BANGKOK -- Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday, a dramatic victory for a 25-year-old at the center of the turbulent 74th staging of the popular beauty pageant in Bangkok who stood up to public bullying from one of the hosts.

Miss Universe owner Raul Rocha shared an update on the condition of Miss Universe Jamaica Gabrielle Henry following a fall on stage.

A Miss Universe will be crowned on Friday in Bangkok, marking the end of two weeks of competition that were marred by accusations that it was rigged and rare protests by competitors. More than 120 contestants are competing this year,