Miss Universe 2025 Fatima Bosch reveals threatening messages against her: 'I am not going to stay silent'
Newly crowned Miss Universe 2025 Fatima Bosch shared she has been receiving serious threatening messages following her recent win.
On her Instagram Stories, the beauty queen posted screenshots of some of the messages, with at least one containing obscenity.
"That crown isn't yours, b***h, return it, you good-for-nothing b***h. You are the biggest b***h in the world, and you are going to pay for it. Divine justice leaves nothing unpaid. God is seeing that what you did was an injustice—did you buy it?" wrote another in Spanish.
In a comment to a photo of Bosch with her father, a user wrote in Spanish, "Daddy buys his girl's crown."
"Everyone hates you," wrote another.
Reacting to the hateful messages, Bosch shared a statement in Spanish on Instagram Stories.
"These are some of the messages I have received these last days. What must there be in a person’s heart to wish harm to someone they don’t even know? Thank God my values and self-esteem are strong, and this doesn't break me," she wrote, as translated by Google.
Bosch continued that she's raising her voice as a woman, not as a beauty queen. "A woman who, like millions in the world, has lived in her own flesh the violence that is born from hate, from misinformation, and from the inability of some to see a woman shine without feeling threatened."
"In the last few days, I have received insults, attacks, and even death wishes for one single reason: because I won. Because a woman with dreams, preparation, and heart decided to stand up and fight for what she loves," she added.
The beauty queen went on to say that violence against women comes in many forms, including in "words, digital hate, mockery, in campaigns to destroy our dignity."
She also addressed her haters: "To those who have attacked me and invented slander, I say to you: my victory is not a threat. My victory is a reminder that women are resilient, capable, and powerful. We are not here to fulfill others’ expectations; we are here to transform the world."
Bosch also pledged support to other women who experience similar forms of harassment: "To the women who have suffered violence in any of its forms, I promise you something: I am not going to stay silent. I am going to use this platform to make you visible. You are not alone."
Controversies surrounding the 74th Miss Universe pageant
Bosch's win has been plagued with contention. Days before the coronation night, at least two judges resigned from the panel, with one of them claiming an "impromptu jury" had already chosen the winner 24 hours before the pageant. Miss Universe Organization has denied this.
MUO president Raul Rocha was also rumored to have had business connections with Bosch's father. Rocha has since refuted these allegations.
In the days after the conclusion of the pageant, Terri Brown-Walker, national director of Miss Universe Guyana and co-director of Ghana, distanced herself from MUO, citing transparency concerns.
At least two delegates also relinquished their titles: Miss Estonia 2025 Brigitta Schaback and fourth runner-up Miss Côte d'Ivoire 2025 Olivia Yacé.
During pre-pageant activities, Bosch was also involved in tension as Miss Universe Thailand national director Nawat Itsaragrisil reportedly called her "dumb" for not fulfilling an obligation of the competition. She walked out of the pre-sash ceremony, which prompted her fellow beauty queens to do the same.
Itsaragrisil has since apologized.
