The final of the 74th annual Miss Universe competition is live from Thailand. People around the globe have gathered in anticipation of finding out which contestant will succeed Victoria Kjær Theilvig, the Danish queen who charmed the world in 2024.
The show began with 120 delegates (after withdrawals and disqualifications) introducing themselves during a triumphant entrance. In a historic moment, Miss Universe Latina, Mayotte, Niger, and Palestine will compete in the Miss Universe pageant for the first time. After several years away, Iraq, Slovenia, Sweden, Ghana, Haiti, Kosovo, and Panama are returning to the Miss Universe stage. Unfortunately, Iran has withdrawn from the competition.
Replacements and Surprises
Pageantry is known for its unexpected developments, and Miss Universe 2025 is no different. Déborah Djema from Congo was dethroned after refusing to sign a required contract, leading to Dorcas Dienda taking her place.
Sihlé Letren from Trinidad and Tobago stepped down for personal reasons and was replaced by Latifah Morris. Poland’s queen, Oliwia Mikulska, has also withdrawn. Additionally, China’s Xuhe Hou, the 2024 titleholder, has stepped down, with Zhao Na now representing the nation.
Find below which beauty pageant made it to the top and who became our new Miss Universe 2025.
Miss Universe 2025 Run of Show
© AFP via Getty ImagesTop 30 Miss Universe Finalists
- China – Zhao Na
- Thailand – Praveenar Singh
- Brazil – Gabriela Lacerda
- Rwanda – Solange Keita
- Côte d’Ivoire – Olivia Yacé
- Colombia – Vanessa Pulgarín
- Dominican Republic – Jennifer Ventura
- Bangladesh – Tangia Methila
- Cuba – Lina Luaces
- Japan – Kaori Hashimoto
- Puerto Rico – Zashely Alicea
- Netherlands – Nathalie Mogbelzada
- USA-Audrey Eckert
- India – Manika Vishwakarma
- Guadeloupe – Ophély Mézino
- Mexico – Fátima Bosch
- Philippines – Ahtisa Manalo
- Zimbabwe – Lyshanda Moyas
- Costa Rica – Mahyla Roth
- Malta – Julia Cluett
- Croatia – Laura Gnjatović
- Canada – Jaime VandenBerg
- Chile – Inna Moll
- Guatemala – Raschel Paz
- Palestine – Nadeen Ayoub
- Nicaragua – Itza Castillo
- France – Ève Gilles
- Paraguay – Yanina Gómez
- Miss Universe Latina – Yamilex Hernandez
- Venezuela – Stephany Abasali
Top 12 Miss Universe Finalists
- Chile – Inna Moll
- Colombia – Vanessa Pulgarín
- Cuba – Lina Luaces
- Guadeloupe – Ophély Mézino
- Mexico – Fátima Bosch
- Puerto Rico – Zashely Alicea
- Venezuela – Stephany Abasali
- China – Zhao Na
- Philippines – Ahtisa Manalo
- Thailand – Praveenar Singh
- Malta – Julia Cluett
- Côte d’Ivoire – Olivia Yacé
Top 5 Miss Universe Finalists
- Thailand – Praveenar Singh
- Philippines – Ahtisa Manalo
- Venezuela – Stephany Abasali
- Mexico – Fátima Bosch
- Côte d’Ivoire – Olivia Yacé
© LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHAWINNER: Miss Mexico – Fátima Bosch
FIRST RUNNER-UP: Miss Thailand – Praveenar Singh
SECOND PLACE: Miss Venezuela – Stephany Abasali
THIRD PLACE: Miss Philippines – Ahtisa Manalo
FOURTH PLACE: Miss Côte d’Ivoire – Olivia Yacé
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