Hello everyone and welcome to another MARCA in English live blog, this time taking you through the 2025 Miss World Final from the the HITEX Convention Centre in Hyderabad, India.
This year's Miss World pageant features a record 108 participants from across the globe, competing not only in traditional categories like evening wear and national costumes but also in purpose-driven challenges designed to highlight humanitarian commitment and social impact.
The road to the Miss World crown has been lined with rigorous events including the Talent, Sports, Multimedia, Top Model, and the renowned "Beauty With a Purpose" challenges. Sixteen fast-track winners -- including Millie-Mae Adams of Wales and Monica Kezia Sembiring of Indonesia -- have already secured spots in the Top 40.
During the grand finale, the field will be further reduced. Ten quarterfinalists from each of the four continental zones will be narrowed to five, then two, before one winner from each continent is chosen. The top four will face a final question round before the winner is crowned by reigning Miss World, Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic.
This year's gala will be co-hosted by Stephanie del Valle, Miss World 2016, and Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar, and feature performances by Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter. Manushi Chhillar, Miss World 2017, will make a special appearance.
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Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned Miss World 2025
A new queen has been crowned -- Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand is officially Miss World 2025!
The announcement marks a proud moment for Thailand as Opal takes the global stage, succeeding Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic. Her victory comes during a year of heightened attention in the pageant world, and she now steps into the role of global ambassador for the Miss World Organization.
Miss World 2025 Continental Queens
Americas and Caribbean: Aurélie Joachim (Martinique)
Africa: Hasset Dereje assu (Ethiopia)
Europe: Maja Klajda (Poland)
Asia and Oceania: Opal Suchata Chuangsri (Thailand)
Miss World 2025 Top 8
Americas and Caribbean: Brazil, Martinique
Africa: Ethiopia, Namibia
Europe: Poland, Ukraine
Asia and Oceania: Philippines, Thailand
Miss World 2025 Top 20
Americas and Caribbean: Argentina, Brazil, Martinique, Puerto Rico, United States
Africa: Cameroon, Ethiopia, Namibia, Nigeria, Tunisia
Europe: Ireland, Italy, Poland, Ukraine, Wales
Asia and Oceania: Australia, India, Lebanon, Philippines, Thailand
Miss World 2025 Top 40
Americas and Caribbean: Dominican Republic, Brazil, Puerto Rico, United States, Argentina, Panama, Haiti, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Martinique
Africa: Uganda, Namibia, Cameroon, Zambia, Botswana, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Somalia, Tunisia, Zimbabwe
Europe: Wales, Ireland, Montenegro, Estonia, Belgium, Italy, Northern Ireland, Poland, Serbia, Ukraine
Asia and Oceania: Indonesia, Turkiye, Lebanon, India, Malaysia, Thailand, New Zealand, Philippines, Australia, Vietnam
Miss World honors Krystyna Pyszková amid rival controversy
While Miss Grand International made headlines for dethroning its titleholder, the Miss World Organization took a celebratory turn, honoring reigning queen Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic for her outstanding service and global ambassadorship.
"The children adored her, fans followed her everywhere... A queen in every sense," the organization wrote in a heartfelt tribute. As she prepares to step into her post-reign chapter, MWO praised her legacy and offered warm thanks: "Once a Miss World, Always a Miss World."
The timing of the tribute comes in stark contrast to the turmoil at Miss Grand International, which recently removed Rachel Gupta of India for alleged contract violations -- a claim Gupta has publicly disputed, citing unfulfilled promises and mistreatment.
As the pageant world reacts, Miss World's message stands clear: Krystyna Pyszková's reign is ending not with controversy, but with iration and grace.
What time is the 2025 Miss World Grand Finale?
For fans in the USA, the 2025 Miss World Grand Finale begins at 9am ET, and for those in the UK, the show begins at 2pm.
Where to watch Miss World 2025 Grand Finale?
The 2025 Miss World final can be seen via the official pay-per-view stream at www.watchmissworld.com.