Chanel Olive Thomas in her 2025 Miss Universe Philippines evening gown portrait. Image: Instagram/@chanelolive_ Miss Universe Philippines 2025 (MUPH) candidate Chanel Olive Thomas clapped back at a netizen who shamed her for “looking old” to join the beauty pageant. Thomas posted her MUPH portrait on her Instagram page where the netizen’s comment, “she looks old,” was attached.
In response, the beauty queen wrote in her caption, “Miss Universe accepts me, bakit naman hindi (Why not)? [red heart emoji] Age isn’t a setback; it’s our power.” The former Miss Supranational Philippines emphasized that no one is too old to pursue a dream. “At 34, I’ve never felt more beautiful because of my experiences that have shaped me into the woman I am today.
To every woman told she’s ‘too old’ to chase a dream—DO IT ANYWAY,” she concluded the post. A post shared by Chanel Olive (@chanelolive_) In the comments section, the beauty queen clarified that her response isn’t to single out one netizen, but to point out that “bashing” someone who is in pursuit of a dream is not acceptable. “By the way, my post wasn’t directed at one person — there have been many toxic comments.
This is about starting a discussion and making it clear that this behavior is not okay. Let’s support courage when people chase their dreams instead of tearing them down. The truth is, we can all flourish and dream at any stage of life,” she stated.
Image: Instagram/@chanelolive_ .
