Miss Universe: Mexico's Fatima Bosch, who walked out on organisers, wins pageant
A scandal-filled pageant season ends with the crowning of a new Miss Universe in Bangkok, Thailand.
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The 25-year-old contestant had walked out of an event earlier in November after a Thai official publicly berated her in front of dozens of contestants and threatened to disqualify those who supported her.
That dramatic turn was followed a week later by the resignation of two judges, one of whom accused organisers of rigging the competition.
These come as one of the world's longest-running beauty pageants faces questions of its relevancy and a declining audience.
The contest's latest result has added to the controversy, with news of Miss Mexico's win instantly dividing opinion online.
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