Miss Universe 2025 Incident in Thailand
The Miss Universe 2025 competition in Bangkok saw a tense moment when Thai pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil confronted Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, during a livestreamed event. This confrontation led to a walkout by several contestants and widespread social media attention.
The Confrontation
At a sashing ceremony held at the delegates' hotel, Nawat, Vice President for Asia and Oceania within the Miss Universe Organization, questioned Bosch about missing a sponsor shoot earlier that day. The exchange, streamed live on the Miss Universe Thailand Facebook page, involved Nawat asking Bosch to stand and explain her absence on camera.
Nawat called her "dumb" during the confrontation. After Fatima insisted on "using my voice" and refused to be belittled, Nawat ordered, "the guns, security."
Fatima appeared visibly uncomfortable and quietly left the room.
Contestants' Response
Shortly after, several other delegates and the reigning Miss Universe, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, followed Fatima and walked out in solidarity. This rare collective action was praised by fans and influencers online as
"the most empowering act in Miss Universe history."
Social Media Impact
- Videos of the incident quickly went viral on TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
- Hashtags such as #StandWithMexico, #JusticeForFatima, and #MissUniverseThailand trended globally.
This episode has highlighted the tensions behind the scenes of major pageants and sparked a global conversation about respect and fairness in the competition.
Author's summary: A confrontation at Miss Universe 2025 led to a contestant walkout, sparking viral social media support for fairness and respect in the pageant world.