Former Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova quits judging over transparency issues

Former Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova announced she will no longer serve as a pageant judge, citing a desire for increased transparency.

Glebova recalled that in her competition year, an auditor would present sealed results from an accounting firm on stage before the winners were announced.

She expressed a wish for this practice to be reinstated, stating, "Until then, I don't think I will be participating as a judge again."

Glebova's personal choice for Miss Universe 2025 was Thailand's Praveenar Singh, who ultimately placed as first runner-up.

The former titleholder emphasized that each judge's vote represents their individual opinion and cannot solely determine the final outcome.

Mexico's Fatima Bosch was crowned Miss Universe 2025, while the Philippines' Ahtisa Manalo secured the third runner-up position.

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