HBO Max to release documentary on Miss Universe 2025 fraud allegations

HBO Max is set to premiere a documentary on November 12, 2026, investigating alleged irregularities during the Miss Universe 2025 pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand. The production aims to examine claims of fraud surrounding the victory of Fátima Bosch.

Key figures involved in the controversy include Omar Harfouch, a Franco-Lebanese composer and former jury member, who resigned from the panel to denounce a lack of transparency in the semifinalist selection and voting process. Harfouch has alleged conflicts of interest regarding Bosch's win. Additionally, investigations have touched upon potential commercial links between Raúl Rocha Cantú, president of the Miss Universe Organization, and the winner's family.

Paparazzi Jordi Martin, who claims to have conducted an investigation in Bangkok, announced the project alongside director Pat McGee. Martin stated the documentary would present evidence to demonstrate that the competition was rigged. While the Miss Universe Organization has defended the legitimacy of the selection process, the documentary is expected to re-ignite debates regarding the pageant's evaluation criteria and transparency.