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 During Pre-Pageant Ceremony
The confrontation occurred on November 3 during a ceremony streamed live on Miss Universe Thailand’s Facebook page. Itsaragrisil called out Bosch, criticizing her for not fulfilling a promotional duty for the organization.
“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?” – Nawat Itsaragrisil
Bosch acknowledged misunderstanding the obligations she had. This prompted Itsaragrisil to escalate the situation, accusing her of only following her national director's instructions.
“If you follow the orders from your national director, you are a dumb head.” – Nawat Itsaragrisil
When Bosch stood up to respond, Itsaragrisil criticized her for talking, to which she asserted, “I have a voice” and expressed that she was not being respected as a woman.
Aftermath
Following the harsh exchange, multiple contestants chose to leave the event in protest.
Author’s summary: The public clash between Miss Universe officials and Miss Mexico highlighted tensions over respect and communication, sparking a contestant walkout during the pre-pageant ceremony.