Mexico’s Fatima Bosch, Who Walked Out On Organisers, Crowned Miss Universe by Joel Guinto, Singapore and Panisa Aemocha, Bangkok
Miss Universe Fátima Bosch Addresses Claim Her Pageant Win Was Rigged | E! News
Just two weeks after Fátima Bosch was crowned ‘Miss Universe’ Nov. 21 following a confrontation at the ceremony’s pre-sash event, she slammed claims her title was “rigged.”
Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch has been crowned Miss Universe at a ceremony in Bangkok, marking the end of an exceptionally scandal-filled pageant season.
The 25-year-old contestant had walked out of an event earlier in November after a Thai official publicly berated her in front of dozens of contestants and threatened to disqualify those who supported her.
That dramatic turn was followed a week later by the resignation of two judges, one of whom accused organisers of rigging the competition.
These come as one of the world’s longest-running beauty pageants faces questions of its relevancy and a declining audience.
The contest’s latest result has added to the controversy, with news of Miss Mexico’s win instantly dividing opinion online.
Many Mexicans celebrated her victory, as did others who had applauded her walkout.
But some have also wondered if organisers gave her the crown to make up for the earlier scandal.
Miss Thailand Praveenar Singh placed first runner up while Miss Venezuela Stephany Abasali placed third, followed by Miss Philippines Ma Ahtisa Manalo and Miss Cote d’Ivoire Olivia Yace. To read more go to the link below:
