After releasing on the official website that Romy Chibani would represent Lebanon in Miss World 2013, the organization backtracked the decision and did not accept her registration, due she was not the winner of Miss Lebanon 2012. The winner was her twin sister, Rina Chibani.

As Rina had no interest in taking part in any other contest again, a new Miss Lebanon pageant was run and Karen Grhawi was elected.

In a few days she will be representing her country in Miss World 2013 and she may also compete in Miss Universe 2013.