Miss World 2025

Replacements

Several representatives either withdrew from the competition or were replaced for various reasons. The following are the confirmed changes:

Miss Czech Republic 2023, Justýna Zedníková,^[9] was replaced by Miss Czech Republic 2024, Adéla Štroffeková.^[10] Zedníková later participated in Miss Supranational 2024, where she was second runner-up.^[11] Miss Tunisia 2023, Amira Afli, was replaced by Miss Tunisia 2025, Lamis Redissi.^[12][13]

Noelia Hernandez of Belize withdrew from the competition for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by her first runner-up, Shayari Morataya.^[14][15] Miss Côte d'Ivoire 2024, Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala, was replaced by her first runner-up, Fatoumata Coulibaly.^[16][17] Miss World Cayman Islands 2024, Latecia Bush, was replaced by her second runner-up, Jada Ramoon.^[18]

Manita Hang of Cambodia withdrew for personal reasons,^[19] and replaced by Julia Russell.^[20]

Ariet Sanjarova of Kyrgyzstan withdrew for unspecified reasons and was replaced by Aizhan Chanacheva.^[21][22] Albertina Haimbala of Namibia stepped down from the competition for unknown reasons and was replaced by Selma Kamanya.^[23][24] Micaela Nikolalev of Moldova was replaced by Anghelina Chitaica, with no explanation provided.^[25][26]

Kimberly Joseph of Mauritius was replaced by Wenna Rumnah for unspecified reasons.^[27][28] Elvira Yordanova of Bulgaria withdrew from the competition after signing a contract with an organization not affiliated with Miss World Bulgaria, which led to her relinquishing her national title. She was replaced by Teodora Miltenova.^[29][30]

In some countries, new representatives were appointed after the reigning titleholders' terms concluded:

Miss Polonia 2024, Maja Klajda, replaced Ewa Jakubiec as Poland's representative after the end of Jakubiec's reign.^[31] Miss World Japan 2024, Kiana Tomita, succeeded Maya Negishi, the 2023 titleholder, who was unable to compete internationally due to the conclusion of her reign.^[32][33]

Ismeli Jarquín, originally crowned Miss World Nicaragua 2024, resigned for undisclosed reasons. She was replaced by her first runner-up, Julia Aguilar, who did not compete.^[34] Both were replaced by Miss World Nicaragua 2025, Virmania Rodríguez.^[35]

Milla Magee of England withdrew during the competition for ethical concerns,^[36][37] and was replaced by her first runner-up, Charlotte Grant.^[38][39]

Returns, and withdrawals

This edition saw the returns of Suriname, which last competed in 2012, North Macedonia (as Macedonia) in 2015, Latvia and Zambia in 2018, Kyrgyzstan in 2019, and Albania, Armenia, and Equatorial Guinea in 2021.^[40]

Guinea-Bissau, Iraq, Liberia, Macau, Morocco, and Uruguay withdrew from the competition due to their respective national organizations failing to appoint a delegate, organize a national pageant, or retain the Miss World franchise.

Miss Lesotho 2023, Lerato Masila withdrew for undisclosed reasons.^[41] Tracy Nabukeera of Tanzania withdrew due to lack of sponsorship,^{[42][43][44][45]} Daniela Vojtasová of Slovakia cited academic commitments.^[46] Min Jung of South Korea withdrew due to an injury.^[47][48] Fabiola Vindas of Costa Rica withdrew after her national organization lost the Miss World franchise, and instead competed in Miss Supranational 2025.^[49] Nikoline Andresen of Norway withdrew due to scheduling conflicts and instead competed in Miss International 2025.^[50]

Continental Queens of Beauty

The final pageant announced the Top 8 finalists composed of four continental winners and four first runners-up. The first runner-up from the new titleholder's continent was promoted to continental winner. After the finals concluded, the pageant awarded separately the titles for Caribbean and Oceania regions.^[61]

Special award

The Miss World Organization has announced that actor and founder of the Sood Charity Foundation, Sonu Sood, will be presented with the prestigious Humanitarian Award at the Grand Finale.^[63]

Best Designer Dress