The main competition for the 2025 Miss Universe pageant hasn’t even started, and already the 74th edition of the competition has generated scrutiny. The controversy over Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch ‘s treatment by pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil, who “berated” the contestant, prompting walkouts from other Miss Universe competitors, dominated media coverage in the days before the official competition.

Last year’s broadcast saw Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark’s crowning moment as Miss Universe 2024 . And now, a new crop of candidates will compete for the title, celebrating women from across the globe and the power of advocacy. WWD breaks down everything to know about the pageant, from the best way to watch Miss Universe to the hosts and more, ahead of Miss Universe 2025.

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