10 things about Jilin’s Xuhe Hou

Xuhe Hou, a Chinese model and beauty queen, withdrew from Miss Universe 2025 one month prior to the event. Born in 2006 in Jilin, China, she won Miss Universe China 2024 and participated in notable fashion weeks. She later crowned her successor for Miss Universe 2026 before her withdrawal.

Gaza City’s Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi jailed in St. Martinville, Louisiana

Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi, 33, is a native of Gaza, Palestine. On October 16, 2025, he was arrested for his alleged involvement in the Hamas-led terrorist attack against Israel on October 7, 2023.

13 things about Staten Island, New York’s Peter Giunta

Peter Robert Giunta, an alumnus of Susan E. Wagner High School, is a political activist from Staten Island. He served as chief of staff to Michael W. Reilly Jr. and held various positions within the Staten Island Republican Party. Giunta's career ended controversially in 2025 due to leaked racist messages.

Miss Grand International 2025 could be Madelyn Mejia, Nariman Battikha, Faith Porter

Rachel Gupta of India won Miss Grand International 2024 at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand on October 25, 2024 but she gave up the title on May 28, 2025. As the first runner-up, Christine Juliane “CJ” Hinkle Opiaza of the Philippines took over and was officially crowned on June 3, 2025 at the same venue. Gupta turned … Continue reading Miss Grand International 2025 could be Madelyn Mejia, Nariman Battikha, Faith Porter

13 things about Southaven, Mississippi’s Lindsey Whiteside

Lindsey Aldy Whiteside is a registered sex offender from Southaven, DeSoto County, Mississippi. She is one of the children of Robert Shannon "Shan" Whiteside and Gayle Betts Whiteside.

10 things about The Miss Globe 2025 Chayathanus Saradatta

Chayathanus Saradatta represented Khon Kaen, Thailand in the 12th edition of Miss Grand Thailand. She represented the country in the 22nd edition of The Miss Globe. BIOGRAPHY Saradatta is a Thai actor, model and beauty queen of Hainanese descent. Aside from Khon Kaen, she has lived in other parts of Thailand including Lamphun. On January … Continue reading 10 things about The Miss Globe 2025 Chayathanus Saradatta

13 things about The Miss Globe 2024 Diana Moreno

Diana Moreno is a Colombian beauty queen from Cundinamarca, notable for winning The Miss Globe 2024. With a bachelor's in international business, she speaks Spanish, English, and Japanese. She has participated in various events and travels, including visits to the U.S. and other locations in Colombia over the years.

13 things about The Miss Globe Philippines 2025 Annabelle McDonnell

Annabelle Mae Tate McDonnell, a Filipino beauty queen from Lanao del Norte, has represented the Philippines in various pageants, including Miss Charm and upcoming The Miss Globe 2025. Born in the UK, she was abandoned as a child. McDonnell has won titles like Miss Iligan, Miss Lanao Del Norte, and Miss Kuyamis.

Diana Moreno crowns The Miss Globe 2025 Chayathanus Saradatta in Tirana

Diana Moreno of Colombia was crowned The Miss Globe 2024 on October 15, 2024, in Tirana, Albania, among 42 contestants. On October 15, 2025, she crowned Chayathanus Saradatta from Thailand as her successor during The Miss Globe 2025 event, which featured 51 candidates and various special awards.

13 things about US Army vet Aaron Spencer from Carlisle, Arkansas

Aaron David Spencer of Carlisle, Arkansas is a US Army veteran. In 2024, his daughter, then 13, was allegedly sexually abused by Michael Fosler, 64, Spencer was arrested after fatally shooting Fosler.