section_path: Background/Selection of participants/Replacements
section_name: Replacements
paragraph_text: Replacements
  
  Several representatives either withdrew from the competition or were replaced for various reasons. The following are the confirmed changes:
  
  Miss Czech Republic 2023, Justýna Zedníková, was initially set to compete but was replaced by Miss Czech Republic 2024, Adéla Štroffeková. Zedníková later participated in Miss Supranational 2024, where she placed second runner-up. Miss Tunisia 2023, Amira Afli, was also replaced by a new winner, Miss Tunisia 2025, Lamis Redissi.
  
  Noelia Hernandez of Belize withdrew from the competition for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by her first runner-up, Shayari Morataya. Miss Côte d'Ivoire 2024, Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala, was replaced by her first runner-up, Fatoumata Coulibaly. Miss World Cayman Islands 2024, Latecia Bush, was succeeded by her second runner-up, Jada Ramoon.
  
  Manita Hang of Cambodia withdrew due to personal reasons. Five days later, the Miss World Cambodia organization selected Julia Russell as the new representative through a casting process.
  
  Ariet Sanjarova of Kyrgyzstan also withdrew for unspecified reasons and was subsequently replaced by Aizhan Chanacheva. Albertina Haimbala of Namibia stepped down from the competition for unknown reasons and was replaced by Selma Kamanya. Micaela Nikolalev of Moldova was replaced by Anghelina Chitaica, with no explanation provided.
  
  Kimberly Joseph of Mauritius was likewise replaced by Wenna Rumnah for unspecified reasons. Elvira Yordanova of Bulgaria withdrew from the competition after signing a contract with an organization not affiliated with Miss World Bulgaria, which led to her relinquishing her national title. She was replaced by Teodora Miltenova.
  
  In some countries, new representatives were appointed after the reigning titleholders' terms concluded:
  
  Miss Polonia 2024, Maja Klajda, replaced Ewa Jakubiec as Poland's representative after the end of Jakubiec's reign. Miss World Japan 2024, Kiana Tomita, succeeded Maya Negishi, the 2023 titleholder, who was unable to compete internationally due to the conclusion of her reign.
  
  Ismeli Jarquín, originally crowned Miss World Nicaragua 2024, resigned for undisclosed reasons. She was initially replaced by her first runner-up, Julia Aguilar, who also did not end up competing. Ultimately, Miss World Nicaragua 2025, Virmania Rodríguez, will take part in the competition.
  
  Milla Magee of England withdrew during the competition due to ethical concerns. She was subsequently replaced by her first runner-up, Charlotte Grant.
  
  Several representatives either withdrew from the competition or were replaced for various reasons. The following are the confirmed changes:
  
  Miss Czech Republic 2023, Justýna Zedníková, was initially set to compete but was replaced by Miss Czech Republic 2024, Adéla Štroffeková. Zedníková later participated in Miss Supranational 2024, where she placed second runner-up. Miss Tunisia 2023, Amira Afli, was also replaced by a new winner, Miss Tunisia 2025, Lamis Redissi.
  
  Noelia Hernandez of Belize withdrew from the competition for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by her first runner-up, Shayari Morataya. Miss Côte d'Ivoire 2024, Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala, was replaced by her first runner-up, Fatoumata Coulibaly. Miss World Cayman Islands 2024, Latecia Bush, was succeeded by her second runner-up, Jada Ramoon.
  
  Manita Hang of Cambodia withdrew due to personal reasons. Five days later, the Miss World Cambodia organization selected Julia Russell as the new representative through a casting process.
  
  Ariet Sanjarova of Kyrgyzstan also withdrew for unspecified reasons and was subsequently replaced by Aizhan Chanacheva. Albertina Haimbala of Namibia stepped down from the competition for unknown reasons and was replaced by Selma Kamanya. Micaela Nikolalev of Moldova was replaced by Anghelina Chitaica, with no explanation provided.
  
  Kimberly Joseph of Mauritius was likewise replaced by Wenna Rumnah for unspecified reasons. Elvira Yordanova of Bulgaria withdrew from the competition after signing a contract with an organization not affiliated with Miss World Bulgaria, which led to her relinquishing her national title. She was replaced by Teodora Miltenova.
  
  In some countries, new representatives were appointed after the reigning titleholders' terms concluded:
  
  Miss Polonia 2024, Maja Klajda, replaced Ewa Jakubiec as Poland's representative after the end of Jakubiec's reign. Miss World Japan 2024, Kiana Tomita, succeeded Maya Negishi, the 2023 titleholder, who was unable to compete internationally due to the conclusion of her reign.
  
  Ismeli Jarquín, originally crowned Miss World Nicaragua 2024, resigned for undisclosed reasons. She was initially replaced by her first runner-up, Julia Aguilar, who also did not end up competing. Ultimately, Miss World Nicaragua 2025, Virmania Rodríguez, will take part in the competition.
  
  Milla Magee of England withdrew during the competition due to ethical concerns. She was subsequently replaced by her first runner-up, Charlotte Grant.