**Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico** has been crowned **Miss Universe 2025** at the 74th annual pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, in a victory that followed weeks of unprecedented controversy, judge resignations, and a dramatic contestant walkout.
The win, announced on **Thursday, November 20**, marks Mexico’s fourth Miss Universe title and comes just two weeks after Bosch became a symbol of courage for standing up to a pageant executive’s public berating.
👑 The New Queen: Fátima Bosch, Miss Mexico
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Winner | Fátima Bosch Fernández (Miss Mexico) |
| Crowning Date | Thursday, November 20, 2025 |
| Predecessor | Victoria Kjær Theilvig (Miss Universe 2024, Denmark) |
Bosch, 25, who spoke openly about growing up with learning differences, including **dyslexia and ADHD**, delivered a final answer focusing on creating a safe space for women, which resonated globally.
💥 The Controversy: Dignity and Walkouts
The pageant’s turbulent run-up began on November 4 when a live-streamed event captured Thai pageant executive **Nawat Itsaragrisil** publicly scolding Bosch. Itsaragrisil allegedly called Bosch “dumb,” prompting her and several other contestants, including Miss Universe 2024, to walk out in solidarity.
Miss Universe Organization President Raúl Rocha Cantú publicly condemned the executive’s conduct as “serious abuse,” affirming support for the contestants, while Bosch’s actions earned public praise from figures like Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
⚖️ Accusations of Rigging and Judge Resignations
Just days before the final, the competition’s integrity was questioned as three judges resigned amid claims of an “impromptu jury” allegedly formed to pre-select finalists.
- **Rigging Claims:** Judge **Omar Harfouch** resigned, alleging a secret, unauthorized jury was selecting finalists without the official panel’s presence.
- **Conflicts of Interest:** Further questions arose when a replacement judge, former Miss Universe **Natalie Glebova**, was found to have personally coached one of the competitors, Miss Canada **Jaime VandenBerg**.
The Miss Universe Organization released a statement strongly denying any unauthorized judging groups, reaffirming that all evaluation protocols were “established, transparent, and supervised.”
Despite the chaos, Fátima Bosch’s hard-fought victory is being hailed as a triumph of integrity and dignity.
