Within the framework of The Swimsuit Fashion Show on the evening of November 14 in Thailand, Miss Universe Vietnam - Huong Giang appeared in the final group with a brilliant orange bikini. However, unlike a series of outstanding fashion moments before, this competition caused many mixed opinions on social networks.
Many beauty fans believe that Huong Giang's face shows signs of fatigue, her eyes are not focused enough and her hand moves are not as strong, reducing the explosiveness as expected. Some comments commented that the catwalk was safe, lacking highlights and "not enough energy for the final race".
At the same time, there are still opinions defending the beauty, saying that the runway terrain is quite rough and slippery, so choosing a safe performance style is understandable. According to some audiences, her hairstyle and makeup are beautiful, but Huong Giang's overall expressions have not reached the "wow" level as expected.
The debate became heated when netizens compared the competition with highly rated contestants such as the Philippines, Venezuela or Colombia. Many fans are worried that her unstable performance could affect her prediction position - which is fluctuating from the top 14 to the top 18 in the rankings of Missosology and Sash Factor.
Amidst the mixed opinions, Huong Giang shared frankly in the livestream after the competition. She said that the main reason for her unstable spirit was a costume incident right before going on stage. When watching the behind-the-scenes clip posted by the organizers, the beauty discovered a sensitive detail that had been exposed. Immediately, she had to quickly report to the organizers and find protective gear.
"I went into the bathroom, between two options: use protective gear to avoid risks or not because it can easily cause the bikini to be pulled deep, exposing scars. In the end, I chose safety. But because it was too urgent, I was unstable mentally, just trying so as not to fall and not have an accident," Huong Giang said.
She admitted that her performance was not as expected, even giving herself 5 points, frankly admitting her lack of concentration and many worries when walking the catwalk.
Below the livestream, many audiences expressed their sympathy. Fans believe that facing the incident right before the competition is a big pressure, especially in the context of Huong Giang being the only transgender contestant of the season, the focus of attention from the international media for the past 13 days.
Previously, at the press conference to introduce contestants on November 5, Huong Giang also encountered controversy when her makeup was judged unsuitable and the catwalk was a bit stiff. However, she quickly regained her form in sideline activities, being praised for her confident communication style, meticulous fashion and proactive integration spirit.
Miss Universe 2025 is entering an important phase with the semi-final and final nights taking place from now until November 21. Many fans expect that after speaking out and understanding the cause of the incident, Huong Giang will return stronger, exploding at the right time. However, with what the beauty is showing at the moment, it is difficult for her to enter the top 5 and have a title in this year's contest.
