Fátima Bosch, who was berated by a beauty contest executive and led a walkout of supermodels, was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday.

The 25-year-old Miss Mexico was named the 74th winner of the prestigious pageant, beating out first runner-up Miss Thailand Praveenar Singh.

Venezuela’s Stephany Abasali, Ahtisa Manalo of the Philippines and the Ivory Coast’s Olivia Yacé rounded out the top five.

Miss USA Audrey Eckert finished in the Top 30.

Bosch is now the fourth Miss Universe winner from Mexico, and the first since Andrea Meza was crowned in 2020.

The pageant, held in Thailand under the theme “The Power of Love,” was marred by scandal since the contestants arrived in Bangkok, the capital, in early November.

During the annual sashing ceremony, Nawat Itsaragrisil, an executive di

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