World · 8 November 2025
Miss Universe Pageant Erupts in Chaos as Contestants Walk Out After Thai Director Publicly Humiliates Miss Mexico
The Miss Universe 2025 pageant descended into unprecedented controversy when Thai executive Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly confronted Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch during a livestreamed ceremony in Bangkok, calling her dumb and threatening security removal. Multiple contestants walked out in solidarity as the incident sparked global outrage across social media. Miss Universe Organization president condemned the behavior and threatened legal action, while Itsaragrisil later issued a public apology for his remarks during the heated confrontation.
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