Miss Universe 2025 Candidates Walk Out After Director Insults Miss Mexico
The Miss Universe 2025 pageant began amid controversy when Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, walked out after being publicly insulted by a pageant director. The incident happened before a sash ceremony and was live-streamed on the Miss Universe Thailand Facebook page.
Incident Details
Nawat Itsaragrisil, vice president for Asia and Oceania of the Miss Universe Organization and director of Miss Grand International, confronted Bosch about missing a sponsor photo shoot earlier that day. He demanded she explain her absence on camera and called her “dumb” during the exchange. When Bosch defended herself, Nawat called for security.
Walkout and Reactions
Following the confrontation, Miss Mexico and several other contestants left the event in protest, including current Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig.
- Miss Armenia
- Miss Canada
- Miss Palestine
- Miss Bahamas
- Miss Cape Verde
- Miss Spain
- Miss Belize
- Miss Bolivia
- Miss Bulgaria
"I really love Thailand, I respect everyone, I think they are amazing people." — Fátima Bosch
The event quickly went viral, with many calling the walkout “the most empowering act in Miss Universe history.”
Summary
The Miss Universe 2025 pageant faced immediate controversy as Miss Mexico and several contestants walked out after a director publicly insulted her, sparking widespread support for their stand.