Overview
- Bosch, 25, secured the title with a widely praised final answer urging young women to “believe in the power of your authenticity.”
- Thailand’s Praveenar Singh was first runner-up and Venezuela’s Stephany Abasali second, with the Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo and Ivory Coast’s Olivia Yacé completing the top five.
- Video from a Nov. 4 sashing event showed Thai director Nawat Itsaragrisil berating Bosch, prompting walkouts by contestants including reigning Miss Universe; he later apologized.
- At least two judges resigned shortly before the finale over fairness concerns, allegations the Miss Universe Organization rejected as it confirmed the results.
- The pageant featured about 120 contestants, with Palestine’s Nadeen Ayoub reaching the Top 30 and Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry treated after a fall but reported free of life‑threatening injuries.