Miss Hong Kong Pageant loses another contestant over career conflicts
Barrister Kimberlie Chu’s withdrawal follows decision by youngest district councillor to drop out after controversy over governance role

A barrister has withdrawn from the Miss Hong Kong Pageant, citing conflicts with her legal career among a number of reasons, while organising broadcaster TVB has said it “respected” her decision.
In a post on social media, Kimberlie Chu wrote: “Farewell Miss Hong Kong! I’ve withdrawn!”
Chu, who also took part in the contest in 2021 but was eliminated at the top 28 stage, said she had received many positive messages from friends since signing up again this year.
She is the second notable contestant to drop out of this year’s pageant, after Hong Kong’s youngest district councillor, 24-year-old Angel Chong Nga-ting, withdrew last month following controversy over her participation as a serving public representative.
Chu added she was “incredibly grateful” for her friends’ support and the attention from the media.
Bonnie Wong Tak-wei, assistant general manager of corporate communications at TVB said on Friday it “fully respected” Chu’s decision to prioritise her legal career.