Overview
- Video from a pre-event meeting shows Nawat Itsaragrisil reprimanding Fátima Bosch, allegedly calling her “tonta,” summoning security, and prompting a walkout that included reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig.
- MUO president Raúl Rocha Cantú said proceedings are underway in Thailand and tasked CEO Mario Búcaro with meeting local attorneys, while also limiting Nawat’s participation in the 2025 edition.
- Bosch said she will remain in the competition, as a subsequent sponsor activation by Kathy Labz appeared to exclude her from interview questions, drawing widespread backlash online.
- Nawat later offered a public apology after initially denying the slur, saying he was under pressure and asking forgiveness if his words or actions hurt anyone.
- Past complaints against Nawat resurfaced in coverage, including mistreatment allegations by former Miss Grand International Rachel Gupta, intensifying scrutiny of pageant governance and safeguards.