Miss Universe Judge Questions Results After Coaching Scandal

Questions surrounding the integrity of the Miss Universe 2025 pageant have surfaced following the crowning of Miss Mexico as the winner. A judge, appointed just days before the event, has publicly voiced concerns about the fairness of the voting process. This comes amid a backdrop of controversy, including the withdrawal of previous judges and the revelation of potential conflicts of interest.

It has emerged that the judge, who won Miss Universe in 2005, had a prior professional relationship with one of the contestants, Miss Canada, having personally coached her. This connection has cast a shadow over her role in the selection committee. The judge expressed her dismay on social media, highlighting the absence of an independent auditor and sealed results, a procedure she stated was in place during her own championship year.

The judge's statements, made on Instagram, emphasized her personal voting experience while calling for the return of traditional auditing practices to ensure future pageant legitimacy. Her comments have fueled speculation about the transparency of the competition, especially given her previous success as a coach and former winner. The Miss Universe Organization has not yet responded to requests for comment.