Miss Universe causes confusion on the third day of Tet, social media suddenly disappears.

Tuyết LinhFeb 19, 2026 at 18:25

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In the early hours of the third day of the Lunar New Year, the Instagram accounts of Miss Universe and the reigning Miss Fátima Bosch unexpectedly disappeared, raising suspicions of hacking amidst the competition's turmoil and crisis of confidence.

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On February 19th (the third day of the Lunar New Year), the international beauty pageant world was unexpectedly shaken when netizens discovered that the official Miss Universe Instagram account and the personal page of the reigning Miss Fátima Bosch had simultaneously disappeared in the early morning. The incident occurred without warning, leaving fans worldwide bewildered and raising serious questions about what was happening behind the scenes of the most prestigious beauty pageant on the planet.

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The simultaneous disappearance of two accounts with massive followings quickly became a hot topic of discussion on beauty pageant forums. Many viewers worried that the Miss Universe organization was experiencing serious problems, while others questioned the possibility of a cyberattack. What further fueled public curiosity was that both Miss Universe and Fátima Bosch had been operating normally beforehand, without any warning signs.

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Hours after the incident broke, Fátima Bosch's Instagram account was unexpectedly restored. However, the official Miss Universe page has yet to reappear, fueling further speculation. Some fans believe the system may have been hacked and temporarily disabled. Meanwhile, another theory suggests the organization proactively locked the account to handle an internal issue. Nevertheless, since the Miss Universe Facebook fan page and other social media platforms remain operational, many lean towards the possibility that the Instagram account was hacked. To date, neither Fátima Bosch nor the Miss Universe organization has issued any official statement explaining the incident.

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The events unfolded against the backdrop of a turbulent period for Miss Universe. 2025 was considered one of the most turbulent years in the competition's history, with both former president Anne Jakrajutatip and current president Raul Rocha facing legal troubles. In particular, Raul Rocha's indictment on a series of serious charges, including drug trafficking, illegal fuel distribution, arms smuggling, and involvement with organized crime, shocked the global public. These events severely damaged the competition's image and eroded public trust.

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Furthermore, the final results of Miss Universe 2025 also sparked intense controversy. Immediately after Fátima Bosch's coronation, rumors circulated that she won the crown thanks to her close relationship with the organization's leadership. Composer Omar Harfouch, a member of the judging panel, announced his resignation before the final and publicly accused the judging process of lacking transparency.

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Omar Harfouch bluntly named the new Miss Mexico in a shocking statement: "Miss Mexico is a fake winner. 24 hours before the final, I declared on HBO that Mexico would win because President Raul Rocha was doing business with her father. All the details of the matter would be broadcast on HBO. A week before the final, President Rocha and his son told us they had to choose Mexico as Miss Mexico because 'it benefits their business'." These statements immediately sparked controversy, plunging the competition into a media storm.

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Just three days after the coronation night, a wave of discontent continued to spread when Olivia Yacé – the representative from Ivory Coast – announced she was relinquishing her 4th runner-up title and withdrawing from all activities related to the organization. This decision is believed to stem from dissatisfaction with the final results. Previously, Olivia Yacé was considered a strong contender for the top title, with many experts even stating that her performance in the final question-and-answer round was outstanding. However, the crown went to the representative from Mexico, sparking much controversy.

A series of consecutive incidents, from the "disappearance" on Instagram to allegations of result manipulation, has plunged Miss Universe into an unprecedented crisis. While the public awaits a transparent explanation from the organizers, the image of the world's leading beauty pageant is facing a major challenge in terms of reputation and trust.

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