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Miss Universal Drama somehow got worse. Is this the point of Pageandt?

It turns out, the chaos of missing the Miss North universe did not end after Fátima Bosnández was crowned the winner last week in a competition that was marred by abuse, scandals and allegations of voting.

Instead, unknowingly, it gets worse.

“Something was deeply wrong behind the scenes. We felt it. We saw it. We saw it. We saw it. We were alive.

Sapini’s statement comes amid new debates at the 2025 Mihruss Universant, which was held in Bangkok and came to Bosch named by the previous winner.

At that time, the competition was already full of sharp shortages of the Thai who is the organizer of the Thai in Thasch held in the river, two judges went out one suggests that there was something vote folding in the race – Plus The fake drug debate and competitive collapseto remove from the stage.

Melissa Sapini of Haiti participates in the National Ratime Show during the 74th Miss Universant in Bangkok last week. Sapini released a cryptic media message on Wednesday about her ‘night’ experience at the Pageant. (Athit Perawongmetha / Reuters)

What happened to the universal exodus? And can the 74-year-old pageant survive the drama? These questions come amid the ongoing debate over whether beauty pageants can be chilling or empowering. But either way, it seems people are watching.

As announced, at least two contestants have announced their qualifications and several others have spoken about the competition. Miss Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry, who collapsed on stage, is in hospital.

Meanwhile, there is an arrest warrant for the owner of Pageandt in connection with a fraud case, and now even the president of the organization has reportedly been removed and is looking to sell his stake.

“It’s just that I’m so tired. I’m so tired of all the talk,” Miss Universe Organization President Raul Rocha He said in an interview on Monday with Mexican journalist Adela Micha, and translated in media reports.

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Fátima Bosch Fernández was ordained in 2025 on Friday in Bangkok. It was a stunning victory for Bosch, 25, at a pageant plagued by controversy and upheaval.

Viewing Records’

The Miss Universe Organization recently posted a video that “broke records” this year as the most cooked Miss Universe in history, with 2.6 economic views across social media.

NBC announced Tuesday that Telemundo’s live broadcast in Spanish also set a new record with 2.6 million viewers, making it The best-watched entertainment exclusive on Spanish-language television in 2025.

“There are very few cultural events where everyone around the world can come together at the same time, watching the same show across borders,” BBC journalist and Global Pop culture expert William Lee Adams told BBC PODcast news on Wednesday.

People tend to look at the pageant from a western point of view, where the ratings are negative, said Adams.

“But the truth is, in other countries, this is one of the few opportunities where he can compete in the same category as these rich nations and beat them.”

A person is reading a newspaper
A person reads a newspaper with the front page news of Fatima BOSCH of Fatima BOSCH who wins the Miss Universe 2025 title, in Mexico City last Friday. (Marco Ugarte / The Associated Press)

Contestants drop titles, talk

And now, the drama. First, at least two contestants gave up their titles as the competition ended: miss Côte d’Ivoire And miss Estonia.

Côte d’Ivoire’s Olivia, who was fourth runner-up and was named Miss Universal Africa and Oceania, announced on Instagram monday that she was donating her title, “and any meeting of the Miss Universe committee.

“I have to stay true to my standards,” Yace wrote in the post, adding that her greatest desire is to be a good role model for the younger generations, especially girls.

YACE said stepping down will mean he can dedicate himself to his goals and be fully independent.

Miss Universe Estonia Brigitta Brigitta also announced on Instagram that she is stepping down, saying on Sunday “My The values ​​and work ethics do not agree with those of the National Director, Natalie Korneititik. “

Korneitsik is the National Director of the Miss Universe Estonia Organization. The organization told people magazine that “There is no denial of personal involvement” and said, without specifying, this schaback had made it “inappropriate” to comment publicly.

SchaBack posted several Instagram stories criticizing the pageant, including some that appeared on Wednesday.

“I never thought that in 2025 I would have to run against a platform built on women’s rights and empowerment — to protect those same rights and equal opportunities,” she wrote.

An Instagram post that says "I never thought that in 2025 I would have to run against a platform built on women's rights and empowerment - to defend those same rights and equal opportunities,"
A post on Brigitta Schaback’s Instagram states on Wednesday. Schaback announced on Sunday that she was relinquishing her title as Miss Universe Estonia 2025. (@ BrigittaschaBack / Instagram)

‘The truth is coming’

Other contestants spoke about their experiences, including Miss Universe Portugal Camila Vitorino.

On Instagram Tuesday, Vitotono wrote himself “She is no longer represented by the principles that the Miss Universe Organization has chosen to raise” after the organizers of the women’s pageant have pointed out that women who are in a relationship or have no chance of winning.

There is also a press statement of Miss Haitic Cryptic Media today, in which she called “the sensation of the night.”

“You’ve seen the headlines. But what we went through was terrible. A strict voting system. They don’t judge you on personal relationships with contestants based on the color of their skin,” said Sapini.

No further details about the allegations were given, but the message ended with “the truth is coming.”

Five women in the fields put on the stage
Finally raised the jury during the final round of the 74th Miss Universe Beauty Pageant in Thailand at five o’clock. (Sakchai Lalit / The Associated Press)

Drama to watch?

On Wednesday, there was another new chapter in the debate: the arrest warrant.

A Thai court has ordered the arrest of the owner of the Miss Universe Organization for fraud. Jakkaphong (Anne) Jakrajutatip was charged with fraud, and was released on bail in 2023.

He failed to appear as required in a Bangkok court on Tuesday. His whereabouts remain unclear. He did not appear in the 74th competition, missing the natural competition.

Narrating the “Chaos” of the Pageant, Miss Ireland Aadya srivastava He told People Magazine on Monday that he believed that the organization wanted to create a drama to watch.

“I see it as a way to get ideas, to get media attention, which they get in the end,” Srivastava said.

A woman in the center of the stage
The Thai court issued a fiery warrant on Wednesday for Jakkaphong (Anne) Jakrajutatip, a member of the creation organization of the mistake seen in the 2023 Pageant in El Salvador, in connection with the case of fraud. (Moises Castillo / The Associated Press)



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