The grand finale for Miss Universe 2025 begins at 7 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, Nov. 20. Special pre-show coverage begins at 6 p.m. This year's competition will conclude at the exhibition and convention Center Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, near Bangkok, Thailand.

It's one of the biggest questions buzzing across social media this Miss Universe season: why are there five contestants with U.S. ties competing in the same pageant, and is that even allowed?

The Miss Universe stage has propelled many women to fame, including influencer Olivia Culpo, actor Gal Gadot, and reality TV star Kenya Moore.

Who will go home with the crown? This October, contestants from around America descend on Reno, Nevada, to compete in the Miss USA pageant. The winner will go on to represent the U.S. at the Miss Universe pageant. Want to follow along and see who take ...

Only nine American women have won the Miss Universe pageant in its 74-year history. R'Bonney Gabriel was the last Miss USA to take the crown.

Bosch has been named Miss Universe 2025 in a scandal-hit competition where she emerged as a fan favorite after she was berated by a Thai pageant director, triggering a walk out by contestants.