Miss Universe scandals 2026

A Controversial Victory

The coronation night was as electric as it was divisive. While Mexican supporters celebrated wildly, the local Thai audience expressed frustration, with some fans chanting **"cooking show"** (pageant slang for a rigged result) after local favorite Praveenar Singh of Thailand was named first runner-up.

Despite allegations of favoritism and the resignation of two judges prior to the final, Bosch has remained unbothered. Recently, in February 2026, she took to social media to shut down rumors of her resignation, asserting, "I earned this crown and this sash through effort and commitment."

Fátima Bosch’s reign is set to be one of the most talked-about in history, defined by her commitment to authenticity and her refusal to be "just a doll."

In a historic and high-stakes finale in Bangkok, Thailand, Fátima Bosch Fernández was crowned **Miss Universe 2025** on November 21, becoming the fourth Mexican woman to hold the prestigious title. Her victory, however, was about much more than a crown; it became a global symbol of resilience after a series of public confrontations that turned her into a viral sensation long before the final night.

A Journey of Resilience: From Tabasco to the World

Born on May 19, 2000, in Teapa, Tabasco, Fátima Bosch (25) is no stranger to the spotlight or struggle. Growing up, she faced significant bullying due to **ADHD and dyslexia**, challenges she now credits for shaping her strong character and empathy. A graduate in **Fashion and Apparel Design** from the Universidad Iberoamericana—with additional training in Milan and Vermont—Bosch has spent nearly a decade volunteering with children battling cancer, balancing her creative career with deep humanitarian roots.

Her pageant career began locally as "Flor Tabasco" in 2018, but her ascent was rapid in 2025 when she became the first woman from her state to win Miss Universe Mexico.

The "Dignity" Incident in Thailand

The road to the 2025 crown was paved with unprecedented drama. During a pre-pageant sashing ceremony in Bangkok, Bosch was publicly reprimanded by Thai national director Nawat Itsaragrisil. He reportedly called her **"dumb"** for allegedly not following social media promotional guidelines.

In a moment that captivated millions, Bosch refused to be silenced. She stood her ground, stating:

*"If it takes away your dignity, you need to go."*

Her subsequent walkout was joined by several other contestants, including the reigning Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, in a massive show of solidarity. This display of "quiet strength" transformed Bosch from a contestant into a frontrunner for many who viewed her as a champion for women’s rights.

Thailand is set to host the Miss Universe 2025 competition, generating excitement in the country. Recently, Veena Praveenar Singh was selected as Miss Universe Thailand 2025. Veena Praveenar Singh competed for the Miss Universe Thailand Saraburi provincial title and won, securing her place at the national competition. Ketwalee Phobdee was named first runner-up. Notably, this marks Singh’s fourth attempt at vying for the Miss Universe Thailand crown.

Veena Praveenar Singh (born 16 April 1996) is an Indian/thai model born in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She won Miss Universe Saraburi 2025 and is set to compete in Miss Universe Thailand 2025. Prior to this, she competed at Miss Universe Thailand three times in 2018, 2020 and in 2023 gaining the placement of 2nd Runner- Up, 1st Runner-Up and 2nd Runner-Up again respectively.

However, the pageant scene in Thailand has also been marked by a recent controversy. Suchata "Opal" Chuangsri, who was Miss Universe Thailand 2024 and placed as the 3rd runner-up at Miss Universe 2024, was recently crowned Miss World Thailand 2025. Following this, the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) announced that Chuangsri had been stripped of her Miss Universe 2024 3rd runner-up title.

The MUO stated that this decision was due to her participation in another pageant before completing her reign and that this action violated their protocols. This unprecedented move has caused quite a stir in the Thai pageant community and among international pageant fans.

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Miss USA 2019 is Cheslie Kryst of North Carolina

Kryst was born on April 28, 1990 in Charlotte, North Carolina to a Polish American father and a African Dominican mother. She has four brothers, Asa, Chandler, Jet and Brooklyn, and a sister, Page. Her mother, April Simpkins, competed in pageantry and was crowned Mrs. North Carolina US when Kryst was a child. Kryst grew up in Rock Hill, South Carolina and attended Northwestern High School. The family later moved to Fort Mill, South Carolina and Kryst transferred to Fort Mill High School, graduating in 2009; both cities are suburbs in the Charlotte metropolitan area. After graduating from high school, Kryst moved to Columbia, South Carolina to attend the University of South Carolina. She graduated from the Darla Moore School of Business with a degree in marketing and human resource management in 2013, where she was also a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society, Gamecocks women's track and field team, and mock trial.

2018: Scandals from international press

This year the news of several Latin American candidates for Miss universe has been full of novel scandals for the international press. We can cite the case of the Venezuelan candidate for Miss World Veruska Ljubisavljevic who requested the suspension of the event by arguing that she was within the age limit to participate won the lawsuit and will represent her country, according to the newspaper El Universal . On the other hand, the representative of Spain, Angela Ponce, was imposed as the first transgender woman to get the crown unleashing some comments from influential people around the realization of this beauty pageant, who later publicly introduced her boyfriend to the media. Another country where it was thought would take advantage of the new legal disposition of the organizers of the Miss Universe franchise of 2012 that allows the partition of transgender women would be Mongolia, but after the appearance of rumors this news was discredited at the event and a woman triumphant Real, Miss Doris Dolgion, RCN Radio. The sudden death of Nursara Suknami, a candidate for Thailand to Miss Universe 2005 in a helicopter crash last month also caused a stir among international misogynists, traveling with husband and daughter, according to MSN news.

Rosa, the candidate from Panama is proudly indigenous

The model, a native of the Alto Caballero community, in Ngäbe Buglé, prevailed over the Herrera contestant, Solaris Barba, who was elected Miss Panama for Miss World 2018. Montezuma is 24 years old and is a student of educational informatics in a sub-site of the Regional University Center of Chiriqui. Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant that is run by the American based Miss Universe Organization. It is held in more than 190 countries worldwide and seen by more than half a billion people annually. Along with Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth, Miss Universe is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants. The Miss Universe Organization and the brand are currently owned, along with Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, by WME/IMG talent agency. The current Miss Universe is Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa who was crowned on 26 November 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

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The title "Miss Universe" was first used by the International Pageant of Pulchritude in 1926. This contest was held annually until 1935, when the Great Depression and other events preceding World War II led to its demise. The current Miss Universe pageant was founded in 1952 by Pacific Knitting Mills, a California-based clothing company and manufacturer of Catalina Swimwear. The company was the sponsor of the Miss America pageant until 1951, when the winner, Yolande Betbeze, refused to pose for publicity pictures wearing one of their swimsuits. In 1952, Pacific Knitting Mills organized the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants, co-sponsoring them for decades to follow. The first Miss Universe Pageant was held in Long Beach, California in 1952. It was won by Armi Kuusela from Finland, who gave up her title, though not officially, to get married, shortly before her year was completed. Until 1958, the Miss Universe title, like that of Miss America, was dated by the year following the contest, so at the time Ms. Kuusela's title was Miss Universe 1953.

The crown of Miss Universe has changed nine times over the course of its 65-year history. The first crown, the Romanov Imperial nuptial crown, was previously owned by the now-defunct Russian monarchy. It was used by Armi Kuusela in 1952.

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