Amid the controversy surrounding the current owner of Miss Universe, Raul Rocha, the businessman has come forward to put a stop to the speculation about the supposed sale of the pageant. This comes after the Filipino businessman Chavit Sinsong publicly expressed his interest in acquiring the franchise. What did the Mexican say? Here are the details.

The clarification regarding the alleged purchase and sale of the brand was initially made through a statement released on the official Miss Universe channels. In it, the organization emphasized that it maintains absolute control of the pageant. “We continue to be guided by the same leadership and values ??that define who we are. Our commitment to transparency, integrity, and our global mission remains unwavering,” it stated. Addressing the rumors and gossip that have arisen in recent weeks regarding the management of the franchise, the Miss Universe organization reiterated its purpose: “Miss Universe continues its work promoting women's empowerment and significant impact around the world,” it said. Raul Rocha dismisses rumors of the sale of Miss Universe and lashes out at Chavit Sinsong. It wasn't long before the owner of Miss Universe, businessman Raul Rocha, added his own set of statements. However, in his case, these were directed at the Filipino businessman who showed interest in acquiring the pageant. "Keep dreaming, my lawyers will put an end to your fairy tales," the Mexican wrote in an Instagram story alongside the organization's statement. Alluding to the supposed meeting he would hold this January with former officials Paula Shugart and Shawn McClain to negotiate the acquisition, Rocha replied: "I'm fed up with that delusional fool and his daughter making statements, dreaming of something she wouldn't be able to achieve in a hundred years." The statement comes after weeks of controversy surrounding the awarding of the title to Mexican Fatima Bosch in Thailand in November 2025.due to multiple allegations of manipulation of results by the jury committee.