Miss Universe 2025 Crowned Amidst Controversy Over Judging and Conduct
MEXICO CITY – Fatima bush of [Country not specified in source] was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on November 21st, but the pageant’s conclusion was overshadowed by allegations of pre-selection of contestants, a judge’s withdrawal, and a public apology from a key official following a controversial on-stage moment. The event, held in Mexico City, unfolded against a backdrop of escalating criticism regarding the integrity of the competition.
The controversy began when Universe 2024 withdrew from the event in protest of a reprimand issued to Fatima Bush, as well as concerns over the responses given during the competition. This sparked widespread criticism on social media directed at Miss Universe association officials and the fairness of the judging process. Adding to the turmoil, Lebanese composer Omar Harfouche resigned from his judging position days before the final, claiming a “secret vote” had already determined the top 30 contestants, bypassing the official judging panel. “I felt honored to be invited as an official judge, and I handled the matter with complete integrity and artistic dedication,” Harfouche told Business Insider. “But that changed when I discovered the existence of a parallel selection committee that operated independently of the official judging panel. That moment changed everything – from trust to credibility.”
Further fueling the controversy,Itsaragrisil,a Miss Universe official,publicly apologized for an incident involving Bush during the competition,stating,”I am human,and I did not want to do something like this.” reports indicate an official described Bush as “stupid” during the event. Despite the apology, Miss Universe President Raul Rocha announced Itsaragrisil would be banned from future Miss Universe events, including Miss Universe 2025. However, Itsaragrisil was later photographed at several pageant events prior to the coronation and was publicly thanked during the live finals.
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Miss Venezuela, Miss Thailand and Miss Mexico
The Miss Universe Organization has not yet responded to requests for further comment regarding the allegations of pre-selection or the conflicting reports surrounding Itsaragrisil’s ban. The future of the competition’s judging process and its commitment to transparency remain uncertain as the organization moves forward.