BANGKOK, THAILAND — The 74th Miss Universe pageant concluded in dramatic fashion as Mexico’s Fátima Bosch was crowned winner despite a swirl of controversies, resignations, and allegations that shook the competition’s credibility. The grand finale, instead of being remembered solely for glamour and pageantry, became a global talking point for mismanagement claims and backstage tensions.
Bosch, 25, entered the competition as a crowd favourite, but her journey was far from smooth. Days before the final night, she found herself publicly humiliated when the Thai pageant director chastised her live for allegedly not posting promotional material, calling her a “dumbhead.” The remarks sparked immediate outrage, with several contestants walking out in solidarity and Mexico’s president openly defending Bosch’s dignity and treatment.
The unrest did not end there. Two judges resigned just days before the show, accusing organisers of bias and lack of transparency in the selection process. Despite the storm, Bosch remained composed, delivering a heartfelt message upon her victory: “Believe in the power of your authenticity. Your dreams matter, your heart matters.”
Her triumph marks Mexico’s fourth Miss Universe crown and has been celebrated as a victory not just of pageantry, but of resilience and grace under pressure. Thailand’s Praveenar Singh and Venezuela’s Stephany Adriana Abasali Nasser were named runners-up in a ceremony overshadowed by the dramatic lead-up.
As the spotlight shifts toward the next edition scheduled in Puerto Rico, Miss Universe 2025 will likely be remembered as a defining moment — one that forced a deeper conversation about respect, transparency, and empowerment within the global pageant industry.
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