The controversy-filled Miss Universe 2025 season concluded with a powerful finish as Mexico’s Fatima Bosch was crowned the winner on November 21 in Thailand. Her triumph came after weeks of global attention following an incident in which she was publicly ridiculed by Thai organizer Nawat Itsaragrisil during a pre-pageant event. Read More: Miss Universe host dismissed […]
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Roma Riaz reclaims the sari as shared South Asian heritage
PHUKET – Representing Pakistan at the 74th Miss Universe pageant, Roma Riaz turned heads at the Moonlight Sky Gala Welcome Dinner this week — not just for her stunning silver-beige sari by designer Kanwal Malik, but for the powerful message that followed. Riaz’s choice of attire drew criticism from some online commentators who questioned why […]
Miss Universe 2025 contestants walk out after Thai official humiliates Miss Mexico
BANGKOK – A controversy erupted at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant after several contestants walked out of a pre-pageant event in Thailand to protest the public humiliation of Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, by a senior Thai official. The incident occurred when Nawat Itsaragrisil, vice president for Asia and Oceania at the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) […]
Miss Universe 2025 faces chaos after public confrontation
BANGKOK – The upcoming Miss Universe 2025 competition in Thailand has been engulfed in controversy after a heated confrontation between a senior pageant official and Miss Universe Mexico, Fátima Bosch, triggered an unprecedented contestant walkout, led by reigning Miss Universe Victoria Theilvig. The incident occurred during a live-streamed sashing ceremony on the Miss Universe Thailand […]