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 Unfortunately, Iran has withdrawn from the competition.
© Hector VivasMiss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjaer Theilvig
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 Poland’s queen, Oliwia Mikulska, has also withdrawn.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 ImagesContestants take part in the final competition of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok, on November 21, 2025.
Top 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 SUWANRUMPHATop five contestants: Thailand – Praveenar Singh, Philippines – Ahtisa Manalo, Venezuela – Stephany Abasali, Mexico – Fátima Bosch and Côte d’Ivoire – Olivia Yacé.
WINNER: 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