Fátima Bosch is officially Miss Universe 2025.
The Mexican beauty was crowned on Thursday, November 20, at Bangkok’s Impact Challenger Hall, closing the 74th edition of the pageant that brought together more than 130 contestants under the theme “The Power of Love.”
Her victory arrives just weeks after a viral confrontation between Bosch and Miss Universe executive Nawat Itsaragrisil captured global attention. On November 4, a livestream circulated showing Bosch being reprimanded for allegedly declining a photo shoot intended for contestants’ social media. Despite Bosch denying the claims, the exchange escalated, prompting several fellow contestants to leave the room in solidarity.
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In a video shared on Instagram after the incident, Bosch addressed the situation directly. “Your director is not respectful,” she said, recalling how she was called dumb. Miss Universe Organization president Raul Rocha Cantu later expressed support for all the women involved, emphasizing the need to remember the true meaning of hosting the pageant.
Fellow contestants congratulated the new Miss Universe 2025. Credit: AFP via Getty Images
The lead-up to the crown was further complicated when judge Omar Harfouch resigned from the official selection committee, citing an “impromptu jury” allegedly formed to select 30 finalists from the 136 contestants. Harfouch expressed concern over potential conflicts of interest, noting that the group lacked oversight from the official eight judges.
In response, the Miss Universe Organization clarified on Instagram that no unofficial jury was created, no external groups were authorized to evaluate delegates, and all evaluations followed established MUO protocols.
Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch reacts as the top five is announced during the final competition of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok. Credit: AFP via Getty
The controversy led to additional judge withdrawals, including former French soccer professional Claude Makélélé and Princess Camilla di Borbone delle Due Sicilie. New judges, including former Miss Universe Natalie Glebova, were appointed, though her previous coaching of Miss Canada Jaime VandenBerg drew further scrutiny.
