Miss Universe Contestants Walk Out After Organizer Berates Miss Mexico
Several Miss Universe contestants left a pre-pageant event after Nawat Itsaragrisil, the Miss Universe Thailand director, insulted Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch by calling her a “dumbhead.” This incident happened on November 3 during a live-streamed ceremony.
Incident Details
In a viral livestream available on Miss Universe Thailand’s Facebook page, Itsaragrisil publicly questioned Bosch for not fulfilling her obligation to promote the organization. He said,
“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?”
Bosch admitted some misunderstanding about her responsibilities. Itsaragrisil then escalated the confrontation, accusing her of only following her national director’s instructions from Mexico. He stated,
“If you follow the orders from your national director, you are a dumb head.”
When Bosch stood up to respond, Itsaragrisil berated her again. She defended herself by saying she has a voice and claimed that she was not being respected as a woman.
Reactions and Aftermath
The tension caused several contestants to walk out of the ceremony in protest after the public disagreement.
This exchange was captured on the live stream hosted by Miss Universe Thailand.
Author's Summary
The public dispute between the Miss Universe Thailand director and Miss Mexico led to multiple contestants walking out, highlighting issues of respect and communication within the pageant.