Miss Universe executive Nawat Itsaragrisil apologises, faces ban after clash with Miss Mexico: ‘Every woman deserves respect’

Miss Universe Executive Faces Backlash After Clash with Miss Mexico

On November 4, tensions escalated during a live-streamed Miss Universe sashing ceremony ahead of the 2025 competition in Bangkok. What seemed like a graceful event revealed heated moments behind the scenes.

Confrontation at the Sashing Ceremony

Nawat Itsaragrisil, president of Miss Grand International (MGI), confronted Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, after she reportedly skipped a sponsorship shoot to film with Telemundo. In the footage, Nawat can be heard shouting,

“Stop. If anyone wants to continue the contest, sit down.”
Following his outburst, Bosch left the stage, with several other contestants walking out in protest.

Public Reprimand and Controversy

Nawat’s actions sparked widespread criticism, as he asked security to remove Miss Mexico from the ceremony. The incident led some delegates to stand in solidarity with Bosch by leaving the event together.

Pop Crave reported on Twitter:
“Nawat Itsaragrisil, director of the MGI pageant, faces criticism after publicly reprimanding and asking security to remove Miss Mexico from sash ceremony in Thailand. Several delegates walked out in solidarity with Fátima Bosch.”

Further Escalation

In a subsequent clip, Nawat singled out Bosch, stating everyone was welcome back “except Mexico,” accusing her of “talking too much.” Bosch responded on TikTok, accusing the pageant president of disrespect.

Summary

This incident highlights the challenges behind the glamorous pageant world, emphasizing the importance of respect and fair treatment for all contestants involved.

Author’s note: The episode between Nawat Itsaragrisil and Miss Mexico sparked global debate about respect and conduct in beauty pageants.

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The Indian Express The Indian Express — 2025-11-06

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