Fátima Bosch of Mexico secured the Miss Universe 2025 crown in a powerful finale in Bangkok, Thailand, achieving a victory that concluded a dramatic and controversy-filled pageant season. Her win followed a commanding performance and a bold final answer that resonated with the judges and the global audience.

The top three were:

Winner: Fátima Bosch (Mexico)

First Runner-Up: Veena Praveenar Singh (Thailand)

Second Runner-Up: Stephany Abasali (Venezuela)

The final Top 5 included: Thailand, Philippines, Venezuela, Mexico, and Côte d’Ivoire.

What was the critical final question

The Top 5 contenders faced a single, unifying question designed to test depth, purpose, and heart: "If you win the title of Miss Universe tonight, how would you use this platform to empower young girls?"

India's journey ends at Miss Universe 2025

India's hopes for the crown were dashed early as Manika Vishwakarma, the 21-year-old contestant from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, failed to secure a spot in the Top 12. The Political Science and Economics student's journey concluded after she successfully opened the Top 30 for India. The energy of the night, featuring performers like Jeff Satur and former Miss Universe winners joining the commentary desk, remained electric from start to finish.

The final ceremony was hosted in Bangkok, Thailand, and was livestreamed in India on the official Miss Universe YouTube channel starting at 6:30 am IST.

Pageant rocked by controversy

Fátima Bosch's victory comes as the pageant was intensely scrutinised due to high-profile scandals. The drama began when host Nawat Itsaragrisil appeared to publicly reprimand Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, over a promotional content dispute, reportedly calling her a "dummy." Bosch made a dramatic exit from a livestream session, asserting her voice and defying the criticism.

Moreover, two official judges resigned just days before the finale, accusing organisers of rigging the selection process.