HBO to Air Miss Universe Fraud Documentary Before 2026 Pageant
A film investigating Fátima Bosch's 2025 victory releases on November 12, just twelve days before the next contest in Puerto Rico.
By Riya Zhao ·
Viewers will see new evidence regarding the 2025 Miss Universe pageant on HBO starting November 12. The documentary, directed by Patt McGee, details an investigation by Spanish journalist Jordi Martín. It claims the contest, held in Bangkok, Thailand, was compromised by a deliberate decision to crown the Mexican entrant, Fátima Bosch.
The film includes audio recordings provided by former judge Omar Harfouch. He resigned from the panel shortly before the final gala. In the footage, Raúl Rocha Cantú, president of the Miss Universe Organization, is heard stating that only Miss Mexico could win the title.
Martín began his inquiry after witnessing social media reactions to the 2025 results from Bangkok. He spoke recently on a Venezuelan radio program about his findings. "Miss Venezuela, in this case Stephany Abasali, will hear with her own ears why she did not win in Thailand," Martín said. He noted that according to Rocha, Abasali lost because she was considered undisciplined and because Rocha ordered her not to win.
The release timing places the documentary's debut just before the next major event in the franchise. The Miss Universe 2026 pageant is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, in Puerto Rico. That contest will feature competitors from 120 countries.
The 2025 edition concluded with Bosch taking the crown. The upcoming film will air on HBO ahead of the Puerto Rico event. No official statement from the organization addresses the specific claims in the documentary yet.
