Celebrating Lexie’s Journey

To Lexie Brant (Our Miss Universe Australia 2025)

I honestly don’t even know where to start because words will never really be enough to describe how special you are to me.

Thank you for trusting me to be part of your Miss Universe journey and for allowing me to guide you through all of it, the long hours of walking and stage classes, the serious coaching moments, the “again, again, AGAIN” moments, the laughs, the silly dances, the head whips and all the little memories in between that I know I’ll treasure forever.

But what I’ll treasure the most is the person I got to know along the way. Your kindness, your fun personality, your determination and that beautiful energy you bring wherever you go.

Tonight, watching you pass the crown to the next girl will definitely be emotional. Not just because your reign is coming to an end, but because I know just how much you have grown, how much you have given and how beautifully you have represented the title.

You didn’t just wear the crown, Lexie. You made it your own.

And now, as one chapter closes and another one begins, I have no doubt that you’re going to absolutely OWN whatever comes next. You’ve already shown everyone what you’re capable of.

I’m so proud of you, girl. Thank you for letting me be part of the journey. And remember… no matter where life takes you, there will always be a little bit of stage walk, a head whip and probably me yelling “ONE MORE TIME!” somewhere in your future. 😂

Love you and forever cheering for you. 🤍

Thelma.