Key Points
- Fátima Bosch wins the Miss Universe crown in Bangkok. Supporters praised her calm public stance.
- The incident began when a Thai official publicly reprimanded her. Several contestants then left in solidarity.
- Judges resigned amid rigging claims in the lead-up. Organisers and police launched separate reviews.
Fátima Bosch (Fátima Bosch) was crowned Miss Universe 2025 at the Impact Challenger Hall in Bangkok on Friday night. Her victory closes a turbulent contest that drew global attention and wide debate.

Her win comes two weeks after a widely shared sashing ceremony confrontation that forced a dramatic scene in early November. The episode and its fallout are documented in a detailed sash ceremony walkout report that tracks the events and responses.
The 25-year-old answered final questions with a call for dignity and respect across competitions. Runners-up included Thailand’s Praveenar Singh and Venezuela’s Stephany Abasali Nasser in the top three.
How the controversy unfolded
The dispute began during a livestreamed sash ceremony on November 4 when a Thai pageant official criticised Bosch in front of contestants. Bosch stood to defend herself and then left the room with several peers in protest.
The public rebuke prompted immediate backlash from fellow contestants and viewers worldwide. The reigning Miss Universe and other titleholders also left the venue in visible solidarity.
Organisers, judges and investigations
Two judges resigned in the days before the final, citing concerns about fairness and process. Miss Universe organisers denied pre-selection and said they would investigate the allegations thoroughly.
Thai police opened inquiries into separate claims about event promotion and online activity linked to the contest. The organisation announced internal steps to address conduct and restore confidence.
Reactions and wider significance
Support for Bosch flowed from fans, activists, and political figures across countries after the confrontation. Her win was widely described as symbolic of contestant agency and resilience.
The final night mixed celebration with questions about governance and transparency at large pageants. Coverage of the aftermath and final tally appears in ValidUpdates’ Miss Universe final results, which lists placements and official statements





