Miss Universe pageant in chaos after contestants walk out over organiser's 'attempts to humiliate' Miss Mexico | LBC

Miss Universe Pageant Disrupted by Organiser's Public Humiliation Attempt

The Miss Universe contest, held in Bangkok, Thailand, descended into chaos when multiple contestants walked out following a public confrontation involving Miss Mexico.

Incident Details

Nawat Itsaragrisil, the Miss Universe Thailand director, singled out the Mexican contestant, Fatima Bosch, during a pre-pageant event for not posting enough promotional content. In front of dozens of contestants, Mr. Nawat sharply rebuked her, reportedly calling her a "dumbhead."

“The director attempts to shame the Mexican contestant, who is seen to push back on Mr Nawat's comments.”

Before the mass walkout, an organiser demanded the contestants “sit down,” escalating tensions further.

Reactions and Consequences

Victoria Kjær Theilvig, Miss Universe 2024 from Denmark, openly criticized the director's behavior and announced her decision to leave Thailand amid the controversy.

“The controversy saw Denmark's Victoria Kjær Theilvig, who was crowned Miss Universe in 2024, call out the director, before announcing that she is leaving Thailand in the wake of the fallout.”

The event's atmosphere was heavily affected by this fallout, as many contestants chose to walk out in protest against the organiser’s actions.

Summary

The Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok faced major disruption after the organiser publicly humiliated Miss Mexico, leading to a walkout and strong reactions from contestants including the reigning Miss Universe.

Author's Note

This incident highlights the impact of leadership conduct on event integrity and contestant morale, revealing tensions beneath the pageant's glamorous surface.

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LBC LBC — 2025-11-06

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