Overview
- Miss Universe president Raúl Rocha said he has tasked CEO Mario Búcaro to meet local counsel in Thailand, with a complaint for aggression and discrimination proceeding against Nawat Itsaragrisil.
- The organization labeled the episode unacceptable, reaffirmed its commitment to contestants’ safety and dignity, and said Nawat’s role in the 2025 production would be restricted.
- Nawat has denied using the slur and, in a tearful press conference, alleged MUO tied itself to a sponsor linked to online casinos, which he claims is illegal under Thai law.
- Multiple contestants showed solidarity with Fátima Bosch, current titleholder Victoria Kjaer called the conduct disrespectful, and Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum publicly praised Bosch for speaking up.
- A later sponsor activation reportedly ignored Bosch during a group interview, prompting a surge of online backlash targeting event staff and the brand involved.