In a dramatic turn of events, Fatima Bosch of Mexico has been crowned the new Miss Universe, capping off a pageant marred by controversy and tension. The competition, held in Thailand, was overshadowed by a heated confrontation between Bosch and Nawat Itsaragrisil, the head of Miss Universe Thailand. The incident reportedly began during a meeting where Nawat publicly criticized Bosch for insufficient social media promotion of the host nation, escalating when he allegedly called her ‘dumb.’ This sparked outrage, leading Bosch and several other contestants to walk out in protest. The fallout extended further as two judges, former Chelsea footballer Claude Makelele and musician Omar Harfouch, resigned. Harfouch accused the competition of being rigged, adding to the turmoil. Amid these controversies, the pageant continued, with Miss Thailand Praveenar Singh and Miss Venezuela Stephany Abasali securing the runner-up and third-place positions, respectively. Despite the drama, Bosch’s victory marked a triumphant conclusion to a contentious event.