Overview
- During a livestreamed sashing in Bangkok, Thai organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil singled out Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch, called her “dumb,” and summoned security as she objected to his reprimand.
- Multiple contestants, including reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark, walked out in solidarity after the exchange.
- MUO president Raúl Rocha Cantú denounced the “public aggression,” curtailed Itsaragrisil’s participation in this year’s events, and signaled potential corporate and legal action.
- Chief executive Mario Búcaro is leading a high‑level delegation to Thailand as MUO pledges a secure, professional environment and says all scheduled activities will proceed.
- Itsaragrisil later issued a livestream apology acknowledging discomfort caused, as social backlash grows with 122 delegates preparing for the Nov. 21 finals in Pak Kret.