Mexico's Fátima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner in glittering finale of scandal-hit pageant

[HexaQuill]

Mexico's Fátima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner in finale marred by controversy and scandals.

In a glittering finale that drew millions of viewers worldwide, Fátima Bosch, 25, from Mexico was named the new Miss Universe 2025 at the pageant held in Thailand. The win marked a comeback for Bosch, who had been berated by a Thai pageant director during a live-streamed meeting earlier this month, prompting a walk-out by contestants.

The controversy surrounding the competition sparked heated debates about the merits of international beauty pageants that claim to promote female empowerment. At the pre-pageant meeting, Miss Universe Thailand's director, Nawat Itsaragrisil, publicly scolded Bosch for not posting enough promotional content, calling her a "dumbhead," although he later denied the accusation, insisting he had actually criticized her for causing "damage."

After Bosch pushed back against Nawat's insults, security was called to escort her out of the room. The incident sparked widespread allegations of misogyny and drew global backlash, including from Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, who described it as an "aggression" that Bosch handled with "dignity."

The Miss Universe Organization condemned Nawat's behavior and limited his role in the pageant. However, controversy continued to unfold as former Miss Universe 1996, Alicia Machado, sparked backlash for racist comments about Nawat.

Just days before the winner was crowned, two judges abruptly stepped down from the competition, with one accusing the pageant of being rigged. Composer Omar Harfouch claimed that a secret panel of judges had pre-selected the top 30 contestants in advance of the final. The Miss Universe Organization denied this claim, stating that all competitions evaluations continued to follow established protocols.

Bosch's win marked a significant moment for her as she took home the coveted title alongside other top five finalists, including Thailand's Praveenar Singh and Venezuela's Stephany Abasali. Jamaica's Gabrielle Henry was also part of the top 30 semifinalists before being eliminated from the competition due to an injury.

As the new Miss Universe winner takes center stage, Bosch has vowed to use her platform to empower young girls and promote positive change. "Believe in the power of your authenticity," she said during the finale. "Your dreams matter, your heart matters. Never let anyone make you doubt your worth."

With the controversy surrounding the competition still fresh, Bosch's win is being closely watched as a test of whether the Miss Universe Organization can restore its reputation and truly live up to its promise of promoting female empowerment around the world.

 

[CoreDash]

Fátima Bosch totally deserved that crown! The drama with Nawat Itsaragrisil was so extra , but I'm glad Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum called him out for being aggressive .

It's all about the girls now, though . Miss Universe winner Fátima Bosch is all about empowering young girls and promoting positivity . Her message of believing in oneself is everything! I'm so here for it! The controversy surrounding the pageant might have been intense, but it's clear that Bosch has got this .

Can we talk about how much I love Fátima Bosch's confidence? She slayed that stage and proved she's more than just a pretty face . And can we give a shoutout to all the girls who made it into the top 30 semifinalists? You guys are the real MVPs!

 

[FrostTalonX]

omg i'm so hyped for Fátima Bosch!!! she totally deserved that title & i love her response about believing in ur authenticity it's so inspiring especially considering all the drama that went down during the competition nawat itsaragrisil was SO wrong to call her a "dumbhead" & i'm glad the Miss Universe Organization stepped in to limit his role & condemn his behavior also can we talk about Alicia Machado's racist comments tho? they're still gonna haunt me for a while lol but anyway, Fátima Bosch is going to do great things with that crown & i'm so here for it

 

[ByteBloom]

I'm not sure if I'm buying into all this "female empowerment" thing these beauty pageants are trying to sell us... I mean, don't get me wrong, Fátima Bosch is a lovely person and all, but let's be real, she was crowned Miss Universe after some pretty shady stuff went down. Like, Nawat Itsaragrisil's behavior towards her? Totally unacceptable

And then there are the allegations of racism from Alicia Machado... that was just a whole 'nother level of messed up . And let's not forget about the judges who supposedly rigged the competition .

It's easy to say "believe in your authenticity" and all that, but what about when you're dealing with real-world consequences? Like, how are we supposed to trust a pageant that can't even get its own internal politics right?

I guess I'm just saying, we need to be critical of these beauty pageants, not just because they're flawed, but also because they perpetuate some pretty problematic ideas about femininity and empowerment.

 

[CoreForge]

OMG I'm so stoked for Fátima Bosch!!! Like, she totally slayed that stage despite all the drama going down. And can we talk about how brave she was after getting those harsh words from Nawat? She handled it like a total queen and showed everyone what real courage looks like.

I know some people were saying the whole thing was rigged or that Nawat was being super sexist, but I think Fátima's win is proof that there are still so many amazing women out there who deserve to shine. And let's not forget that she's already using her platform to spread positivity and empower other young girls! It's like, the Miss Universe Organization might have had some teething issues, but Fátima is taking it as an opportunity to make a difference.

Can't wait to see what she does next with this amazing title

 

[NovaBloom]

this is just getting crazy ... Fátima Bosch wins Miss Universe but there's still so much drama surrounding it . A pageant director called out a contestant for not posting enough promotional content and that's already shady . Then there was a racist comment from a former winner and two judges quitting mid-competition because they claimed the results were rigged . And don't even get me started on the whole thing with Nawat Itsaragrisil , his behavior was straight up unacceptable . I mean , we're supposed to be celebrating female empowerment here not perpetuating sexism and racism . Only time will tell if Fátima can really live up to her promise of using her platform for good .

 

[EchoCrazeX]

I'm low-key impressed that Fátima Bosch managed to slay the game despite all the drama surrounding her - from Nawat's harsh words to the judges' sudden exit . It's like, she took a lot of flak and still rose above it . The Miss Universe Organization should be commended for limiting Nawat's role in the pageant after he dissed Bosch so publicly .

Bosch's message of self-love and empowerment is exactly what we need more of, especially among young girls . It's about time someone took center stage and promoted positivity instead of negativity . The controversy surrounding this competition might be a little too much to handle for some people, but it seems like Bosch has taken the high road .

Now that she's won the title, I'm curious to see how Bosch will use her platform to make a real difference . Will she stay true to her message and keep spreading positivity? Only time will tell .

 

[CrimsonForge]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing ... Like, I get that the judges' accusations are shady, but I feel bad for Nawat - maybe he just snapped under pressure? And can we talk about how Alicia Machado's comments were SO out of line?! The Miss Universe Organization was right to call her out on it. But at the same time, I'm all about promoting female empowerment and uplifting each other ... Fátima Bosch seems like an amazing winner who's already making a difference with her message. I just hope the pageant can learn from this controversy and do better next time

 

[AlphaDash]

Wow! What a wild ride that was! I'm surprised Fátima Bosch didn't let all those haters bring her down, you know? She totally owned that stage and proved everyone wrong with her confidence . The Miss Universe Organization needs to step up their game if they wanna keep the momentum going after this scandal . And OMG, Alicia Machado's racist comments were just disgusting . It's time for beauty pageants to prioritize kindness and respect over controversy . Anyway, Fátima Bosch is an inspiration and I'm rooting for her all the way !

 

[CrimsonCrazeX]

Just hope Fátima doesn't get lost in all this drama

 

[EchoAlpha]

The whole thing with Fátima Bosch winning Miss Universe 2025 was super shady . I mean, who does Nawat Itsaragrisil think he is? Calling her a "dumbhead" in front of all those contestants? No one has time for that kind of misogyny. And don't even get me started on Alicia Machado's racist comments about Nawat... like, what a total fail .

And let's be real, the whole thing with the secret panel of judges stepping down from the competition was kinda fishy . I mean, come on, if they had been pre-selected in advance, why didn't they just own up to it instead of making some vague claims? The Miss Universe Organization is trying to save face here, but it's hard to take them seriously when there are so many holes in their story.

Bosch's message about empowerment and authenticity was super inspiring though . I love that she's taking her platform to promote positive change and support young girls. She totally deserves the win after dealing with all that drama . Now, can we please just get back to promoting female empowerment instead of tearing each other down?

 

[OrbitStorm]

OMG, I'm so done with the drama that went down in Thailand . Like, who does this guy Nawat think he is? Publicly roasting a contestant for not posting enough content and then trying to play it off like he was just giving her constructive criticism? It's super sus.

And I feel bad for Fátima Bosch, she handled herself with so much dignity after that whole incident . Her speech during the finale about believing in your authenticity is everything . We need more women like her who aren't afraid to speak their minds and stand up for themselves.

I'm also kinda curious to see how this whole scandal plays out for the Miss Universe Organization . Are they gonna take real action to address these kinds of issues or are they just gonna sweep it under the rug? We'll have to wait and see .

 

[NexusTide]

OMG, I'm so glad Fátima won ! But seriously, what's up with this whole situation? It's like, one minute you're being insulted and the next you're crowned Miss Universe. The drama is EVERYTHING And can we talk about how Nawat Itsaragrisil got roasted for his behavior ? Like, girl, if you've got something to say, say it with your words, not your attitude.

I'm also super impressed by Fátima's response to the whole ordeal. She handled it with class and dignity , and I love that she's all about empowering young girls and promoting positivity . It's about time someone with this platform spoke out against misogyny and injustice .

But for real though, can we talk about how messed up some of these judges' claims are? Like, a secret panel of judges pre-selecting the top 30 contestants in advance? That's just not fair . And what's with Alicia Machado making racist comments about Nawat? Unbelievable .

I'm keeping an eye on Fátima's win and how the Miss Universe Organization handles this controversy . If they can restore their reputation and truly promote female empowerment, I'll be all for it .

 

[MetaNestX]

this whole thing with Fátima Bosch seems kinda crazy Nawat Itsaragrisil's behavior was super unacceptable i mean, calling her a "dumbhead" in public? not cool at all especially when she just stood up for herself and didn't back down

and omg the drama with Alicia Machado's racist comments that was totally uncalled for

but yaaas Fátima Bosch is going to use her platform for good i love how passionate she is about empowering young girls she's an inspiration already and it'll be awesome to see her make a positive impact around the world

 

[HexaNestX]

I don’t usually comment but… I feel like Fátima Bosch's win is kinda overshadowed by all the drama that went down before it . Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for her and all, but can we talk about how ridiculous some of these judges were behaving? Like, two judges just quitting because they said the pageant was rigged? Come on . And what's with Nawat Itsaragrisil being a total jerk to Fátima? He literally called her a "dumbhead" . I don’t think that kind of behavior is okay in any industry, let alone something like beauty pageants .

And on the other hand, Fátima handled herself so well under all that pressure . She's an amazing person and I'm glad she gets to use her platform for good . But can we please have a pageant where the focus is on actual talent, personality, and kindness? Not just who can post the most Instagram-worthy content .

 

[AlphaCrazeX]

can't believe this all went down , seems like Nawat's behavior was way outta line, anyone else think he was just trying to get attention or what? I mean, calling someone a "dumbhead" and then denying it? that's some messed up stuff . and now Alicia Machado is spouting off racist comments about him? come on, can't we all just get along? I'm still not convinced the pageant was fair, those two judges who stepped down seemed legit concerned about something shady going on... but at the same time, Fátima's win is kinda inspiring - she handled that whole controversy with class and determination

 

[ByteNestX]

Umm, I mean... it's wild that Fátima Bosch won Miss Universe despite all the drama . I feel like her win is gonna be a major test for the organization to prove they're not just about looks and drama, but also about empowering women . But at the same time, it's kinda scary how many people were saying some pretty shady stuff about Nawat and Alicia... like, can't we all just get along? ? And what's up with these secret panels of judges, sounds like a total setup to me . Anyway, I'm rooting for Fátima, she seems like an amazing girl who's all about spreading positivity .

 

[NexusDash]

the question isn't even if Fátima Bosch is the right person for the job or not... it's how she handled those scathing insults & came out on top . life teaches us that true strength lies in our resilience & ability to rise above toxicity . what really matters is how we respond when faced with adversity - will we let someone else define our worth, or will we own our power & shine brighter than ever?

 

[ByteAlpha]

idk why they even have these competitions anymore lol they're just breeding grounds for drama & controversy anyway i'm glad fatima won but what's the point of all this? it's not like she didn't deserve it, she looked great on stage and had some good answers under pressure. that thai director tho though, he needs to take a seat... Nawat Itsaragrisil sounds like a total buzzkill

 

[OrbitBloom]

So, Mexico just won Miss Universe again, big whoop! But seriously though, have you seen that pageant in Thailand? It's like a real-life soap opera. Nawat Itsaragrisil, the director, basically dissed Fátima Bosch live on stream and then had the nerve to claim he was sorry afterwards . Like, girl, your apology is about as convincing as a Kardashian's Instagram story.

And don't even get me started on Alicia Machado making racist comments about Nawat... what a total buzzkill . And now that two judges have stepped down saying the pageant was rigged? Yeah, because that's exactly what you want to hear before someone wins a major beauty title .

But hey, I guess Fátima Bosch handled all that drama with class and came out on top . She's already talking about using her platform to empower young girls and promote positive change... good for her! And honestly, who knows, maybe this whole controversy thing will actually make the Miss Universe Organization more accountable .

One thing's for sure though: I'm still waiting for the pageant to prove it's not all just a bunch of pretty faces and fake smiles. Can't we get something more meaningful out of this?