Miss Universe Faces Rigging Accusations after Mexican Contestant Fátima Bosch Takes the Crown

Miss Universe Faces Rigging Accusations after Mexican Contestant Fátima Bosch Takes the Crown
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A hall prepared for celebration gained a different tone as the Mexican contestant Fátima Bosch waited for the final announcement while the crowd sensed an unusual tension that built across several days of uncertainty. The atmosphere in Bangkok shifted with each hour as the competition moved through moments that shaped a feeling of uncertainty around the path to the Miss Universe crown.

A Competition Pulled Into Dispute

The week changed direction on Tuesday when pianist Omar Harfouch walked away from the judging panel and said the process lacked clarity. He pointed toward a secret vote that created the list of 30 semifinalists without involvement from the eight member jury. He added that he planned to pursue legal pressure against the Miss Universe Organization and accused it of behavior he associated with deception and improper influence.

His comments expanded when he claimed during an interview that he predicted Mexico’s victory a full day before the coronation because he believed Raúl Rocha, owner of the organization, had business ties with Bosch’s father, Pemex executive Bernardo Bosch. He offered no supporting evidence yet shared his belief online and wrote that she appeared to him as a false Miss Universe.

Claude Makélélé then said he would skip Miss Universe 2025. Romero Britto remained absent as well. No reason arrived from either figure.

A Press Room That Avoided the Issue

The organization warned that it would seek legal action against Harfouch yet offered no answers about the accusations tied to Bosch. Reporters entered her first press conference with written question guidelines and learned quickly that the moderators would skip anything connected to the dispute.

Real Pageanthology wrote that nothing will be the same after this edition. The phrase spread quickly across platforms and shaped conversations around the competition.

Natalie Glebova arrived at the judging table at the last moment and mentioned that earlier editions used outside oversight. She said the method offered stability and added that this element shaped her view of future involvement.

Fátima Bosch Continues with Her Role

Bosch, age 25, spoke with emotion about her plans for the year and said the crown offered her a platform to create work with purpose. She said it carried beauty and responsibility in equal measure.

Her presence gained attention earlier in November when a live video showed her raising her voice during a disagreement with Nawat Itsaragrinsil, head of the organizing committee in Thailand. The exchange spread through several countries and created strong support for her.

Analysts believed contestants from Thailand, Ivory Coast, and the Philippines led the competition, which made the announcement of her victory surprising for the audience. The reaction in the hall included boos.

Her rise also created pride among viewers who celebrated her as a Latina representative in a contest shaped by global attention and international scrutiny.

A Season Shaped by Rivalries and Resolutions

Bosch reached Thailand without predictions of victory until her dispute with Nawat changed the tone of event coverage. He apologized several times afterward, including during a press conference where he expressed regret for the exchange. He stood beside her after the coronation in a moment that suggested a careful effort to restore calm.

Raúl Rocha defended Bosch through the conflict and said he would take legal action against Nawat during the height of the tension. Rocha and Nawat later met in Bangkok and said they resolved their issues and planned to move forward together. EFE reported unsuccessful attempts to secure further explanation about the earlier legal threats.

A New Direction for a Global Pageant

Bosch carries the crown into a new chapter, and the pageant enters a period guided by careful choices as global audiences wait to see how this season influences the next.

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