Super Explosive! MU Host Steve Byrne Releases Revelation and Exposes Alleged Fraud Against Ahtisa Manalo to Win Miss Universe 2025—A Scene That Shook the Pageant World, Causing Intrigue, Anger, and Questions Whether She Is the REAL One Who Should Be Crowned!
Miss Universe 2025 was expected to be one of the most beautiful nights of pageantry, but it ended up in a controversy that shook the world. In the midst of the grand coronation night in Thailand, host Steve Byrne came out and made a statement that caused great intrigue: there was allegedly fraud against Philippine candidate Ahtisa Manalo.
Ahtisa Manalo, who represented the Philippines, finished as third runner-up in the competition. Despite her standout performance in the national costume, evening gown, and Q&A portion, many believed she deserved a higher spot. Her Q&A answers, filled with hope and inspiration, earned a standing ovation from the audience.
But after the coronation, news spread that it came from Steve Byrne himself. According to him, there were discrepancies in the results of the competition. In a post he shared, he showed the official results card which caused even more heated discussions online. His statement gave the impression that Ahtisa Manalo may have been cheated, and that the real results were not shown to the public.
Social media immediately exploded with reaction. Filipinos, who have long supported Ahtisa, vented their anger and disappointment. Ahtisa’s name immediately trended, and many netizens declared her the “real winner” of Miss Universe 2025.
Meanwhile, the Miss Universe Organization officially announced that Fatima Bosch of Mexico won the crown, while Praveenar Singh of Thailand was the first runner-up, and Stephany Abasali of Venezuela was the second runner-up. But because of Byrne’s statement, the credibility of the results has been questioned again.
For Ahtisa, her journey is not just about the title. She has become an inspiration to many Filipinos because of her determination and grace on stage. But the controversy has given a new color to her story—a story of struggle not only on stage but behind the camera.
Miss Universe 2025 was expected to be a night of glamour and unity, but it ended up being a matter of transparency and integrity. Steve Byrne’s statement posed a serious challenge to the organization: how can they maintain the public’s trust when there are allegations of fraud?
Ultimately, Ahtisa Manalo’s name will remain a symbol of hope and inspiration. But this controversy will surely become a part of Miss Universe history—a reminder that even on the best nights, the truth will always be sought.
