Miss Jamaica, who was seriously injured after falling off the stage during the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, has begun to show signs of recovery. On November 19, contestant Gabrielle Henry fell while participating in the evening gown segment of the global beauty competition. Following the accident, Jamaica was rushed to the hospital in […]
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Miss Universe co-owner faces arrest warrant over fraud
BANGKOK – Jakapong “Anne” Jakrajutatip, co-owner of the Miss Universe Organisation, is facing an arrest warrant issued by a Thai court in connection with a fraud case. The Bangkok South Civil Court issued the warrant after Jakrajutatip failed to appear on November 25, with reports suggesting she may have left Thailand and is currently in […]
Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe
Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, strutting to victory after the beauty pageant’s host had publicly chastised her, among several dramatic missteps in the run-up to the final stage. Contestants from Ivory Coast, the Philippines, Thailand and Venezuela also made it to the final round, selected from more than 120 women […]
Miss Universe Pakistan hits back at critics
Roma Riaz, Pakistan’s representative at this year’s Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, has candidly responded to the skin tone criticism, saying her skin is the same colour as the soil of Pakistan. The Miss Universe contestant faced online backlash over her complexion, but she believes her skin reflects the true essence of her country. “My […]
Miss Universe host dismissed amid controversy over alleged insult
BANGKOK – The upcoming Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, scheduled for November 21, has been overshadowed by controversy after host Nawat Itsaragrisil allegedly insulted Mexico’s contestant, Fatima Bosch. Miss Universe President Raúl Rocha announced in a video on Instagram that Nawat has been barred from participating in this year’s events. “I will not allow the […]
Miss Universe contestants walk out after Miss Mexico ‘humiliated’
Multiple contestants from the Miss Universe 2025 pageant walked out of an event in solidarity after an official of host nation Thailand publicly “humiliated” Miss Mexico. The incident took place during a pre-pageant event when Thai pageant director Nawat Itsaragrisil called Fátima Bosch of Mexico “dumb” for failing to post promotional content and ordered security […]
Roma Riaz crowned Miss Universe Pakistan 2025
Roma Riaz has officially been crowned Miss Universe Pakistan 2025 and will represent the country at the 74th Miss Universe pageant, set to take place in Thailand. The Miss Universe Pakistan organisation announced Roma’s selection, expressing confidence in her ability to showcase not only her personal strengths but also the pride, resilience and beauty of […]
Nadeen Ayoub to represent Palestine at Miss Universe 2025
For the first time, Palestine will be represented at the international Miss Universe 2025 pageant, to be held in Thailand. Twenty-seven-year-old Nadeen Ayoub, a certified health and nutrition coach, will represent Palestine in the global competition taking place in November 2025. Nadeen Ayoub, crowned Miss Palestine in 2022, holds degrees in literature and psychology. Speaking […]
Who is Mariam Mohamed? UAE’s trailblazer at Miss Universe
Mariam Mohamed, a 26-year-old fashion student, has been chosen from several of contestants following a rigorous selection process to represent the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Miss Universe pageant. She will become the first Emirati woman to represent the UAE on the global Miss Universe stage when the competition takes place next month in […]
Transgender Thai media mogul buys Miss Universe pageant
A Thai media mogul and transgender rights campaigner has bought the firm that runs Miss Universe pageants for $20 million, according to a company announcement. Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, who also hosts the local edition of “Project Runway”, becomes the first woman to own the beauty pageant organisation outright, according to an announcement Wednesday by the […]