👑🤯 Bosch Crowned: Chaos & Controversy Unveiled 🔥

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Fátima Bosch, representing Mexico, was crowned the 2025 Miss Universe following a tumultuous period marked by significant controversy and protest. The crowning occurred just days after Bosch walked out of a promotional event, capping a dramatic period that began before the competition officially started with a livestreamed sash ceremony. During this event, Nawat Itsaragrisil, the pageant’s director at the time, publicly criticized Bosch for her refusal to participate in promotional activities, calling her “dumb,” sparking immediate security intervention to escort Bosch and several other contestants, including the reigning Miss Universe, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark, from the room. Bosch explained afterward that Itsaragrisil’s comments felt unfairly dismissive, stating she was simply “trying to give my best” and highlighting the importance of women using the platform to amplify their voices. Itsaragrisil later issued an apology, admitting he’d been overwhelmed by the pressure and acknowledging his inappropriate behavior, though Miss Universe Organization president, Raúl Rocha, strongly condemned his actions, asserting he was attempting to silence and intimidate Bosch, threatening legal and corporate consequences. Adding to the drama, the Miss Universe pageant itself had been plagued by escalating controversies in Thailand. Just days before the competition began, two judges, French soccer coach Claude Makélélé and Lebanese-French composer Omar Harfouch, abruptly withdrew, citing “unforeseen personal reasons” and serious accusations, respectively, claiming a secret vote was held to narrow down the contestants before the final. Harfouch asserted that individuals not part of the official judging panel selected 30 contestants from the 136 who competed, stating he couldn’t participate in a vote he didn’t take part in. The Miss Universe Organization responded with a detailed statement denying Harfouch’s claims, suggesting he might be referring to the “Beyond the Crown Program,” a separate social impact initiative with its own judging panel. Furthermore, during the evening gown round, Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry suffered a fall from the stage and was taken to a Bangkok hospital on a stretcher; Rocha reported that Henry is under observation but thankfully doesn’t have any broken bones. These events underscore the broader challenges the Miss Universe pageant has faced in recent years, including declining viewership, financial instability, and concerns about its relevance. The pageant’s history is also marked by frequent shifts in ownership, dating back to its creation in 1952 and including a period under Donald Trump’s leadership. Puerto Rico will host the competition next year, marking the latest change in the pageant’s history. Despite the turbulence, Bosch ultimately used her newly acquired title to advocate for women’s empowerment and social change, a sentiment echoed by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.