Miss Cosmo 2025 Yolina Lindquist, runner-up Chelsea Fernandez to become a duo for the whole reign

Miss Cosmo 2025 Yolina Lindquist and first runner-up Chelsea Fernandez are set to reign together for the duration of their term.

In a video shared by pageant content creator Pao Caniamo, Miss Cosmo CEO Tran Viet Bao Hoàng explained during a press conference that the pageant's decision to name only the Top 2 as winners was made so the queens could support each other in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities in Vietnam.

“I think they can support each other, become [a] perfect duo for the whole reign,” the Vietnamese pageant boss said, adding that the duties and responsibilities of Yolina and Chelsea are “almost the same.”

Hoàng also revealed that Yolina and Chelsea scored 51 and 49 points, respectively, in the debate segment of Miss Cosmo 2025.

“They are very close to the crown, and they both deserve it,” he said.

USA’s Yolina was crowned Miss Cosmo 2025, while Philippine bet Chelsea settled for a first runner-up finish at the grand coronation night held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Chelsea also took home the Best in Evening Gown and People’s Choice awards during the event.

Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Ahtisa Manalo had previously represented the country at Miss Cosmo, finishing in the Top 10 during the pageant’s inaugural competition in 2024.

—Hermes Joy Tunac/CDC, GMA Integrated News