Miss Universe: Huong Giang recounts heart-stopping incident during Bikini competition, gives herself 5 points

At Miss Universe 2025, Huong Giang's swimsuit performance is becoming a widely discussed topic on social media after she shared frankly about her performance.

The Vietnamese representative said she only gave this performance about 5 points out of 10 because she encountered many unexpected problems.

On the stage designed in the middle of the swimming pool, the contestants had to catwalk on a temporary bridge with many complicated steps, making it more difficult to maintain balance and control their gait than usual. Huong Giang admitted that this directly affected her demeanor as well as her confidence while performing in front of a large audience.

In addition to the stage factor, the Vietnamese beauty said she also had problems with her outfit right before she went on stage. The swimsuit she received did not fit her body perfectly and could cause offense if she moved vigorously, forcing her to quickly find additional accessories to cover up and avoid an accident.

The hasty handling backstage made it difficult for her to maintain a stable mentality when stepping onto the stage. According to Huong Giang herself, she was very nervous with every move, always afraid that the protective gear would not be fixed or get in the way, so it was difficult to show the same confidence as during practice. In the end, she accepted to reveal the scar to ensure that no offensive incident occurred.

Viewers watching the swimsuit competition commented that Huong Giang still maintained her radiant demeanor, bright smile and toned body, but overall she did not leave a strong impression as expected. On social networks, many opinions agreed that her catwalk was somewhat more reserved than usual, not explosive and lacking the flexibility seen in her previous training sessions. However, the beauty's public self-rating of her average score made many people appreciate her frankness, believing that she was sober enough to recognize her strengths and weaknesses and this was a necessary attitude to improve her performance in the next competitions.

While Vietnam’s representative was noted for her outspokenness, Miss Universe 2025 also surprised with the appearance of two contestants who were much older than the average age of the contest: Nicole Peiliker Visser, representing Bonaire, and Solange Tuyishime Keita, representing Rwanda. Both are 42 years old and became the oldest contestants in the recent history of Miss Universe, attracting great attention from the international media.

Nicole is a mother of four children and only decided to enter the beauty pageant after her children were grown. Being crowned Miss Universe Bonaire and appearing at the world's largest beauty pageant at the age of 42 helped her break the record for the oldest contestant to ever compete in Miss Universe. Nicole shared that she did not come to the contest to pursue a title, but wanted to convey the message that women, especially mothers, always have the right to nurture their dreams and confidently pursue their goals, no matter what stage of life they are at.

Meanwhile, Solange, also 42 years old, is the first Rwandan representative to appear at Miss Universe in the 74-year history of the contest. Solange lived in Canada, studied journalism and public administration, and participated in humanitarian activities in the community. Her decision to participate in Miss Universe is considered an important step. Solange's confidence, life experience, and strong image help her make a special mark even though she is not in the group of young contestants as usual.

The appearance of these two beauties is considered a symbol of the change in modern beauty criteria, as Miss Universe increasingly expands its criteria and honors diversity.

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