The Withdrawn Beauties of Miss Universe 2025

The Democratic Republic of the Congo also faced turbulence. Deborah Gemma, who had initially earned the national title, refused to sign her participation contract and was subsequently replaced. The reasons behind her decision remain private, yet her withdrawal opened the door for Dorcas Dinda Kasinde, who proudly took her place. Dorcas’s presence ensured that Congo’s flag would still wave high on the Miss Universe stage.