21.11.2025 10:11
The resignation of the jury and allegations of "secret evaluations" that emerged after Miss Universe 2025 have reignited discussions about the legitimacy of the competition's results. While it is being discussed that the crown awarded to Mexican Fatima Bosch was a "gesture to appease" following a scandal, the elimination of Turkey's representative Ceren Arslan, despite winning first place in four categories, has sparked significant outrage over perceived injustice. As more details about the incident come to light, tensions on social media have escalated further.
In the shadow of the defamation scandal in Thailand, the crowning of Mexican Fatima Bosch at Miss Universe 2025 has raised allegations of a "consolation prize," while the Turkish representative Ceren Arslan's failure to make the top 30 despite winning first place in four categories has sparked significant backlash. The controversies leading up to the competition, the resignation of jury members, and the circulating allegations have further strengthened suspicions that the organization was not conducted fairly.
CONTROVERSY BEHIND FATIMA BOSCH'S CROWN
The winner of Miss Universe 2025 was Mexican Fatima Bosch, but this result sparked intense debate due to the scandal that occurred long before the competition.
During a meeting before the competition, Bosch was publicly reprimanded by Miss Universe Thailand Director Nawat Itsaragrisil, who harshly criticized her for "not promoting enough." Some claims suggested that Nawat implied she was "stupid."
Following this incident, contestants showed their support for Bosch by collectively leaving the venue, and the footage became a global topic. Even Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reacted to the incident, praising Bosch for her "honorable stance." Bosch's crowning in the final raised the question on social media: "Was this victory a consolation move?"
REACTION TO 'INJUSTICE' AGAINST TURKISH REPRESENTATIVE CEREN ARSLAN
Ceren Arslan, representing Turkey in the competition, became one of the most talked-about candidates due to her beauty, stage performance, and the support she received. She even secured first place in four categories in online voting, making her one of the strongest contenders in the competition. However, her failure to make the top 30 in the final created great astonishment among users on Turkish and international social media. Many described the result as "suspicious," "political," and "unfair." In her post-competition statement, Arslan said, "I did my best. Our jury must have found me uglier than those in the top 30. There's nothing to be done; they must know something." These words further fueled the backlash.
RESIGNATIONS OF JURY MEMBERS RAISED SUSPICIONS
According to CNN, the sudden resignation of two jury members days before the final raised the question, "Is the competition being manipulated?" French composer of Lebanese descent Omar Harfouch announced his resignation via Instagram, accusing the competition of being fraudulent. Harfouch claimed that the top 30 was predetermined by a "secret jury," stating, "I cannot legitimize a vote I never participated in." On the same day, former football star Claude Makélélé also withdrew from the jury, citing "personal reasons."