Miss Great Britain, Danielle Latimer, surprised audiences at the Miss Universe 2025 national costume competition in Thailand by appearing to fall on stage, only to reveal the stumble was a choreographed part of her performance. Dressed as Eliza Doolittle from My Fair Lady, Latimer's act symbolized a transformation from humble beginnings to elegance, mirroring her own journey from London's East End to the global stage. The event also saw controversy as Miss Israel, Melanie Shiraz, faced online abuse after a viral video falsely depicted her glaring at Miss Palestine, prompting her to speak out against the spread of misleading footage and the resulting hate she received. The Miss Universe pageant, now in its 73rd year, continues to attract worldwide attention and spark headlines beyond the competition itself.