Miss Universe 2025: Mexican contestant Fátima Bosch wins the pageant and takes the crown

Final of Miss Universe 2025

Victoria Kjær hands over the crown

Fátima Bosch is the winner

Tonight, Miss Universe 2025 held its highly anticipated coronation live from Bangkok, Thailand, in an official broadcast through Telemundo, the pageant’s U.S. network.

This 74th edition of the competition concludes with the handover of the crown by reigning queen Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark, who awards the title to the new universal queen.

Bangkok’s Impact Arena, with capacity for roughly 12,000 spectators, once again serves as the venue for one of the most-watched shows on the planet.

Stage accident moments before Miss Universe 2025 began

ON STAGE SCARE: Miss Universe contestant Gabrielle Henry, representing Jamaica, was hospitalized after falling off the stage during the competition in Bangkok.

Officials confirm she suffered no broken bones and is “under good care.” pic.twitter.com/S1uVU9RNXr

— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 20, 2025

One of the most startling moments before the competition was the fall of Miss Jamaica during the preliminary round.

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The incident forced the model to be taken offstage on a stretcher after collapsing while walking the runway.

It was later confirmed that the contestant had been transported to the hospital.

How was the Top 30 selected?

Bravo to our Top 30! A well-deserved milestone on this unforgettable night. pic.twitter.com/C1gF5lwuQI

— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 21, 2025

More than 120 contestants took the stage to introduce themselves before the Top 30 was announced, a selection based on scores from the preliminary competition.

Swimsuit, evening gown, and national costume segments all played a decisive role in the judges’ selection of semifinalists.

The audience also played a key part through the “People’s Choice” category, which added one contestant to the Top 30.

Miss Paraguay was chosen by the public to join the Miss Universe semifinalists through this special vote.

Competition continues: Top 12

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This is the Top 12 friends—what did you think?
From my Top 12, nine made it in #missuniverse pic.twitter.com/kYkGUpDWu8

— Wil Hernandez (@WIL_55) November 21, 2025

Following the swimsuit competition during the final show, the 30 semifinalists were narrowed to 12, keeping global attention firmly on the pageant.

Among the standout contestants advancing were Cuba and Mexico, both maintaining strong momentum in the fight for the coveted crown.

Cuba was represented by Lina Luaces, daughter of Lili Estefan, while Mexico was represented by model Fátima Bosch, who dazzled on the Miss Universe 2025 stage.

Two Latinas make it into the Miss Universe Top 5

The Five Finalists of Miss Universe 2025 by @Telemundo
Mexico represented with @fatimaboschfdz#fatimabosch #mexicoconfatima pic.twitter.com/n7ZbfZlv3i

— Legalmente Bella (@karlaceja21) November 21, 2025

These were the candidates who reached the Top 5 of Miss Universe 2025:

Thailand

Philippines

Venezuela

Mexico

Ivory Coast

The new Miss Universe 2025

#ÚLTIMAHORA | Miss México #fatimabosch wins the Miss Universe pageant held in Thailand pic.twitter.com/l9HOy88hwr

— La Jornada (@lajornadaonline) November 21, 2025

Miss Mexico, Miss Venezuela, Miss Philippines, Miss Thailand, and Miss Ivory Coast completed the final question-and-answer round.

Ultimately, the judges decided:

5th place: Miss Ivory Coast

4th place: Miss Philippines

3rd place: Miss Venezuela

2nd place: Miss Thailand

Miss Mexico becomes Miss Universe 2025