Nawat Itsaragrisil Apologizes After Insulting Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch
Nawat Itsaragrisil, a Miss Universe executive, has publicly apologized after insulting Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, in an incident that quickly went viral on social media.
Public Apology and Emotional Response
During a press conference on November 5, the 60-year-old Thai TV personality said,
“I didn’t want to do anything like that.”Multiple reports noted that Itsaragrisil broke down in tears while addressing the situation.
Apology to Contestants
Later the same day, Itsaragrisil apologized directly to the contestants during a ceremony. He stated,
“I want to take this opportunity to say something about something that’s happened. Because I am a human.”
Holding executive roles in the Miss Universe Organization and Miss Universe Thailand, and serving as president of Miss Grand International, he continued,
“I think you must understand the pressure is a lot, I am a human sometimes. By the way, I have not intend to hurt anyone.”
He further added,
“I have to apologize for the delegates.”After this, he bowed towards the contestants.
Apology to Followers and the Public
Itsaragrisil also extended his apology to Miss Universe followers and anyone affected by the incident.
Context of the Incident
Earlier that week, Itsaragrisil made headlines for calling Fátima Bosch, 25, a “dumbhead” during a sash ceremony. The insult, which means “fool” or “empty-headed,” sparked widespread attention and criticism.
Consequences
- The Miss Universe Organization announced it would limit Itsaragrisil's participation in events following the incident.
Author’s summary: Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly apologized after insulting Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch, expressing deep regret and acknowledging human pressure while the organization planned to reduce his event roles.