Overview
- A pre-pageant sashing in Thailand turned contentious when local organizer Nawat Itsaragrisil singled out Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch, called her “dumb,” and summoned security, according to the livestream.
- Dozens of delegates, led by reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig, walked out in protest as the exchange unfolded.
- MUO president Raúl Rocha Cantú condemned the “malicious” conduct and restricted Itsaragrisil’s participation, with Entertainment Weekly reporting he has been dismissed from this year’s proceedings.
- The organization postponed the sash presentation to avoid contact with him and sent CEO Mario Búcaro to coordinate on-site with partners and authorities.
- Itsaragrisil issued public apologies, the incident drew viral backlash on social platforms, and the Nov. 21 competition in Pak Kret remains scheduled.