition. Yet, her focus on reuniting with her family offers a heartwarming counterpoint to the show's competitive nature. The video's popularity, with over 76,000 views in just a few hours, underscores the public's interest in the show and its participants.