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Miss Universe Walkout Prompts MUO to Send CEO-Led Team to Thailand

Scheduled events proceed to reassure delegates following viral criticism.

Overview

  • Miss Grand International president Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly reprimanded Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch during a livestreamed sashing ceremony in Bangkok.
  • Footage shows Itsaragrisil calling Bosch "dumb" and later inviting contestants back "except Mexico," intensifying backlash online.
  • Bosch condemned the public humiliation in a TikTok video, and several delegates, including reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig, walked out in solidarity.
  • The Miss Universe Organization said a high-level delegation led by CEO Mario Búcaro has been dispatched to Thailand to ensure a secure, professional environment.
  • Organizers said the pageant schedule remains unchanged as clips trend under #StandWithMexico and #JusticeForFatima, with no formal disciplinary action reported.