FROM ABC NEWS: Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday, a dramatic victory for a 25-year-old at the center of the turbulent 74th staging of the popular beauty pageant in Bangkok who stood up to public bullying from one of the hosts.
The issues at this year’s event sprang from a sharp-tongued scolding of Bosch, which sparked a controversy marked by a walkout, feminist solidarity and a teary, melodramatic apology from the local organizer who set it all off.
The reigning Miss Universe and several contestants walked out of a pre-competition briefing after a pageant official publicly berated Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch. The official accused Bosch of not promoting Thailand. Rhiannon Ally reports. pic.twitter.com/toxZ5gVWD6
— ABC News (@ABC) November 7, 2025
When Bosch was announced as the winner, cheers and screams erupted from the audience, with Mexican flags waved by elated supporters.
Bosch hopes to be remembered as “a person that changed a little bit the prototype of what is a Miss Universe and a real person that gives the heart.”
She described the pageant as “a platform that is strong because they have the space that women are searching to have a voice.”
Congratulations to our new Miss Universe.
Tonight, a star was born. Her grace, strength, and radiant spirit captured the hearts of the world, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome her as our new queen. The universe shines a little brighter with her leading the way. ✨🌍👑 pic.twitter.com/HKYa3Z5dfz— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 21, 2025
Welcome to the family , Miss Universe 2025 Fatima Bosch 👑 pic.twitter.com/w0PNmPpVTy
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 21, 2025
#Entérate 🔴 Ante la pregunta de cómo usaría el título de Miss Universe para empoderar a las niñas, Fátima Bosch afirmó que lo haría inspirándolas a creer en su autenticidad: “Tu corazón importa, vales todo, eres poderosa y tu voz merece ser escuchada”. ✨👑. pic.twitter.com/CqguQr3hIq
— Televisión Tabasqueña (@TVTenlinea) November 21, 2025
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