The 17 biggest controversies in the history of Miss Universe
Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch was crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok amid dramatic incidents and ongoing historical controversies within the Miss Universe Organization.
Miss Universe owners face fraud and trafficking allegations
Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip is wanted in Thailand after missing a court hearing amid JKN Global's deep financial troubles and related legal investigations involving Miss Universe ownership.
Meet Miss USA 2025 Audrey Eckert, who could become the 10th American to win Miss Universe this week
Audrey Eckert, 23, Miss USA from Nebraska, is competing at Miss Universe after years of pageantry and aims to broaden pageant participation and change stereotypes.
The Miss Universe director who yelled at Miss Mexico has a history of shaming beauty queens
Nawat Itsaragrisil's aggressive treatment of Miss Mexico sparked a contestant walkout, global backlash, restrictions from Miss Universe leadership, and an apology.
