This year's Miss Universe competition, held in Bangkok, was marred by a series of dramatic incidents, from a contestant's livestreamed walkout to a now former judge's allegations of rigging.

Natalie Glebova was appointed to judge the 2025 Miss Universe competition after judge Omar Harfouch dropped out, claiming questions of "transparency" surrounding the pageant's selection committee. It later came to light that Glebova had also personally coached one of the Miss Universe contestants there representing Canada,

After being crowned Miss Universe 2025, Bosch celebrated her achievements in an Instagram post, writing, “Today I reaffirmed that what God has destined for you, neither envy stops it, nor destiny aborts it, nor luck changes it. Long live Christ the King ❤️ 🔥.”

In its 74-year history, the Miss Universe pageant has faced numerous scandals, from women losing their crowns to the wrong winner being named onstage.

Resigned Miss Universe judge Omar Harfouch claims he and his legal team were waiting to see if Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch was crowned Miss Universe 2025 before pursuing any formal legal action against the pageant organization.

Pageant director Nawat Itsaragrisil, the co-owner of the Miss Universe organization, was caught on a November 4 livestream admonishing Bosch in front of fellow contestants, calling her “dumb” and telling her to be quiet and “keep polite.”

Miss Universe 2025 contestants wore feathered looks, sparkly backpieces, and sheer ensembles during the pageant's national costume contest.

The 74th Annual Miss Universe pageant will take place at the Impact Challenger Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. The 2025 Miss Universe pageant will take place at 8 a.m. in Thailand on Nov. 21, meaning that television coverage for US viewers hoping to tune in will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Nov. 20 (the day before in the US).