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Miss Universe Pageant Plagued by Judge Resignations and Scandals
20 Nov
Summary
- Miss Universe pageant in Thailand faces controversy over director's outburst.
- Two judges resigned citing secret committees and conflicts of interest.
- The Miss Universe Organization is investigating allegations of misconduct.
The 74th Miss Universe pageant, scheduled for November 21, 2025, in Thailand, is currently embroiled in multiple controversies. A public altercation between Miss Universe Thailand director Nawat Itsaragrisil and Miss Mexico contestant Fatima Bosch has drawn widespread criticism and prompted an investigation by the Miss Universe Organization.
Further compounding the issues, two prominent judges, composer Omar Harfouch and soccer manager Claude Makélélé, have resigned just days before the competition's conclusion. Harfouch alleged the existence of a secret committee pre-selecting finalists and significant conflicts of interest, claims the Miss Universe Organization denies while banning Harfouch.
The Miss Universe Organization has stated that all evaluations follow transparent protocols and that executives are en route to Thailand to address the situation. Despite these disruptions, the pageant is proceeding with a welcome ceremony for the 122 contestants, as Miss India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma prepares to represent her country.
