Miss Universe 2025 Scandal, Alleged Rigging, Drama and the Shocking Final Result
A Chaotic Start to Miss Universe 2025
Miss Universe 2025 has been one of the most chaotic pageants in its history. The 74th Miss Universe competition was held in Nonthaburi, Thailand, on November 21, 2025, with 120 countries taking part. From the beginning to the final night, it felt like a rough roller-coaster ride filled with drama and unexpected moments.
The first scandal started during the orientation. The pageant’s director, Nawat Itsaragrisil, publicly called out Miss Mexico, criticizing her for not attending some events organized by the Miss Universe organization. Things quickly escalated when Nawat reportedly called her a “dumb head.”
Miss Mexico was offended, and her reaction sparked a bigger issue. After the insult, several contestants walked out in solidarity with Miss Mexico. They demanded that Nawat apologize for his harsh words and behavior.
Later, Nawat came forward and apologized for his rude comments, but the drama had already created tension across the competition.
Alicia Machado’s Controversial Comments Go Viral
Former Miss Universe winner Alicia Machado also added fire to the ongoing drama. She spoke about the incident in a live video where she referred to Nawat as “that despicable Chinese.”
When someone corrected her, saying Nawat is Thai, she replied: “Chinese, Thai, Korean… to me all these people with slanted eyes like this,” while pulling the corners of her eyes, “are Chinese.”
Her comments caused massive backlash online, with many people calling out her words as disrespectful and offensive.
More chaos hit the pageant when Miss Jamaica was rushed to the hospital on a stretcher. She had reportedly fallen off the stage during one of the walk showcases. Fans and contestants were shocked, and many prayed for her quick recovery.
In addition, another issue came up when Miss Israel received heavy criticism after a clip appeared to show her giving Miss Palestine a deadpan side-eye. She later responded, saying the angle of the camera was misleading:
“It is very clear that I was simply looking toward other contestants as they came on stage.”
But, the video had already spread widely and caused heated reactions online.
Nonetheless, the most explosive news of Miss Universe 2025 was the sudden resignation of two pageant judges during the competition. Their unexpected exit left fans questioning what was really going on behind the scenes, adding even more fuel to the Miss Universe 2025 scandal.
Judge Accuses Miss Universe 2025 of Rigging
One of the judges, Omar Hartouch, shocked everyone when he accused the Miss Universe 2025 competition of rigging. He claimed that the Top 30 contestants were preselected through a secret vote long before the show began.
However, the president of Miss Universe, Raul Rocha, strongly denied these claims. He insisted that there was no form of unfairness or cheating during any part of the competition.
A new rumor added even more heat to the situation. It was alleged that Raul Rocha is in business with Miss Mexico’s father, and this connection supposedly influenced the final result.
Because of this, many people believe that Fatima Bosch, Miss Mexico, did not truly deserve the crown. Fans pointed out that during the final question segment, Fatima Bosch gave the least impressive answer among the Top 5.
She was asked:
“If you were Miss Universe, how would you use this platform to empower young girls?”
Many viewers felt her answer was weaker compared to the other contestants, yet she still won the crown. This decision fueled even more claims of rigging and favoritism.
Final Results and Claims of an Undeserved Win
The official Miss Universe 2025 results were:
- Winner: Fatima Bosch (Mexico)
- 1st Runner-Up: Praveena Singh (Thailand)
- 2nd Runner-Up: Stephany Abasali (Venezuela)
- 3rd Runner-Up: Ahtisa Manala (Philippines)
- 4th Runner-Up: Olivia Yacé (Ivory Coast)
Many fans believe Olivia Yacé was the rightful winner. They claim she delivered the best performance throughout the competition and was “robbed” of the crown.
Olivia Yacé Resigns Her Continental Title
Following the controversy, Olivia Yacé announced that she would resign from her title as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania.
According to the Miss Côte d’Ivoire Committee, she chose to step down based on her values of respect, excellence, dignity, and equal opportunities. She also confirmed that she will return her sash, a move that shocked fans around the world.
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