History of Miss Universe 2025 in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 19, 2025

Miss Universe 2025, the 74th edition of the pageant, is slated to take place on November 21, 2025, at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand. The reigning Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark, will crown her successor during the event.

1993: Dayanara Torres wins Miss Universe

In 1993, Dayanara Torres won the Miss Universe pageant and will return to host the Miss Universe 2025 pageant.

2017: Iraq and Slovenia Return to Competition

In 2017, Iraq and Slovenia last competed in the Miss Universe pageant. They are returning to the competition in 2025.

2021: Sweden Returns to Competition

In 2021, Sweden last competed in the Miss Universe pageant. They are returning to the competition in 2025.

2022: Ghana and Haiti Return to Competition

In 2022, Ghana and Haiti last competed in the Miss Universe pageant. They are returning to the competition in 2025.

2022: R'Bonney Gabriel wins Miss Universe

In 2022, R'Bonney Gabriel won the Miss Universe pageant and will return to host the Miss Universe 2025 pageant.

2023: Kosovo, Panama and South Africa Return to Competition

In 2023, Kosovo, Panama and South Africa last competed in the Miss Universe pageant. They are returning to the competition in 2025.

November 2024: Host Country Shortlist Announced

In November 2024, Raúl Rocha announced a shortlist of countries being considered to host the 74th Miss Universe pageant. The countries mentioned were Argentina, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Morocco, India, South Africa, Spain, and Thailand.

2024: Preliminary Competition Format Confirmation

In 2024, it was confirmed that the format for the preliminary competition for Miss Universe 2025 would consist of the national costume presentation, swimsuit and evening gown competitions, and closed-door interviews to select thirty semi-finalists.

February 2025: Thailand Announced as Host Country

In February 2025, the Miss Universe Organization announced that Thailand will host the pageant at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, with events also planned for Phuket and Pattaya.

July 2025: Miss Universe Latina, el reality Concludes

From June to July 2025, Telemundo aired the reality show Miss Universe Latina, el reality, selecting a delegate representing Hispanic and Latina Americans, who was designated as Miss Universe Latina.

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November 2025: Miss Universe 2025 Pageant

In November 2025, the 74th Miss Universe pageant is scheduled to take place at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand, where Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark will crown her successor.

November 2025: Miss Universe 2025 Airs on Telemundo

In November 2025, the Miss Universe pageant will air on Telemundo, with streaming available on Peacock and AIS Play, featuring Steve Byrne as presenter and performances by Dayanara Torres, R'Bonney Gabriel and Jeff Satur.

November 2025: Gambling Website Promotion Investigation

On November 3, 2025, the Metropolitan Police Bureau in Bangkok launched an investigation after Itsaragrisil filed a complaint that MUO instructed Miss Universe 2025 contestants to film promotional materials for an online gambling website, which could violate Thai law. MGI denied any involvement.

November 2025: Miss Universe Thailand Event Controversy

On November 3, 2025, the Miss Universe Organization stated that a "Special Dinner and Talk Show" event organized by Miss Universe Thailand was not officially authorized and violated MUO's intellectual property rights, leading to its cancellation on November 6, 2025.

November 2025: Itsaragrisil Reprimands Contestant and Apologizes

On November 4, 2025, during the sash ceremony, Itsaragrisil reprimanded Mexico's Fátima Bosch, leading to a walkout by contestants and reigning titleholder Victoria Kjær Theilvig. Owner Raúl Rocha condemned Itsaragrisil's conduct and restricted his role, and Itsaragrisil later apologized.

2025: Judge Resignation and Allegations

In 2025, Omar Harfouch resigned from the Miss Universe 2025 judging panel just three days before the pageant, alleging that a "clandestine" selection committee had pre-selected the Top 30 finalists outside of the official judging process. The Miss Universe Organization denied these claims.

2025: National Title Changes in Several Countries

In 2025, Zhao Na replaced Xuhe Hou in China; Latifah Morris replaced Sihlé Letren in Trinidad and Tobago; Dorcas Dienda replaced Déborah Djema in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and Emily Reng replaced Oliwia Mikulska in Poland.