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During the Miss Grand International 2025 pageant in Bangkok, a mix-up caused an awkward viral moment when Panama’s contestant, Isamar Herrera, was mistakenly announced as a finalist.
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Herrera, 31, stepped forward in disbelief and posed proudly, believing she had advanced — only for host Matthew Deane to interrupt moments later, correcting that it was actually Miss Grand Paraguay, Cecilia Romero, who made the cut.
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The crowd and contestants were left in stunned silence during the ten-second mishap, with many trying to process the confusion before applauding Romero to ease the tension.
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The host issued an apology on stage, explaining that the chaotic atmosphere and international crowd noise may have contributed to the error.
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The incident quickly went viral on social media, with viewers expressing sympathy for both contestants and praising Herrera for handling the humiliating blunder with grace and composure.
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Despite the awkward error, the show continued smoothly, confirming 22 finalists from nations including Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, the U.K., the U.S., and others moving forward in the competition.
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