Miss Universe 2025 ended in controversy on Friday night as Fatima Bosch of Mexico was crowned the new titleholder in Thailand, prompting loud boos at the venue and a surge of angry reactions on social media.
On Facebook, where the Miss Universe official page has over 14 million followers, users flooded the platform with angry reactions over the results. As of this writing, the page has not yet posted Bosch’s win, with its latest update still showing Miss Côte d’Ivoire Olivia Yace’s placement as fourth runner-up.
In contrast, the Miss Universe accounts on Threads and Twitter have already posted the full list of winners—highlighting the increasing scrutiny on why Facebook remains silent despite the backlash.
Social media influencer Jomar Yee shared a clip from inside the Impact Arena in Nonthaburi, Thailand, showing the crowd loudly booing after Mexico was announced as the winner.
Reports from spectators also noted that the reaction was immediate and widespread, reflecting public discontent with the results of this year’s highly controversial competition.
Adding fuel to the uproar, former Miss Universe judge Omar Harfouch—who resigned days before the finals—posted new allegations claiming Bosch’s win was influenced by business ties.
In his Instagram post, Harfouch wrote: “Miss Mexico is a Fake winner… Raul Rocha and his son urged me, week ago in Dubai, to vote for #Fatima Bosh because they need her to winn ‘because it will be good for our business’ they said to me!”
Harfouch said he will reveal more details in an HBO feature scheduled for May 2026, further intensifying the buzz online.
Despite the backlash, Bosch emerged victorious at the end of the coronation night, which saw her besting 119 candidates, including the Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo.
Wearing a red cheongsam-inspired gown with cape, Bosch received the crown from outgoing Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark. She becomes the fourth Miss Universe winner from Mexico.
Thailand’s Praveenar Singh finished as first runner-up, followed by Venezuela’s Stephany Abasali. Manalo placed third runner-up, while Côte d’Ivoire’s Olivia Yace completed the Top 5.
Bosch’s win comes after a tension-filled pageant season marked by a public clash between the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) and Thai organizer Nawat Itsaragrisil, which led to heightened international attention.
Earlier this month, Bosch and several delegates walked out of an event after a heated confrontation with Nawat, earning praise from supporters worldwide.
Just days before the finale, two members of the selection committee withdrew: Omar Harfouch, citing alleged irregularities; Claude Makelele, citing “unforeseen personal reasons”.
MUO has denied Harfouch’s claims of an “impromptu jury” or external interference in the selection of finalists.
Miss Universe 2025 marks Thailand’s fourth time hosting the prestigious event. The Miss Universe Organization has confirmed that Puerto Rico will host next year’s competition.
