Who are the Miss World 2025 finalists? Event date, time, contestants, and more explored

Miss World 2025 grand finale - via @missworld official Instagram page
Miss World 2025 grand finale - via @missworld official Instagram page

The Miss World 2025 beauty contest is finally here, and it is being held in Hyderabad, India, at the HITEX Exhibition Centre. The final episode is set to air on May 31, 2025, at 1 PM GMT. This is the most happening and popular beauty event, and people from all over the world are excited to see who wins the prestigious title. It is the 72nd Miss World event, and India is hosting it again. The last time India hosted the show was in 2023.

This year, many women joined the contest, and they come from different countries. After many rounds of competition, the judges picked 20 finalists. These finalists will fight for the top prize. The current Miss World is Krystyna Pyszková from the Czech Republic. She will hand over the crown to the new winner. The show will have hosts and performers to make it more exciting, and the event will be on live TV and online.

Meet the 20 Finalists of Miss World 2025

Here is the list of the 20 finalists who made it to the final round of Miss World 2025. These women come from different parts of the world. Each of them is special and beautiful in her own way.

  1. Zoalise Jansen van Rensburg – South Africa
  2. Nandini Gupta – India
  3. Millie-Mae Adams – Wales
  4. Jéssica Pedroso – Brazil
  5. Zainab Jamal – Somalia
  6. Krishnah Gravidez – Philippines
  7. Agatha Cauet – France
  8. Valeria Perez – Puerto Rico
  9. Suchata Chuangsri – Thailand
  10. Faith Bwalya – Zambia
  11. Jasmine Gerhardt – Ireland
  12. Anna-Lise Nanton – Trinidad and Tobago
  13. Selma Kamanya – Namibia
  14. Jasmine Stringer – Australia
  15. Andrea Nikolic – Montenegro
  16. Aurelie Joachim – Martinique
  17. Natasha Nyonyozi – Uganda
  18. Monica Kezia Sembiring – Indonesia
  19. Karen Jansen – Belgium
  20. Valeria Cannavo – Venezuela

These women have shown great skills and talent during the contest. The Miss World contest looks at how smart, kind, and strong the contestants are. The finalists sat for interviews, showed their talents, and shared their ideas about helping others.

Netizens and beauty experts believe Zoalise Jansen van Rensburg from South Africa has a probability of winning. She tied in points with Nandini Gupta from India. Since India is the host country, beauty experts think Nandini might have an advantage. Other top finalists are Millie-Mae Adams from Wales. From the Americas, Jéssica Pedroso from Brazil also has a strong chance to be in the top 4. All 20 finalists are proud to be part of the event. They represent their countries, and this is a chance to share their culture and stories with the world.

What to expect at the final event?

The final show will be full of excitement. The 20 finalists will compete in different rounds, which include talent shows, interviews, and stage walks. Judges will observe how well each woman speaks, behaves, and carries herself. They will also see how much each woman cares about helping others.

Performers for Miss World 2025 grand finale - via @missworld Instagram page
Performers for Miss World 2025 grand finale - via @missworld Instagram page

Miss World is not just about looks. It is about being a good role model. Contestants show their work in charity and community projects. The winner will spend a year helping people around the world. She will travel and support many causes, which is indeed a big responsibility. The esteemed panel of judges for this year's pageant includes:

  • Sonu Sood – Bollywood actor and renowned humanitarian.
  • Sudha Reddy – Indian businesswoman, philanthropist, and Global Ambassador for Beauty With a Purpose 2025.
  • Dr. Caryna Turrell – Former Miss England (2014), public health expert, and Cambridge Fellow.
  • Krystyna Pyszková – The reigning Miss World from the Czech Republic, who will be passing the crown to her successor during the finale.
  • Julia Morley CBE – Chairperson of the Miss World Organisation, returning to head the jury panel and announce this year’s winner.

This diverse panel brings a wealth of experience from various fields, including cinema, philanthropy, healthcare, and international pageantry, ensuring a well-rounded evaluation of the contestants.

The 20 finalists are ready. They have worked hard and are excited for the big day. No matter who wins, they have already made their countries proud.

Edited by Debanjana