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The Latest Breaking News from The Miss Universe Organization

Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry Remains in ICU in Thailand 13 Days After Miss Universe Accident

It has been 13 days since Gabrielle Henry, Miss Jamaica 2025, fell off the stage during the Miss Universe preliminary competition in Bangkok. Today she remains in intensive care and continues to recover under close medical supervision at Paolo Rangsit Hospital in Thailand.

Latin Times

Miss Universe Co-Owner Raúl Rocha Cantú Charged in Mexico With Drug, Fuel and Weapons Trafficking

Raúl Rocha Cantú, one of the major financial stakeholders in the Miss Universe Organization, has been formally charged by federal authorities in Mexico on accusations that include drug trafficking, illicit fuel distribution, weapons smuggling, and participation in organized criminal activity.

Latin Times

Raul Rocha Said Fatima Bosch Is 'Not The Prettiest' or 'Best Walker' — Just 'Best' For Miss Universe Brand: Jordi Martin

Resigned judge Omar Harfouch claims the Miss Universe pageant was rigged, alleging Raul Rocha admitted Miss Mexico was a business choice.

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Bangkok court issues an arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant

A court in Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip, a co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, in connection with a fraud case

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Resigned Judge Threatens Legal Action After Miss Universe Controversy Erupts - Meanwhile, President Claims 'No Judge Resigned'

Resigned judge Omar Harfouch alleges rigging in Miss Universe 2025, while the organisation denies claims and disputes his resignation.

International Business Times UK

Miss Universe Judge Who Quit Days Before Finals Said That Miss Mexico Is A 'Fake Winner'

Omar Harfouch, a judge who quit a few days before the finals, posted on his Instagram that the new Miss Universe Winner, Fátima Bosch of Mexico, is fake.

International Business Times UK

Falls, feuds and fury: Miss Universe crowned after chaotic – and controversial – pageant

Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, has been crowned the 74th Miss Universe, after accusing an organiser in Thailand of insulting her

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Two Miss Universe judges resign days before competition amid claims that ‘secret committee’ pre-picked finalists

The Miss Universe pageant will be taking place Friday in Bangkok, Thailand

The Independent UK

Miss Universe 2025 Update: HQ Logo Removed Amid Lupita Jones' Bankruptcy and Fraud Claim

Miss Universe 2025 Update: Logo removed from HQ as Lupita Jones warns of fraud and bankruptcy. Find out what this means for the pageant's future.

International Business Times UK

More Drama Has Been Stirred Up With The Miss Universe Pageant (And This Time A Sash Ceremony Is Involved And Not Steve Harvey)

This situation is quite different from Steve Harvey's.

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Miss Universe 2025 Controversies: From Walkouts to Viral Remarks — Everything That's Going Wrong in Thailand

As the universe eagerly awaits the next Miss Universe 2025, the pageant has already stirred a wave of controversy just three days after officially kicking off its journey to coronation night.

International Business Times UK

Miss Universe owner Raúl Rocha Sends Executives to Thailand Pulls Rank and Limits Thai Director's Power After He Insulted Miss Mexico

The Miss Universe 2025 competition has erupted into crisis after a confrontation between Thai host executive Nawat Itsaragrisil and Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch triggered an international outcry and a mass walkout of contestants in Bangkok. Late Tuesday, Mexican businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú, the new owner of the Miss Universe Organization,…

Latin Times

Miss Universe to Continue Scheduled Events as Planned Amid Miss Mexico, Nawat Itsaragrisil Drama

The Miss Universe Organization intends to keep its commitment to working with the host community, the Miss Grand International Organization, and local partners.

International Business Times UK

Osmel Sousa Confirms Departure from Miss Universe Organization with a Touching Open Letter

After more than four decades shaping the world of beauty pageants, Osmel Sousa, known across Latin America as "El Zar de la Belleza," has officially announced his departure from the Miss Universe Organization. The Cuban-Venezuelan missologyst confirmed his exit in a heartfelt letter shared with fans and industry peers, explaining…

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Miss Universe Chaos in Thailand as Security Intervenes After Director Insults Miss Mexico

Tensions within the Miss Universe 2025 competition escalated Tuesday after Thai pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil confronted Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, during a livestreamed event in Bangkok, sparking a walkout by several contestants and a social media firestorm that has quickly gone global.

International Business Times UK

Anne Jakrajutatip Out, Mario Bucaro In as SEC Fraud Probe Rocks Miss Universe

Anne Jakrajutatip resigns amid SEC fraud probe as Mario Búcaro takes over Miss Universe, marking a new chapter for the global pageant organisation.

Latin Times

Miss Universe Argentina Stripped of Her Title After Implying Possible Fraud in the Pageant

The Argentine representative expressed doubts about the legitimacy of the competition.

Latin Times

Miss Universe Organization Gets Commentator Fired From TV Gig For Insulting Miss Mexico

Chilean photographer and journalist Jordi Castell made sexist and insulting comments about Miss Mexico on television. He was fired from Chilevision after significant backlash

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Telemundo Announces New Reality Show 'Miss Universe Latina'

The Spanish-language channel has announced a reality show featuring the potential Latin contestants of next year's competition.

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Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resign days apart, casting a spotlight on the organization

Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava stepped down, citing mental health and personal values. They are the latest to depart the organization, which is no stranger to controversy.

Salon

Miss USA scandal: Something wasn't right

Filmmaker Nicole Rittenmeyer on challenges of investigating beauty pageants and why "it's not a bunch of bimbos"

The Independent UK

Accounts of 'body checks' at Miss Universe Indonesia shock the nation as contestants speak out

Accounts of contestants being forced to strip to their underwear for "body checks” during the Miss Universe Indonesia pageant earlier this month have shocked the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation

Bangkok Post

Miss Universe contestants 'forced to strip' in Indonesia

The Miss Universe Organization has cut ties with its Indonesia franchise, it announced days after allegations of sexual harassment, and will cancel an upcoming Malaysia edition.

Evening Standard

Miss Universe Indonesia contestants allege sexual abuse

Several Miss Universe Indonesia candidates have registered police complaints accusing organisers of sexual abuse including topless ‘body checks’.

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