Overview
- Juror Omar Harfouch resigned, alleging a non‑official panel preselected finalists and denouncing a lack of transparency in the voting process.
- The Miss Universe Organization said Harfouch misinterpreted its Beyond the Crown program and affirmed that finalist evaluations follow established MUO protocols.
- Hours after accepting Harfouch’s exit, MUO named Filipino singer Louie Heredia to the panel, while ex‑footballer Claude Makélélé announced he will not attend.
- The 74th Miss Universe final remains set for Friday, Nov. 21 in Bangkok at the IMPACT Arena/Challenger complex following a reported reconciliation between Raúl Rocha and Nawat Itsaragrisil.
- The contestant lineup has shifted with several withdrawals or replacements over security, travel, age and contractual issues, and public voting is open in the official Miss Universe app.