US EditionMiss Universe contestants walk out after organiser berates Miss Mexico
Nawat Itsaragrisil was restricted from Miss Universe 2025 events after insulting Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch and calling security, leading to contestant walkouts and official sanctions.
- On November 4, Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly reprimanded Fatima Bosch during a sashing ceremony in Bangkok, calling her `dumb` and ordering security after she pushed back on the treatment.
- Itsaragrisil said Bosch had skipped local promo obligations, noting she missed a sponsor shoot and joined Telemundo filming during Miss Grand International events.
- Several contestants immediately walked out, including reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig and delegates from Armenia, Canada, Palestine, Bahamas, Cape Verde, Spain, Belize, Bolivia and Bulgaria, while Fatima Bosch posted a TikTok with over 375,600 views criticizing the director's disrespectful remarks.
- The Miss Universe Organization said it reaffirms respect and safety, with CEO Mario Bucaro leading a delegation to Thailand to ensure a secure, professional environment.
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Unpacking the Miss Universe Walkout Drama
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Miss Universe organizer calls Miss Mexico ‘dumb’, sparking walkout
The Miss Universe pageant is already making headlines ahead of the main event on Nov. 21. During a pre-sash ceremony this week, Miss Universe executive Nawat Itsaragrisil called Miss Mexico “dumb,” causing some of the contestants to walk out. The drama unfolded on Nov. 3, as the 122 delegates competing for the crown gathered. During the event, Nawat was seen on a livestream scolding Fátima Bosch, Miss Mexico, for not taking part in some promoti…
The presenter of the show Nawat Itsaragrisil was taken on Tuesday 2 November in Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, during a filmed preparation meeting. Despite the outcry, he persists in denying and denouncing "mensonges".
The director of Miss Universe Thailand has hardened his stance against the Mexican representative, accusing her of lying about the match they starred in.
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