A video of a Miss Universe contestant being berated by a male pageant director in Thailand has sparked widespread allegations of misogyny as well as global discussions about women empowerment and merits of the international beauty pageant.

Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig will soon hand over her Miss Universe crown to one lucky lady.

Security was asked to escort her out, but once she headed toward the exit, many contestants stood and followed. The livestream caught Itsaragrisil shouting, “Stop, stop,” and ordering the women to “Sit down,” though the walkout continued.

Ahtisa Manalo, the Filipina beauty queen, has taken the top spot in Missosology's Miss Universe 5th Hot Picks, cementing her status as the early favourite for this year's crown. With her global appeal, refined stage presence, and strong fan backing, she is poised to bring another major victory home to the Philippines.

When I woke up yesterday morning and saw the video circulating across the internet showing what happened, I was shocked, disgusted, disappointed, and genuinely horrified,” she wrote.

Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch was involved in a major dispute with pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil during the Miss Universe 2025 beauty pageant in Bangkok, Thailand

Diana Fast, who earned her title as Miss Germany 2025 earlier this year, announced through her social media that she will not be traveling to Thailand for the international competition. Her reason was deeply personal, a decision grounded in motherhood and family values.

A seasoned pageant contestant, Miss Philippines Ahtisa Manalo is heavily favoured to become the next Miss Universe 2025.

Melissa Nayimuli, South Africa's representative at Miss Universe 2025, captured hearts with her confidence and beauty in her first look on the international stage.

Former Miss USA Noelia Voigt is standing with her beauty pageant sisters. After Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch and other contestants walked out after feeling disrespected by Miss Universe executive Nawat Itsaragrisil,

Miss USA renamed its Miss Congeniality award after Chelsi Smith and crowned a new 2025 titleholder amid recent resignation controversy.