Miss Universe Contestants Walk Out After Organizer Berates Miss Mexico
Several Miss Universe contestants left a pre-pageant event after Miss Universe Thailand director Nawat Itsaragrisil insulted Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, calling her a “dumbhead.”
Incident Details
The confrontation occurred during a November 3 ceremony livestreamed on Miss Universe Thailand’s Facebook page. Itsaragrisil demanded that Bosch stand and questioned her about promoting the organization’s activities.
“Mexico, where are you? I heard you [did] not agree to post everything about Thailand, about every article of our own activities. Is it true?”
Bosch acknowledged she misunderstood her obligations, which escalated the situation.
“If you follow the orders from your national director, you are a dumb head,”
said Itsaragrisil, criticizing Bosch for only listening to her national director in Mexico.
Bosch’s Response
When berated further for standing up and speaking, Bosch asserted her right to be heard and expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of respect shown to her as a woman.
“I have a voice,”
she said.
Outcome
The incident caused multiple contestants to walk out in protest during the ceremony, drawing significant attention to tensions within the Miss Universe organization.
Author’s summary: A public clash during a Miss Universe pre-pageant event led to contestants walking out after the Thailand director insulted Miss Mexico, sparking debate over respect and professionalism.