Miss Universe 2025 drama: Thai director issues apology after calling Miss Mexico ‘dummy,’ sparking contestant walkout

Miss Universe 2025 Drama in Thailand

Tensions flared at Miss Universe Thailand 2025 when Thai director Nawat Itsaragrisil clashed publicly with Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, leading to contestants walking out in protest. Although beauty pageants typically showcase glamour and diplomacy, this event revealed underlying conflicts.

Incident Details

During preparations for Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok, the drama unfolded at a livestreamed sashing ceremony. Nawat reprimanded Bosch for missing a sponsorship shoot due to attending a Telemundo filming session. In the heated moment, Nawat said sharply,

“Stop. If anyone wants to continue the contest, sit down.”
Contestants rose in support of Bosch, who then left the venue along with several others.

Director’s Response and Contestant Reaction

Later, Nawat appeared in another clip refusing to allow Bosch back, stating,

“Everyone is invited back except Mexico, she’s talking too much.”
On TikTok, Bosch responded to the president’s conduct:

“What your director just did is not respectful. He called me dumb because he has problems with the organisation.”
Context and Impact

This conflict drew global attention to the Miss Universe pageant, highlighting tensions behind the scenes. The solidarity walkout by contestants underscored the seriousness of the disagreement.

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Hindustan Times Hindustan Times — 2025-11-06