Overview
- A livestreamed sashing event in Bangkok showed Thai executive Nawat Itsaragrisil calling Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch “dumb” and ordering security during a tense exchange.
- Reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig and multiple delegates walked out in solidarity as contestants protested the treatment of Bosch.
- MUO President Raúl Rocha Cantú condemned the conduct as “malicious,” said the executive’s role has been restricted, and signaled possible corporate and legal steps.
- Miss Universe said CEO Mario Búcaro is leading a delegation to Thailand to coordinate with local partners and ensure a secure, professional environment for participants.
- Nawat issued an on-camera apology citing miscommunication, while Bosch received public support and remains in the competition ahead of the Nov. 21 event in Pak Kret.