Miss Universe Faces New Turmoil: Reports Suggest Potential Resignations of Fátima Bosch and Raúl Rocha
Bangkok, Thailand – Following a wave of controversy and accusations of irregularities surrounding the 2024 Miss Universe competition, reports are emerging that both Fátima Bosch, the current Miss universe, and Raúl Rocha Cantú, the organization’s owner, may resign from their positions.
Peruvian entertainment journalist Jordin Martínez reported on a local program that Bosch is expected to relinquish her crown, with victoria Akjaer, the Danish contestant who placed as runner-up, potentially continuing in the role through 2026.
Martínez further alleges that Bosch Fernández may also resign to protect her father, Bernardo bosch Hernández, due to his alleged business ties with one of Rocha Cantú’s companies. Concerns are mounting that the United States Congress could launch an examination into recent events, given that Miss Universe remains American intellectual property.
“They fear that this will end in a messy issue for Raúl Rocha that could end up in serious trouble. Omar Harfouch yesterday told me: ‘Be careful, the next few days are going to be key,'” Martínez stated.
These potential resignations come more than a week after multiple jury members announced their departures, citing concerns about fraud in the selection of finalists at the November 2023 competition held at the impact challenger Hall in Bangkok. several delegates have also resigned, alleging irregularities within the competition.
Olivia Yacé, representing Ivory Coast, relinquished her regional title, stating her decision was driven by a ”desire to remain faithful to the values that have guided his career.”
Ophelyn Mezió, the delegate from Guadalupe, accused Rocha Cantú and the Miss Universe Organization of racism after Rocha Cantú reportedly suggested Yacé was not crowned due to a weak passport, despite her holding American citizenship. Mezió questioned the organization’s motives on Instagram, asking, “Did you steal my Afro-caribbean girls’ money? Did you let them compete knowing they could never win? Did you let them participate just to talk about diversity and inclusion?”
