Overview
- Miss Universe president Raúl Rocha said Nawat Itsaragrisil’s participation has been restricted or eliminated, effectively barring him from this year’s events.
- The move followed a livestreamed exchange in Thailand where he berated Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch, used a derogatory term according to footage, summoned security, and multiple delegates — including reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig — walked out.
- The organization postponed the sash presentation to avoid any interaction with him, sent CEO Mario Búcaro to oversee matters, and announced plans to consider legal action and to dissociate from Miss Grand International.
- Itsaragrisil issued tearful public apologies to contestants and the press, while later disputing that he said “dumbhead,” claiming he used the word “damage.”
- The incident drew responses from political leaders and former titleholders, including Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum, as pageant activities continue in Bangkok ahead of the Nov. 21 final.