Raul Rocha 'fed up,' to sell Miss Universe stake
India, Nov. 27 -- Raul Rocha, president and 50 percent shareholder of the Miss Universe Organisation (MUO) has reportedly said he is "so fed up" with the constant scrutiny and ongoing controversies surrounding the organisation. He intends to sell his stake in the pageant.
The news comes after Miss Universe 2025 competition concluded in Bangkok, Thailand, where Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch won. Speaking to Mexican journalist Adela Micha in an interview shared on La Saga's YouTube channel on November 24, Raul, who acquired the pageant in January 2024, lamented the public pressure and interference in the business's operations.
A November 25 People report quoted Raul as having said during the interview, as translated from Spanish, "It's just that I'm so fed up."
Raul stressed that he was 'the owner, proprietor and president' of the organisation and said he is seeking a successor, describing it as "like a relay race" and asking, "Who do I pass the baton to?"
Raul's decision to seek a buyer marks the end of a brief turbulent ownership, leaving Miss Universe's future leadership uncertain. The 2025 pageant won by Fatima in Thailand, was marred by allegations of rigging, misconduct, and high-profile resignations, following a viral confrontation between pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil and the winner....
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