Labis ding ipinagtataka ni Kirk Bondad kung bakit hindi siya nakausad sa Top 10 ng kakatapos lamang na Mr. World 2024.
Hanggang Top 20 lamang ang naabot ni Kirk sa male beauty pageant na ginanap sa Nova World, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan, Vietnam, noong November 23, 2024.
Si Daniel Mejia ng Puerto Rico ang itinanghal na Mr. World 2024.
Si Tuan Ngoc Pham ng Vietnam ang first runner-up.
Second runner-up si Toni Company Toeps ng Spain.
Third runner-up si Filipe Salvador Maria ng bansang Angola.
Read: Puerto Rico wins Mr. World 2024; PH bet fails to enter Top 10
KIRK BONDAD: "My placement wasn’t what I aimed for..."
Sa Instagram kahapon, November 25, 2024, naglabas si Kirk ng saloobin tungkol sa kanyang pagkabigong mapanalunan ang Mr. World 2024 title.
Hindi raw ito ang inaasahan niyang mangyari.
Ani Kirk, "Well, this didn’t go as planned…
"My time here in Vietnam has been an indescribable ride. My placement wasn’t what I aimed for, and honestly, I’m still not sure where things went off track. Right now, I feel empty on all ends. But I know I gave it my all, and that’s what matters.
"Mister World seeks out the “Most Desirable Man” which goes beyond looking just for physical appearance but also personality and skills. If I were to determine who fits that mold best, I’d be called a judge."
Kasunod nito ang pagpapasalamat ni Kirk sa kanyang supporters.
Saad niya, "To my family, friends, and supporters everywhere—thank you for believing in me and cheering me on. Your support gave me the strength to push through my limits.
"Representing the Philippines at Mister World has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and I will always treasure the memories I’ve made with my bothers here in beautiful Vietnam.
"Life has unique ways of guiding us to places we’re meant to be, so, chest high, back straight—life goes on.
"We take the Ls with grace and a lot of sweets."
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Marami namang netizens ang humikayat kay Kirk na sumali sa iba pang male pageants.