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Judge Omar Harfouch quit the 2025 Miss Universe pageant, alleging a secret jury chose finalists without official input, sparking controversy over transparency.
The 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok faces growing controversy as judge Omar Harfouch resigned days before the event, alleging a secret jury selected finalists without official judges’ input and involving people with ties to contestants.
He claimed the process lacked transparency and oversight, calling it a "secret vote," and said he learned of the selection via social media.
An anonymous contestant echoed concerns, saying finalists discovered the list online, not through official channels.
The Miss Universe Organization denied the existence of an unofficial committee, stating all selections followed proper protocols and that Harfouch was barred from using pageant branding.
The incident has raised questions about the event’s integrity.
El juez Omar Harfouch renunció al concurso Miss Universo 2025, alegando que un jurado secreto eligió a los finalistas sin la participación oficial, lo que provocó controversia sobre la transparencia.