Just days before wrapping up her reign as Miss Universe, the controversies aren’t letting up for Fátima Bosch. The Mexican beauty queen, who will pass on her title to the winner of the 75th edition of the pageant on November 24 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has found herself at the center of a new storm. She’s being accused of having put together a personal ranking of favorite contestants for the competition.
As the reigning Miss Universe, Fátima is expected to remain impartial, meaning she cannot show favoritism or offer special support to any of the contestants vying for the crown. In recent hours, she noticed reports circulating online claiming she had publicly shared her preferred delegates to win the title.
© Getty ImagesTo put an end to the speculation, the Tabasco native issued a statement making it clear she has never shared or expressed any personal ranking, and she also denied having done a live about the subject, as has been alleged. Through her Instagram Stories, Fátima posted the following message:
I’ve seen that some pages are sharing a supposed list of Miss Universe favorites and attributing it to me, so I want to make it very clear that I have not done any live on TikTok, nor have I given any list of favorites.
I still haven’t had the chance to meet all of the candidates and, in addition, as the current Miss Universe, I don’t believe it’s my place to share a ranking or show preferences. I know what it feels like to be in their position; I understand the dreams and hard work behind each of them, and every single one deserves the same respect and support from me.
I don’t usually clear up every piece of fake news I get dragged into, but this one is important to clarify. Sending you all a big kiss, and remember that if I have something to share with you, I will always do it through my official social media. FÁTIMA BOSCH FERNÁNDEZ. MISS UNIVERSE 2025.
How Fátima Bosch feels as her Miss Universe reign comes to an end
Fátima Bosch is just days away from handing over her Miss Universe title, after a whirlwind year on the throne that hasn’t been free of controversy. Recently, during a chat with Mexican media, the beauty queen reflected on her reign, choosing to set the drama aside and focus on the positives and the love she’s received from her fans.
© Thai News Pix/LightRocket via Ge“I’m super excited and so, so grateful that we’re getting so close to Puerto Rico,” she said. The 26-year-old model shared that she’s giving up the crown with “so much gratitude, above all so many lessons learned, and with a lot of love from the people.”
When is Miss Universe 2026?
Miss Universe will take place on Tuesday, November 24, in Puerto Rico, in a landmark edition celebrating the 75th anniversary of one of the world’s most iconic beauty pageants.
© Miss UniverseDelegates from countries and territories across different continents will compete for the coveted crown and the title of Miss Universe in a night dedicated to celebrating beauty, cultural diversity, and women’s talent.
