Miss Panama, Isamar Herrera, misheard an announcement during the Miss Grand International final in Bangkok on October 18, 2025, and stepped forward celebrating as if she had advanced—only for host Matthew Deane to clarify that Miss Paraguay, Cecilia Romero, was the actual finalist named. The live mix-up, which unfolded as 76 contestants awaited the Top 22 reveal, produced an awkward pause before Herrera returned to her spot, with the emcee citing the noisy arena as a factor in the confusion.
Footage spread rapidly across social platforms, and subsequent coverage noted that Herrera ultimately did not make the Top 22 as the incident drew sympathy from viewers who praised her composure under pressure. The event concluded with the Philippines’ Emma Tiglao winning Miss Grand International 2025 in a coronation at Bangkok’s MGI Hall, marking a back-to-back title for her country after CJ Opiaza’s 2024 win.
