"After a drama-filled competition, Miss Mexico has been crowned the new Miss Universe. Fátima Bosch, 25, was named the winner of the 74th annual Miss Universe competition in Bangkok on Friday morning local time (Thursday night in the US). She was crowned by Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjær Theilvig, the first woman from Denmark to win the title. In second place was Miss Thailand, followed by Miss Venezuela and Miss Philippines."
"On November 4, the very first day of the pageant, Miss Thailand director Nawat Itsaragrisil, who hosted Miss Universe 2025, got into an argument with Bosch over a sponsorship event. Their exchange was caught on the Miss Thailand Facebook livestream and quickly went viral. Miss Universe president Raul Rocha announced on the same day that he would restrict Itsaragrisil from attending future Miss Universe 2025 events."
"Just days before the Miss Universe finals, composer Omar Harfouch also dropped out as a judge, alleging that the organization had pre-selected the top 30 contestants through a "secret vote" that did not involve the official judges. "I felt honored to be invited as an official judge, and I approached it with full integrity and artistic dedication," he told Business Insider."
The 74th Miss Universe pageant took place in Bangkok with 120 contestants competing in swimsuit, evening gown, and interview rounds. Fátima Bosch, 25, of Mexico won the title and was crowned by Victoria Kjær Theilvig. Runners-up included Miss Thailand, Miss Venezuela, and Miss Philippines. The competition was marked by controversy after a public argument between Bosch and Miss Thailand director Nawat Itsaragrisil over a sponsorship event. Organizers announced restrictions on Itsaragrisil, but he remained visible at events and was thanked during the finals. Composer Omar Harfouch resigned as a judge alleging a parallel selection committee and pre-selection of the top 30.
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