Overview
- The 25-year-old from Tabasco won at Impact Challenger Hall near Bangkok, with Thailand’s Praveenar Singh as first runner-up and Venezuela’s Stephany Abasali, the Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo, and Côte d’Ivoire’s Olivia Yacé rounding out the top five.
- Miss Universe Organization president Raúl Rocha condemned Thai director Nawat Itsaragrisil over a livestreamed confrontation with Bosch and restricted his participation following a contestant walkout; Itsaragrisil later issued an apology.
- At least two judges resigned before the final, including Omar Harfouch, who alleged a secret pre-selection; MUO denied wrongdoing, said the vote concerned a separate Beyond the Crown program, and moved to replace withdrawn judges.
- Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry was hospitalized after a preliminary fall that was initially described as not life-threatening, with a subsequent update that she remained in intensive care under observation for at least seven days.
- This year featured first-time entrants representing Palestine and the United Arab Emirates, while Bosch pledged to use her platform to amplify women’s voices and promote safety.