A Chronology of Miss Universe 2025 Scandals and Controversies
2025 stripped pageantry of its illusion. What was once marketed as a platform for women’s empowerment became, instead, a case study in mismanagement, controversy, and broken credibility - particularly within the Miss Universe Organization (MUO). From financial scandals to leadership turmoil, the year revealed how deeply systemic issues run beneath the crown. These controversies did more than dominate headlines; they forced contestants, supporters, and critics alike to ask hard questions about power, integrity, and who truly benefits from the pageant world. Here is an unfiltered look at how Miss Universe - still the world's most prestigious pageant - unraveled in 2025 - and why the pageant can no longer rely on prestige alone to justify its future. Featuring the major players: Anne Jakrajutatip, CEO and co-owner of MUO, owner of JKN Global Group Raul Rocha Cantu, President and co-owner of MUO, owner of Legacy Holdings Nawat Itsaragrisil, Vice President for the Asiana Division (or Ea...
