What happened to Miss Panama Isamar Herrera at the Miss Grand International pageant?

Isamar Herrera, the contestant from Panama, mistakenly thought she had been called as a finalist at the 2025 Miss Grand International pageant in Bangkok, and walked excitedly to the stage before being corrected by the host.

How did Herrera react to the mix-up?

Despite the awkward situation, Herrera remained gracious and positive, stating "these things happen" and recognizing the eventual winner, Miss Grand Philippines Emma Tiglao.

Where did the 2025 Miss Grand International pageant take place?

The pageant was held in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Beauty Queen Celebrates Prematurely at Miss Grand International

23 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Miss Panama Isamar Herrera mistakenly thought she made pageant finals
Footage shows her happily walking to the stage before being corrected
Despite the mix-up, Herrera remained gracious and recognized the winner

Beauty Queen Celebrates Prematurely at Miss Grand International

In a surprising turn of events at the 2025 Miss Grand International pageant in Bangkok, one of the contestants, Miss Panama Isamar Herrera, mistakenly thought she had been called as a finalist. Footage of the incident has since gone viral, showing Herrera happily pumping her fists in the air and walking to the front of the stage to join the other finalists, only to be stopped by the host, Matthew Deane.

Deane had actually announced the name of Miss Paraguay, Cecilia Romero, as the finalist. Herrera was forced to stand on stage for several seconds as the venue fell silent, until Deane clarified the mistake. Despite the awkward situation, Herrera handled it with grace, simply turning and walking back to her spot among the other contestants.