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Ukrainian Beauty Queen Tumbles on Miss Earth 2025 Stage
6 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Ukrainian contestant Mariia Zheliaskova, 24, fell on stage at Miss Earth 2025
- Zheliaskova quickly recovered, did a twirl, and elegantly left the stage
- She placed as a runner-up, behind winner Natálie Puškinová of the Czech Republic
On November 5th, 2025, the 25th anniversary of the Miss Earth pageant took a dramatic turn when a Ukrainian beauty queen stumbled on stage. Mariia Zheliaskova, 24, was competing for the Miss Earth 2025 title when she suddenly fell to the floor while walking across the stage in a glittery lace dress.
However, Zheliaskova's spirits were not dampened by the mishap. She quickly stood up, did a graceful twirl, and elegantly strode off the stage as the audience cheered. Despite the fall, the Ukrainian contestant went on to place as a runner-up, behind the winner, Natálie Puškinová of the Czech Republic.
In an Instagram post after the pageant, Zheliaskova expressed her joy at representing Ukraine and making it to the top 8 for the first time in the competition's history. She described her experience as a "dream journey" that started with winning the Miss Odesa and Miss Ukraine-Earth titles.
