Miss Universe 2025: Run of show live updates, finalists, and winner

The final of the 74th annual Miss Universe competition is live from Thailand. People around the globe have gathered in anticipation of finding out which contestant will succeed Victoria Kjær Theilvig, the Danish queen who charmed the world in 2024.

The show began with 120 delegates (after withdrawals and disqualifications) introducing themselves during a triumphant entrance. In a historic moment, Miss Universe Latina, Mayotte, Niger, and Palestine will compete in the Miss Universe pageant for the first time. After several years away, Iraq, Slovenia, Sweden, Ghana, Haiti, Kosovo, and Panama are returning to the Miss Universe stage. Unfortunately, Iran has withdrawn from the competition.

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Replacements and Surprises

Pageantry is known for its unexpected developments, and Miss Universe 2025 is no different. Déborah Djema from Congo was dethroned after refusing to sign a required contract, leading to Dorcas Dienda taking her place. 

Sihlé Letren from Trinidad and Tobago stepped down for personal reasons and was replaced by Latifah Morris. Poland's queen, Oliwia Mikulska, has also withdrawn. Additionally, China's Xuhe Hou, the 2024 titleholder, has stepped down, with Zhao Na now representing the nation.

Find below which beauty pageant made it to the top and who became our new Miss Universe 2025.

Miss Universe 2025 Run of Show

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Top 30 Miss Universe Finalists

1. China – Zhao Na
2. Thailand – Praveenar Singh
3. Brazil – Gabriela Lacerda
4. Rwanda – Solange Keita
5. Côte d'Ivoire – Olivia Yacé
6. Colombia – Vanessa Pulgarín
7. Dominican Republic – Jennifer Ventura
8. Bangladesh – Tangia Methila
9. Cuba – Lina Luaces
10. Japan – Kaori Hashimoto
11. Puerto Rico – Zashely Alicea
12. Netherlands – Nathalie Mogbelzada
13. USA-Audrey Eckert
14. India – Manika Vishwakarma
15. Guadeloupe – Ophély Mézino
16. Mexico – Fátima Bosch
17. Philippines – Ahtisa Manalo
18. Zimbabwe – Lyshanda Moyas
19. Costa Rica – Mahyla Roth
20. Malta – Julia Cluett
21. Croatia – Laura Gnjatović
22. Canada – Jaime VandenBerg
23. Chile – Inna Moll
24. Guatemala – Raschel Paz
25. Palestine – Nadeen Ayoub
26. Nicaragua – Itza Castillo
27. France – Ève Gilles
28. Paraguay – Yanina Gómez
29. Miss Universe Latina - Yamilex Hernandez
30. Venezuela – Stephany Abasali

Top 12 Miss Universe Finalists

1. Chile – Inna Moll
2. Colombia – Vanessa Pulgarín
3. Cuba – Lina Luaces
4. Guadeloupe – Ophély Mézino
5. Mexico – Fátima Bosch
6. Puerto Rico – Zashely Alicea
7. Venezuela – Stephany Abasali
8. China – Zhao Na
9. Philippines – Ahtisa Manalo
10. Thailand – Praveenar Singh
11. Malta – Julia Cluett
12. Côte d'Ivoire – Olivia Yacé