The curtain will rise on Miss Universe 2025 , and the world will hold its breath as a pageant celebrates the courage, talent, and transformative power of the modern woman. The reigning queen, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, who secured Denmark’s first-ever crown in 2024, will hand over her title this Thursday, November 20, at the Impact Arena in Thailand—a stage that promises a dazzling gala filled with elegance, diversity, and women’s empowerment, broadcast to over 120 countries. Every detail—from the selection of contestants to the innovative format—confirms that Miss Universe is more than a contest: it’s a platform for inspiration, leadership, and contemporary womanhood before millions of viewers.

Newcomer nations this year include Mayotte, Niger, and Palestine, alongside returning countries

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