Mexico’s Fátima Bosch Crowned Miss Universe 2025 Amid Pre-Event Walk-out
Despite a public clash and contestant protest in Thailand, Bosch secures Mexico’s fourth Miss Universe title.
Fátima Bosch of Mexico was crowned as Miss Universe 2025 on Friday after a final ceremony held at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Thailand, marking the fourth time a Mexican contestant has won the title.
The victory comes amid heightened drama in the weeks leading up to the pageant, during which Bosch and several contestants walked out of a mandatory pre-event function following a heated confrontation with pageant organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil.
The walk-out occurred on 3 November during a livestreamed sash event in Bangkok.
Itsaragrisil publicly challenged Bosch over alleged non-compliance with a promotional shoot, branded her “dumb” in front of fellow contestants, and summoned security when she attempted to respond.
The incident provoked a wider protest, with reigning Miss Universe and other contestants leaving the venue in solidarity.
The organisation later condemned the conduct, and Itsaragrisil issued an apology.
On the stage of the final live broadcast, Bosch delivered a poised performance that redeemed the controversy, claiming the crown and affirming her commitment to advocacy.
In her acceptance remarks she emphasised her role as a voice for women and girls, declaring: "I’m not a doll to be styled.
I came here with purpose." Her win comes at a transformative moment for the pageant brand, which is navigating leadership changes, brand relevance in the social-media era and questions about governance.
Bosch’s runners-up included Praveenar Singh of Thailand, who finished first runner-up, and top-five placements were secured by representatives from Venezuela, the Philippines and Côte d’Ivoire.
Organisers noted that over one hundred and thirty countries took part in the competition, demonstrating the global scale of the event.
Analysts say the outcome signals a turning point: Bosch’s victory interviews emphasised empowerment and agency, while the walk-out drama underscored the rising importance of contestant voice and organisational accountability in pageantry.
As Bosch prepares for her year of service, the Miss Universe Organization—now in its seventy-fourth edition—faces renewed scrutiny over its operational governance, host-licence arrangements and brand direction.
For now, Mexico rejoices in a well-earned win amid a season defined by both triumph and tension.
The victory comes amid heightened drama in the weeks leading up to the pageant, during which Bosch and several contestants walked out of a mandatory pre-event function following a heated confrontation with pageant organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil.
The walk-out occurred on 3 November during a livestreamed sash event in Bangkok.
Itsaragrisil publicly challenged Bosch over alleged non-compliance with a promotional shoot, branded her “dumb” in front of fellow contestants, and summoned security when she attempted to respond.
The incident provoked a wider protest, with reigning Miss Universe and other contestants leaving the venue in solidarity.
The organisation later condemned the conduct, and Itsaragrisil issued an apology.
On the stage of the final live broadcast, Bosch delivered a poised performance that redeemed the controversy, claiming the crown and affirming her commitment to advocacy.
In her acceptance remarks she emphasised her role as a voice for women and girls, declaring: "I’m not a doll to be styled.
I came here with purpose." Her win comes at a transformative moment for the pageant brand, which is navigating leadership changes, brand relevance in the social-media era and questions about governance.
Bosch’s runners-up included Praveenar Singh of Thailand, who finished first runner-up, and top-five placements were secured by representatives from Venezuela, the Philippines and Côte d’Ivoire.
Organisers noted that over one hundred and thirty countries took part in the competition, demonstrating the global scale of the event.
Analysts say the outcome signals a turning point: Bosch’s victory interviews emphasised empowerment and agency, while the walk-out drama underscored the rising importance of contestant voice and organisational accountability in pageantry.
As Bosch prepares for her year of service, the Miss Universe Organization—now in its seventy-fourth edition—faces renewed scrutiny over its operational governance, host-licence arrangements and brand direction.
For now, Mexico rejoices in a well-earned win amid a season defined by both triumph and tension.
