Fatima Bosch of Mexico has been named Miss Universe 2025 in a scandal-hit competition where she emerged as a fan favorite after she was berated by a Thai pageant director during a pre-pageant meeting,

Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 Friday. It's a dramatic victory for a 25-year-old at the center of the turbulent 74th staging of the popular beauty pageant in Bangkok who stood up to public bullying from one of the hosts.

When the golden crown studded with diamonds and pearls is placed on the head of the new Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, it will mark the end of an exceptionally chaotic edition.

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.

Here's everything to know about Miss Universe 2025, including the winner, contestants, date, judges, location and how to watch.

Chaos, confrontations, and judging disputes shook Miss Universe yet Miss Mexico rose above it all to claim the crown.

After Nawat Itsaragrisil yelled at Miss Mexico, the pageant's president said he'd restrict him from Miss Universe events. That hasn't been the case.

Stream the competition from Thailand for free with Fubo trial or Peacock as 120 delegates vie to succeed Denmark's Victoria Kjær Theilvig.