Latest edition of Miss Universe 2025 He continues to cause controversy after that Melissa SabiniThe Haitian representative publicly called for an independent investigation into the accusations that rocked the international event.
In a joint open statement with the peopleThe 22-year-old called for an external audit to clarify the accusations that tarnished the prestige of the competition.
Sabini’s statement comes after the interview with the newly crowned Miss Universe 2025. Fatima Bushhe told ABC News on December 2.
In it is the 27-year-old Mexican He defended the organization and downplayed some of the allegations. However, Miss Haiti was strong in emphasizing that her position does not seek to contradict Bush, but rather to open the way for those who cannot speak without fear of reprisal.
“It’s not about Fatima. It’s about protecting women who can’t speak for themselves. “Representing Haiti was the greatest honor of my life, but this moment is bigger than a crown,” he said.
The former Miss Massachusetts was clear when she denounced that the organization was “making excuses instead of answers” while trying to downplay what happened.
He pointed out that among these belittlements were comments that were circulated on social media, including the phrase: Fatima Bush About the alleged accusations of buying results.
“How are you going to buy the crown? Maybe you can buy the crown at WalmartBut not at Miss Universe – said the Mexican beauty queen in a sarcastic tone.
The young Haitian also addressed one of the most controversial moments of the Miss Universe 2025 cycle: the altercation captured on a live broadcast on November 4 between Bush and Nuate Itsaragrisilpresident of Miss Grand International (MGI) and a person close to the pageant.
to Melissa SabiniWhat happened that day was a turning point. “I was in that room. We all heard what he said, Blaming it on the language barrier is insulting. Her tears were exciting“Not honest,” he said.
While several media outlets reported that Itsaragrecil called Fatima “stupid”, an MGI representative confirmed that the CEO said “damage” and that the Mexican never clarified the accusation, causing great damage to his reputation.
king Nuate Itsaragrisil He recently filed a defamation complaint against Miss Universe, although neither he nor the organization provided further details about the legal proceedings.
For Melissa, the problem goes beyond this specific conflict. He says what happens behind the scenes is not reflected in the public narrative.
“Respecting Fatima’s experience does not mean ignoring our own. He noted that asking Miss Universe to investigate Miss Universe is like asking the police to investigate themselves: they will never give the whole truth.
Hence its insistence on an independent, fair and transparent audit, allowing confidence to be restored in an event that has historically sought to highlight the values of inclusion, leadership and female friendship.
Sabini, who previously competed in the Miss USA 2024 pageant, also spoke the people Upon his return from Thailand, he described his experience as “Something never seen before“.
He said that during the three weeks leading up to the event, doubts, comments and red flags appeared daily among the competitors. “Every day there was something going on. Every day there were whispers among the girls: Am I exaggerating? “Does this seem strange to you too?” He remembers.
For her, the viral confrontation between Bush and Itsaragresil was the first confirmation that “something was not right.”